Idaho Potato Museum
The Idaho Potato Museum is a museum devoted to the potato, located in Blackfoot, Idaho. A drive of 19 mi reaches Fort Hall. Expect 68–77°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, June and September.
A museum inside Blackfoot
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 15" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Blackfoot
Idaho Potato Museum is inside Blackfoot, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
A visit to Idaho Potato Museum can follow the seasons below.
Idaho Potato Museum
The Idaho Potato Museum is a museum devoted to the potato, located in Blackfoot, Idaho.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Idaho Potato Museum
For a bed close by, look to Blackfoot (5) and Idaho Falls (48).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Idaho Potato Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot | in town | — | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 13,361 | $263K | C+ |
| Idaho Falls | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 48 39 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 71,785 | $336K | C+ |
| Pocatello | 23 mi south | 35 min | 24 16 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 58,771 | $271K | C |
| Groveland | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,422 | $360K | — |
| Fort Hall | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,654 | $203K | — |
| Chubbuck | 19 mi south | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 RV park | 16,823 | $342K | C− |
| Shelley | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 5,303 | $295K | B+ |
| Ammon | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 3 3 hotels | 20,119 | $382K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Idaho Potato Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 65 miles.
64 mi DamTeton Dam
64 mi National PreserveCraters of the Moon National Preserve251K visitors a year
119 mi Ancient siteFort Hall
44 mi State parkMassacre Rocks State Park30 mi Ski areaPebble Creek58 runs · 2,133 ft vertical48 mi Ski areaKelly Canyon Ski Resort56 runs · 874 ft vertical
226 mi MuseumMuseum of Idaho
323 mi MuseumIdaho Museum of Natural HistoryPhoto credits
Teton Dam: WaterArchives.org from Sacramento, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Craters of the Moon National Preserve: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Hall: National Park Service photographer, Public domain · Massacre Rocks State Park: Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Idaho: Jcarr29, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Idaho Museum of Natural History: Abbaby, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Know before you visit Idaho Potato Museum
Is Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot?
Yes. It’s inside Blackfoot, ID.
When is the best time to visit Idaho Potato Museum?
May, June and September, with highs of 68–77°.
What is the closest airport to Idaho Potato Museum?
Pocatello Regional (PIH), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 167 miles.
Where should I stay near Idaho Potato Museum?
Blackfoot (in town, 5 places to stay), Idaho Falls (26 mi, 48 places to stay) and Pocatello (23 mi, 24 places to stay).
Notes from people in Blackfoot
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Blackfoot’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.