We made a trip from Hawaii to Salt Lake City specifically to visit the Idaho Potato Museum (long…read morestory). Drove almost 4 hours to get there and then another 3+ hours to Boise to visit friends and flew home from there. Was it worth it? Well, we actually had a really great time! There was enough to keep us interested for a couple hours. Typical museum displays were supported by videos, some talking potatoes, even a cute Virtual Reality Tractor and some video games. After we went through the exhibits, we ended at the cafe and got a baked potato and some fries. You can have anything you want on them, so we got chili and cheese, sour cream, and bacon. The only sad part was that they were out of gnocchi. Lots of parking and there are some shops in the area. So, yes, we're really glad we went and recommend it if you're in the area.

First off, this was my wife's idea!…read more I mean, when you're driving through the middle of BFE, Idaho, and you see a sign for a potato museum, you usually just keep on driving, right? Well, not this time! All jokes aside, this was a fun little wayside distraction, tucked away "in the back" of Blackfoot, but worth it for the kitsch and novelty of the whole thing. Our kids certainly loved it, particularly the potato family projection in the "basement" that narrates the harvesting and storing of potatoes; our three year old couldn't stop staring and laughing! In additions to displays, videos and dioramas detailing every potato fact you might ever want to know (and more), there's also a quaint little café at the back purveying all manner of potato products, from fries and other fried things, to the good ol' Irish Sundae (a baked 'tater dressed just how you like it), so you can get your carb load for the day in whatever form you desire! Admission is cheap (a few bucks per person), and a great way to kill some time, or break up the monotony of a road trip.

Given the size of the city of Idaho Falls, this is a really good museum. We spent almost 3 hours…read morehere! There are parts of the museum with natural history back to the dinosaur ages and the geology. There are several different sections on people history from the Native Americans through the founding of Idaho up to a few decades ago. There's a section with a darkened street on the first level with about 9 businesses from over a century ago making you immersed back in time. Yes, there are a handful of interactive areas for kids ranging from "shoot the mammoth" to a separate play area in a section that looks as if you'd lived 100 years ago.

Fun Sunday afternoon with Hours from 1-5pm on Sunday's…read more They currently have an Aerospace and flight exhibit which is colorful, interactive and designed to get kids and adult engaged in the science associated with flight both terrestrial and outer space. So many interactive ways to reach you about flight, aerodynamics and machines that can fly. Prices are affordable and plenty to do and see for the money. The section devoted specifically to Idaho is very interesting and worth at least another hour or more. Lots of places for the kids to engage and have fun.

The Museum of Clean is a very unique experience. It shares a large, modern space with a children's…read moremuseum and a small cafe. Their collection of vacuums is likely unparalleled in the world. They also have several interesting displays of commodes (including a personal portable one used by a duchess!), washing machines, soap and irons. If you happened to be in the area, make sure you visit the Museum Of Clean!

I have read Don Aslett's books before. He is the ONLY author, to tackle the subject of 'cleaning'…read more(ANYTHING) with interesting information, technique, and (dare I say) humor! He passed away last year, truly leaving a void in this world. The $10 entrance fee is worth it, because at this time, they offer you a choice of one of his excellent books! It is WELL worth the price of admission! The books are on the counter, left of the admission counter, so be sure to ask for yours! On the third floor is a display of the SPACE AGE era in America (striving with Russia). It covered the subsequent 'rocket' designs of vacuum cleaners. I couldn't help it, I laughed out loud while reading it! :D What I found interesting ; -Elizabeth of Bavaria's traveling commode (and HOW it worked) -WWII field latrine -The daunting DUST Victorians faced, and the first vacuum invented (horse drawn) -the goofy statues made out of cleaning & vacuum cleaner parts -all the vintage advertising & appliances -the video on how to clean a bathroom in three minutes! In their gift shop, they have an interesting mix of toys, cleaning tools, and other goodies. I ended up buying handy-dandy toilet brushes for my friends! Won't they be SO pleased?! SWEET!

This is a really neat place for children of all ages/capabilities to visit. There are several…read morestations with different activities for kids to complete. Currently if children complete at least 5 different activities you will "earn" a special pin. We wish we would have had more time here. We would recommend checking it out!

This was a great place to spend a few hours with two young kiddos! We went on a weekday morning and…read moreit wasn't crowded at all. Fun, engaging activities for toddlers and super friendly staff. The slide was a hit and the various activity tables and areas were well organized and clean. Would highly recommend!

Small collection inside with replicas of historic buildings outside…read more This museum has its heart in the right place but it needs some revamping and modernization. As it is, you have to really be into Pocatello memorabilia to get excited about their collection. I did really love the wall decorated with people from its past as you first enter. Staff was also very friendly! If you happen to be in Pocatello, it is worth a visit. We were so we did!

Stopped in on the drive from CA to Yellowstone. So glad I did. Top notch museum, much to see and…read morelearn. Fort Hall replica impressive too.

