Jessica’s Guidebook
Favorite Restaurants
2 blocks away! Delicious breakfast & deli sandwiches served all day. Good local coffee (mochas made with local gourmet chocolate milk) & fun atmosphere!
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Fifth Street Bagelry
559 S 5th Ave2 blocks away! Delicious breakfast & deli sandwiches served all day. Good local coffee (mochas made with local gourmet chocolate milk) & fun atmosphere!
New spot in town... excellent made to order individual pizzas, pizza salads, salads, dessert pizzas & fun atmosphere. One price for any and all toppings!
MOD Pizza
4050 Yellowstone AveNew spot in town... excellent made to order individual pizzas, pizza salads, salads, dessert pizzas & fun atmosphere. One price for any and all toppings!
Thai Kitchen Restaurant
978 Hiline RdTasty thai food for dine in or carry out!
The best Thai food in town used to come from a good truck, and they now have a restaurant location! Take-out is available!
Thai Zap
465 Yellowstone AvenueThe best Thai food in town used to come from a good truck, and they now have a restaurant location! Take-out is available!
The quality & variety of options from this one food truck make it a stand out! It’s also at Jim Dandy, our favorite brewery, frequently!
Palate Street Bistro
305 East Lander StreetThe quality & variety of options from this one food truck make it a stand out! It’s also at Jim Dandy, our favorite brewery, frequently!
High quality diner with regional offerings and friendly staff!
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Elmer's Restaurant (Pocatello, ID)
851 South 5th AvenueHigh quality diner with regional offerings and friendly staff!
Brick 243
243 West Center StreetGastropub tapas/shareable type plates and unique drink offerings
The brick and mortar location of a favorite food truck is wonderful!
Great expanded food menu & drink selection. The inside space is nice and bright, and the patio is a lovely option for the warmer months!
Palate Neighborhood Bistro
The brick and mortar location of a favorite food truck is wonderful!
Great expanded food menu & drink selection. The inside space is nice and bright, and the patio is a lovely option for the warmer months!
Cafe Tuscano
2231 E Center StDelicious and quality Italian food!
One of our favorite local sushi restaurants! The owners are so nice! The Shabushi hot pot style meals are unique… but we go there for their specialty sushi rolls and starters!
Shabushi Restaurant
One of our favorite local sushi restaurants! The owners are so nice! The Shabushi hot pot style meals are unique… but we go there for their specialty sushi rolls and starters!
We love this local sushi restaurant! Such delicious and unique items!
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Sumisu | Asian Fusion & Sushi
309 E Center StWe love this local sushi restaurant! Such delicious and unique items!
Classic steak and seafood spot… you can ask for customizable options too!
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Sandpiper Restaurant
1400 Bench RdClassic steak and seafood spot… you can ask for customizable options too!
Himalayan Flavor
303 E Alameda RdOur favorite place for Indian food!
WINGERS Restaurant
696 Yellowstone AveRegional restaurant for wings and more. They also offer family specials.
If you want a special hibachi experience, we have one here!
You can also sit at non-hibachi tables and order from and extensive menu.
Fuji Japanese Steak House
150 Bullock StIf you want a special hibachi experience, we have one here!
You can also sit at non-hibachi tables and order from and extensive menu.
Red Rabbit Grill
New & tasty option at the north end of town
Local Hikes & Trails
Nature Preserve with walking trails, bridges, ponds, and the Portneuf River. Plenty of wildflowers & birds, an outdoor mini amphitheater, and informational boards along the trails about the animals, plants, and ecosystem. Great place to learn and explore outdoors & with kids!
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Edson Fichter Nature Area
Nature Preserve with walking trails, bridges, ponds, and the Portneuf River. Plenty of wildflowers & birds, an outdoor mini amphitheater, and informational boards along the trails about the animals, plants, and ecosystem. Great place to learn and explore outdoors & with kids!
Mostly flat, mostly paved. Watch for moose as it’s along a creek.
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Cherry Springs Nature Area
2-702 S Mink Creek RdMostly flat, mostly paved. Watch for moose as it’s along a creek.
Wonderful location to recreate in the winter months. Well groomed XC skiing trails and separate snowshoeing trails. There is even a sledding/tubing hill. Rentals available onsite at the yurt & small day parking fee.
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East Mink Creek Nordic Center
East Fork Mink Creek RoadWonderful location to recreate in the winter months. Well groomed XC skiing trails and separate snowshoeing trails. There is even a sledding/tubing hill. Rentals available onsite at the yurt & small day parking fee.
