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Historic
Downtown
Idaho Falls
downtown is a gathering place of cultural, retail, and
business activities. It is home to several quality
museums, a public library, great dining, unique
shopping, the Willard Arts Center, the Colonial
Theater, and the Idaho Falls Symphony.
Snake River Greenbelt Park
This popular
29-acre park and path in downtown Idaho Falls sits
along the banks of the Snake River. It is a wonderful
place to walk, jog, roller blade, boat, watch
waterfowl, and view the famous waterfalls.
Library
457 Broadway
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 529-1460
A collection of over 230,000, the library serves the
community with a variety of programs for children and
adults. The center of the museum houses an atrium and
a gold fish pond.
Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation
Idaho Falls has a
well organized and run parks department. It oversees
approximately 29 parks, golf courses, zoo, and
recreation centers. This department sponsors various
activities, events, and leagues from fencing to
softball. For further information contact the Park
Superintendent at (208) 529-1478.
Idaho Falls Historic Churches
In 1896 the city's
newspaper of that era, The Idaho Register,
proclaimed Idaho Falls as one of the better
theologically served communities in Idaho. The Mormon,
Methodist, Catholic, Lutheran, Swedish Mission, and
Baptist faiths had established churches in the
community of Idaho Falls. The population was 1,200
during that time period. Four of the seven churches on
the Walking Tour of Idaho Falls Historic Churches are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
They are Trinity United Methodist Church, First
Presbyterian Church, Cornerstone Assembly of God, and
Holy Rosary Church. A map of the walking tour is
available through the Eastern Idaho Visitor
Information Center.
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Temple & Visitors Center
1000 Memorial Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 523-4504
The Temple is a recognizable site in Idaho Falls as
its beautiful white architecture towers over the Snake
River. The Idaho Falls Temple Visitor Center provides
free public tours, video presentations, exhibits, and
artwork displays daily. The Temple is not open to the
public; only the faithful, active members of the
Church may enter the Temple. This Temple was dedicated
on September 23, 1945 to serve members of the church
living in southeastern Idaho and western Montana and
Wyoming.
Museum of
Idaho
200 Eastern Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-1400
Open daily, this museum has established itself as a
major tourist attraction by hosting nationally
acclaimed exhibits.
Noise Park
Noise Park was started
in 1972. Presently the raceway displays a multitude of
motorized races. Moto-X races are scheduled six times
throughout the season. Moto-X practices are Wednesdays
from 5 P.M.
to dusk. For more information on Moto-X contact Reuben
Wilson at (208) 523-6329. There are ten IMCA
sanctioned Modified Stock Car races, along with Street
Stock, Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Hornet, and Go Kart
races. For more information on these races contact
Mark Moore at (208) 525-3850. This 400-plus-acre
facility is owned by the city of Idaho Falls and is
administered by the Russet Lions Club. All proceeds
are used to improve the Noise Park facility and assist
the Russet Lions Club in supporting local charitable
programs.
info@noisepark.com
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