Twin Falls Scenic History and Nature Tour

Do you go crazy over Natural Wonders? Do you like American history and pioneer culture? Then this is the perfect Big Green Adventure for you! Come along on this scenic tour to Shoshone Falls - the "Niagara of the West".
Drive though the historic Old Town and Warehouse District of Twin Falls, 1904, newly restored and refreshed with modern features.

Stop at Twin Falls Dam and Waterfall where were natural springs burst through basalt lava rock to expose "hidden streams and hanging gardens".

Next, stop at Shoshone Falls where 15,000 years ago an ancient lake overflowed its rim some 300 miles away ripping away Idaho's terrain and creating this stunning natural wonder ranked as one of the top three waterfalls in the United States. 

Our last stop is our Visitor Center. Shop for souvenirs, experience the Perrine Memorial Bridge at a breathtaking height of 486 feet and take in the grandeur of our famous canyon and Snake River below.
 

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Twin Falls

Twin Falls, Idaho

Your interpretive guide will take you on a drive though the historic Old Town and Warehouse District of Twin Falls.
In 1904, our town was founded and built and became home to shops, restaurants, theaters and more. This historic area has been restored much to its original state and refreshed with modern features, perfect for a leisurely visit after your tour.

Take a short stroll through the Downtown Commons and immerse yourself in our art culture as you experience aspects of Idaho's history as told through colorful murals and statues.

1 hour

Shoshone Falls

Twin Falls, 83341, Idaho

Take a short drive to Shoshone Falls, known as "the Niagara of the west". There, you will find yourself surrounded in ancient volcanic geologic history as your interpretive guide takes you back in time more than 15,000 years when Lake Bonneville overflowed its rim some 300 miles away ripping away Idaho's terrain and creating this stunning natural wonder ranked as one of the top three waterfalls in the United States. 
Walk down onto the main viewing platform for an up close experience and spectacular views just yards from the top of the flowing falls. This famous waterfall stands 212 feet high and spans 950 feet across the Snake River Canyon.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Perrine Bridge

Twin Falls, 83338, Idaho

Spanning 1,500 feet across the Snake River Canyon, the I. B. Perrine Memorial Bridge is at a height 486 feet above the Snake River. It is the only bridge in the United States where B.A.S.E. jumping is legal without a permit every day of the year, attracting jumpers from all over the world to its rails.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Buzz Langdon Visitor Center

3591 Blue Lakes Blvd N, 1 Block West of US93 at Perrine Bridge over Snake River, Twin Falls, 83301, Idaho

Inside the center, you’ll find everything you need for your trip in Southern Idaho. Discover historic photos, watch informative videos, and learn more about the four national park properties in our area. Talk to staff for maps, travel guides, lodging deals and locals-only recommendations.
The Center’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the Snake River & the Snake River Canyon, the 486-feet-tall Perrine Bridge, and the historic Evel Knievel jump site. 
 

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Twin Falls Warehouse Historic District

446 Shoshone St S, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA

Take a drive through Twin Falls' Historic Downtown, City Center and Warehouse Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
See the iconic silos where in 1915 Twin Falls Milling and Elevator Company stored and distributed food and flour throughout the country and beyond.

Pass by our beautiful historic churches situated all around the Twin Falls City Park, known as one of the most inviting parks in the state of Idaho.

Learn the history of how Twin Falls came to be through the eyes of the pioneers who transformed the sagebrush wasteland into what has become one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho. 

Hear how the visionary I.B. Perrine harnessed the Snake River to create one of the largest agricultural areas in Southern Idaho.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Evel Knievel Snake River Canyon Jump Site

4000A N 3200 E, Twin Falls, 83301-0373, Idaho

On September 8th, 1976, the famous daredevil, Evel Knievel, attempted to jump across the Snake River on his final jump. Though the jump was not successful (Evel landed in the bottom of the Snake River Canyon and was safely rescued), his jump ramp is still visible from the I.B. Perrine Memorial Bridge and accessible via a paved walking path along the Snake River Canyon Rim o

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Snake River Canyon Trail

Perrine Bridge, , Twin Falls, Idaho

Walk along the Snake River Canyon Trail as you make your way to the overlook platform for views of our two beautiful golf courses located in the canyon while watching kayakers and paddle boarders making their way to Pillar Falls and the mighty Shoshone Falls.
Watch as B.A.S.E. jumpers "fly" off the the I. B. Perrine Memorial bridge right before your eyes as the descend on their 28 second ride into the Snake River Canyon.

15 minutes

Shoshone Falls Park

4155 Shoshone Falls Grade Rd, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA

Located at Shoshone Falls, this lovely park sits adjacent to Shoshone Falls. Here you can purchase snacks and souvenirs to commemorate your trip to Shoshone Falls.
Learn about our local history and culture through interpretive boards including the construction of the Shoshone Falls Powerplant and Dam. 

Built in 1907, Shoshone Falls was the first power plant in Idaho’s Magic Valley. It was acquired by Idaho Power in 1916 and rebuilt in 1921. Shoshone Falls Power Plant is located on the Snake River near Twin Falls, Idaho, at river mile 614.7. The plant includes a diversion dam and a powerhouse.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included