Twin Falls
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Twin Falls
Locals say Magic Valley · “Magic Valley”
Canyon country with a big heart.
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Welcome to Magic Valley! Whether you're here for the falls or the farmland, you'll find plenty of wide-open spaces and friendly folks. Get ready for epic sunsets over the canyon and the smell of fresh-cut potatoes.
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The room
One room for everyone around Twin Falls. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- Shoshone Falls Niagara of the West, higher than Niagara Falls
- Perrine Bridge Famous BASE jumping spot over the Snake River
- Snake River Canyon Site of Evel Knievel's 1974 jump attempt
- Twin Falls City Park Historic downtown park with a bandshell
- Herrett Center for Arts and Science Local museum with planetarium at CSI
- Magic Valley Speedway Local NASCAR-sanctioned track
- Outdoors Hike to Shoshone Falls overlook
- Outdoors BASE jump from Perrine Bridge
- With kids Dierkes Lake
- With kids Twin Falls City Park
- Evenings Downtown breweries
- Evenings Live music at local bars
- Locals love Canyon overlooks
- Locals love Waterfalls
Through the year
- Twin Falls County Fair September Classic county fair with livestock, rides, and food
- Magic Valley Stampede Rodeo July Pro rodeo with bull riding and barrel racing
- Twin Falls Farmers Market Summer Local produce, crafts, and food stalls
Semi-arid with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and dry, winters cold with occasional snow. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are mild and perfect for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “Magic Valley”
- The local name for the region
- “the canyon”
- The Snake River Canyon
- “spuds”
- Potatoes, as in Idaho spuds
- “the falls”
- Shoshone Falls
Getaways
- Burley Smaller town with its own river charm
- Hailey / Sun Valley Mountain resort with skiing and summer trails
- Mountain Home Gateway to the mountains and Air Force base
- Boise State capital with urban amenities and the Greenbelt
Local flavour
Rooting for Boise State Broncos
Eat and drink
- finger steaks Idaho specialty, breaded and fried beef strips
- huckleberry pie Wild huckleberries are a regional favorite
- Idaho potato dishes The area is potato country; baked, fried, or mashed
Where people go
- canyon overlooks The Snake River Canyon offers dramatic views
- waterfalls Shoshone Falls is a major attraction
- hot springs Natural geothermal pools are scattered nearby
- farmland Irrigated fields and potato farms dominate the landscape
Heritage and traditions
The Magic Valley is proud of its dramatic Snake River Canyon, Shoshone Falls, and the pioneering spirit of its agricultural community, along with its unique status as a hub for BASE jumping.
This time of year in Twin Falls
- Potato harvest Fall September–October: community meals and hard work in the fields.
- Sugar beet harvest Fall Fall: a historical season of processing and community gatherings.
Say it like a local: “the canyon” — Snake River Canyon
Festivals
- Jerome County Fair August A traditional county fair with livestock, exhibits, and entertainment.
- Magic Valley Music Festival Summer A summer concert series featuring local and regional musicians.
Landmarks with a story
- Twin Falls Idaho Temple A prominent Latter-day Saint temple that is a landmark for the region's religious community.
- Minidoka National Historic Site A WWII Japanese American internment camp near Jerome, now a place of remembrance and education.
- Orpheum Theatre A historic theatre in Twin Falls that hosts performances and events, preserving the area's cultural heritage.
- Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Contains the world's richest Pliocene fossil deposits, including the Hagerman horse.
Food traditions
- Trout dinners Buhl's trout hatcheries supply fresh fish, and locals often grill or fry it right after a day on the river.
- Sugar beet harvest meals Historically, the sugar beet industry in Jerome brought communities together for hearty meals during the fall harvest.
- Potato harvest lunches During the potato harvest, families and neighbors share baked potatoes and stews, celebrating the region's staple crop.
- Huckleberry picking and baking In late summer, locals head to the mountains to pick huckleberries and make pancakes, pies, and jams.
Music and arts
- Cowboy poetry A tradition of reciting and writing poetry about rural life, often shared at local gatherings.
- Community theatre The Orpheum Theatre and local groups stage plays and musicals, fostering a lively arts scene.
A little history
- 1904 Twin Falls founded
- 1974 Evel Knievel's Snake River Canyon jump attempt
- 1942–1945 Minidoka internment camp operated
- 1920s–1930s Hagerman Fossil Beds discovered
- 1840s–1860s Oregon Trail pioneers passed through
Rivalries
- Twin Falls vs Jerome High School football Local gridiron bragging rights
- Game day Magic Valley Stampede Rodeo
- Game day High school football
- Outdoors Hike the canyon rim trail
- Outdoors Fish for trout in the Snake River
- With kids Dierkes Lake
- With kids Twin Falls City Park
Locals speak with a neutral Western American accent, often using agricultural and outdoor terms. They refer to the area as 'the Magic Valley' and use shorthand like 'the Falls' for Shoshone Falls and 'the canyon' for the Snake River Canyon.
Only here
- BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge is legal year-round – one of the few places in the US.
- Shoshone Falls is 212 feet high, higher than Niagara Falls.
- Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon here in 1974.
- Minidoka National Historic Site preserves the history of Japanese American internment.
New here? A few tips
- Bring sunscreen and a hat – the sun is intense at high altitude.
- Learn to love the wind – it's common in the canyon.
- Try finger steaks – a local specialty you won't find everywhere.
- Visit Shoshone Falls in spring when the water is highest.
- Be respectful of the LDS temple – it's a sacred place for many.
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Twin Falls, ID. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.