Twin Falls Idaho is the largest city in the Magic Valley area of Idaho. In addition to the many attractions in Twin Falls Idaho, including fishing and other outdoor activities, Twin Falls Idaho remains a popular destination for vacations of various types. One of the major attractions in Twin Falls Idaho is the Snake River Canyon, where in the 1970’s stunt man Evil Knievel attempted to jump the wide canyon on his motor bike but was unsuccessful.
The history of Twin Falls Idaho actually stretches back more than 10,000 years. Before the area was named Twin Falls by settlers in the early 19th century, it was inhabited by Native American tribes. In the year 1959, evidence of human presence, including arrowheads and other tools were found at a site near the Wilson Butte Cave. Twin Falls as we know it today was settled in the early 1800’s by Robert Stuart and other settlers from the American east coast.
Twin Falls today has a bustling economy and enjoys a
healthy stream of tourists. Attractions in Twin
Falls include plenty of outdoor activities, including
great fly fishing
in the spring and summer, as well as excellent trails
for hiking and mountain biking. In the winter, travelers
are able to head to some of the great ski
sites in Idaho, including Schweitzer
to the north or Silver Mountain. Other ski resorts
in Idaho include Sun Valley,
Soldier Mountain and
Tamarack Resort.
The downtown section of Twin Falls, known as the Olde Town, is the site of many a great restaurant Twin Falls offers. The Olde Town restaurant Twin Falls experience includes cuisine from around the world, but most specifically cuisine from the Pacific Northwest. Salmon and other fish dishes are also of particular popularity in a restaurant Twin Falls offers, and travelers should have no trouble finding a great place to eat out in Twin Falls. Blue Lakes Boulevard is a street in downtown Twin Falls that is heavily developed with commercial retail shops and restaurants.
Another of the city’s best attractions is Shoshone Falls, which is found along the Snake River. Close by these stunning falls is Twin Falls, a pair of waterfalls from which the city has taken its name. Pillar Falls is also located less than two miles from these waterfalls and from the Perrine Bridge, which is the best way to cross Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls. Idaho, and in fact the only way to cross the canyon in a car or other kind of vehicle.
