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About Pocatello

Pocatello Area:  https://www.visitpocatello.com/

The Pocatello metropolitan area is home to approximately 75,000 people. With Idaho State University and several large industries, Pocatello serves as the educational and commercial center for Eastern Idaho.

 

What can I do on my day off?

Downtown

Ross Park Lazy River

  • Ross Water Park
  • Saturday Farmer's Market
  • Revive @ 5 Wednesday Concerts
  • First Friday Art Walk
  • Food Truck Roundup Mondays
  • Breweries, Restaurants, & Coffee Shops
  • Extensive Trail System and Portneuf Greenway

 

Festivals

Wildflower Festival

  • Wildflower and Music Festival (Pebble Creek Ski Patrol Fundraiser)
  • Sagebrush Arts Fest
  • Shoshone-Bannock Pow-Wow Festival
  • River Fest and Poky Paddle
  • Oktoberfest and Brewfest

 

Stephens Arts Performing Center

Cendrillon Play

  • Theater
  • Symphony 
  • Concerts
  • Dance / Ballet 
  • Festival of Trees

 

Idaho State University

Yurt in winter

  • Summer Concerts Series
  • Summer Shakespeare in the Park
  • International Dinners & Festivals
  • Sports Events
  • Craft Shop
  • Outdoor Gear Rentals
  • Movie theater
  • Game Center

Immediate Area

A Place To Swim

  • Pebble Creek Ski Area: Pebble Creek has year-round activities. Ski or snowboard in the winter and then go again in the summer for the Wildflower Festival.
  • Mink Creek Area with Winter Nordic Center: The Mink Creek area has year-round access for camping, hiking, and off-roading in the summer. The Nordic Center has a full service rental center for cross-county skiing and snow shoeing.
  • Gate City Grays BaseBall Team: Our local semi-professional baseball team. Enjoy a great summer's evening!
  • Lava Hot Springs: Take a soothing plunge in Idaho's World Famous Hot Springs. These 110-degree natural hot water springs are sulfur-free, odor-free and chlorine-free. Enjoy the Olympic-size swimming and diving pool or rent some tubes and float down the Portneuf River through town.