Area Features
Rexburg, Idaho is home to Brigham Young University, Idaho (formerly Ricks College), but its appeal extends far beyond the academic life. Located in beautiful Southeastern Idaho, some of the world’s most stunning scenery is a stone’s throw from Rexburg. And with a community and family-oriented population, safety and education are top priorities. You’ll find community and service clubs in full force here, and more outdoor activities and options than you’ll probably ever need.
Idaho International Dance and Music Festival
brings flair and culture to the city every July and August. With dance teams from all over the world, it’s one of the finest dance and music festivals in the world.
Rexburg Nature Park:
This 15-acre park includes running and cycling paths, as well as a fishing pond for children and those with handicaps.
Smith Park and Porter Park
provide even more recreational options, with tennis courts, baseball diamonds, an antique (and working!) carousel, waterslide, volleyball, and plenty of picnic areas.
Yellowstone Bear World
, located just five miles outside of Rexburg, allows you to drive through a natural habitat and see these bears in their own environment.
Grand Teton National Park
is just 90 minutes away, but a spectacular view of the Teton Range can be seen right outside of Rexburg. The park includes the stunning Jenny Lake area as well as Jackson Lake, and ample hiking for people of all fitness levels.
Henry’s Lake
provides some of the best trout fishing in the country, and is surrounded by meadows and the Sawtooth Mountain Range.
Jackson, Wyoming
offers a variety of summer and winter activities, from float trips and arts festivals to some of the best skiing on earth.
Skiing
options extend well beyond Teton Village in Jackson. Grand Targhee and Kelly Canyon can both be reached in under an hour from Rexburg, and offer some of the finest runs in the west. Learn more about Rexburg, Idaho from wikipedia
