Idaho Falls
Walking Path
This is a great place to do some leisurely walking or squeeze in a good run. There are also some great restaurants in this area like Buffalo Wild Wings, Mackenzie River Pizza Pub & Grill, Stockman's Restaurant, & Tap-N-Fill Growler House. Bills Bike and Run and Love at First Bite Mercantile are also fun places to check out.
Following the Idaho Falls Riverwalk trail system south along the Snake River will lead you from downtown Idaho Falls under Pancheri Bridge to Snake River Landing, specifically to Milligan Park and The Pier overlooking the Snake River. The Idaho Falls Riverwalk trail is one of the most popular areas for recreation in Idaho Falls.
Enjoy the approximately 4000 square foot Pier that overlooks the Snake River. Bike or walk one of the many finished trails within Snake River Landing, which is private property open for public use. Visit Bill’s Bike and Run in Snake River Landing and inquire about a bike rental or demo and get the entire family out for a ride on one of the many trails and pathways.
Learn more at: https://www.snakeriverlanding.com/trails--features
6 locals recommend
Snake River Landing
This is a great place to do some leisurely walking or squeeze in a good run. There are also some great restaurants in this area like Buffalo Wild Wings, Mackenzie River Pizza Pub & Grill, Stockman's Restaurant, & Tap-N-Fill Growler House. Bills Bike and Run and Love at First Bite Mercantile are also fun places to check out.
Following the Idaho Falls Riverwalk trail system south along the Snake River will lead you from downtown Idaho Falls under Pancheri Bridge to Snake River Landing, specifically to Milligan Park and The Pier overlooking the Snake River. The Idaho Falls Riverwalk trail is one of the most popular areas for recreation in Idaho Falls.
Enjoy the approximately 4000 square foot Pier that overlooks the Snake River. Bike or walk one of the many finished trails within Snake River Landing, which is private property open for public use. Visit Bill’s Bike and Run in Snake River Landing and inquire about a bike rental or demo and get the entire family out for a ride on one of the many trails and pathways.
Learn more at: https://www.snakeriverlanding.com/trails--features
You'll love the greenbelt by the Falls. You can make a loop from Broadway up to Hwy 20 and then back around to Broadway. You'll pass by the falls on the Snake River. If you want a longer walk you can go north from the highway to Freeman Park, a great place to have a picnic!
18 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Trail
Idaho Falls Greenbelt TrailYou'll love the greenbelt by the Falls. You can make a loop from Broadway up to Hwy 20 and then back around to Broadway. You'll pass by the falls on the Snake River. If you want a longer walk you can go north from the highway to Freeman Park, a great place to have a picnic!
The Cress Creek Nature Trail is a short drive from Idaho Falls. A portion of the trail is paved and has spectacular views of the river, bridge, farmland, and foothills in the distance. It's an education hike with information about the unique ecosystem that surrounds the spring.
36 locals recommend
Cress Creek Nature Trail
11760-11894 S Snake River RdThe Cress Creek Nature Trail is a short drive from Idaho Falls. A portion of the trail is paved and has spectacular views of the river, bridge, farmland, and foothills in the distance. It's an education hike with information about the unique ecosystem that surrounds the spring.
Another great place for a quick hike. It can be very hot during the summer due to the Lava rock that forms the butte but spring, fall, and summer evenings are a great time to visit.
6 locals recommend
Menan Butte North BLM Trail
Another great place for a quick hike. It can be very hot during the summer due to the Lava rock that forms the butte but spring, fall, and summer evenings are a great time to visit.
Museum
The Museum of Idaho features great exhibits like the current Darwin & Dinosaurs exhibit. They also have an Idaho History exhibit that they are revamping and it will reopen soon.
"Too long, the rich story of East Idaho has gone untold, unappreciated. No longer. Way Out West, our largest-ever exhibit and centerpiece of the museum for the decade to come, will tell the real story, the twisting story, the surprising story... the one that weaves together social, cultural, scientific, political, historic, and artistic threads. It's your story too. And it won't be told unless we tell it together.
Opening in late 2020"
https://museumofidaho.org/wow/
74 locals recommend
Museum of Idaho
200 N Eastern AveThe Museum of Idaho features great exhibits like the current Darwin & Dinosaurs exhibit. They also have an Idaho History exhibit that they are revamping and it will reopen soon.
"Too long, the rich story of East Idaho has gone untold, unappreciated. No longer. Way Out West, our largest-ever exhibit and centerpiece of the museum for the decade to come, will tell the real story, the twisting story, the surprising story... the one that weaves together social, cultural, scientific, political, historic, and artistic threads. It's your story too. And it won't be told unless we tell it together.
Opening in late 2020"
https://museumofidaho.org/wow/
Food scene
A local favorite! Stockman's is a local establishment known for its great dishes. Perfect for the family, date night, and space for events or work meetings upstairs.
23 locals recommend
Stockman's Restaurant
1175 Pier View DriveA local favorite! Stockman's is a local establishment known for its great dishes. Perfect for the family, date night, and space for events or work meetings upstairs.
