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The Snake River Territory Convention and Visitors Bureau: Detailed information about the area, activities, and coming attractions.
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Snake River Landing: (West side of the Snake River, South of 17th/Pancheri Drive) (208) 557-5300 Snake River Landing offers unique-to-the-region, open-air retail shopping, river-fed greenery and quality homes conveniently blended into the natural beauty of Idaho Falls. Website: snakeriverlanding.com |
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Sportsman's Park and Taylor's Crossing: On the South side of the Broadway Bridge, an island park with Japanese Stone Lanterns, a tribute to our "sister city" Tokai-Mura, Japan. Crossing the river from the park is full-scale replica of the first bridge to carry settlers across the Snake River. Located 5 blocks West of the Museum |
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Idaho Falls Arts Council: 498 A St Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 522-0471 The Idaho Falls Arts Council is a private nonprofit organization which owns and operates the Willard Arts Center/Colonial Theater. The Willard Arts Center is Eastern Idaho's premiere visual and performing arts facility. Made up of three buildings, it offers a beautiful art gallery, children's art gallery, art classes, and the 970-seat Colonial Theater. The newly renovated Colonial Theater offers Broadway musicals, country western shows; jazz; children's plays; and classical, world and pop music. Their beautiful art gallery shows new exhibits every two months. This summer, do not miss their free summer concerts on the Snake River Greenbelt every Tuesday night, and The Snake River Youth Jam, a three-day children's arts festival in August. |
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The Snake River Greenbelt: From the Broadway Bridge (5 blocks West of the Museum), the Greenbelt extends up both sides of the Snake river to the Highway 20 bridge at John's Hole. There is a walking path that takes you by many spots. You can see a statue of a Snake River Fur Trader, a Veteran's Memorial, the waterfall created by the city as a part of our hydro-power project, and many beautiful views. |
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho: 300 S. Capital Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 524-7777 Museum hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Idaho's newest art museum, The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is home to five galleries, a childrens interactive art learning area, an art classroom/workshop area, and an eclectic gift shop. Located on the greenbelt walkway overlooking the Snake River, the museum annually presents art events and exhibits of regionally, nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Admission: Adults - $4, Youth (6-18) yrs - $2 , Children 5 and under - free, Family - $10, Museum members - free |
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Idaho Falls Public Library: 457 Broadway Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 612-8460 With a collection that exceeds 230,000, the Idaho Falls Public Library serves the community with a variety of up-to-date resources, along with programs and events for children, teens and adults. The focal point of the library is the atrium, gold fish pond and Sister City Garden located in the middle of the building. The children's classic, 'Where the Red Fern Grows,' was written when the author, Wilson Rawls, lived in Idaho Falls. To commemorate this event, a life-sized statue of Billy Coleman and his two hounds has been placed on the lawn of the library near Broadway Street. |
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Actor's Repertory Theatre of Idaho: 257 W Broadway Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 522-8450 Check their Website for info! |
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Tautphaus Park Zoo: Located In Tautphaus Park (Two miles south on South Boulevard, around the 2900 block) 2725 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 612-8552 Located on 7 acres in the heart of Tautphaus Park, the zoo is home to over 330 animals including tigers, zebras, penguins, and lemurs. Pet a goat or feed a lamb in our Children's Zoo, meet a porcupine in our Animal Encounters show, or just relax on a bench surrounded by the birds of South America. Tautphaus Park Zoo is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and participates in the captive breeding management of 8 endangered species through the Species Survival Plan (SSP). Admission prices: Adults (13 & over) $5.00 plus tax Children (4-12 yrs.) $2.50 plus tax Children 3 & under FREE Seniors (62 & over) $3.50 plus tax For zoo hours, please check their website. |
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Grand Teton Mall: 2300 E 17th St Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (208) 525-8315 Check their Website for info! |
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Idaho Falls Chukars Baseball: Five minutes from downtown! 568 W Elva Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Mailing Address: PO Box 2183 Idaho Falls, ID 83403 (208) 522-8363 Call or visit the website for game dates and times! Admission: General: $6.50 Senior: $5.00 Junior: $5.00 Box Seat: $9.50 Bonus Book: $50.00 (for 10 undated General Admission tickets) Season Seat: $250.00 (for all 38 games) The Idaho Falls Chukars, Short Season A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, have been playing Minor League Professional Baseball for over 60 years. Most notable in recent years is that we have been proud champions of the Pioneer League in 1998 and again in 2000. The Chukars have fielded such stars as Frank Tanana, Jose Canseco, Billy Martin, and more recently, current pitching star Matt Clement. We have been equally as successful off the field as we have set franchise attendance records the past 3 out of 4 seasons, averaging around 1,800 fans per game over a 38 home game schedule. In addition to hosting over 64,000 Chukars fans annually, Melaleuca Field is also the home park for over 50 high school games and over 50 American Legion games each year. |
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InsideIdahoFalls.com: InsideIdahoFalls.com is an online guide to everything Idaho Falls. Visit the Website! |
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Check IdahoFallsToday.com!: A Forum for Idaho Falls residents to engage in lively 'discussions' on non-traditional topics. Visit the Website! |
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The "Idaho Falls, Idaho" Community Website: An online directory that features area businesses such as, realtors, outfitters and guides, recreation, motels, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, community associations and more. Check their Website for info! |
