Fun places to eat in Hagerman, Buhl, and Twin Falls
Hagerman has lots of choices for foodies considering it's such a small town. We love Buhl as well for a variety of food options. A short drive (38 minutes) to Twin Falls and you can enjoy canyon side eating or cafes in Olde Town Twin Falls.
They feature wonderful authentic Idaho breakfasts, including trout from nearby farms. Enjoy karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The new owners have added a wonderful southwest feel, as well as some outstanding new selections. Tell them you're staying at the HuggerySnuggery, and they'll give you a special table.
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Snake River Grill
611 Frogs LandingThey feature wonderful authentic Idaho breakfasts, including trout from nearby farms. Enjoy karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The new owners have added a wonderful southwest feel, as well as some outstanding new selections. Tell them you're staying at the HuggerySnuggery, and they'll give you a special table.
Unquestionably the best ice cream in the world. They close at 6 p.m. nights. Be sure you get there in time. It's just over 20 minutes from the Retreat. You can also get some flavors at Magic Valley Brewing just a few blocks away.
Be sure to sign the Guestbook and tell them you're staying at the Retreat at River's Edge! Thanks!
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Cloverleaf Creamery
205 Broadway Ave SUnquestionably the best ice cream in the world. They close at 6 p.m. nights. Be sure you get there in time. It's just over 20 minutes from the Retreat. You can also get some flavors at Magic Valley Brewing just a few blocks away.
Be sure to sign the Guestbook and tell them you're staying at the Retreat at River's Edge! Thanks!
Koto is one of our favorite places to eat and top of our list for guest recommendations. Super atmosphere. Terrific food. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Try it. It's only about 35 minutes from the Retreat.
(Be sure to tell them you're staying at the Retreat at River's Edge.)
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Koto Brewing Co.
156 Main Ave WKoto is one of our favorite places to eat and top of our list for guest recommendations. Super atmosphere. Terrific food. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Try it. It's only about 35 minutes from the Retreat.
(Be sure to tell them you're staying at the Retreat at River's Edge.)
We really enjoy the laidback ambiance of MVBC. The owners are always there. Open from Wednesday through Saturday, with live music. Wonderful craft beer. Service is a bit slow because everything is made fresh. It's definitely not a fast food grill but worth the wait. Tell them you're staying at the Retreat.
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MAGIC VALLEY BREWING
208 Broadway Ave NWe really enjoy the laidback ambiance of MVBC. The owners are always there. Open from Wednesday through Saturday, with live music. Wonderful craft beer. Service is a bit slow because everything is made fresh. It's definitely not a fast food grill but worth the wait. Tell them you're staying at the Retreat.
In amazing numbers, bald eagles roost in a big cottonwood tree near West Point Service, a store and cafe along West Point Road southwest of Wendell. They start gathering in early December and stay around until mid-March, we’re told. “It’s probably a good area for foraging or loafing,” Grainger Hunt, senior scientist at The Peregrine Fund in Boise, told a Times-News reporter in 2011. “They might just be there in an elevated area watching the countryside for food.” Their address is 3287 S 1500th E, Wendell, ID 83355
As sunset approaches and the tree’s eagle count rises, you’ll often find cars parked along West Point Road, their occupants standing with binoculars and cameras pointed at the big birds. 3287 S 1500th E
Wendell, ID 83355 NOTE: Take the Hagerman Hiway toward Wendell and plan to turn right at 1500 East.
West Point Shack
3287S S 1500 EIn amazing numbers, bald eagles roost in a big cottonwood tree near West Point Service, a store and cafe along West Point Road southwest of Wendell. They start gathering in early December and stay around until mid-March, we’re told. “It’s probably a good area for foraging or loafing,” Grainger Hunt, senior scientist at The Peregrine Fund in Boise, told a Times-News reporter in 2011. “They might just be there in an elevated area watching the countryside for food.” Their address is 3287 S 1500th E, Wendell, ID 83355
As sunset approaches and the tree’s eagle count rises, you’ll often find cars parked along West Point Road, their occupants standing with binoculars and cameras pointed at the big birds. 3287 S 1500th E
Wendell, ID 83355 NOTE: Take the Hagerman Hiway toward Wendell and plan to turn right at 1500 East.
