About Pocatello

Pocatello Area:  https://www.visitpocatello.com/

The Pocatello metropolitan area is home to approximately 75,000 people. With Idaho State University and several large industries, Pocatello serves as the educational and commercial center for Eastern Idaho.

What can I do on my day off?

Downtown

• Ross Park Aquatic Complex
• Saturday Farmer's Market
• Revive @ 5 Wednesday Concerts
• First Friday Art Walk
• Food Truck Roundup Mondays
• Breweries, Restaurants, & Coffee Shops
• Extensive Trail System and Portneuf Greenway

Outdoor Recreation

• Pocatello Parks and Recreation
• Miles of trailheads for hiking, mountain biking, and offroading starting within the city limits
• Enjoy the paved Greenway
• Paddle the Portneuf

Festivals

• Wildflower and Music Festival (Pebble Creek Ski Patrol Fundraiser)
• Shoban Festival
• River Fest and Poky Paddle
• Oktoberfest and Gate City Brewfest

Stephens Arts Performing Center

• Theater / Dance / Ballet
• Symphony 
• Concerts
• Festival of Trees

Idaho State University

• Idaho State University Activities Calendar
  • Summer Shakespeare in the Park
  • International Dinners & Festivals
  • Sports Events
• Craft Shop
• Outdoor Gear Rentals 

Immediate Area

• Pebble Creek Ski Area: Pebble Creek has year-round activities. Ski or snowboard in the winter and then go again in the summer for the Wildflower Festival.
• Mink Creek Area with Winter Nordic Center: The Mink Creek area has year-round access for camping, hiking, and off-roading in the summer. The Nordic Center has a full service rental center for cross-county skiing and snow shoeing.
• Gate City Grays BaseBall Team: Our local semi-professional baseball team. Enjoy a great summer's evening!
• Lava Hot Springs: Take a soothing plunge in Idaho's World Famous Hot Springs. These 110-degree natural hot water springs are sulfur-free, odor-free and chlorine-free. Enjoy the Olympic-size swimming and diving pool or rent some tubes and float down the Portneuf River through town.