25 Famous Idaho Landmarks You Must See Visual Story

By Alexis Kuri

Introduction

25 Famous Idaho Landmarks You Must See Visual Story

Don't hesitate to add these famous Idaho landmarks to your next travel itinerary. This list...

LANDMARK 1

City of Rocks National Reserve

City of Rocks National Reserve is known for its many geological features, including rock structures...

LANDMARK 2

Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve

Located in Southern Idaho, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve is one of...

LANDMARK 3

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is home to fossils created over 3.5 million years ago...

LANDMARK 4

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area covers over 650,000 acres and includes many Nez Perce sacred...

LANDMARK 5

Idaho State Capitol

The Idaho State Capitol in Boise was constructed by architects J.E. Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel...

LANDMARK 6

Idaho State Museum

If you want to learn more about Idaho, visiting the Idaho State Museum is a...

LANDMARK 7

Museum of Idaho

The Museum of Idaho is a history and natural science museum that offers educational exhibits...

LANDMARK 8

Minidoka National Historic Site

Minidoka National Historic Site is one of the more somber historic sites in Idaho. During...

LANDMARK 9

Lake Pend Oreille

The state has so many lakes and other bodies of water that the Idaho nickname...

LANDMARK 10

Old Idaho Penitentiary Site

The Old Idaho Penitentiary Site, often referred to as "Old Pen," housed many dangerous criminals...

LANDMARK 11

Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge

Spread out above the Boise River, the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge offers beautiful views of...

LANDMARK 12

Sawtooth National Recreation Area

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is a fun outdoor landmark filled with green aspen and...

LANDMARK 13

Bogus Basin

Bogus Basin serves as a popular ski area in Boise County. The Basin, operated by...

LANDMARK 14

Silverwood Theme Park

You can have a day of pure fun at Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho...

LANDMARK 15

Snake River

The Snake River is 1,078 miles long, making it one of the longest rivers in...

LANDMARK 16

Redfish Lake

This alpine lake in Custer County, Idaho, has been open to visitors since the late...

LANDMARK 17

Shoshone Falls Park

Many refer to Shoshone Falls as the Niagara of the West. The 212-foot horseshoe-shaped waterfall...

LANDMARK 18

Borah Peak

As of 2021, the US Geology Survey recognizes Borah Peak as Idaho's only active glacier...

LANDMARK 19

Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain is a famous tourist attraction in Idaho. Its uniformed slopes cater to skiers...

LANDMARK 20

Mudgy Moose Trail

The Mudgy Moose Trail is two and a half miles long and travels along Lake...

LANDMARK 21

Mesa Falls

Mesa Falls comprises two waterfalls, Upper Mesa Falls and Lower Mesa Falls. The tallest part...

LANDMARK 22

Salmon River

Running for 425 miles through central Idaho, Salmon River, also called "The River of No...

LANDMARK 23

Weippe Prairie

Weippe Prairie is one of the many National Historic Landmarks in Idaho. The area is...

LANDMARK 24

Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

The Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area was named after Morley Nelson...

LANDMARK 25

Kirkham Hot Springs

Kirkham Hot Springs is located in Boise National Park. This geothermal hot spring is the...

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