Idaho Falls is a city in Eastern Idaho. Idaho Falls serves as the commercial, cultural, and healthcare hub for Eastern Idaho. The city attracts many tourists visiting nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, and fishing on the Snake River. Due to its proximity to high-profile outdoor destinations, in 2009, Idaho Falls was named to National Geographic's list of the "100 Best Adventure Towns".
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It is the county seat of Bonneville County and the largest city in Eastern Idaho. It has a population of about 63,000 (2019) and the metro area has about 145,000 people. Downtown - Historic downtown Idaho Falls sits on several blocks of the original townsite along the east side of the river. It features restaurants, plazas, shops, and cultural amenities including the Museum of Idaho, Colonial Theatre, Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls Public Library, and Japanese Friendship Garden. It is home to the Idaho Falls Farmers' Market and many other community events. The Numbered Streets - The numbered streets area was the first planned neighborhood in Idaho Falls.
There are several rental car companies, and most have representatives at Idaho Falls Airport. Idaho Falls is small and the majority of the hotels are located centrally enough that a small walk will get you to most destinations. The distance to some locations would warrant a taxi service. There is fair competition in the taxi business and service is very good for a town this size. You can generally get a ride anywhere in town and even Ammon, which borders Idaho Falls, for under $15 (Idaho Falls city limits, $10). It is more economical to rent a car if you have several destinations over the duration of a day. If you have fewer than five or six stops, taxis are excellent.
1 Idaho Falls Chukars, 900 Jim Garchow Way, ☏ +1 208 522-8363. Check website for season schedule. Enjoy a minor league baseball game at Melaleuca Field. (updated Aug 2023) 2 Idaho Falls Idaho Temple, 1000 Memorial Dr. A temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons). Its single-spire design is unusual for LDS temples. Non-members are welcome on the beautiful temple grounds but not inside the building. (updated Mar 2021) 3 Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, 2725 Carnival Way, ☏ +1 208 612-8552, fax: +1 208 528-6256, ifzoo@idahofallszoo.org. Daily 9AM-4PM, closed Nov-Mar. Home to a large population of animals from six continents.
Idaho Falls River Walk (The Greenbelt). A five-mile path situated next to the Snake River on both sides, one of the most beautiful sites in Idaho Falls. Free. 1 Idaho Falls Raceway, 8433 W Arco Hwy, ☏ +1 208 716-7360, srscapres@gmail.com. Check website for season schedule. Stock car racing on a dirt track. The Willard Arts Center, the Colonial Theatre and Civic Auditorium host musical concerts, plays, and events.
Despite Idaho Falls' small town environment, there are numerous locations that serve outstanding cuisine, and since most of them are locally owned there is a great customer appreciation found at each of them. Restaurants close to the river include: 1 The Sandpiper, 750 Lindsay Blvd, ☏ +1 208 524-3344. Mon–Sat 4–10PM year round. Also open Sundays from June to September. Serves anything from Rainbow trout to lobster (flown fresh into Idaho Falls) to steak to pasta. Considered by many of the locals to be the best restaurant in town. $25–45. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Jakers, 851 Lindsay Blvd, ☏ +1 208 524-5240. Mon–Fri 11AM–10PM, Sat 4–10PM, Sun 4–9PM.
1 The Celt Pub & Grill, 398 W Broadway St, ☏ +1 208 881-5128, celtidahofalls@gmail.com. Mon–Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri Sat 11AM–1AM. Live music. Full-service kitchen closes at 10PM each night. meals, $10–20. (updated Nov 2017) 2 The Zone Sports Grill, 1505 W Broadway St, ☏ +1 208 524-6106. Mon-Thu 11AM–10PM; Fri Sat 11AM–1AM; Sun 9AM–5PM. This sports bar offers a full bar plus a substantial menu, with televisions on every side. $10–20 meals. (updated Nov 2017)
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