Guidebook for Idaho Falls
Food Scene
This deli never disappoints. But deli is a little bit of a misnomer. It is a full-on restaurant. Everything we have ever tried here is fabulous! The chef, Marcel, is from Bolivia and his dishes are always a nod to that part of the world. Seriously, everything is superb, but if you go for lunch ask if they have saltenas, an authentic, Bolivian hand-held meat pie that is definitely worth trying. And don't even get us started on their Brazilian lemonade! Delish!
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Arugula Deli
261 Walnut StThis deli never disappoints. But deli is a little bit of a misnomer. It is a full-on restaurant. Everything we have ever tried here is fabulous! The chef, Marcel, is from Bolivia and his dishes are always a nod to that part of the world. Seriously, everything is superb, but if you go for lunch ask if they have saltenas, an authentic, Bolivian hand-held meat pie that is definitely worth trying. And don't even get us started on their Brazilian lemonade! Delish!
This is the place we pick for our lunch dates. Alex loves the burgers and french fries, Elise loves the house salad and the portobello mushroom burger or the fish tacos (spicy). Cash only, so go prepared. There is also an ATM on site. Check website for hours.
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The SnakeBite Restaurant
401 Park AveThis is the place we pick for our lunch dates. Alex loves the burgers and french fries, Elise loves the house salad and the portobello mushroom burger or the fish tacos (spicy). Cash only, so go prepared. There is also an ATM on site. Check website for hours.
The food is delicious! Authentic Indian food. Try the Rogan Josh, and don't pass up the best butter chicken in Idaho!
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Tandoori Oven- Finest Indian Cuisine
3204 S 25th EThe food is delicious! Authentic Indian food. Try the Rogan Josh, and don't pass up the best butter chicken in Idaho!
This is a recent addition to the downtown scene and we love it! It is the perfect place to go as a family in the morning. Our boys love browsing the pastry displays and the bagels are super yummy! They also have a great selection of coffee and hot chocolates.
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City Bagels and Bakery
369 Shoup AveThis is a recent addition to the downtown scene and we love it! It is the perfect place to go as a family in the morning. Our boys love browsing the pastry displays and the bagels are super yummy! They also have a great selection of coffee and hot chocolates.
Sightseeing
This is a great riverside trail that winds through downtown and south along the banks of the river with great views of the falls. The path is readily accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability.
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Idaho Falls Greenbelt Trail
Idaho Falls Greenbelt TrailThis is a great riverside trail that winds through downtown and south along the banks of the river with great views of the falls. The path is readily accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability.
Parks & Nature
You'll be shocked to know that this park used to be a landfill. You'd never be able to tell now that it is covered with rolling hills of lawn, an extensive disc golf course, pavillions, and a small creek that runs through it. There is a walking trail that goes all the way around the park and plenty of large trees that provide shade on those hot summer days.
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Russell Freeman Park
1290 Science Center DriveYou'll be shocked to know that this park used to be a landfill. You'd never be able to tell now that it is covered with rolling hills of lawn, an extensive disc golf course, pavillions, and a small creek that runs through it. There is a walking trail that goes all the way around the park and plenty of large trees that provide shade on those hot summer days.
It is a nice, shady park, right by the river and the falls. In the spring you can see beavers and baby geese by the banks. It used to be an old fish hatchery and the city has really reclaimed it in a beautiful way.
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Pedersen Sportsman's Park
600 West Broadway StreetIt is a nice, shady park, right by the river and the falls. In the spring you can see beavers and baby geese by the banks. It used to be an old fish hatchery and the city has really reclaimed it in a beautiful way.
Shopping
This is where we come for unique gift ideas and super yummy treats. The cupcakes are amazing! And we really like sampling their flavored olive oils and vinegars. Go when you have plenty of time to browse, there is so much to see!
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Love at First Bite
901 Pier View DrThis is where we come for unique gift ideas and super yummy treats. The cupcakes are amazing! And we really like sampling their flavored olive oils and vinegars. Go when you have plenty of time to browse, there is so much to see!
