Brenda’s Guidebook
Food scene
We love ice cream, and Reeds Dairy is our absolute favorite. They have locations on Broadway in Idaho falls and in Ammon as well. It's a local favoite and they have a big selection to choose from. You will also find a limited selection of ice cream at the HIt The Road gas station on Iona Road just down the street from the airbnb.
Reed's Dairy Ammon
2523 E Sunnyside RdWe love ice cream, and Reeds Dairy is our absolute favorite. They have locations on Broadway in Idaho falls and in Ammon as well. It's a local favoite and they have a big selection to choose from. You will also find a limited selection of ice cream at the HIt The Road gas station on Iona Road just down the street from the airbnb.
There is only one place our family goes to for Chinese food. And this is it. It's also a quiet place to eat for easy conversation. A TIP; call ahead and get a take-out order, then enjoy dinner at one of our local parks or bring food back to the apartment to enjoy. Our favorite is a #10 (mandarin chicken and fired rice) or a #13 broccoli chicken.
Canton Restaurant
2173 East 17th StreetThere is only one place our family goes to for Chinese food. And this is it. It's also a quiet place to eat for easy conversation. A TIP; call ahead and get a take-out order, then enjoy dinner at one of our local parks or bring food back to the apartment to enjoy. Our favorite is a #10 (mandarin chicken and fired rice) or a #13 broccoli chicken.
Great Local Burger Joint. Been around forever. Fresh Cut Idaho potato fries. Try out what the locals call--fry sauce, its and Idaho/Utah thing. They also serve excellent shakes and malts.
Scotty's Drive-In
560 Northgate MileGreat Local Burger Joint. Been around forever. Fresh Cut Idaho potato fries. Try out what the locals call--fry sauce, its and Idaho/Utah thing. They also serve excellent shakes and malts.
Great Little local spot for Steak and Burgers. They also serve breakfast and lunch. Their cinnamon rolls are huge. Just 6 miles away.
11 locals recommend
Rusty Lantern Diner
10868 N Yellowstone HwyGreat Little local spot for Steak and Burgers. They also serve breakfast and lunch. Their cinnamon rolls are huge. Just 6 miles away.
Tandoori Oven- Finest Indian Cuisine
3204 S 25th EJust the best Indian cuisine in Idaho Falls.
Great place to go for breakfast or lunch. No dinner is served here. Huge portions of yumminess. Everything from buttermilk waffles to salmon Salads. A local fav.
39 locals recommend
Abracadabras
2040 Channing WayGreat place to go for breakfast or lunch. No dinner is served here. Huge portions of yumminess. Everything from buttermilk waffles to salmon Salads. A local fav.
The Bee's Knees Pub & Catering Co.
850 Lindsay BlvdA local favorite.
Our son in law’s favorite place to eat when he comes to visit.
20 locals recommend
City Bagels and Bakery
369 Shoup AveOur son in law’s favorite place to eat when he comes to visit.
Stockman's Restaurant
1175 Pier View DriveGreat steakhouse—local favorite
Great family diner if you are ever near Blackfoot. They are famous for their root beer twist cones.
12 locals recommend
Rupe's Burgers
302 NE Main StGreat family diner if you are ever near Blackfoot. They are famous for their root beer twist cones.
Just down the street from the airbnb you will find Iona's beloved drink shack. They specialize in flavored sodas, other hot and cold drinks, crumble cookies and popcorn. You will find them on the corner of Main street and Iona Road.
Big Swigz
Just down the street from the airbnb you will find Iona's beloved drink shack. They specialize in flavored sodas, other hot and cold drinks, crumble cookies and popcorn. You will find them on the corner of Main street and Iona Road.
FYI---I'm not sure why this link comes up with the Golden Crown--but It should read; Manwaring Cheese. The pictures are correct but the title is not.
If you like cheese this place is for you. Lots of different cheese from all around the world to sample. It's located in downtown Idaho Falls and also features a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with your choice of cheese on sourdough bread. Yummy.
The Golden Crown
310 N Eastern AveFYI---I'm not sure why this link comes up with the Golden Crown--but It should read; Manwaring Cheese. The pictures are correct but the title is not.
If you like cheese this place is for you. Lots of different cheese from all around the world to sample. It's located in downtown Idaho Falls and also features a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with your choice of cheese on sourdough bread. Yummy.
Sightseeing
The Iona City Park is also know as the Iona Square. It was established when Iona was settled in 1883.Many of the trees at the square are original to the park and are now over 100 years old. It is a great place to play, walk and picnic. There is a walking path and a small skateboarding feature as well.
