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Eastern <strong>Idaho</strong> is part of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem with<br />

breathtaking natural wonders—a perfect place to call home or to<br />

make your destination playground.<br />

» The <strong>Idaho</strong> Falls Cultural District<br />

along the beautiful Snake River is<br />

distinguished by its museums,<br />

repertory theater, glass and ceramic<br />

workshops, and the new “art you can<br />

sit on”—18 ingenious sculptural seats<br />

throughout downtown. The Museum of<br />

<strong>Idaho</strong>, the largest museum in the state,<br />

offers nationally acclaimed traveling<br />

exhibits and permanent displays of<br />

area history. In addition to its permanent<br />

displays, the museum hosts<br />

an entire season of Old-fashioned<br />

Christmas and Winter Festival events.<br />

The Eagle Rock Art Museum highlights<br />

the work of its four founding members<br />

along with other local artists. The Collectors<br />

Corner Museum includes dolls,<br />

bears, antiques, trains, coins, stamps,<br />

and military memorabilia.<br />

» Sit back and enjoy the Teton Valley<br />

Balloon Rally, a three-day event<br />

wrapped around the 4th of July, which<br />

features balloon rides, games, a parade,<br />

rodeo action, bike races, a fiddler’s contest,<br />

and a craft and antique fair.<br />

Museum of <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

Teton Valley Summer Festival<br />

« More events than you can shake a corn dog at »<br />

» Hungry for some amazing cuisine?<br />

For great international flavors, stop<br />

by Rutabaga’s in <strong>Idaho</strong> Falls, a quaint<br />

restaurant on the river offering delightful<br />

cultural favorites paired with<br />

exquisite wines. For a nice change, try<br />

Rumbi Island Grill for fresh food with a<br />

Caribbean flavor. Wander over to Love<br />

at First Bite for delicious cupcakes<br />

and a nice assortment of candies and<br />

chocolates. When in the Teton Valley,<br />

be sure to stop at the Victor Emporium<br />

for an old-fashioned huckleberry shake,<br />

or if you are in the mood for something<br />

stronger, stop in at the Teton Brewing<br />

Company in Victor for a craft beer or<br />

root beer.<br />

» Have you been to a classic drive-in<br />

theater recently? Spend a lazy summer<br />

evening at the old-fashioned Spud<br />

Drive-In Theatre. You can’t miss this<br />

valley landmark, with its vintage truck<br />

out front hauling the biggest potato<br />

you’ve ever seen. Films play after dark<br />

all summer long.<br />

BYU <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

» Another classic in eastern <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

that is a must for the kids is the <strong>Idaho</strong><br />

Centennial Carousel at Porter Park in<br />

Rexburg. <strong>Idaho</strong>’s only wooden carousel<br />

is one of only about 170 still in existence<br />

in the United States. Watch your<br />

children delight to the authentic organ<br />

music that swirls around the horses<br />

and chariots. This stunning piece of<br />

nostalgia was renovated in 1990 for<br />

<strong>Idaho</strong>’s Centennial.<br />

» For complete event listings, go to:<br />

visitidaho.org<br />

Eastern <strong>Idaho</strong> is a place of unparalleled<br />

beauty, friendliness, and abundant<br />

cultural offerings. If you are looking to<br />

relocate to this pristine playground, visit<br />

<strong>Idaho</strong>Works.com for more information.<br />

Teton Valley<br />

LifEStYle,<br />

LtuRE & eVeNtS

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