101 Things to do in Idaho Falls

1. Visit the Museum of Idaho with exhibits such as Lewis and Clark in Idaho or the Race for Atomic Power.

2. Visit the Tautphaus Park Zoo - with over 400 animals.

3. Visit the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho which features work by local artists.

4. Visit the Collector Corner Museum which features various niche collections

5. Attend the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration on the fourth of July

6. Get your candy fix at the Candy Junction

7. Watch a production at the Colonial Theatre

8. Buy some local produce at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings

9. Go golfing at Pinecrest, Sand Creek or Sage Lakes golf course.

10. Go swimming at the Wesley W. Deist Aquatic Center (or bring your own boat and go kayaking on Wednesday and Friday mornings)

11. Go ice skating at the Joe Marmo/Wayne Leto Ice Arena

12. watch the horses race at Sandy Downs Rodeo Grounds

13. watch a movie at the Edwards Grand Teton Stadium 14

14. Go bowling at Pinecrest Lanes, Bowl-Ero or Skyline Lanes

15. go fishing at Ryder Park Becker Pond - open all year

16. play paintball at G & H paintball field

17. Check out the architecture of the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple

18. Visit the LDS Visitors Center with artwork, exhibits and films about the buildings history, and summer tours of the grounds.

19. Watch a musical concert or production at the Willard Art Center

20. Play basketball, volleyball or horseshoes at Tautphaus Park or practice at the skatepark

21. practise your swing at the Field of Green Batting Range

22. play laser tag, mini putt, rock climbing or arcade games at Blast Off!

23. go shopping at the Grand Teton Mall

24. take a cooking class at Rushs Kitchen Supply Co.

25. go white water rafting

26. go downhill skiing at Kelly Canyon, Grand Targhee or Jackson Hole

27. Visit the Willard Arts Center, and check out the touring art exhibits in the Carr Gallery

28. Visit Hell's Half Acre National Landmark - an over 5000 year old lava flow

29. go for a walk or bike ride along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt, a paved path that runs along the Snake River

30. go mountain biking on the Kelly Canyon Loop Mountain Bike Trail - just over 5 miles with a scenic lookout at the top of the mountain

31. Check out a book or movie at the Idaho Falls Public Library

32. Market Lake Wildlife Management Area has over 200 different species of birds

33. go mountain biking - check here for a list of trails

34. go snowmobiling on the numerous groomed trails including the 200 mile Bone Area Snowmobile Trail - you can also rent equipment at local stores or go on a day trip

35. Go indoor rock climbing at the YMCA Climbing Gym

36. Watch a play at the Civic Auditorium

37. Play a game of tennis at Tautphaus Park, Skyline High School or Hillcrest High School

38. Watch a Moto-X Race (held 6 times a year) or practise your motocross tricks at Noise Park on Wednesday and Saturdays

39. Attend the War Bonnet Roundup in June, Idaho's oldest rodeo

40. go cross country skiing on the Kelly Canyon Nordic ski trails

41. pick your own pumpkins, watermelon or cantaloupe or go for a ride on the train or feed the chickens at U-pick Red Barn

42. Attend the annual Kite Festival at the Sandy Downs in April - if you don't have your own kite you can buy one or make your own

43. Attend the Idaho Falls Saturday Market - and search the mix of handcrafted goods made by local artisans while listening to the live entertainment

44. Attend Live After Five every Wednesday during the summer months with live music, beer and great food.

45. Watch the Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade and the Liberty Festival on the Falls with food, entertainment and exhibits

