Amanda’s guidebook
Nearby parks
A huge park with open spaces, the zoo, softball diamonds, and a small amusement park.
15 locals recommend
Tautphaus Park
A huge park with open spaces, the zoo, softball diamonds, and a small amusement park.
Kate Curley Park
300-398 9th StBeautiful old park in the middle of the numbered streets.
Brunch recommendations
Our favorite brunch spot. They also have a great lunch and dinner menu.
7 locals recommend
The Diablas Kitchen
525 River PkwyOur favorite brunch spot. They also have a great lunch and dinner menu.
Smitty's Pancake & Steak House
645 W Broadway StClassic breakfast food.
Abracadabras
2040 Channing WayIf you're out by the mall or hospital, Abracadabra's is a good bet.
Things To Do
The Museum of Idaho hosts traveling exhibits as well as a permanent local history exhibit. The building itself is also historic- it used to be the Idaho Falls public library, and it was built with money from a Carnegie grant. I especially love the old Eagle Rock townsite replica on the ground floor!
74 locals recommend
Museum of Idaho
200 N Eastern AveThe Museum of Idaho hosts traveling exhibits as well as a permanent local history exhibit. The building itself is also historic- it used to be the Idaho Falls public library, and it was built with money from a Carnegie grant. I especially love the old Eagle Rock townsite replica on the ground floor!
Walk just a section or all the way around the Snake River! On the west bank you will have many good shots of the falls on the River. Be forewarned though- it is often a bit cooler right around the river! I always bring a light jacket.
18 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Trail
Idaho Falls Greenbelt TrailWalk just a section or all the way around the Snake River! On the west bank you will have many good shots of the falls on the River. Be forewarned though- it is often a bit cooler right around the river! I always bring a light jacket.
If you're interested in classical music, check out the IF Symphony's schedule. Amanda plays with the symphony!
Idaho Falls Symphony
440 N Capital AveIf you're interested in classical music, check out the IF Symphony's schedule. Amanda plays with the symphony!
Located in the middle of Tautphaus Park, Funland has a Ferris wheel, an Octopus ride (our favorite!), a carousel, a plane ride, a train, and mini-golf. They also serve food.
Funland
365 Sunken Diamond DrLocated in the middle of Tautphaus Park, Funland has a Ferris wheel, an Octopus ride (our favorite!), a carousel, a plane ride, a train, and mini-golf. They also serve food.
ARTitorium on Broadway
271 W Broadway StInteractive art exhibits geared toward children and teens.
The Colonial Theater is home to the Idaho Falls Arts Council. Check the schedule for shows and performances throughout the year.
17 locals recommend
The Colonial Theater
450 A StThe Colonial Theater is home to the Idaho Falls Arts Council. Check the schedule for shows and performances throughout the year.
Downtown movie theater. What it lacks in glitz it makes up for in character.
9 locals recommend
Centre Theatre
461 Park AveDowntown movie theater. What it lacks in glitz it makes up for in character.
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayLunch or Dinner Recs
Quintessential Idaho Falls restaurant. They are famous for their burgers, waffle fries, and fry sauce.
63 locals recommend
The SnakeBite Restaurant
401 Park AveQuintessential Idaho Falls restaurant. They are famous for their burgers, waffle fries, and fry sauce.
D'railed
468 N Eastern AveThe Diablas Kitchen
525 River PkwySmall, cozy restaurant with amazing food.
Krung Thep Thai Cuisine
366 Shoup AveBest Thai in town
Yummy House
354 W Broadway StOur favorite Chinese restaurant
City Bagels and Bakery
369 Shoup AveHomemade bagels- need I say more?
South American food in the basement of an old junior high- a weird combo, but it's really good!
12 locals recommend
Arugula Deli
261 Walnut StSouth American food in the basement of an old junior high- a weird combo, but it's really good!
Smokin Fins Idaho Falls
370 Memorial DrJakers Bar and Grill
851 Lindsay BlvdCardamom Indian Restaurant
501 Park AvePapa Tom's Pizza
1830 S Woodruff AveOur favorite pizza place!
Coffee
Villa Coffeehouse - Downtown IF
344 Park AveLa Vanilla Bean
489 Park AveCity Bagels and Bakery
369 Shoup AveDutch Bros Coffee
830 E 17th StBars
Large selection of beer and wine and an always friendly staff- we come here a few times a week!
7 locals recommend
Marcellar's Vintage Wines and Brews
431 Park AveLarge selection of beer and wine and an always friendly staff- we come here a few times a week!
BlackRock Fine Wine and Craft Beer
343 Park AveKind of a meat market on the weekend, but the Celt is a full bar with a grill.
29 locals recommend
The Celt Pub & Grill
398 W Broadway StKind of a meat market on the weekend, but the Celt is a full bar with a grill.
Tap-N-Fill
1494 Milligan RdTap room in Snake River landing with a nice outdoor seating area
A classic in Idaho Falls. This is a bar's bar, so don't look to the Samoa for craft beer or wine.
Samoa Club
339 Park AvenueA classic in Idaho Falls. This is a bar's bar, so don't look to the Samoa for craft beer or wine.