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 »
Idaho Falls has nearly 6 miles devoted to parkway along the Snake River. The waterfalls along the Green Belt are the namesake for Idaho Falls. The park itself has many restaurants nearby, and makes for a pleasant evening out. How to Get There: 1. From Rexburg, go south on Highway 20 for 25 miles. 2. 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 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 »