Debra's Guidebook
Relaxation and Rejuvenation
Lava Hot Springs
Outdoor Recreation
One of the best ski areas for intermediate and advanced skiers. 20 minutes from Pocatello.
35 locals recommend
Pebble Creek Ski Area
3340 E Green Canyon RdOne of the best ski areas for intermediate and advanced skiers. 20 minutes from Pocatello.
American Falls Reservoir
Excellent for water sports of any type as well as great fishing.
Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
2375 Olympus DrSummertime entertainment throughout the season.
Multi-use area includes lake, walking trail, playground, soccer complex and fishing area. Located less than 1 mile from my home.
12 locals recommend
Portneuf Wellness Complex
10588 FairgroundsMulti-use area includes lake, walking trail, playground, soccer complex and fishing area. Located less than 1 mile from my home.
Great place to picnic, camp, mountain bike or hike. 20 minutes from my home.
Scout Mountain Campground
Forest Road 532Great place to picnic, camp, mountain bike or hike. 20 minutes from my home.
Mink Creek Group Campground
Forest Road 1232Picnic, day camping, hiking. 20 minutes from my home.
Local favorite for swimming. Next door is the Ross Park Zoo. 15 minutes from my home.
11 locals recommend
Ross Park Aquatic Complex
2901 S 2nd AveLocal favorite for swimming. Next door is the Ross Park Zoo. 15 minutes from my home.
Beautiful views of the tallest mountain in Idaho. Advanced hikers love this hike.
Mount Borah Historical Marker
Beautiful views of the tallest mountain in Idaho. Advanced hikers love this hike.
Another great outdoor recreation area with the Island Park Reservoir, Coffee Pot River for kayaking, many off road ATV trails, hiking, camping, and fishing.
74 locals recommend
Island Park
Another great outdoor recreation area with the Island Park Reservoir, Coffee Pot River for kayaking, many off road ATV trails, hiking, camping, and fishing.
Sightseeing
It is one of scenic wonders in the world. Only 2.5 hours away!
988 locals recommend
Yellowstone National Park
It is one of scenic wonders in the world. Only 2.5 hours away!
Scenic wonder driving through Grand Teton National Forest with a stop in famous Jackson Hole to complete the trip!
9 locals recommend
Teton Range
Scenic wonder driving through Grand Teton National Forest with a stop in famous Jackson Hole to complete the trip!
Jackson Hole is the gateway to the Yellowstone Park South Entrance. Eateries, Western Art, Elk Refuge, World Famous Skiing and amazing scenery.
123 locals recommend
Jackson
Jackson Hole is the gateway to the Yellowstone Park South Entrance. Eateries, Western Art, Elk Refuge, World Famous Skiing and amazing scenery.
Best place to see lava flows of this magnitude. All three lava fields lie along the Great Rift of Idaho, with some of the best examples of open rift cracks in the world, including the deepest known on Earth. About 1 hour, 15 minutes from Pocatello.
82 locals recommend
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Best place to see lava flows of this magnitude. All three lava fields lie along the Great Rift of Idaho, with some of the best examples of open rift cracks in the world, including the deepest known on Earth. About 1 hour, 15 minutes from Pocatello.
Food scene
Best Italian food in Pocatello! This iconic restaurant is the place everyone who ever lived in Pocatello returns to eat.
20 locals recommend
Buddy's Italian Restaurant
626 E Lewis StBest Italian food in Pocatello! This iconic restaurant is the place everyone who ever lived in Pocatello returns to eat.
This long established steak and seafood restaurant is the local favorite. My favorite for sure and within walking distance of my home.
16 locals recommend
Sandpiper Restaurant
1400 Bench RdThis long established steak and seafood restaurant is the local favorite. My favorite for sure and within walking distance of my home.
Best home cooked food in town! This local eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don’t miss the homemade cinnamon twists! Thank
9 locals recommend
Butterburr's
160 Yellowstone AveBest home cooked food in town! This local eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don’t miss the homemade cinnamon twists! Thank
Jakers has the best steak in town and offers two happy hours per day. Their appetizer menu is excellent and the Senior Menu is outstanding.
11 locals recommend
Jakers Bar and Grill
2365 Via Caporatti DrJakers has the best steak in town and offers two happy hours per day. Their appetizer menu is excellent and the Senior Menu is outstanding.
This relatively new restaurant offers breakfast only and the portions are “over the top!”
11 locals recommend
Abracadabras
1151 Yellowstone AveThis relatively new restaurant offers breakfast only and the portions are “over the top!”
Sports bar and home cooking make this a popular stop off for locals. The food is great!
14 locals recommend
The Sand Trap
2720 Bannock HwySports bar and home cooking make this a popular stop off for locals. The food is great!