Lisa's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The west entrance of Yellowstone can be reached from Idaho Falls in less than a two-hour drive,
988 locals recommend
Yellowstone National Park
The west entrance of Yellowstone can be reached from Idaho Falls in less than a two-hour drive,
Jackson Hole
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
5488 Kelly Canyon RdPebble Creek Ski Area
3340 E Green Canyon RdCraters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayEast Idaho Aquarium
570 E Anderson StYellowstone Bear World
6010 S 4300 WFall Creek Falls
Mesa Falls is a towering waterfall found just over an hour’s drive from Idaho Falls. This spot can easily be turned into a day trip because of the local hiking trails in the area. When you arrive, you’ll have the option to park at lower or upper Mesa Falls. Many recommend parking at Upper Mesa Falls to enjoy the Mesa Falls Boardwalk Trail. It’s a 0.4 walk that offers a few outlook points
77 locals recommend
Upper Mesa Falls Interpretive Site
Forest Road 295Mesa Falls is a towering waterfall found just over an hour’s drive from Idaho Falls. This spot can easily be turned into a day trip because of the local hiking trails in the area. When you arrive, you’ll have the option to park at lower or upper Mesa Falls. Many recommend parking at Upper Mesa Falls to enjoy the Mesa Falls Boardwalk Trail. It’s a 0.4 walk that offers a few outlook points
Small riverside park featuring a waterfall & a Japanese-style garden with a pagoda.
9 locals recommend
Pedersen Sportsman's Park
600 West Broadway StreetSmall riverside park featuring a waterfall & a Japanese-style garden with a pagoda.
Expansive green space on the banks of the river, offering benches, sculptures & views of the falls.
52 locals recommend
Idaho Falls
Expansive green space on the banks of the river, offering benches, sculptures & views of the falls.
The memorial is referred to as Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest or Eagle Rock Fountain, but the artist behind the work, Vic Payne, titled the piece The Protector. The scale and detail of the monument are breathtaking. While many appreciate the artwork from behind the windshield, it's well worth the time to get out of the car and walk the sidewalk surrounding the memorial.
Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest
1075 South Utah AvenueThe memorial is referred to as Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest or Eagle Rock Fountain, but the artist behind the work, Vic Payne, titled the piece The Protector. The scale and detail of the monument are breathtaking. While many appreciate the artwork from behind the windshield, it's well worth the time to get out of the car and walk the sidewalk surrounding the memorial.
Also known as the "Niagara of the West," the 212-foot-tall Shoshone Falls can be found on the northeast edge of the city of Twin Falls. Created by the turbulent force of the Snake River, this massive block waterfall spans more than 900 feet and flows year-round with a surge season between April and July.
101 locals recommend
Shoshone Falls
4155 Shoshone Falls GradeAlso known as the "Niagara of the West," the 212-foot-tall Shoshone Falls can be found on the northeast edge of the city of Twin Falls. Created by the turbulent force of the Snake River, this massive block waterfall spans more than 900 feet and flows year-round with a surge season between April and July.
Museum of Idaho
200 N Eastern AveHarriman State Park
3489 Green Canyon RdPalisades Creek Trailhead
Menan Buttes
Food scene
Jakers Bar and Grill
851 Lindsay BlvdOur favorite place with Great food
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
2180 E 17th StD'railed
468 N Eastern AveJalisco's Mexican Restaurant
325 River PkwySnow Eagle Brewing & Grill
455 River PkwyVilla Coffeehouse - Downtown IF
344 Park AveSmokin Fins Idaho Falls
370 Memorial DrBroulim's
2730 E Sunnyside RdGreat place to get some picnic fixings…
Sandpiper
750 Lindsay BlvdMacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
1490 Milligan Road
Stockman's Restaurant
1175 Pier View DriveMrs Powell's
1813 S 25th EIdaho Brewing Company
775 S Capital Ave
City Bagels and Bakery
369 Shoup AveMoose Ridge Coffee Co.