Pocatello/Chubbuck Guidebook
Where to Eat
Our favorites!
Comfortable locale with a warm vibe for elevated American fare, including steak, seafood & pasta.
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Sandpiper Restaurant
1400 Bench RdComfortable locale with a warm vibe for elevated American fare, including steak, seafood & pasta.
Pizzeria chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
4150 Pole Line RoadPizzeria chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.
Jakers Bar and Grill
2365 Via Caporatti DrSteakhouse with a great salad bar!
This is the BEST place in town for breakfast. Magic themed with a fun atmosphere. We highly recommend for a family meal.
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Abracadabras
1151 Yellowstone AveThis is the BEST place in town for breakfast. Magic themed with a fun atmosphere. We highly recommend for a family meal.
Local favorite for authentic Mexican Food. About a 4 minute drive from the house.
Chapala Mexican Restaurant
117 W Burnside AveLocal favorite for authentic Mexican Food. About a 4 minute drive from the house.
Nature Spots
Get outside!
Pebble Creek is an alpine ski area in the western United States, located in southeastern Idaho in the Portneuf Range in the Caribou National Forest.
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Pebble Creek Ski Area
3340 E Green Canyon RdPebble Creek is an alpine ski area in the western United States, located in southeastern Idaho in the Portneuf Range in the Caribou National Forest.
Local Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail system. Beautiful views of the mountains and city!
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City Creek Bike Trails
577-805 S Lincoln AveLocal Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail system. Beautiful views of the mountains and city!
We enjoy taking the kids to this park. Great for walking, biking, fishing, beach area, etc. You also get great views of the valley here!
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Portneuf Wellness Complex
10588 FairgroundsWe enjoy taking the kids to this park. Great for walking, biking, fishing, beach area, etc. You also get great views of the valley here!
This is about a 20 minute drive from the house into the mountains. The views are amazing and the paved walking path is flat. Perfect for all ages looking to get out and play! One thing to note, we've seen moose here a few times. They are used to people, but don't try to sneak up on them. :)
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Cherry Springs Nature Area
2-702 S Mink Creek RdThis is about a 20 minute drive from the house into the mountains. The views are amazing and the paved walking path is flat. Perfect for all ages looking to get out and play! One thing to note, we've seen moose here a few times. They are used to people, but don't try to sneak up on them. :)
Great location for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with over 20K in groomed trails. You will need to purchase a parking pass, so bring cash. Be sure to visit their website for more information before driving up. https://pocatello.us/313/East-Fork-Mink-Creek-Nordic-Center it's about a 25 minute drive into the mountains.
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East Mink Creek Nordic Center
East Fork Mink Creek RoadGreat location for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with over 20K in groomed trails. You will need to purchase a parking pass, so bring cash. Be sure to visit their website for more information before driving up. https://pocatello.us/313/East-Fork-Mink-Creek-Nordic-Center it's about a 25 minute drive into the mountains.
Day Tripping
Sights within a reasonable drive for a day trip!
Just a 2.5 hour drive away. This famous National Park is on many people's bucketlists!
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Yellowstone National Park
Just a 2.5 hour drive away. This famous National Park is on many people's bucketlists!
Before Yellowstone National Park (2 hr drive), we highly recommend stopping in this town to fish, float the river, hike, and enjoy nature!
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Island Park
Before Yellowstone National Park (2 hr drive), we highly recommend stopping in this town to fish, float the river, hike, and enjoy nature!
Family Fun!
This interactive museum focuses on the history of cleaning. I know how this sounds, but kids LOVE the interactive exhibits. You won't find anywhere like it!
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Museum of Clean
711 S 2nd AveThis interactive museum focuses on the history of cleaning. I know how this sounds, but kids LOVE the interactive exhibits. You won't find anywhere like it!
Indoor trampoline park for all ages! We love it so much we get our kids (8 and 10yrs) annual passes. Don't forget to stop at The Soda Barn in the parking lot on your way out for some treats!
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Geronimos Trampoline Park
423 E Chubbuck RdIndoor trampoline park for all ages! We love it so much we get our kids (8 and 10yrs) annual passes. Don't forget to stop at The Soda Barn in the parking lot on your way out for some treats!
Local arcade for all ages. We like to get the family bundle for mini golf (glow in the dark) and laser tag. Plus, their sticky wings are the BEST in town!
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Outer Limits Fun Zone
1800 Garrett WayLocal arcade for all ages. We like to get the family bundle for mini golf (glow in the dark) and laser tag. Plus, their sticky wings are the BEST in town!
I would say this would be a good spot for kids 12 and under. Lots of interactive stations for a good price.
My World Discovery Museum
4155 Yellowstone AvenueI would say this would be a good spot for kids 12 and under. Lots of interactive stations for a good price.
Smaller local zoo. Our kids love it. Be prepared to walk to different exhibits. Some of the walk is uphill (great for burning off some kid energy!)
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Zoo Idaho
2900 S 2nd AveSmaller local zoo. Our kids love it. Be prepared to walk to different exhibits. Some of the walk is uphill (great for burning off some kid energy!)
This is a free/public park splash pad. It's a little over a mile drive from the house. The park has space for picnics and some playground equipment. This is also within walking distance to the local library.
Stuart Park Splash Pad
Stuart AvenueThis is a free/public park splash pad. It's a little over a mile drive from the house. The park has space for picnics and some playground equipment. This is also within walking distance to the local library.
Local indoor skating. They have rentals for skates and rollerblades. Fun for the whole family!
Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center
520 Yellowstone AveLocal indoor skating. They have rentals for skates and rollerblades. Fun for the whole family!
This park is about three miles from the house and is a local favorite. The playground area has one exit/entrance, so it's easier to keep track of the kiddos. :)
O.K. Ward Park / Brooklyn's Playground
This park is about three miles from the house and is a local favorite. The playground area has one exit/entrance, so it's easier to keep track of the kiddos. :)