Next to Wilson's Club, check out their website or just drive on over to Hagerman and you will see their flag on the west side of Main Street. Wonderful thin crust pizza. And also an incredible opportunity to get an idea of the community. Bring your own anchovies, and Mark will make sure to add it to your pizza.
Fire Pie Pizza
220 S State StNext to Wilson's Club, check out their website or just drive on over to Hagerman and you will see their flag on the west side of Main Street. Wonderful thin crust pizza. And also an incredible opportunity to get an idea of the community. Bring your own anchovies, and Mark will make sure to add it to your pizza.
As hosts, we sometimes need to take a lunch break away from our place. Los Potrillos is a natural for a quick lunch (we usually order their authentic street tacos).
Los Potrillos Mexican
141 N State StAs hosts, we sometimes need to take a lunch break away from our place. Los Potrillos is a natural for a quick lunch (we usually order their authentic street tacos).
With a stunning view of Snake River Canyon and the Perrine Bridge, Elevation is a local favorite, so reservations are recommended. Exciting News!! They have been awarded, not one... but THREE Idaho's Best awards for our region. We have been named Central Idaho's Best American Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, and Best Wine Selection
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Elevation 486
195 River Vista PlWith a stunning view of Snake River Canyon and the Perrine Bridge, Elevation is a local favorite, so reservations are recommended. Exciting News!! They have been awarded, not one... but THREE Idaho's Best awards for our region. We have been named Central Idaho's Best American Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, and Best Wine Selection
We love this place. Easy to find in downtown Twin Falls just off Old Towne. We celebrate our birthdays there. Outdoor seating in the summer surrounded by flower boxes and blocked off from traffic.
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Milner's Gate - Idaho Craft Brewery
205 Shoshone St NWe love this place. Easy to find in downtown Twin Falls just off Old Towne. We celebrate our birthdays there. Outdoor seating in the summer surrounded by flower boxes and blocked off from traffic.
Flights is definitely one of our favorites. They have live music on Thurday and Friday nights. Tonya is an amazing host and very experienced in the wine world!
Flights Hagerman Tasting Room
Flights is definitely one of our favorites. They have live music on Thurday and Friday nights. Tonya is an amazing host and very experienced in the wine world!
This is another of our favorite go -to places. You'll feel like you've known Emily and John forever.
One of our guests wrote that he had never cared for hard cideer until he went to Cedar Draw and enjoyed their tastings of all the types of cider they produce. Go there!
Cedar Draw Cider
This is another of our favorite go -to places. You'll feel like you've known Emily and John forever.
One of our guests wrote that he had never cared for hard cideer until he went to Cedar Draw and enjoyed their tastings of all the types of cider they produce. Go there!
I personally met Kelly, after passing her place several times on the way to Twin Falls. Finally took the time to stop and I was so happy!
The Magic Tea House
I personally met Kelly, after passing her place several times on the way to Twin Falls. Finally took the time to stop and I was so happy!
Local History
If you're staying more than one night at the Retreat, you might have time to visit some local spots that shed light on our local history.
As a teenager, I lived in Jerome, which is about 15 miles west of Minidoka National Historic Site, and had no idea it even existed. Here is a short summary of the history of this historic site, which I have since visited and marveled that it was such a well-kept secret.
On February 19, 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, thus depriving over 110,000 people of their freedom. All were of Japanese ancestry. Two-thirds were American citizens, half were children. They closed their businesses, shut down their farms, and packed their suitcases. They boarded trains and buses first to detention centers and later to prisons. For the rest of World War II, most would remain behind barbed wire.
Over 13,000 people were imprisoned in Idaho at Minidoka War Relocation Center, known locally as Hunt Camp. Now a national historic site, Minidoka traces the history of Japanese Americans from immigration in the 1800s. The park's stories link with other stories of American injustice, racial prejudice, resilience and recovery--and explores how to ensure this never happens again.
