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Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe

Museum

4.5(2385 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe

About

Potato-centric exhibits, eatery & shop. Exhibits on the history & cultivation of potatoes in a former train depot with a cafe & gift shop.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    130 NW Main St, Blackfoot, ID 83221, United States
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    Phone
    (208) 785-2517
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Washroom: Has washroom

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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