Beyond Campus
Pocatello and nearby Chubbuck are great places to explore. Get off campus for a date night, time with friends, or to escape for a few hours. Local coffee shops and restaurants will keep you fueled and coming back for more, and there are some local deals ideal for students living on a budget.
Catch A Movie
On Tuesdays, tickets are only $2 at The Reel Theater in Pocatello, or you can watch the latest films at AMC Classic Pine Ridge 11 in Chubbuck.
Hit The Lanes
Spend your Wednesday nights at Tough Guys Bowling Lanes - $1.50 per game and $1.50 for shoes.
Let’s Bounce
And every Thursday is ISU day at Geronimo’s Trampoline Park—bring your student ID for $4 off.
Do It On The Cheap
And if free is more your speed, visit Old Town and check out all there is to do by visiting the Pavilion or run/ hike/bike the 50 miles of City Creek Trails.
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Find the Action on Campus
Idaho State University is a great place to learn, live, and find your ROAR as a student! ISU’s campus is filled with great places to spend your time and great friends to spend your time with.
Keep Moving
join an Intramural Sports team, watch the games, and stay healthy and fit at the Reed Gym and Rec Center.
Gamers Rejoice
Join us in the ballroom for monthly bingo, or head to the Game Center for billiards, ping pong, bowling, and more.
Take In A Flick
Film buffs will love the Bengal Theater with nightly movies— free to all students with your Bengal ID.
Get Crafty
And the creatives can learn new skills at The Craft center with pottery lessons, painting, and more.
Follow along
Follow @isustudents and @isusab on Instagram to stay up to date on campus activities.
So Much Beauty — So Many Reasons to Smile
In 1948, George Phillips, the mayor of Pocatello passed “The Smile Ordinance” in an effort to lift the spirits of the people after severe winter weather. Pocatello has since been deemed the Smile Capital of the United States, and there’s plenty to smile about— adventure of all kinds is a short drive from campus.
Powder Abounds
Skiers and snowboarders have seemingly endless options—Pebble Creek, Sun Valley, Grand Targhee, Jackson Hole, and Snowbird are all within a 30 minute to 3-hour drive.
Go Adventuring
Explore Scout Mountain or the nearby Caribou and Sawtooth National Forests. Or venture to the Tetons and spend the day in Jackson Hole shopping, dining, and wildlife viewing.
Reach The Rock
Day trip to the climbing mecca City of Rocks for some of the best rock climbing in the northwest.
Hit The Water
Spend warm days at American Falls Reservoir boating, skiing, jet skiing, fishing, or swimming—a short 20-minute drive from Pocatello.
Or float the South Fork or Henry’s Fork of the Snake River—two world-class flyfishing destinations within two hours of Pocatello.
