Blackfoot offers several ways to plan a trip: a paved route around Jensen Grove Lake, two museums with different themes, and the Eastern Idaho State Fair, featuring horse races and livestock exhibits.
Greenbelt and Jensen Grove Lake
The Greenbelt in Blackfoot is a paved, 6.5-mile-long route. It circles Jensen Grove Lake and passes the Blackfoot Golf Course. Along the way, there are views of the lake and local wildlife. With its clearly stated length and route around the lake, the trail can be planned as a standalone activity during your trip.
Jensen Grove Lake covers 55 acres of water and offers opportunities for fishing, water skiing, boating, and swimming. The activities therefore differ: the Greenbelt offers a longer route with views of the lake and wildlife, while the lake itself is a hub for various activities on the water and along the shore.
Recreation at Jensen Grove Park
Jensen Grove Park has a disc golf course and a full skate park. If you plan to enjoy either, check locally before your visit to confirm whether the course or skate park is available for your intended use. This lets you confirm this part of your itinerary in advance.
Two Museums, Different Themes
The Idaho Potato Museum is located in the historic Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot, a building constructed in 1913. Its exhibits cover the history of the potato, its cultivation and harvest, nutrition, trivia, and educational facts about potatoes. The building and the exhibits offer two different points of interest: the history of the depot and the wide range of topics related to potatoes.
The Bingham County Historical Society Museum is located in the John Guthrie and May Johnston Brown Home. Items on display there include artifacts from Indigenous North American cultures. Compared with the Idaho Potato Museum, it focuses on a different historical perspective. For both museums, it is worth checking current visitor information before planning a visit.
As a culinary complement, the Potato Station Café serves potatoes baked or fried, in cupcakes, covered in chocolate, or as bread. The offerings may change, so if you plan to stop by, it is best to check in advance.
The Eastern Idaho State Fair as a Reason to Travel
Timing is especially important for the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Over nine days, the fair hosts more than 2,000 animals, including cattle, draft horses, sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, poultry, and pigeons. The Indian Relay National Championship races have been held alongside the fair’s horse races since 1965 and continue to draw many spectators to the stands on race days. The annual program and participation may vary. If the fair or the races are the deciding factor in your trip, check the dates and the specific program before making plans.
Plan Your Stay and Search for Accommodation
The activities in Blackfoot also differ in how they determine the timing of a trip: a visit during the fair depends on the program for that particular year, while the Greenbelt, lake, and museums offer other areas of interest. So first decide on your travel dates and what you would most like to focus on.
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