Guidebook for Idaho Falls
Food Scene
Local cows! You can see and even pet the cows that are milked to provide all sorts of dairy products. But you really can't miss the best ice cream anywhere!
16 locals recommend
Reed's Dairy
2660 W Broadway StLocal cows! You can see and even pet the cows that are milked to provide all sorts of dairy products. But you really can't miss the best ice cream anywhere!
Best food taste combinations! Bison burgers, amazing salads. But they only take cash--no credit cards.
63 locals recommend
The SnakeBite Restaurant
401 Park AveBest food taste combinations! Bison burgers, amazing salads. But they only take cash--no credit cards.
Most popular home cooking in town. Get pancakes breakfast all day. Also homestyle dinners (like grandma used to make).
28 locals recommend
Smitty's Pancake & Steak House
645 W Broadway StMost popular home cooking in town. Get pancakes breakfast all day. Also homestyle dinners (like grandma used to make).
Where the locals eat. You'll often see farmers or ranchers here, but also families and bikers. Homestyle cooking, breakfast all day and homemade pie.
North Hi-Way Cafe
460 Northgate MileWhere the locals eat. You'll often see farmers or ranchers here, but also families and bikers. Homestyle cooking, breakfast all day and homemade pie.
Best BBQ in town. Award-winning sauce on ribs, brisket and pork. Family owned and run. Small, casual dining room.
Pitmaster BBQ
1305 Fremont AveBest BBQ in town. Award-winning sauce on ribs, brisket and pork. Family owned and run. Small, casual dining room.
Probably the best chef’s menu in town. Always good. Take a walk on the river greenbelt before or after dinner.
17 locals recommend
Copper Rill Restaurant
415 River PkwyProbably the best chef’s menu in town. Always good. Take a walk on the river greenbelt before or after dinner.
Newer addition to local dining. Seafood and steak. Take a walk on the river greenbelt before or after dinner.
26 locals recommend
Smokin Fins Idaho Falls
370 Memorial DrNewer addition to local dining. Seafood and steak. Take a walk on the river greenbelt before or after dinner.
Sightseeing
One of the nicest things about Idaho Falls. The mighty Snake River runs through the middle of town. There are different sections of trail, suitable for walking, running, biking, etc. Access to parks, shopping, and the amazing Falls.
52 locals recommend
Idaho Falls
One of the nicest things about Idaho Falls. The mighty Snake River runs through the middle of town. There are different sections of trail, suitable for walking, running, biking, etc. Access to parks, shopping, and the amazing Falls.
Iconic building on the Snake River. Great scenery. Based on a modern interpretation of ancient Aztec/Mayan temples. Closed to the public, but a nice Visitors Center open to anyone.
17 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors Center
1000 Memorial DrIconic building on the Snake River. Great scenery. Based on a modern interpretation of ancient Aztec/Mayan temples. Closed to the public, but a nice Visitors Center open to anyone.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
500 S Utah AveIt's Walmart, what can we say?
A bit more gourmet than Walmart, and a bit pricier, but very convenient.
10 locals recommend
Albertsons
590 E 17th StA bit more gourmet than Walmart, and a bit pricier, but very convenient.
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Edwards Grand Teton
2707 S 25th EBiggest, best movie theater in town.
Pioneer League baseball...where guys play for passion and a shot at getting called up to the big leagues through the farm system. Pleasant evenings watching small-town baseball. Aaahhh. Just in the summer months.
8 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Chukars Baseball
900 Jim Garchow WayPioneer League baseball...where guys play for passion and a shot at getting called up to the big leagues through the farm system. Pleasant evenings watching small-town baseball. Aaahhh. Just in the summer months.
Pretty good zoo for a small town. Popular petting zoo for the kids.
53 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayPretty good zoo for a small town. Popular petting zoo for the kids.
Water creatures in the middle of a desert! Fun for younger children—hands on activities.
17 locals recommend
East Idaho Aquarium
570 E Anderson StWater creatures in the middle of a desert! Fun for younger children—hands on activities.
Arts & Culture
Actually stunning exhibits for such a small town. Also, a permanent display of the early days in "Eagle Rock," as it was known, before it was Idaho Falls.
74 locals recommend
Museum of Idaho
200 N Eastern AveActually stunning exhibits for such a small town. Also, a permanent display of the early days in "Eagle Rock," as it was known, before it was Idaho Falls.
Pretty good collections, for a small town. Lots of computers. DVDs of rare and out-of-print titles.
Idaho Falls Public Library
457 W Broadway StPretty good collections, for a small town. Lots of computers. DVDs of rare and out-of-print titles.
Parks & Nature
Small neighborhood park. Just big enough to play Frisbee, flag football, have a picnic. They have a baseball field. Shelter, playground, and a small swimming pool in the summer. Close enough to walk to.
Reinhart Park
1055 Washburn AveSmall neighborhood park. Just big enough to play Frisbee, flag football, have a picnic. They have a baseball field. Shelter, playground, and a small swimming pool in the summer. Close enough to walk to.
Antares Park
1436 Antares DrSmall, quiet park. Small playground. Quiet cul-de-sac. Close enough to walk to.
A small island in the Snake River. Downstream end of the famous falls. Recently renovated. Close to the water. Good bridges on both sides take you directly over the water.
9 locals recommend
Pedersen Sportsman's Park
600 West Broadway StreetA small island in the Snake River. Downstream end of the famous falls. Recently renovated. Close to the water. Good bridges on both sides take you directly over the water.