Minidoka National Historic Site
1428 Hunt RdAs a teenager, I lived in Jerome, which is about 15 miles west of Minidoka National Historic Site, and had no idea it even existed. Here is a short summary of the history of this historic site, which I have since visited and marveled that it was such a well-kept secret.
On February 19, 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, thus depriving over 110,000 people of their freedom. All were of Japanese ancestry. Two-thirds were American citizens, half were children. They closed their businesses, shut down their farms, and packed their suitcases. They boarded trains and buses first to detention centers and later to prisons. For the rest of World War II, most would remain behind barbed wire.
Over 13,000 people were imprisoned in Idaho at Minidoka War Relocation Center, known locally as Hunt Camp. Now a national historic site, Minidoka traces the history of Japanese Americans from immigration in the 1800s. The park's stories link with other stories of American injustice, racial prejudice, resilience and recovery--and explores how to ensure this never happens again.
Go to this website to learn even more about events and places of interest in the area. A comprehensive overview of just about everything you want to know about Hagerman valley, Magic Valley, the Thousands Springs area, and more.
South Central Idaho Tourism
Go to this website to learn even more about events and places of interest in the area. A comprehensive overview of just about everything you want to know about Hagerman valley, Magic Valley, the Thousands Springs area, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
We love this place. The beer is wonderful and the pub fare outstanding. Check them out!
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MAGIC VALLEY BREWING
208 Broadway Ave NWe love this place. The beer is wonderful and the pub fare outstanding. Check them out!
More than a brewery, Koto features outstanding pub cuisine and an amazing array of beer (both bottled and on tap) and outstanding, friendly service. Wonderful atmosphere too. Check them out on Facebook. Koto Brewing Company.
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Koto Brewing Co.
156 Main Ave WMore than a brewery, Koto features outstanding pub cuisine and an amazing array of beer (both bottled and on tap) and outstanding, friendly service. Wonderful atmosphere too. Check them out on Facebook. Koto Brewing Company.
Since 1943 Wilson's has been a Hagerman landmark. Happy hour 5-7 pm. Taco Tuesday. Fire Pie next door serves pizza on the outside courtyard Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No smoking inside. Smoking accepted on outside patio.
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Wilson's Club
200 S State StSince 1943 Wilson's has been a Hagerman landmark. Happy hour 5-7 pm. Taco Tuesday. Fire Pie next door serves pizza on the outside courtyard Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No smoking inside. Smoking accepted on outside patio.
Cedar Draw is located on the outskirts of Buhl on the south side of Hiway 30.
20305 US-30
Buhl, ID 83316
Hours: Sunday - Wednesday CLOSED: Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Friday, 4:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Emily and John started Cedar Draw Cider in 2018 on their three-acre family orchard in Buhl, Idaho, when Emily, an oncology nurse for nearly 20 years, needed a creative outlet and stumbled upon the joys of cider making. Emily is the Cider Maker, fermenting and producing new varieties as her creative juices inspire her. John manages the Tasting Room and develops sales and distribution relationships with restaurants, markets and breweries throughout Southern Idaho.
I was delighted to discover this place after one of my guests told me about it. A unique surrounding for awesome hard cider!
Cedar Draw Cider
Cedar Draw is located on the outskirts of Buhl on the south side of Hiway 30.
20305 US-30
Buhl, ID 83316
Hours: Sunday - Wednesday CLOSED: Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Friday, 4:00 - 9:00 pm; Saturday, 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Emily and John started Cedar Draw Cider in 2018 on their three-acre family orchard in Buhl, Idaho, when Emily, an oncology nurse for nearly 20 years, needed a creative outlet and stumbled upon the joys of cider making. Emily is the Cider Maker, fermenting and producing new varieties as her creative juices inspire her. John manages the Tasting Room and develops sales and distribution relationships with restaurants, markets and breweries throughout Southern Idaho.
