Location: Idaho Falls
Top Things to do in Idaho Falls
What to do and see in Idaho Falls, Idaho (ID): The Best Free Things to do
Idaho Falls is a city in and the county seat of Bonneville County, Idaho, United States, and is the largest city in Eastern Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Idaho Falls was 56,813, with a metro population of 136,108. As of 2016, the population was estimated at 60,211.
Restaurants in Idaho Falls
1. Japanese Pavilion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Stendel - Eastpointe, United States
A beautiful, peaceful garden .Sit by the peaceful stream that runs through this beautiful garden .Just across the street from downtown and the falls yet worth the visit. Absolutely beautiful.
2. Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 909 reviews
Open to the public, the Idaho Falls Temple grounds are a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the Snake River, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center. Or, during the pandemic, take a virtual tour from anywhere in the world!
Reviewed By jeffbjordan
The Idaho Falls temple is the most important piece of architecture in Eastern Idaho, and home to the most beautiful scenery in Idaho Falls. Its position on the Snake River, gardens and beautiful design make it a must-see for anyone passing through Idaho Falls. The visitor's center at the temple has fun, interactive activities for kids and adults, communicating information regarding the origins of this historic building and its spiritual significance to the local community. Especially in these times when anxiety is high for most of us, the temple grounds are a peaceful place to think, meditate and ponder. Can't think of a better place to visit in Idaho Falls.
3. Snake River Greenbelt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 513 reviews
Reviewed By dogsrthebest - Idaho Falls, United States
This green belt is the most beautifully designed place I have ever walked!! Whether taking family, children or dogs it is a spectacular place! The view and the horticulture are spectacular! A wonderful place to take a beautiful walk!
4. Chesbro Music Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Have you been to Chesbro Music lately? We've created something fresh and new for all our music-minded friends. With over 100 years in Southeast Idaho, Chesbro Music is an ingrained part of the community. We are independent, local, and love music. Want to know what’s going on in Idaho Falls this weekend in the music scene? Check out our new calendar and we can tell you! While old timers recollect walking through the large Sheet Music warehouse with their mothers, our famous warehouse of sheet music is still as accessible as ever. Ever dream of becoming a rock star? Check out the largest selection of guitars in Idaho--including our premier brand, Teton Guitars. From starters to incredible high-ends, we are authorized guitar dealers for more brands than we’ve ever had. We rent and repair. Come on in and take a free self-guided tour to learn about the history of music in Eastern Idaho-- including the mystery surrounding a guitar that was destined for Elvis Presley! We are your local music store. A destination worth seeing and shopping.
5. Hell's Half Acre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By pitterpat000 - Gainesville, United States
We came here to see the lava flows because we didn't plan to drive all the way to Craters of the Moon. (In an unexpected turn of events, we did anyway....so it makes a good comparison for this review.) It was snowy, but we could still see the lava rocks and how they are all holey and stacked up. It was a very interesting terrain. You just stop at the rest area and it is very well marked of where to go off of I-15 South between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot. We actually enjoyed this stop more than when we got over to Craters of the Moon because this time of year, the road at the park is closed so we couldn't really see anything. We did see bear scat here so know that you are not alone even though it feels very remote!
6. Idaho Brewing Company
7. Tautphaus Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This is a very nice park with something for everyone. We just needed to get out of the car and walk for a while and this was a great place to do it. The park is located on the eastern side of the river below the Rose Hill cemetery. We accessed it from South Boulevard. The park itself has sports fields, amusement rides for the kids, a playground, tennis courts, a ferris wheel, picnic areas and benches. It is a great place for families with children. We walked and them opted to sit and watch all the activity in the park. The zoo is located in the park but we did not have the time to visit it. A great oasis in the city of Idaho Falls for rest and relaxation.
8. Freeman Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By joy12Blairsville_GA - Blairsville, United States
A very nice memorial. During our visit to Idaho Falls one of our planned stops for our family reunion group was to visit this memorial. One of my brothers in law and also my husband both served in the Vietnam War. They used the map of Vietnam that is carved into the sculpture to talk and educate the rest of our group about some of the locations where they were stationed and about some of the happenings. Very interesting.
9. Giant Eagle Waterfall Nest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
As part of the open air display of art in Idaho Falls, this is one of the crowning jewels. The sculpture is quite large with several bald eagles amidst dead branches. Inside there is a fountain. It is a very cohesive and striking sculpture and you can literally drive around it. When you tour around Idaho falls, it is easy to encounter. This and the benches around the River walk are truly striking and unique.
10. Idaho Falls River Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By LeonardD132
Nice spot to stop by and take a walk by the falls. Easy to get to, easy parking. Facilities are available. The pathway provides multiple views of the falls.
