Montpelier Attractions
Montpelier (pop. 2,800) is located in the Bear Lake Valley in south eastern Idaho. The town was established by Brigham Young and named for the capital of his home state, Vermont. The area has large phosphate deposits.
The Minnetonka Cave is located 7,700ft/2,350m above sea level and is the state's largest limestone cave. It contains limestone formations as well fossils of tropical plants and marine life.
The Oregon/California Trail Center is located on the site of the Clover Creek Encampment. The pioneers' journey across the continent is featured through computer simulation and artifacts.
Address:
National Oregon/California Trail Center, 320 North 4th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254-0323, United States
Phone: 1 (208) 847-3800, Fax: 1 (208) 847-1863
Hours:
May 1 to September 30: 9am-5pm; Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 9am-6pm
October 1 to October 31: 10am-3pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Tips: Open November 1st to April 30th by reservation only.