Overview
Eastern Idaho is part of the state that borders on Montana and Wyoming.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Aug. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 6°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Dec. (climate data from nearby Jackson)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls — 19 mi away. Directions
- PIH Pocatello Regional Airport, Pocatello — 38 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 170 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Yellowstone National Park — Yellowstone Lake, Natural Bridge, LeHardy Rapids.
- Day 2: Idaho Falls — Idaho Falls Chukars, Idaho Falls Idaho Temple, Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.
- Day 3: Driggs — Teton Geotourism Center, Teton Valley Museum, Elevated Ballooning.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Photos
Places in Eastern Idaho
Understand
This area is characterized by the seemingly interminable flat expanse of the Snake River Plain to the west and the gradual incipient rugged terrain of the Rockies to the east that will reach a crescendo in the Grand Tetons as you cross the Wyoming state line, with a pocket of forest in the northeast corner. The region was largely settled by Mormons who persevered against the harsh climate and rigors of untamed land to create their agricultural and religious communities.
Cities
- Ashton — well-known for its seed potato growing area
- Driggs — a relatively small town in the Teton Valley that features great views and year-round outdoor activities
- Idaho Falls — a destination for adventure sports
- Island Park — a city that is 500 feet (150 m) wide in most locations and 33 miles (53 km) long, it claims to have the longest main street in the world
- Rexburg — a base for exploring the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and the Grand Tetons
Nearby
Shelley
City / town · 11 mi away
Blackfoot
City / town · 4 listings · 18 mi away
Pocatello
City / town · 9 listings · 34 mi away
Lava Hot Springs
City / town · 9 listings · 44 mi away
Soda Springs
City / town · 11 listings · 46 mi away
Alpine
City / town · 3 listings · 50 mi away
Jackson
City / town · 64 listings · 63 mi away
Afton
City / town · 3 listings · 65 mi away
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