Note: I originally wrote this article for RexburgOnline.com. I’ve re-posted it here for convenience. When Is The Rexburg Solar Eclipse? On Aug 21, 2017 at 11:33am a rare solar eclipse will pass over Rexburg. The sun will be completely covered for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. Where Is The Best Place To View The Continue »
Located next to the airport, the Legacy Flight Museum has an impressive collection of vintage WWII aircraft (all of which still fly). The museum is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Saturday during the summer. The rest of the year the museum is open Saturdays 9am to 5pm. Admission: $6.00 for adults 8 Go Continue »
The Museum of Idaho has world class, rotating exhibits. Past exhibits have included Egyptian Pharaohs , dinosaurs, and artifacts from the Titanic. The main exhibit changes every 6 months. There is also a local section of the museum that shows local history, and artifacts from the early days of the area, as well as a Continue »
Just south of the historic downtown area, is the Art museum of Eastern Idaho. The museum features local artists, as well as rotating exhibits. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for youth (6-18). Prices: Adults:$4.00; Youth: $2.00; Children (under 5): Free Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am to 5pm TheArtMuseum.org How to get there: 1. Continue »
Bear World is a popular tourist attraction just 5 miles south of Rexburg. Here you can see bears, moose, elk, and grey wolves all from the safety of your vehicle. Guided tours are offered, and there is also a petting zoo for the less dangerous animals. Admission: Adults, $16.95; Seniors $15.95; Children $12.95 Hours Mid-May-Labor Continue »
Tautphaus Zoo (Pronounced Tut-fass) is open April 1 through the end of October. It’s a great little zoo, and is home for over 100 different kinds of animals. It’s not a huge zoo, but it’s a worthwhile trip, and makes for a good out-of-the-box date or outing with friends. Admission is $7.25 (for adults) and Continue »
The Teton Dam Site can still be seen just east of Rexburg. For those of you that don’t know, the Teton Dam burst in 1976 and caused major devastation to Rexburg and Sugar City (see page 33 for details). You can still go to the dam (what’s left of it) and even hike down to Continue »
The Idaho Falls Temple is closed as of March 16, 2015. It is scheduled to reopen in October, 2016. Though Rexburg has its own temple, the Visitor’s Center at the Idaho Falls Temple, makes a great Family Night activity. Church films like Legacy, The Testaments and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration can be seen Continue »