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 »
Offically named Jefferson County Lake (the name was changed recently, but most people still call it Rigby Lake) is a popular place to go swimming and boating. Admission is $5 per vehicle, so load your friends in your car, split the cost, and you can enjoy a day at the lake for about a dollar. Continue »
The Heise Hot Springs has a pool, golf course and campground. The 92 degree pool has a 350-foot water slide. There is also a 105 degree mineral pool. Admission is $9.00 per person and the water slide is an extra charge (see price list below for details). Hours BIG POOL- (Summer only) Monday to Saturday Continue »
Next to the Zoo in Tautphas Park is a tiny amusement park, open sporadically throughout the summer. It features a ferris wheel, and other smaller rides. There is also a concession stand that sells hamburgers, hotdogs etc. Probably too small to be a destination in itself, Funland nevertheless, is a fun addition if you’re visiting 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 Spud drive-in is a fairly famous drive-in theater, with a uniquely Idaho flair. The main screen adorned with an Idaho licence plate and an old ‘46 Chevy cab-over truck with a 2 ton potato on it’s bed. If you happen to have a starving student card you can get 1 free admission. How to Continue »