Pocatello Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bannock and Power counties in Idaho, United States, that is the county seat of Bannock County
About Pocatello
Named after a noted 19th-century Shoshoni chief, Pocatello is a working-class town with a strong railroad and trade union heritage. As such it has more of a blue-collar feel to it than the other major Idaho cities. At one time the city boasted the largest rail yard west of the Mississippi River. The city has a reputation for being a (slightly) more progressive enclave in otherwise conservative, Mormon-dominated Eastern Idaho. Although the presence ofIdaho State Universityin Pocatello unquestionably makes it a college town as well, student life is somewhat more sedate than in other college towns in the region such asMoscow, Idaho, orMissoula,Montana. The bar scene can be lively on the weekends, but don't expect to find too many raging frat house keggers here.
Top Attractions in Pocatello
Explore the best things to see and do in Pocatello:
- ★Idaho Museum of Natural History
- ★Museum of Clean
- ★St. Joseph's Chapel
Where to Eat in Pocatello
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Sandpiper Restaurant
Where to Stay in Pocatello
- 🏨Black Swan Inn
- 🏨KOA-Pocatello
Pocatello Travel Guide Sections
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