Buhl, Idaho, is along the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway and part of the old Oregon Trail. People call this small town the “Trout Capital of America.” The world’s largest producer of rainbow trout is located in Buhl. The company, Clear Springs Foods, produces more than 20 million pounds a year as of 2011. In 2000, the town had 3,985 residents. Motels in Buhl are few, so you may want to look at nearby Hagerman or Twin Falls for lodging when visiting the area.
The Oregon Trail Motel in Buhl offers 17 rooms with wireless Internet access. This motel is on the main road through town, so it is close to shopping and eateries like the Arctic Circle, which features milkshakes and hamburgers. In an area known for its natural attractions like waterfalls, canyons and hot springs, the motel offers a picnic space where guests can enjoy the outdoors. Pets are permitted.
The 12-room Siesta Motel in Buhl is on the main thoroughfare and surrounded by gas stations, convenience stores and businesses, including auto repair and storage facilities. This is a small, older motel. The office is in a separate building adjacent to the U-shaped building where the rooms are. All rooms open out to a spacious parking lot. Few amenities are available except cable television.
Among the motels in Twin Falls, which is 16 miles from Buhl, are the Americas Best Value Inn, Super 8 and Motel 6. Americas Best Value Inn is near whitewater rafting opportunities and the College of Southern Idaho. It has all the modern conveniences expected of motels, including wireless high-speed Internet. This motel is only a few minutes' drive from the historic downtown area of Twin Falls, which includes quaint shops conducive to quiet strolls and casual shopping. Super 8 and Motel 6 also have wireless high-speed Internet, and both are near the Magic Valley Mall. Super 8 is one mile from Snake River Canyon and five miles from Shoshone Falls, while Motel 6 is a bit closer to the falls at 3.8 miles. The Super 8 has Jacuzzi suites, and the Motel 6 has an outdoor swimming pool.
Hagerman is 20 miles from Buhl and features just one motel, the Hagerman Valley Inn. This motel has 16 rooms and is near Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Malad Gorge on the Snake River. The motel is adjacent to the Snake River Grill, which is owned and operated by Chef Kirt Martin of the cable TV show "Cooking on the Wild Side." Wireless Internet access is available.