Iona Park
Rainbow LaneThe Iona City Park is also know as the Iona Square. It was established when Iona was settled in 1883.Many of the trees at the square are original to the park and are now over 100 years old. It is a great place to play, walk and picnic. There is a walking path and a small skateboarding feature as well.
The mission of the Iona Historical Museum Inc. is to share the past with the present, in hopes for a better future. There are historical artifacts related to the building of the Iona area, but we also have a collection of stories of stalwart and brave people who beat the elements and made this one of Idaho’s beautiful and favorite places to live. We learn from those who came before us, to persevere, even when everything is stacked against, for the benefit of humankind in general. We are seeking funds from the public for the purchase of the historical artifact, the Bingham Stake Tithing House, located at 5293 Rockwood Ave., Iona, ID to be used as the Museum. Our regular hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or call for special tour arrangements.
Iona ID Historical Museum
5293 Rockwood AveThe mission of the Iona Historical Museum Inc. is to share the past with the present, in hopes for a better future. There are historical artifacts related to the building of the Iona area, but we also have a collection of stories of stalwart and brave people who beat the elements and made this one of Idaho’s beautiful and favorite places to live. We learn from those who came before us, to persevere, even when everything is stacked against, for the benefit of humankind in general. We are seeking funds from the public for the purchase of the historical artifact, the Bingham Stake Tithing House, located at 5293 Rockwood Ave., Iona, ID to be used as the Museum. Our regular hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or call for special tour arrangements.
A beautiful quick drive from Iona. So many things to do here, from fishing to hiking and biking. The Rainey creek store even has square ice cream for sale. That's a local favorite. Sundaes is also a great place to stop for a treat—and they also have great pizza!
22 locals recommend
Swan Valley
A beautiful quick drive from Iona. So many things to do here, from fishing to hiking and biking. The Rainey creek store even has square ice cream for sale. That's a local favorite. Sundaes is also a great place to stop for a treat—and they also have great pizza!
Closest Local Hot Spring. Newly Remodeled. Fun place to spend an evening or a day. Open year round. Great pizza too!
89 locals recommend
Heise Hot Springs Inc
5116 E Heise RdClosest Local Hot Spring. Newly Remodeled. Fun place to spend an evening or a day. Open year round. Great pizza too!
Closest place to ski. A local favorite. Easy to get to. Day and night passes available. Ski rentals as well.
39 locals recommend
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort
5488 Kelly Canyon RdClosest place to ski. A local favorite. Easy to get to. Day and night passes available. Ski rentals as well.
Closest lake to hang out in. It's a favorite for locals. $5 parking fee. Tables and shelters are first come first served. Great place to kayak, or float on an inner-tube.
9 locals recommend
Rigby Lake Beach
Closest lake to hang out in. It's a favorite for locals. $5 parking fee. Tables and shelters are first come first served. Great place to kayak, or float on an inner-tube.
Great place to rent all kinds of outdoor equipment from skis to kayaks. If you need bike or a canoe, they've got it and everything in-between.
7 locals recommend
BYU-Idaho Outdoor Resource Center
73 W 2nd SGreat place to rent all kinds of outdoor equipment from skis to kayaks. If you need bike or a canoe, they've got it and everything in-between.
Best place to float the river. Located in Island park near the historic Macks inn. Also great fishing. Beautiful place to visit. Great place to see moose and deer.
55 locals recommend
Big springs
Best place to float the river. Located in Island park near the historic Macks inn. Also great fishing. Beautiful place to visit. Great place to see moose and deer.
You can't no go! It's a must see. Less than 2 hours away--and worth the drive.
988 locals recommend
Yellowstone National Park
You can't no go! It's a must see. Less than 2 hours away--and worth the drive.
It's just so beautiful; Winter, spring, summer and fall. Bring a picnic in the summer and snow shoes in the winter. Fee to park.
53 locals recommend
Mesa Falls
Upper Mesa Falls RoadIt's just so beautiful; Winter, spring, summer and fall. Bring a picnic in the summer and snow shoes in the winter. Fee to park.
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Loop is a 11.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Idaho Falls, Idaho that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October.
18 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Greenbelt Trail
Idaho Falls Greenbelt TrailIdaho Falls Greenbelt Loop is a 11.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Idaho Falls, Idaho that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October.
Just the most breathtaking lake around. There is a ferry there that for a small fee will take you across the lake so you can see the waterfall and ferry you back to the parking lot, or you can hike around the lake, which is also pretty amazing.
20 locals recommend
Jenny Lake
Just the most breathtaking lake around. There is a ferry there that for a small fee will take you across the lake so you can see the waterfall and ferry you back to the parking lot, or you can hike around the lake, which is also pretty amazing.
