From specialty shops to fine international cuisine, Historic Downtown Pocatello is a magnet for people looking for a unique, historic experience. The Historic Walking Tour features buildings listed on the National Historic Registry with the dates like 1892 and 1903, whose architecture is as beautiful today as when first built. These buildings are alive with antiques, sporting goods, books, bakeries, restaurants, art galleries and more. Pocket parks are scattered throughout the area, some with beautiful public art pieces and others with water fountains and benches. Events and entertainment includes outdoor summer concerts, haunted history tours and the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market featuring a variety of locally grown produce. There’s always something happening in the historic heart of Pocatello. Come shop, dine and play in Historic Downtown Pocatello today!
The Portneuf Greenway has nature filled trails at either end of the community and islands of green for ordinary pedestrians in the Historic Downtown area. It includes 13+ miles of walking and biking paths along the river in town. It is open to bikers with a courtesy eye out for runners and walkers. The Greenway provides a place for visitors and resident to ride bikes, hike, walk, jog, rollerblade, and for physically challenged people to exercise and experience the natural beauty of Pocatello Idaho.
Winter Snow brings ski enthusiasts out of the woodwork in the Pocatello area. And it’s no wonder considering that there are five groomed Cross Country Ski Trails [PDF, 948.36 KB] and Pebble Creek Ski Area just minutes away. Bannock County grooms over 250 miles of snowmobile trails in Bannock, Power and Caribou counties. The two main areas are Scout Mountain-Mink Creek area and the Inman-Pebble-Toponce area. Snowmobile Maps.
Pebble Creek is a ski resort that attracts skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. It is located 20 minutes south of Pocatello and 30 minutes north of Lava Hot Springs. Pebble Creek boasts 2200 vertical feet, 1100 skiable acres, 54 runs, short lift lines and terrain for all levels from…
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel & Event Center welcomes guests to Southern Idaho’s newest destination adjacent to the popular Fort Hall Casino. Deluxe accommodations include the luxurious Cedar Spa, delicious dining at the Camas Sports Grill and 15,000 square feet of Event Center meeting space.
The Yurt has a wood stove for warmth and picnic tables. Storage cubbies double as beds when unstacked. There is no running water or electricity. The Yurt is 50 yards from the parking lot. Trail passes are not included in your rental fee. Reservations are required.
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex (RPAC) is more than just a swimming pool! It has a 25 yard swimming pool, a zero depth kids pool, lazy river, activity pool with huge water play elements and water slide.
Open year round. The Bannock County Historical Museum houses exhibits, objects, and records relating to Bannock County and Pocatello's history. Exhibit themes include railroad history, early medical practices, general store, the military, Victorian era parlor and Shoshone-Bannock Indian artifacts. It sits adjacent to the Fort Hall Replica and the zoo in…
Cliffs for a wide range of skill level are found at Pocatello's Ross Park climbing area. Right off the main road, Ross Park's Sunny Side and Shady Side climbing and bouldering areas provide an excellent location for early morning, afternoon, or evening climbing. Sunny Side has short, bolted trad climbs…
A Shoshone Indian Chief who gained national notoriety during the struggle between white emigrants and Native Americans. When he died in 1884, he was buried in a deep spring in Idaho along with his clothing, guns, knives and hunting equipment. The city of Pocatello is named in his honor and erected his statue at the Pocatello Visitor's Center.
The Purpose Center is available to host your next event. The space is perfect for a wedding, fundraiser dinner or business meeting. It offers Executive Suites lodging listed on Airbnb. Located in the heart of downtown Pocatello, Idaho, on historic Main Street.
Pocatello area trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info More maps on Visit Pocatello Trails page.
The hills and mountains around Pocatello Idaho are covered with mountain bike trails. Terrain ranges from mild jeep roads to technical single tracks for abilities of all levels. Trails include Trail Creek & Howard Mountain Area, City Creek, Kinport Mountain, and Cusick Creek, Slate Mountain, Valve House, Corral Creek, Porcelain…
The Mink Creek Subloop in the Scout Mountain area near Pocatello provides beautiful nature trails for bird watching. Birds include Calliope Hummingbird, Lazuli Bunting, vireo, woodpecker, warbler, hawks and Great Horned/ Saw-whet/ Pymgy Owls. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail pdf View our Birdwatching…
122 Campsites. 30 – 50 amp service. Nice shower and restrooms. Dump station on site. Horse stalls on grounds. Was previously the Bannock County North Fairgrounds.
My World Discovery Museum has moved to the Museum of Clean! This hands on museum strives to awaken children's natural curiosity about the world through interactive opportunities and exhibits.
This district is architecturally and historically significant and is one of the regions most diverse and well-preserved urban street scapes. A variety of architectural styles are represented in the district, including Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, Sullivanesque and Art Deco, as well as many adaptations of early 20th-century commercial styles with…
This KOA offers grassy, shaded tent sites with fire pits and up to 82-foot-long, extra-wide pull thrus. Or stay in a Cabin! Year-round monthly sites available, as well as propane.
Located on I-15 at Exit 69 and just minutes from the Portneuf Medical Center Hospital, Idaho State University, and Holt Arena. 24-hour indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, Business Center, wireless Internet access.
New Home2 Suites by Hilton. Free hot breakfast, Free WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Indoor pool, Fitness center. Pet-friendly rooms. Business center. Accessible.
Summer Trails: Explore over a thousand miles of recreational trails and greenway paths in the Pocatello area. There is an exhilarating trail for every hiker, biker, ATV rider and horse rider in Bannock County! Winter Trails: The Bannock County grooming program maintains 250 miles of snowmobile trails including the Inman/Pebble/Toponce…
The 18-hole course at the Highland Golf Course facility in Pocatello, Idaho features 6,512 yards of golf from the longest tees. Par 72. This medium-length layout has 3 sets of tee boxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience.
The East Mink Creek Cross Country Center has extremely high quality trails that had a major renovation in 2012. The core trails were widened and smoothed with a road grader. it hosts approximately 20k of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding…
Hampton Inn is the nation's leading chain of quality, value priced hotels. Here you'll find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms standard with coffee maker, iron and ironing board. 42'' plasma TVs and free in room HBO channel.
Pocatello Idaho’s premier Dinner and Chamber Theater. It features many of the finest theatrical performances. Stage artists and community members join together to create a wonderful community theatre experience.