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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