Easy to drive to & wonderful views of the Portneuf River Valley and through the Inkom Gap
Gibson Jack Trailhead
9812 Gibson Jack RdEasy to drive to & wonderful views of the Portneuf River Valley and through the Inkom Gap
There are assorted trails around Scout Mountain, most leave from the campsite area. Wonderful wildflowers spring to fall. Note: Some trails are mixed-use
Scout Mountain Overlook
There are assorted trails around Scout Mountain, most leave from the campsite area. Wonderful wildflowers spring to fall. Note: Some trails are mixed-use
Short, but steep gravel hike easily accessed from the carriage house through campus and up the trail. Gorgeous views of the sunset, buttes, and mountains to the north and west on a clear day.
Red Hill
Red Hill TrailShort, but steep gravel hike easily accessed from the carriage house through campus and up the trail. Gorgeous views of the sunset, buttes, and mountains to the north and west on a clear day.
Portneuf Greenway Foundation
420 N Main StSeries of soon to be connected trails throughout the valley
Sacajawea Park
Aspen LaneEasy place to stroll along the river and see lots of waterfowl and other animals.
Our favorite, and only a 10 minute drive! You can drive through the gate & up the gravel road May 15th through October 15th. There are multiple parking areas, but our favorite place to park & hike from is at Bridge 11, which is just past the sign for Kinport peak, with a large parking area on your left.
Upper City Creek TrailHead
Our favorite, and only a 10 minute drive! You can drive through the gate & up the gravel road May 15th through October 15th. There are multiple parking areas, but our favorite place to park & hike from is at Bridge 11, which is just past the sign for Kinport peak, with a large parking area on your left.
Favorite Bakery
This amazing bakery is only open limited hours per week… And it is totally worth it! The croissants are some of the best we have ever had and the specialty items like the cruffin are not to be missed!
Be sure to get in line 15 to 30 minutes early if you would like to ensure that you secure one of the amazing pastries! It is worth the wait on the front and then having to wait on the backend and missing out!
Round River Baking
250 North Main StreetBe sure to get in line 15 to 30 minutes early if you would like to ensure that you secure one of the amazing pastries! It is worth the wait on the front and then having to wait on the backend and missing out!
Local Brewery
One of three breweries in Pocatello, and our favorite! They have some award winning brews, and a nice atmosphere... as well as food trucks on the back patio!
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Jim Dandy Brewing
305 E Lander StOne of three breweries in Pocatello, and our favorite! They have some award winning brews, and a nice atmosphere... as well as food trucks on the back patio!
New owner is a former football player at ISU. Good beer & food selection in the heart of Old Town on Main St.
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Off The Rails Brewing
228 S Main StNew owner is a former football player at ISU. Good beer & food selection in the heart of Old Town on Main St.
Favorite Treats
The Cookie Place
1219 Yellowstone AveThere are multiple cookie shops in town …but this is our favorite!
Amazing Glaze Donuts
215 E Cedar StThese Potato Donuts aka Spud-nuts are fresh & delicious!
Delicious Farr’s ice cream & sorbet for $1/ scoop! Also offering Dole Whip!
The Jungle ReTreat Ice Cream
404 W Oak StDelicious Farr’s ice cream & sorbet for $1/ scoop! Also offering Dole Whip!
Local Activities
This gem is only 30 minutes southeast of Pocatello in the charming town of Lava Hot Springs. There is also an Aquatic Center for the hotter summer months. We prefer the hot pools in the winter months, especially after dark for star gazing.
Easy drive and fun little town to visit. The public hot springs pools are our favorite in the winter, and the aquatic center is fun in the summer months.
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Lava Hot Springs Foundation Piscine di acqua calda famose in tutto il mondo
430 Main StEasy drive and fun little town to visit. The public hot springs pools are our favorite in the winter, and the aquatic center is fun in the summer months.
Open during summer months, this local aquatic center is a fun way to cool off… especially with kids!
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex
2901 S 2nd AveOpen during summer months, this local aquatic center is a fun way to cool off… especially with kids!
This outdoor zoo has all Intermountain West native/regional animals that were injured, rescued, and rehabilitated… but unable to be released back into the wild. There is also a great playground.
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Zoo Idaho
2900 S 2nd AveThis outdoor zoo has all Intermountain West native/regional animals that were injured, rescued, and rehabilitated… but unable to be released back into the wild. There is also a great playground.
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
435 N Main StA fun Saturday morning tradition with the best local offerings!
Coffee Shops
College Market Coffeehouse
604 S 8th AveAround the corner from us, with great coffee & baked goods
Mocha Madness
546 S 5th Ave2 blocks from us, the gourmet mocha is made with local Reed’s Dairy chocolate milk!
2 blocks from us, the gourmet mocha is made with local Reed’s Dairy chocolate milk!
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Fifth Street Bagelry
559 S 5th Ave2 blocks from us, the gourmet mocha is made with local Reed’s Dairy chocolate milk!