46. take an art class at Michaels

47. look down on the world in a hot air balloon with Idaho Balloon Rides

48. check out the comedy at Peppertree Lounge on Thursday nights

49. Look for some treasures at East Idaho's Biggest Garage Sale - held in June

50. Decorate a scarecrow, carve a pumpkin or enter the secret ingredient cook-off at Harvest Fest (in September)

51. Watch an Idaho Falls Mustang game

52. go roller or inline skating at Starlite Skating

53. Race go karts at Teton Spectrum Raceway, play some arcade games or jump off some energy in the Jump House Room

54. go ice skating at Tautphus ice skating rink - open November through March

55. Look for ancestors at the Idaho Falls Family History Center

56. watch a movie at the Motor-Vu Drive In - Open May to September

57. Look for some hidden finds at the Idaho Falls Flea Market

58. Have tea at the Stillwater Mansion, an authentic Victorian tea room

59. Go shopping at the Trackside Mall

60. View the Idaho State Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Freeman Park

61. take a guide tour of the city plant

62. Take a historic Downtown Walking Tour

63. Jump around at ijump an indoor trampoline center with a mini jumper zone for the wee jumper

64. Go for a hike on the paved Cress Creek Nature Trail

65. Go off roading on the St. Anthony Sand Dunes

66. get lost in the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin or go for a hay ride at U-Pick Pumpkins, on Hoff Lane

67. Watch a Chukars game at Melaleuca Field

68. Play volleyball or have a picnic at Kate Curley Park

69. Take a tour of the Gem State Plant

70. play some arcade games at Gameworld

71. Go for a hike on the 2 mile trail at Menan Buttes two of the world larges "tuff cones", a type of volcanic cone

72. go fishing, boating or camping at Blackfoot River

73. check out the falls

74. Attend Christmas on the River where you can visit with Santa, participate in the scavenger hunt for Santa's puppy Tracker, watch the tree lighting, take a horse drawn carriage ride and more. Don't forget to bring a gently used coat for Coats for Kids.

75. Attend the East Idaho Home and Garden Show during March

76. kids under 8 can attend the Trick or Treat Street with over 40 participating businesses along Pier View Drive giving out candy

77. take a tour of the Minnetonka Cave

78. go for an icecream at Sub Zero Icecream or Cold Stone's Creamery

79. The first Thursday of every month is the free Gallery Walk  where you can view works of art by artists from around the region, from June to October

80. Attend the Snake River Roaring Youth Jam - a three day event in August with theatre, music and art for kids of all ages

81. Relax at one of the Day Spas such as Youthful Glow Day Spa or the Essence of You

82. Take a fitness class at Apple Athletic Club

83. Attend the Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Show which takes place in April

84. Celebrate Earth Day at the Tautphaus Park with games, crafts, food and music

85. Attend the East Idaho's Kid's Fair during April where kids can meet their favourite Nickelodeon stars, watch singing and performances or jump in the inflatable houses.

86. Sample different brews at the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest at the Sandy Downs

87. Enjoy free entertainment every Tuesday from June to August at the Snake River Concert Series

88. Don't miss the Annual Scoop Jam an all you can eat ice cream festival

89. Watch the Shrine Circus at the Sandy Downs

90. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Tautphaus Park with children's activities, entertainment, music and traditional Mexican cuisine

91. Attend the What Today's Woman Want Expo in October

92. Attend the festival of trees with over 50 decorated trees, entertainment and crafts for sale

93. take part in one of the numerous marathons for charity such as the MAD Marathon - half, 5K or 10K, the Annual Run to Break the Silence in May, the Adoption Dash in June, to Bone and Back - 40 mile relay

94. Attend the Annual Taste of Idaho in August

95. Attend Summerfest with games, raffles, music and food

96. View the flowers and plants at Taylor Crossing Rock Garden or The Friendship Garden

97. Practise your shot at the archery range at Sandy Downs (opening soon)

98. Play racquetball at the Recreation Center

99. join an organized softball team or get some friends together for an impromptu game

100. Ride the carousel or Ferris wheel at Funland at Tautphaus Park or play a round of mini golf, open June through August and weekends in April, May & September

101. Play basketball at Highland Park, play volleyball or horseshoes at Freeman Park or visit one of the other numerous neighbourhood parks

And soon you will be able to cool off in the Splash Pad which has been approved to be built along Memorial Drive