I was delighted to discover this place after one of my guests told me about it. A unique surrounding for awesome hard cider!
Delight in a diverse flight of wines from all over the world curated by our knowledgeable crew of wine enthusiasts. You get to pick and choose 3 - 3oz pours from a broad variety of wines. Challenge your senses and enjoy new exciting varietals.
Know what you love? Order a glass or bottle from their vast menu of elite wines and beer.
Is beer your gig? Flights offers award-winning craft beer and domestic favorites. Sip pints on the patio or kick-it indoors in our comfortable tasting room.
Flights Hagerman Tasting Room
Delight in a diverse flight of wines from all over the world curated by our knowledgeable crew of wine enthusiasts. You get to pick and choose 3 - 3oz pours from a broad variety of wines. Challenge your senses and enjoy new exciting varietals.
Know what you love? Order a glass or bottle from their vast menu of elite wines and beer.
Is beer your gig? Flights offers award-winning craft beer and domestic favorites. Sip pints on the patio or kick-it indoors in our comfortable tasting room.
Holesinsky Vineyard in the Snake River Valley west of Twin Falls, Idaho is believed to be the Northwest’s highest-elevation commercial vineyard at 3,770 feet altitude. (Photo by Marjorie McBride / Courtesy of Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery)
Holesinsky Vineyard + Winery
1498 Valley Steppe Drive
Buhl, Idaho, 83316
Hours
Fri 12pm–6pm
Sat 12pm–6pm
Sun 12pm–4pm
Mon –Thurs by appointment
Holesinsky Certified Organic Vineyard and Winery
1498 Valley Steppe DriveHolesinsky Vineyard in the Snake River Valley west of Twin Falls, Idaho is believed to be the Northwest’s highest-elevation commercial vineyard at 3,770 feet altitude. (Photo by Marjorie McBride / Courtesy of Holesinsky Vineyard and Winery)
Holesinsky Vineyard + Winery
1498 Valley Steppe Drive
Buhl, Idaho, 83316
Hours
Fri 12pm–6pm
Sat 12pm–6pm
Sun 12pm–4pm
Mon –Thurs by appointment
Fun Places to Shop in the Area
Though Hagerman and Buhl are small towns, there are lots of places to shop. And since Twin Falls is a 40 minute drive, plan on stopping by at our recommendations if you have time.
Parlor is located at 119 Broadway South in Buhl, a mere 19 miles from the Huggery Snuggery.
Parlor Antiques
Parlor is located at 119 Broadway South in Buhl, a mere 19 miles from the Huggery Snuggery.
This is really a fun place to explore. They have a wonderful assortment of soaps, honey, body lotion, in addition to super vintage buys and unusual arts.
Antique ezel
This is really a fun place to explore. They have a wonderful assortment of soaps, honey, body lotion, in addition to super vintage buys and unusual arts.
Welcome to Wild Sweet Pea, a chic boutique nestled in the heart of Hagerman, Idaho! They offer a stunning array of women's fashion apparel, ranging from trendy and casual to formal and sophisticated, perfect for any occasion. Their collection also features a delightful selection of handbags, accessories, and shoes to complete your look, making sure you feel confident and fabulous.
Wild Sweet Pea Boutique
240 S State StWelcome to Wild Sweet Pea, a chic boutique nestled in the heart of Hagerman, Idaho! They offer a stunning array of women's fashion apparel, ranging from trendy and casual to formal and sophisticated, perfect for any occasion. Their collection also features a delightful selection of handbags, accessories, and shoes to complete your look, making sure you feel confident and fabulous.
Lots of furnishings and accessories in the Huggery came from Apricot home, one of our favorite places to shop. Their merchandise is always changing. Tell them we sent you!
Apricot Home
Lots of furnishings and accessories in the Huggery came from Apricot home, one of our favorite places to shop. Their merchandise is always changing. Tell them we sent you!
SIGHTSEEING AROUND THE VALLEY
Regardless of the time of year, there's lots to see and do close by—most within just a few minutes drive time.
Eagle Tree
West Point Road