Top Things to do in Idaho
Top Hotels in Idaho
- 1. The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Towne Square
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d Alene
- 4. Modern Hotel
- 5. My Place Hotel-Twin Falls, ID
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown
- 7. Best Western Plus Coeur D'Alene Inn
- 8. The Grove Hotel
- 9. La Quinta by Wyndham Pocatello
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Twin Falls
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Top 8 Zoos & Aquariums in Idaho, United States
A mixture of forested mountains, alpine peaks, wildflower meadows, deep river canyons, and high plains deserts, Idaho is a paradise for golf, skiing, fly fishing, and river rafting. Boise, the capital, is the state's largest city and airline hub. North of Boise are golf, lake, and ski resorts from McCall in the south to Sandpoint and Coeur D'Alene in the north. East of Boise are the ski slopes of Ketchum and Sun Valley. East of Sun Valley are Craters of the Moon National Monument, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and the small town of Island Park just across the border from Yellowstone National Park. Boise's Basque Museum and Cultural Center reflects having the largest Basque population in the U.S. Reflecting Idaho's diverse heritage, near the Idaho Historical Museum in Boise's Julia Davis Park is the Idaho Black History Museum's chronicle of the slave York who served the Lewis & Clark Expedition. After a family visit to the Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey and an outdoor performance at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the next stop after Boise is likely to be Payette Lake in McCall or Sun Valley and Ketchum. About 100 miles north of Boise, past Cascade Lake, McCall takes you to the shores of Payette Lake. Go golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, waterskiing, sailing, boating, or whitewater river rafting. Ski or snowshoe Brundage Mountain or Tamarack Resorts, as well as Ponderosa State Park in winter. Ice skate year-round at Manchester Ice & Event Centre. About 450 miles north of Boise, there are resort lakes near skiing and golf at Coeur d'Alene, Hayden Lake, and Sandpoint. Golf, tennis, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and hunting are popular in Sun Valley and Ketchum. Sockeye salmon may no longer do much spawning in Redfish Lake, but the boating and mountain scenery in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area make the short trip north to Stanley worthwhile. When the snows come the whole family will head for the slopes of Soldier Mountain, Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, or the Sun Valley Resort. A tiny forested town of about 250 people, Island Park has a large reservoir with fishing and boating, as well as Henry's Fork of the Snake River for fly fishing. It's only 15 miles from Yellowstone as well.
Restaurants in Idaho
1. Big Red's Barn
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By rickh57 - Portland, United States
My wife and I heard about this petting zoo from some friends who had petted the baby otters -- and we had to visit. We loved the otter encounter, having 3 wiggly baby otters to pet and enjoy. The other animals, including the wallabies, were so much fun too. It was well worth the visit.
2. Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By angelasK7298CW
They have a great variety of animals for the size of the zoo with lots of shade and places to sit down and rest if needed.
3. Zoo Boise
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By betsyo437 - Fort Myers, United States
The Boise Zoo is quite small but you have to remember that Boise is not a huge city. The zoo is very nice. They had closed the visitor shop, probably because of COVID, but they had arranged to sell t-shirts and other things outside in a nice covered area where you could be more socially distanced. The entire Zoo was arranged so that you could go only ONE way the whole time. It was very well done, and marked clearly. But a few of the indoor exhibits were closed, again probably because of COVID. They had some beautiful animals and exhibits. It is located near a very beautiful park with good parking, lots of shade, picnic tables, paths, restrooms and a fun paddle boat rental pond nearby. The Boise Green Belt is right there too! We had lots of fun at the Boise Zoo!
4. Yellowstone Bear World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 563 reviews
Idaho's #1 wildlife attraction. A drive through wildlife park featuring North American wildlife including: rocky mountain elk, bison, white-tail deer, rocky mountain goats, moose and of course american black bear, grizzly bear and gray wolves. Wildlife are free roaming in natural habitats as your drive through in the comfort and safety of your personal vehicle or RV. Park also includes: bear cub exhibit, interactive petting zoo, fish feeding deck, amusement rides, cafe and gift shop. Guided tours and bear cub feeding experiences also available.Open daily Mid-May through Mid-0ctober.
Reviewed By SBandHG - Chicago, United States
Really enjoyed it here! I was lucky enough to see a Grizzly in Yellowstone, but it left me wanting more lol. We passed this location, and decided to enter. We were pleasently surprised, and really enjoyed the drive thru at bear world! Would definitely recommend, even for adults ;)
5. East Idaho Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By crimsonarchon - Idaho Falls, United States
Brought my daughters for the mermaid show on Saturdays. you can meet the mermaids around noon prior to the show, there is no additional fees to watch the show. It takes place in their shark tank! Yes they are swimming with sharks! This place is always expanding and getting better all the opening issues like smell, leaks, and temperature have been repaired so it is definitely worth the visit, this place has come a long way and I will certainly be coming back.
6. Aquarium of Boise
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 151 reviews
The Aquarium of Boise (501 (c)3 non-for-profit) is the only place of its kind in Idaho. It is an interactive aquarium where children and adults can touch, feed, and learn about each individual animal. Come be a part of the Aquarium of Boise family, explore the ocean with your own hands, and leave with the greatest memories! Our Mission is to educate and inspire the conservation and enhancement of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through hands-on interaction. Regular Admission: Single Adult Admission: $10.95; Children (7- 11): $7.95; Children (3-6): $5.95; Children (2 and under): Seniors (55+): $8.95; Military: $8.95; College Student (w/ ID): $8.95.
Reviewed By 625paulinel
Went here with our kids ( 6 yrs old). Bought our tickets off of Groupon. Parking is snuggled between two shops. Cute place. Small. There is alot in here for their size. We bought food for all 4 feeding exhibits. Great interaction idea. Kids had no desire to touch the dead krill to feed animals. There is a sink with soap and fabric towels for hand-washing. Glad it was there. There were a lot of exhibits and plenty of activity. The stingrays really come up out of the water to get the food. A 'Guy' was outstanding and gave us a small personal tour or the bird cage ( kids got to feed them), then a bug named Bob. Then they held a lizard. nice guy with plethora of info. This was way beyond my expectations!!
7. Zoo Idaho
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By T1204IErossc
It was a great zoo to take the grandchildren. While it only took an hour to see everything, the kids loved it. Upon seeing the exhibits, there is also a play area with a slide up in a tree-lined deck. Also, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
8. Snake River Doodle's Petting Zoo
We offer a fully interactive traveling petting zoo. We also offer private visits at our location by appointment. $1 entry fee. There you can pet and love on all of the animals. Come meet the smallest working therapy horse in the United States. We also have several rabbits, goats, miniature pig, geese, ducks, guinea pigs, a bearded dragon, a cat, a sulcate tortoise, and therapy dogs.
