A Perfect Weekend in Pocatello for Your Family

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Pocatello's motto "Gateway to the Northwest" seems like an understatement once you visit this beautiful Idaho city. Located in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains, not too far from Yellowstone Park and Sun Valley, the city and surrounding area offer visitors a countless outdoor activities and adventurous locals to make it a favorite for travel enthusiasts. Whether you plan to visit for a day, or even a month, there is plenty to discover.

This hotel sits on the east bench of the city and its location makes it simple to get around town or the surrounding the valley. The hotel has a large central atrium with plenty of sunshine and a great indoor pool with cascading waterfall. The Brass Rail restaurant serves a great selection of food all day long. I have taken many friend... More >
This hotel sits on the east bench of the city and its location makes it simple to get around town or the surrounding the valley. The hotel has a large central atrium with plenty of sunshine and a great indoor pool with cascading waterfall. The Brass Rail restaurant serves a great selection of food all day long. I have taken many friends here to try the tasty Monte Cristo sandwich! The staff is helpful and friendly and hotel offers a complimentary local area shuttle.
Remos is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner for tasty Italian cuisine. The restaurant is family friendly and offers several seating sections. My favorite is the outdoor patio area with an Italian water fountain and grapevine covered trellis. It has been a Pocatello favorite for many years and includes a menu that appeals to the ... More >
Remos is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner for tasty Italian cuisine. The restaurant is family friendly and offers several seating sections. My favorite is the outdoor patio area with an Italian water fountain and grapevine covered trellis. It has been a Pocatello favorite for many years and includes a menu that appeals to the whole family. Remos also offers a budget menu that allows you to create your own combination plate. Make sure you try the specialty plate. Pasta Remos is bacon, Italian sausage and mushrooms combined with Remos Alfredo sauce, served over spinach and white fettuccine.
Ross Park has activities to entertain your family for an entire afternoon! Enjoy a picnic here, and then visit the Pocatello Zoo on the parks lower level. The zoo offers visitors a glimpse into Idahos native wildlife. A giant tree house and petting zoo are at the zoos center. Ross Park also includes rock climbing, Frisbee Golf, a skate... More >
Ross Park has activities to entertain your family for an entire afternoon! Enjoy a picnic here, and then visit the Pocatello Zoo on the parks lower level. The zoo offers visitors a glimpse into Idahos native wildlife. A giant tree house and petting zoo are at the zoos center. Ross Park also includes rock climbing, Frisbee Golf, a skate park, swimming pool, and an amphitheater where summer concerts are often held.
The staff is helpful and friendly and hotel offers a complimentary local area shuttle.
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