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Don’t-Miss Destinations and Festivals in Southern Idaho
Attractions and events abound in the Magic Valley. Here's a sampling of Southern Idaho's don't-miss destinations and festivals.
Downtown Bound
Downtown Twin Falls is thriving with an irresistible mix of charming shops, tantalizing restaurants and highly anticipated annual events.
Magic Valley Embraces Its Creative Side by Supporting the Arts
The Magic Valley is a hotbed for the arts.
Century-Old Howells Opera House Still Stages Plays
Cassia County Judge B.P. Howells constructed the Howells Opera House in Oakley in 1907, but as far as anyone can figure, the first opera didn’t actually take place there until 80 years later in 1986.
Coming Soon: Twin Falls Center for the Arts
The curtain will soon be raised on a brand new performing arts center in Twin Falls.
Family-Friendly Activities Abound in Southern Idaho
With the benefit of four full seasons, Southern Idaho makes the most of its natural resources for families from pools and parks for hiking, biking and fishing to the programs offered by community resources like the Herrett Center for Arts & Science, Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley and the YMCA.
Seeing Stars and Much More at Twin Falls’ Herrett Center
For a hands-on learning experience about everything from ancient history to outer space, visit the Herrett Center for Arts & Science.
New Twin Falls Temple Gleams From a Distance
Twin Falls Temple adds architectural grandeur to scenery.
Preserving Pioneer Spirit
When many people think of the Oregon Trail, the only images that come to mind are pixilated covered wagons on the scroll-screen interface of an old computer.
Symphonic Splendor for Half a Century
When Twin Falls celebrates the Magic Valley Symphony 50th anniversary during their 2009-2010 concert season, they won_t only be celebrating 50 years of music.
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The Herrett Center for the Arts and Science features everything from exhibits on the ancient Americas to a high-tech planetarium.
Spelunking Shoshone
Even when the temperature outdoors is 90 degrees, the Shoshone Ice Caves remain a cold 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Evel Knievel Leapt Here
In his risk-taking heyday, nothing seemed to intimidate the notorious motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel – not even the 500-foot-deep, quarter-mile-wide Snake River Canyon, which he famously attempted to jump on a steam-powered “skycycle” in September 1974.
Town of Oakley Is Listed on National Register of Historic Places
The entire town of Oakley is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Shoshone Indian Ice Caves Stay Cool When Temperature Rises
Even if it is 100 degrees outside, the Shoshone Indian Ice Caves are always 28-33 degrees Fahrenheit.