Absolutely loved it. But not really wheelchair friendly. Yes you can make it through with one. But…read morethe sandy and rocky effect flooring in most of it makes it extremely difficult to maneuver around staring at the beginning to end. My father is wheelchair bound at the moment and the wheels kept getting stuck. Not to mention the slope by the iguanas. It's quite steep and took me, my husband, and my mother to push him up. My mom was on the side keeping him from tipping because it's also angled slightly when you first start to go up. It would probably have taken only two people if the floor was smooth but it kept getting caught on the "rock like" grooves. If he was by himself, he wouldn't have been able to get through any of it. Otherwise he had fun.

Aquarium with fish, rays, tropical birds, a sloth, a porcupine, and even reptiles/amphibians. We…read morearrived in time for a keeper presentation on the sloth. A cool thing is doctor fish where you can put your hands in the tank and they'll eat your dead skin. You buy tokens and can feed selected animals. We spent just under an hour. Can be challenging to find if you don't know the area - tucked behind a Fred Meyer store.

Do you know who invented tubes for the TV? Well, I do. His name was Philo Farnsworth. According to…read morethe information inside this museum, he came up with the idea while farming in Rigby, Idaho. Without his contribution tv would not have come about. The quaint small and informative museum. The volunteers who run the museum are friendly, full of information, and very knowledgeable about this museum and the surrounding areas. It features information about local celebrities. Such as Ardis Fisher who wrote "Mountain Man". The book was turned into the movie "Jeremiah Johnson". Fun facts about Jefferson County. The first TV tube, early pre-electric era, and early electric-era items are also on display. Many Indian artifacts which were unearthed during the early years of Rigby are here to be seen. It also tells about several doctors that made home visits back in the day. I remember those days when doctors came to your home. 14,000 square feet. There are pictures of the surrounding areas and who used to own what before it was purchased and subdivided. Lots of local history and information. Needless to say, this museum is not very big but it really is a must-see. Plus it is on the way to Heise Hot Springs or Swimming Pool, Rexburg, Jackson Hole Wy., Yellowstone National Park, or Grand Teton National Park. Allow at least 1=2 hour for viewing. Keep in mind, it is split up into eras and rooms. Cost is $1.00 for children and $2.00 per adult. Please keep in mind this is the History of Rigby and Jefferson County. Being from the local area and a retired homeschooler I highly recommend this historic museum. Small museums like these are often overlooked but contain way more than you expect or realize.

Warning: This review may only be relevant to serial road-trippers and television enthusiasts…read more I would be shocked if even one person read this review, knew about this place or ever planned on stopping to check it out.... HOWEVER, it is worth the time if you have the slightest interest. This is a small, volunteer run museum, feature local pioneer and celebrity history. THE celebrity is Philo Farnsworth, born in Idaho and inventor of the Television. HE is actually extremely interesting and the docents at the museum are experts on all of his work. He was a self taught physicist and engineer AND he invented HUNDREDS of things before his untimely death in 1972. Perhaps even more important, for yours truly in particular, he invented the incubator - saving the lives of millions of future babies, (me!)

As one likes to say on GoT "I drink and I know things." Now I have a bit of random history…read moreregarding the EBR-1 and the first nuclear powered city! While I knew of Idaho National Laboratory, I was not familiar with this awesome free museum or our nations first nuclear reactor and the small town down the road that was the first to have all electricity supplied from a nuclear power plant! They have done an amazing job maintaining the reactor as a museum and have both a guided or self guided tour to enjoy learning a bit more about EBR-1. This is off the beaten path and I stumbled on it while I was going to see Craters of the Moon National Park. It was just a short way off the highway and couldn't pass up the opportunity to check it out, what's a little time when already well off the beaten path in this part of Idaho?! Small parking lot out front, bathrooms on second floor. There are a number of stairs to get to the top of the reactor and then down into the basement to check out the bottom to consider if traveling with limited mobility guests. If you are in the area, definitely worth checking out this bit of history!

This was a really interesting stop! We added it to our road trip list of places because it was dog…read morefriendly. The staff there was very laid back and kind when we arrived and the history of the site is explained in a pretty engaging way. You can download your own walking tour if you want to listen to the audio, which we did and found it very helpful. I would liken it to alcatraz's self -guided tour. I really appreciate it when they use storytelling to kind of bring locations to life. It's amazing how groundbreaking this place was in the development of a nuclear power and the exhibits are all really well put together in educational without being too scientific or overwhelming. It was really neat and informative and it is definitely worth a stop if you're passing through.

Clean bathrooms, close to a health food store. Informative small museum and robust recycling…read moresection. Good stop on a road trip

Very helpful Geo tourism center with plenty of information packets and maps. Their motto for…read morevisitors in the area is: "Go beyond the surface and have authentic, life -changing experiences." You'll be able to do that as you immerse yourself in the plethora of activities available in the Teton. Alley area. Just to mention a few of the resources available: maps, museum info, fly fishing, raptor center, scenic floats, dining info, lodging, camping and more.