Location: Pocatello
Top Things to do in Pocatello
Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Pocatello, Idaho (ID)
Surrounded on three sides by snow-capped mountains, Pocatello is a beautiful small city in the heart of eastern Idaho. The unspoiled wilderness in and around the city is perfect for cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter or hiking and biking in the summer. The Pontneuf River Greenway running through town is popular for jogging and strolling in warmer climes. For a more cultured vacation, try any of the city's theaters, dinner museums or outdoor bandshells for live entertainment.
Restaurants in Pocatello
1. Museum of Clean
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By jimichongaJC - Stevensville, United States
Wow! This place was on our road trip agenda as a casual quirky stop. How wrong we were! Absolutely fascinating collection of antique, vintage and inventive products dedicated to everything associated with cleaning. While touring the 4 floors of extensive (and priceless!) exhibits we encountered the owner and founder Don Aslett who (at 86 years young!) personally led us to his most prized collection items. He autographed one of his many published books for us as well. Our planned hour visit turned into almost 3 hours of sheer, good clean fun! The museum is lovingly curated, perfectly laid out and immaculately managed. I encourage all families and folks to take a trip to Pocatello to see this marvelous curiosity of a museum - assuredly impressive to one and all!!!!
2. Bannock County Historical Museum
3. Idaho Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Natural history museum at Idaho State University.
Reviewed By lostreasureman - Pocatello, United States
The meseum of idaho is always entertaining and a good choice for a fun time!i have visited many ti.es and always enjoyed all the exibits! Never a dull time here and it is children friendly!
4. Fort Hall Replica
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reconstruction of an old trading post.
Reviewed By MonteH_12 - Casper, United States
Not being familiar with Idaho my husband and I visited the Bannock County Historical Museum which includes the replica of old Fort Hall. Initially we had thought it to be a military fort and learned that it was established as a fur trading post in the 1830's! Later it serviced the pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail. The docent guide that led us through the replica was very well educated on the history of the Fort and was a delightful storyteller, particularly good with young children getting them to experience the artifacts "hands on" by lifting the flintlock rifle, the blacksmith hammer, and muskrat trap. We spent the larger part of an hour on a very hot day truly enjoying ourselves in learning about the history of Idaho.
5. Old Town
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 81 reviews
Area of Pocatello with surroundings rich in local history.
Reviewed By writealready - Redondo Beach, United States
Very lovely couple of blocks, full of very interesting shops with all kinds of goodies, particularly antiques.
6. Zoo Idaho
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By T1204IErossc
It was a great zoo to take the grandchildren. While it only took an hour to see everything, the kids loved it. Upon seeing the exhibits, there is also a play area with a slide up in a tree-lined deck. Also, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