This is a great place to walk around, grab a bite to eat, and wander into the unique and quirky shops that line the streets. There is a casual, laid-back vibe here and plenty of time to chat with the owners of these great shops. A little bit of everything!
Idaho Falls Downtown Development
381 Shoup AveThis is a great place to walk around, grab a bite to eat, and wander into the unique and quirky shops that line the streets. There is a casual, laid-back vibe here and plenty of time to chat with the owners of these great shops. A little bit of everything!
May through October on Saturday mornings from 9-1 you can find some of the local bakers, farmers, and other food producers gathered to sell their wares. It is a great place to find the perfect loaf of bread, some local goat cheese, and maybe some local handmade craft. So fun! A weekly summer tradition for our family!
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Farmers market
600 W Broadway StMay through October on Saturday mornings from 9-1 you can find some of the local bakers, farmers, and other food producers gathered to sell their wares. It is a great place to find the perfect loaf of bread, some local goat cheese, and maybe some local handmade craft. So fun! A weekly summer tradition for our family!
Entertainment & Activities
At Bear World you drive through acres of land containing bison, elk, deer, and of course, bears. It is a sure-fire way of viewing the wildlife native to this area. There is also a small amusement park that is included in the entrance fee.
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Yellowstone Bear World
6010 S 4300 WAt Bear World you drive through acres of land containing bison, elk, deer, and of course, bears. It is a sure-fire way of viewing the wildlife native to this area. There is also a small amusement park that is included in the entrance fee.
We love this climbing gym! They have all the climbing gear you need available to rent, and sooooo many different climbs! There is bouldering walls, and all levels of difficulty. A great place to hang out.
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The Edge Climbing Gym
2844 14th NWe love this climbing gym! They have all the climbing gear you need available to rent, and sooooo many different climbs! There is bouldering walls, and all levels of difficulty. A great place to hang out.
Our kids love this zoo! It is small enough that they don't get tired walking around it, but large enough that there is plenty to see and be interesting. You can watch the zoo staff feed penguins, pet goats in the petting zoo, and see different animals from all around the world. Some of our favorites are the monkeys, red pandas, and otters.
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Idaho Falls Zoo im Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayOur kids love this zoo! It is small enough that they don't get tired walking around it, but large enough that there is plenty to see and be interesting. You can watch the zoo staff feed penguins, pet goats in the petting zoo, and see different animals from all around the world. Some of our favorites are the monkeys, red pandas, and otters.
Nothing says summer more than a baseball game! Usually held in the evening here our local baseball team is the Chukkars and they have quite the loyal fan base here. Grab a hot dog, slather it with your favorite topping, and cheer for our team!
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Melaleuca Field
900 Jim Garchow WayNothing says summer more than a baseball game! Usually held in the evening here our local baseball team is the Chukkars and they have quite the loyal fan base here. Grab a hot dog, slather it with your favorite topping, and cheer for our team!
Arts & Culture
Our family is always amazed at the quality of the exhibits that come through our local musuem. The curators are so good at finding exhibits that appeal to all members of our family, adults and children alike. There is also a section devoted to Idaho Falls history and a play area designed around our local outdoor habitat. A great place to go to learn about stuff!
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Museum von Idaho
200 N Eastern AveOur family is always amazed at the quality of the exhibits that come through our local musuem. The curators are so good at finding exhibits that appeal to all members of our family, adults and children alike. There is also a section devoted to Idaho Falls history and a play area designed around our local outdoor habitat. A great place to go to learn about stuff!
We love this quiet art museum. Usually showcasing art from local artists with a tiny but lovely garden surrounding it, there is also an area where kids can tap into their inner artist.
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
300 S Capital AveWe love this quiet art museum. Usually showcasing art from local artists with a tiny but lovely garden surrounding it, there is also an area where kids can tap into their inner artist.
This is a fun discovery-type locale, that has lots of different areas for kids to experiment with different artistic mediums such as film, drawing, animation, magnets, etc....
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ARTitorium on Broadway
271 W Broadway StThis is a fun discovery-type locale, that has lots of different areas for kids to experiment with different artistic mediums such as film, drawing, animation, magnets, etc....