Things To Do Near Minidoka National Historic Site
Minidoka National Historic Site has is an interpretive trail that hikers find interesting. The few structures that remain of the camp are dilapidated and gradually disintegrating into the ground. Newer buildings are reconstructions of the originals where visitors can experience what living in this camp was like during those years.
Hiking Trails
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Minidoka Interpretive Trail
The Minidoka Interpretive Trail takes visitors along the United States Army's main route that ran through the improvised community. The trail remains as rough as the inhospitable terrain was when these housing units were occupied. Wearing hiking boots and carrying plenty of water is recommended, especially during the hot summer months.
Location
Minidoka National Historic Site
Length
1.6 miles
Intensity
Easy
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Vineyard Lake Trail
Vineyard Lake is a reservoir midway between Eden and Twin Falls, ID. The trail runs through private property, so you must notify the landowner before taking off down the path. The trail drops 200 feet down to the lake and offers a stunning view of blue waters among the brown grasslands of southern Idaho.
Location
Back roads from Hwy 93 off of Devils Corral Rd. and then through the Bureau of Land Management property.
Length
1.5 miles
Intensity
Easy
Sightseeing
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Twin Falls Park
These falls are the natural features for which the city of Twin Falls, ID, is named. Once, these falls created a continuous chorus as water plunged over the stark rock surface. Today, a dam blocks water from running over one waterfall, but it is released on holidays and weekends to satisfy the crowds.
Location
Twin Falls Grade Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Craters of the Moon National Monument
One of the starkest sites in the country is the Craters of the Moon National Monument. The monument features geologic formations created by volcanic activity only 15,000 to 20,000 years in the past. Because of its recent appearance, the land is simultaneously cracked, smooth, and jagged.
Location
1266 Craters Loop Road, Arco, ID 83213
Museums
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Herrett Center for Arts and Science
The Herrett Center for Arts and Science is a museum located on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, ID. The non-profit museum's principal focus is on the education of elementary and secondary students and adults in the region. At this museum, visitors find anthropological displays centered around the formation, habitation, and exploration of the Twin Falls region.
Location
315 Falls Avenue, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Jerome County Historical Museum
The Jerome County Historical Museum is one of the more interesting museums in the area. With a focus on the Northside Irrigation Project, this museum tells a tale of a national effort that brought water to arid regions throughout the country. The museum also holds artifacts from 10,000 years ago to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Location
212 East First Street, Jerome, ID 83338
Nearby Shops and Restaurants
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Belle's Ceramics
Belle's Ceramics is a gift shop for those with an eclectic taste. Though the name indicates that the shop specializes in ceramics, that is only one of the product lines they offer. Look to find silk-screened t-shirts, embroidered pillows, and jewelry created by local artists alongside the unique ceramics sitting on the shelves.
Location
114 Broadway Avenue North, Buhl, ID 83316
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Magic Valley Mall
The Magic Valley Mall is only 17 miles from the Minidoka National Historic Site. Included among the 66 shops inside the mall are many specialty stores with a local twist. Several familiar national franchises, including Maurice's and Kohl's, have outlets in this mall.
Location
1485 Pole Line Road East, Twin Falls, ID 83301
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The Snug
When you are hungry for some traditional American cuisine, drop by The Snug in Eden, ID. This restaurant concentrates on delivering taste. Try their catfish dinner for a surprising taste you will only find in Idaho.
Location
165 Wilson Street West, Eden, ID 83325
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T and T Café
The T and T Café is one of those restaurants that always has a full parking lot. Their food comes with huge portions and with plenty of side dishes. Try any of the pot pies for an exquisite taste and a meal you cannot finish in one sitting.
Location
195 Rock Creek Road, Hansen, ID 83334