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28 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bannock Idaho


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Bannock County, named after the Native American tribe who were the original inhabitants of the region, offers various attractions and natural features that make it an ideal destination to explore.

To the county’s eastern border is Lava Hot Springs, which is home to some of America’s most renowned thermal pools, as well as a large water park.

Just to the north of that lies one of Idaho’s major ski areas – Pebble Creek – which attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Then to the northwest is the town of Pocatello with its historic downtown area that offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.

In addition to these attractions, Bannock County is also home to the Idaho Museum of Natural History, which features a sizeable collection of fossils.

There is also the unusual Museum of Clean, which contains humorous exhibits on cleaning methods and devices.

If you’d like to know more about what there is to do here, continue reading for a list of everything else the area has to offer

The 28 Most Popular Things To Do In Bannock Idaho

28. Red Rock Pass

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

27. Blackrock Canyon Recreation Site

3.7 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

Location: Unnamed Rd. Pocatello ID

26. Sedgwick Peak

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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25. The Standrod House

4.5 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: 648 N Garfield Ave Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 479 7659

24. Kinport Peak

4.9 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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23. Chinese Peak

4.8 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

22. South Bannock County Historical Center and Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 110 Main Street Lava Hot Springs ID

Tel:  208 776 5254

21. My World Discovery Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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Location: 4155 Yellowstone Ave #1118 Chubbuck ID

Tel:  208 904 2049

20. Bannock County Historical Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 3000 Avenue of the Chiefs Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 233 0434

19. Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs

4.5 ★★★★★ (69 reviews)

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Location: 430 Main Street Lava Hot Springs ID

18. East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

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Location: E Fork Mink Creek Road Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 6237

17. Ammon Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (257 reviews)

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Location: Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 6232

16. Stuart Park Splash Pad

4.5 ★★★★★ (344 reviews)

Location: Stuart Ave Chubbuck ID

15. Ross Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (362 reviews)

Location: 2695 S 2nd Ave Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 0472

14. Ross Park Aquatic Complex

4.4 ★★★★☆ (382 reviews)

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Location: 2901 S 2nd Ave Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 0472

13. Pocatello Idaho Temple

4.9 ★★★★★ (388 reviews)

Location: 3100 Butte Street Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 646 7730

12. Portneuf Wellness Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ (509 reviews)

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Location: 10588 Fairground Dr Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 237 1340

11. O.K. Ward Park – Brooklyn’s Playground

4.6 ★★★★★ (845 reviews)

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Location: 1400 W Quinn Road & Northern Lights Drive Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 6232

10. Caribou-Targhee National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,094 reviews)

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Location: 1405 Hollipark Dr Idaho Falls ID

Tel:  208 557 5900

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9. Baker Ranch

4.8 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

Location: 11716 S Dempsey Creek Road Lava Hot Springs ID

Tel:  208 776 5684

8. Fort Hall Commemorative Trading Post

4.3 ★★★★☆ (73 reviews)

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Location: 3002 Avenue of the Chiefs Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 233 0434

7. Idaho Museum of Natural History

4.2 ★★★★☆ (136 reviews)

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Location: 698 E Dillon Street Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 282 3168

6. Historic Downtown Pocatello

4.6 ★★★★★ (280 reviews)

Location: 420 N Main Street Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 232 7545

5. Pebble Creek Ski Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (508 reviews)

Location: 3340 E Green Canyon Road Inkom ID

Tel:  208 775 4452

4. Zoo Idaho

4.1 ★★★★☆ (519 reviews)

Location: 2900 S 2nd Ave Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 234 6264

3. Museum of Clean

4.7 ★★★★★ (527 reviews)

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Location: 711 S 2nd Ave Pocatello ID

Tel:  208 236 6906

2. Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,907 reviews)

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Location: 195 N Center Street Lava Hot Springs ID

Tel:  208 776 5221

1. Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Springs

4.7 ★★★★★ (5,042 reviews)

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Location: 430 Main Street Streete A Lava Hot Springs ID

Tel:  208 776 5221

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bannock Idaho! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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