Although the highways from Idaho Falls lead to the nearby destinations of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, yet the city has much to offer than just a gateway to these popular tourist spots. Traveling in Idaho Falls is an absolute pleasure with many sightseeing places and highly developed transportation facilities. Idaho Falls is an outdoor wonderland as each new season has something new to offer, be it biking, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing or rafting. Idaho Falls is a jewel which is waiting to be discovered so just go ahead and explore it.
The Museum of Idaho is devoted to the preservation of natural and cultural history in Idaho Falls. The current exhibits at the museum include giant insects, the Columbian mammoth and Lewis and Clark in Idaho and Bia-Dekape.
You can also travel and visit the Idaho Vietnam Memorial in Idaho Falls which pays tribute to those great men who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
You may also travel through the Yellowstone Bear World , which is a wildlife park in the north of Idaho Falls. There are a variety of animals like black bears, grizzlies, elk and reindeer.
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The Snake River Greenbelt is another exciting place to explore. This 14 mile park along the Snake River is a popular tourist spot for running, walking and biking.
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is another beautiful spot which covers the southeastern part of Idaho Falls. The forest covers an area of 3,000,000 acres and has a wide variety of wildlife including bald eagle, trumpeter swan, mountain goat and big horn sheep. The recreational activities in the forest include fishing, hunting, hiking and camping.
The Tautphaus Park Zoo is another exciting place to visit which provides fun and educational experience to both children and elders.
One can even go for whitewater rafting as there are guides to take you down the South Fork of the Snake River near the Swan valley. One can even enjoy the mind blowing excitement on the Snake River south of Jackson and on the Salmon River in Central Idaho.
You can also visit the symphony, opera houses, theaters or musical shows. You can check out the Idaho Falls Arts Council to know who is performing and book your tickets for a cultural extravaganza.
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