Named for rapids that splash through the city’s Snake River, Idaho Falls lies on a grassy plain amidst the voluminous Rocky Mountains. The 2-mile walk along Snake River, affectionately called the Greenbelt, runs through the city’s center and hosts community events including concerts and Farmers’ Markets. Nature is an authentic backdrop in Idaho Falls and visitors of all ages enjoy white water rafting and fishing on Snake River, or an educational stroll through Tautphaus Park Zoo. The city also lies just 20 miles from Yellowstone Bear World.
But your skilled Idaho Falls tour guide would also lead you beyond the outdoors to the heart of downtown. Eateries, wineries, art galleries and performance centers have made the city a cultural epicenter in the region, while its’ age-old landmarks highlight the town’s history of settlers and development. Idaho Falls is an energetic delta where the contemporary meet the antique, and the northwest countryside meets its’ human counterparts.