Visitors to Emmett, the heart of Gem County, are first captured by the view from Freezeout Hill. Stretching across the valley are magnificent miles of verdant trees, abundant farmland, plentiful pastures and exquisite fruit orchards. Framing the valley are mountains and hills on three sides including the majestic beauty of Squaw Butte.

Known as the ‘Valley of Plenty', Gem County includes the towns of Emmett, Letha and Montour as well as the mountain communities of Sweet and Ola.

Emmett is a step back in time to a simpler country lifestyle yet only a 30 minute drive to Boise and all the conveniences and culture to be found in a big city.

Emmett's many local events and activities include the oldest continuously running festival in Idaho, the Emmett Cherry Festival held annually in June amongst 100-year old trees in the Emmett City Park.

Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout Gem County. The Payette River runs through the valley supplying precious water to the many acres of farmland and also provides water activities like tubing, fishing and kayaking. In the foothills above Emmett, Little Gem Cycle Park has acres of hills and miles of trails for motorcycling and 4-wheeling. Providing abundant recreational opportunities, the Gem Island Sports Complex is a 57-acre island facility and includes a skate board park, basketball courts, volleyball courts, 8 baseball fields, soccer fields, an amphitheater, paved walking paths and a stocked fishing pond.

Black Canyon Reservoir offers a plethora of water activities where you can take the family for picnics or a day on the "beach". There are docks and ramps for boating, fishing and water skiing enthusiasts.

The Emmett Airport is located just two miles from town and is being expanded to facilitate additional hangers and larger aircraft. On the same site is the Emmett City Golf Course, a 9-hole and challenging tree-lined course.

Emmett, a quiet bedroom-type community, offers an attractive blend of rural farm land and subdivision lifestyles retaining the comfortable quality of life so vital to its residents and so welcome to visitors and new residents.