The greatest wild-west theatre around. Purchase tickets online. $21-27 depending on your seat location. Children and seniors get a discount Monday-thursday. Located in West Yellowstone.
52 locals recommend
The Playmill Theatre
29 Madison AveThe greatest wild-west theatre around. Purchase tickets online. $21-27 depending on your seat location. Children and seniors get a discount Monday-thursday. Located in West Yellowstone.
A great place to visit all year round is Lava Hot springs. It's just a 90 minute drive, to enjoy some world class hot pools and the olympic height high dive.
102 locals recommend
Lava Hot Springs
A great place to visit all year round is Lava Hot springs. It's just a 90 minute drive, to enjoy some world class hot pools and the olympic height high dive.
We really enjoy visiting the Museum of Idaho. They have terrific events and displays. Monday night is family night if you are here visiting with your family, and there is a discount for groups.
74 locals recommend
Museum of Idaho
200 N Eastern AveWe really enjoy visiting the Museum of Idaho. They have terrific events and displays. Monday night is family night if you are here visiting with your family, and there is a discount for groups.
One of the oldest and largest parks in Idaho Falls, Tautphaus Park is packed with family attractions. Abundant trees and green space define much of the park, as do baseball diamonds; picnic shelters; and the Funland Amusement Park, complete with waterslides and carnival rides.
A centerpiece attraction of this popular park, the Idaho Falls Zoo, also referred to as the Tautphaus Park Zoo, hosts animals from around the world and special events throughout the operating season of March through October. Animals of popular interest at the zoo include lions, snow leopards, and penguins. The zoo also hosts special events beyond the normal operating season, including the family-friendly Boo at the Zoo festival for Halloween fun.
53 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
2940 Carnival WayOne of the oldest and largest parks in Idaho Falls, Tautphaus Park is packed with family attractions. Abundant trees and green space define much of the park, as do baseball diamonds; picnic shelters; and the Funland Amusement Park, complete with waterslides and carnival rides.
A centerpiece attraction of this popular park, the Idaho Falls Zoo, also referred to as the Tautphaus Park Zoo, hosts animals from around the world and special events throughout the operating season of March through October. Animals of popular interest at the zoo include lions, snow leopards, and penguins. The zoo also hosts special events beyond the normal operating season, including the family-friendly Boo at the Zoo festival for Halloween fun.
One of our favorite places to go hiking. Spectacular views of the valley and great opportunity to do some bird viewing. Easy hike and most of the trail is paved. Great place to go early in the morning or the evening.
36 locals recommend
Cress Creek Nature Trail
11760-11894 S Snake River RdOne of our favorite places to go hiking. Spectacular views of the valley and great opportunity to do some bird viewing. Easy hike and most of the trail is paved. Great place to go early in the morning or the evening.
Hey you are in Idaho--where else will you find a potato museum? It features the history of potato farming, the worlds largest potato chip and of course a cafe that features french fries and all kind of potato souvenirs.
20 locals recommend
Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe
130 NW Main StHey you are in Idaho--where else will you find a potato museum? It features the history of potato farming, the worlds largest potato chip and of course a cafe that features french fries and all kind of potato souvenirs.
Fall creek falls is worth the 30 min drive—near Swan valley. Beautiful anytime of the year. Great fishing there too!
24 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls
Fall creek falls is worth the 30 min drive—near Swan valley. Beautiful anytime of the year. Great fishing there too!
Idaho falls baseball at Melaleuca field—always a great time.
8 locals recommend
Idaho Falls Chukars Baseball
900 Jim Garchow WayIdaho falls baseball at Melaleuca field—always a great time.
Beautiful Reservoir for fishing, sightseeing, boating or kayaking.
31 locals recommend
Palisades Reservoir
Beautiful Reservoir for fishing, sightseeing, boating or kayaking.
I’m hearing a lot about this drive—we haven’t done it yet—but are looking forward to it. Be sure to check the weather, it’s at a very high elevation, and the weather changed quickly!
22 locals recommend
Beartooth Pass Vista Point
I’m hearing a lot about this drive—we haven’t done it yet—but are looking forward to it. Be sure to check the weather, it’s at a very high elevation, and the weather changed quickly!
The Idaho Falls Temple Visitors center is a must if you'd like to learn more about this iconic building or about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Open daily from 9am to 9pm. Free
Idaho Falls Temple Visitors' Center
The Idaho Falls Temple Visitors center is a must if you'd like to learn more about this iconic building or about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Open daily from 9am to 9pm. Free