Twin Falls is the county seat and largest city of Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Twin Falls began as an agricultural center, springing up from the high desert of Southern Idaho. The town served the pioneering farmers who homesteaded the irrigated lands of the fertile Snake River Plain.
Twin Falls is still at the heart of one of the world’s most productive farming regions. But it’s also developing into a small urban center – the very kind of place many people seek as a refuge from the faster pace and challenges of larger metropolitan areas.
One of the major attractions in Twin Falls Idaho is the Snake River Canyon, where in the 1970’s stunt man Evil Knievel attempted to jump the wide canyon on his motor bike but was unsuccessful.
The Perrine Bridge over the Snake River Canyon marks the northern entrance to Twin Falls, Idaho. At 1500 feet in length, the longest span bridge in the United States' west stands 486 feet above the Snake River. When it was originally constructed in 1927 it was the highest bridge in the world. The original bridge was a cantilevered truss structure spanning 1400 feet, 476 feet above the Snake River. In May of 1973, construction was started on a trussed arch bridge beside the original bridge. The second bridge at this location opened in 1976. The bridge is named for Twin Falls pioneer I.B. Perrine, who is known for irrigation and electric power development in Idaho. The bridge is one of the few places in the world used for B.A.S.E parachute and bungee jumping.
Shoshone Falls is among the most spectacular of natural beauties along the Snake River. At 212 feet, the falls are higher than Niagara Falls. They are best viewed during the spring, when water flows are high. Irrigation diversion of Snake River flows can significantly diminish water over the falls in the summer and fall during dry years. The City of Twin Falls owns and operates the Shoshone Falls/Dierkes Lake Complex. It offers a unique blend of recreational facilities, including playgrounds and hiking trails, landscaped picnic areas, a boat ramp and swimming area, and a scenic overlook.
Parks, golf courses, and docks follow the majestic Snake River as it winds through the region – the steep canyon walls framing the setting for fishing, boating, rafting, and waterskiing. Small-town America lives on here with friendly faces meeting you at every turn. Discover antique stores, museums, fairs, and festivals. Urban delights amuse you. Enjoy gallery openings, wine tastings, concert halls, and jazz outdoors. Or shop-til-you-drop in retail centers and quaint stores.
The downtown section of Twin Falls, known as the Olde Town, is the site of many a great restaurant Twin Falls offers. The Olde Town restaurant Twin Falls experience includes cuisine from around the world, but most specifically cuisine from the Pacific Northwest.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $115,700
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 40,380. Wwin Falls covers 12.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 3,729 feet above sea level.
Climate
Twin Falls, ID climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Twin Falls is 9.42 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 1.12 Inches.
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