Burley, ID Road Trips
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Longest Drive
601.7 mi
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Quickest Drive
9h 50m
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Burley, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,721
Median Income
$63,315
Median Home Value
$213,700
Median Age
29.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Burley, ID at a Glance
Founded
1905
Elevation
4,163 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Burley, ID
A sampling of people born in Burley, ID.
Mike Simpson
1950
American politician
Gary Peacock
1935–2020
American jazz double-bassist
Teresa Hill
1969
American actress and interior designer
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Traveler Guide to Burley, ID
Burley is a city in Idaho and is in the center of an agricultural area along the Snake River plain. In times past, pioneers tread wearily through here on the Oregon Trail, traces of which you can still see today at Milner Park to the west of town.
1 Cassia County Historical Society, 1142 Hiland Ave, ☏ +1 208 678-7172. Provides some background on the area, little oxcarts, tepees, prairie school houses, cabooses and things. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Milner Recreation Area (about 9 miles west of Burley along Milner Road). In this area along the Snake River, you can look for ruts and markings from the Oregon Trail, in addition to viewing wildlife or just enjoying the river. (updated Oct 2021)
Taking Hwy 27 south across the state line into Utah and then back on Valley Lynn Road to Hwy 77 (a byway known as the City of Rocks Backcountry Byway) will allow you to take in a number of attractions, including the City of Rocks National Reserve, Castle Rock State Park, remnants of the California Trail, and Pomerelle Mountain Resort. It's always prudent to have a good map or GPS when going off main routes though. 1 Pomerelle Mountain Resort, 961 E Howell Canyon Rd, Malta, ☏ +1 208 673-5599. Su-M 9AM-4PM, Tu-Sa 9AM-9PM. Day and night skiing/snowboarding. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Burley, 230 W 7th St N, ☏ +1 208 677-5000. Very Fairfield Inn-like, with decent indoor pool/hot tub and breakfast spread. 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burley, an IHG Hotel, 801 N Overland Ave, ☏ +1 208 678-0885. Very functional. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Hampton Inn Burley, 560 Hampton Drive, ☏ +1 208 878-7040. Nice patio along the Snake River. (updated Oct 2021)
Intercity bus service is provided by Salt Lake Express and Greyhound.
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