Smitty's restaurant is on Broadway near the river and is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! We love the breakfast menu!
28 locals recommend
Smitty's Pancake & Steak House
645 W Broadway StSmitty's restaurant is on Broadway near the river and is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! We love the breakfast menu!
Jakers is another local favorite for dining. It's my grandparent's favorite place to go for birthdays!
26 locals recommend
Jakers Bar and Grill
851 Lindsay BlvdJakers is another local favorite for dining. It's my grandparent's favorite place to go for birthdays!
Pickle Deli is perfect for lunch with unique New York style menu with made from scratch deserts.... plus tasty pickles!
Pickle Deli
515 Park AvePickle Deli is perfect for lunch with unique New York style menu with made from scratch deserts.... plus tasty pickles!
Located in the historic downtown Idaho Falls area The Celt is great for lunch or dinner. They have live music, beer on tap. and a large whiskey variety.
29 locals recommend
The Celt Pub & Grill
398 W Broadway StLocated in the historic downtown Idaho Falls area The Celt is great for lunch or dinner. They have live music, beer on tap. and a large whiskey variety.
Located in the historic OE Bell building, Arugula Deli has fresh salads, quinoa bowls, wraps and delicious cunape cheesy rolls.
Their dishes are inspired by international favorites from Bolivia, Brazile, Chile, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Argentina, among others.
12 locals recommend
Arugula Deli
261 Walnut StLocated in the historic OE Bell building, Arugula Deli has fresh salads, quinoa bowls, wraps and delicious cunape cheesy rolls.
Their dishes are inspired by international favorites from Bolivia, Brazile, Chile, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Argentina, among others.
I love Bee's Knees for lunch, they have delicious sandwiches and fries plus great cocktails, wines, and a variety of seasonal beers on tap.
20 locals recommend
The Bee's Knees Pub & Catering Co.
850 Lindsay BlvdI love Bee's Knees for lunch, they have delicious sandwiches and fries plus great cocktails, wines, and a variety of seasonal beers on tap.
You'll find great sushi, poke bowls, and the classic lobster mac-and-cheese. Not into seafood? They've got great sandwiches and salads too. Smokin Fins also has a full bar with classic cocktail.
26 locals recommend
Smokin Fins Idaho Falls
370 Memorial DrYou'll find great sushi, poke bowls, and the classic lobster mac-and-cheese. Not into seafood? They've got great sandwiches and salads too. Smokin Fins also has a full bar with classic cocktail.
Parks
Freeman Park, on the Snake River, is a great place for picnics, walking, or disk golf.
13 locals recommend
Russell Freeman Park
1290 Science Center DriveFreeman Park, on the Snake River, is a great place for picnics, walking, or disk golf.
Ryder Park
Ryder Park has fishing ponds, Picnic Shelter, and a pathway that goes to the Snake River.
Kid Stuff
Wes Deist Aquatic Center
149 7th StGreat place for kids! During the summer there is an outside area as well!
This is a great place for kids to have a fun hands-on activity.
"Current attractions include art-making software, a green screen studio, stop-motion animation stations, collaborative murals, and noise-making installations.
The 136-seat MC Theater provides a fully-equipped yet intimate setting for performances, music, and film that will highlight local and national talent.
Our vision is to provide welcoming, fun-focused, and imaginative experiences in the arts for kids and families, and to be a valuable and meaningful resource for caregivers and teachers across eastern Idaho."
http://www.artitoriumonbroadway.org/
22 locals recommend
ARTitorium on Broadway
271 W Broadway StThis is a great place for kids to have a fun hands-on activity.
"Current attractions include art-making software, a green screen studio, stop-motion animation stations, collaborative murals, and noise-making installations.
The 136-seat MC Theater provides a fully-equipped yet intimate setting for performances, music, and film that will highlight local and national talent.
Our vision is to provide welcoming, fun-focused, and imaginative experiences in the arts for kids and families, and to be a valuable and meaningful resource for caregivers and teachers across eastern Idaho."
http://www.artitoriumonbroadway.org/
The Idaho Falls Zoo is a small zoo compared to larger cities but it has great exhibits like zebras, penguins, lions, camels, and a Petting Zoo! The Zoo is located at Tautphaus Park with baseball diamonds, playgrounds, skate park, picnic areas and a small carnival area with rides.
53 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayThe Idaho Falls Zoo is a small zoo compared to larger cities but it has great exhibits like zebras, penguins, lions, camels, and a Petting Zoo! The Zoo is located at Tautphaus Park with baseball diamonds, playgrounds, skate park, picnic areas and a small carnival area with rides.
Events
The Annual Sidewalk Art Festival is on the East bank of the Snake River. FREE to attend in July
Eagle Rock Art Guild
287 Cliff StThe Annual Sidewalk Art Festival is on the East bank of the Snake River. FREE to attend in July
Open market open from May through October, there may be some delays due to Covid-19. Fresh produce, meats, breads, and more!
https://www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org/
11 locals recommend
Farmers market
600 W Broadway StOpen market open from May through October, there may be some delays due to Covid-19. Fresh produce, meats, breads, and more!
https://www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org/