Grangeville Visitor Center
Stop by the Grangeville Visitor Center to discover local attractions, scenic drives, outdoor recreation opportunities, and the rich history of North Central Idaho.
The Grangeville Visitor Center is located in Eimers-Soltman Park at the junction of U.S. Highway 95 and North Pine Street.
Seasonal Hours:
Summer Schedule (May through August)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Winter operating hours vary throughout the season.
The Visitor Center is staffed entirely by local volunteers. Occasionally, a volunteer may not be available to open the center during scheduled hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. Maps and brochures are available in the information rack outside the front entrance, and we appreciate your understanding.
About Our Visitor Center
The Grangeville Visitor Center is your gateway to North Central Idaho. Visitors can find information about local attractions, outdoor recreation, lodging, dining, events, regional history, and scenic drives throughout the area.
Visitors will find a variety of informational books, brochures, maps, and travel resources to help plan their stay in North Central Idaho. Free crayons and coloring sheets are available for children, and souvenirs commemorating your visit to beautiful Idaho are available for purchase.
Relax in the friendly atmosphere of the Visitor Center while exploring displays that showcase the talent and craftsmanship of local artists and artisans, including:
These exhibits celebrate the creativity, heritage, and traditions that continue to make the Grangeville area unique.
The Visitor Center offers more than maps and travel information. Visitors can also explore exhibits highlighting local history, regional culture, and one of Grangeville's most fascinating stories, the discovery of Columbian mammoth remains at nearby Tolo Lake. An actual mammoth humerus recovered from Tolo Lake is on display inside the Visitor Center, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see a genuine fossil from the animals that once roamed the Camas Prairie.
Grangeville's Mammoth Discovery
In 1994, workers restoring nearby Tolo Lake uncovered the remains of Columbian mammoths, revealing one of northern Idaho's most significant fossil sites. More than 400 fossils were recovered during subsequent excavations, including the remains of at least 10 mammoths.
Learn the story of the Tolo Lake Mammoths →
The Grangeville Visitor Center is located in Eimers-Soltman Park at the junction of U.S. Highway 95 and North Pine Street.
Seasonal Hours:
Summer Schedule (May through August)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Winter operating hours vary throughout the season.
The Visitor Center is staffed entirely by local volunteers. Occasionally, a volunteer may not be available to open the center during scheduled hours. We apologize for any inconvenience. Maps and brochures are available in the information rack outside the front entrance, and we appreciate your understanding.
About Our Visitor Center
The Grangeville Visitor Center is your gateway to North Central Idaho. Visitors can find information about local attractions, outdoor recreation, lodging, dining, events, regional history, and scenic drives throughout the area.
Visitors will find a variety of informational books, brochures, maps, and travel resources to help plan their stay in North Central Idaho. Free crayons and coloring sheets are available for children, and souvenirs commemorating your visit to beautiful Idaho are available for purchase.
Relax in the friendly atmosphere of the Visitor Center while exploring displays that showcase the talent and craftsmanship of local artists and artisans, including:
- Wood carvings by Angus Kennedy
- Rawhide braiding by Horace Henderson
- Leather art by Ray Holes
- Silver engraving by C.H. "Bill" Ketcham
These exhibits celebrate the creativity, heritage, and traditions that continue to make the Grangeville area unique.
The Visitor Center offers more than maps and travel information. Visitors can also explore exhibits highlighting local history, regional culture, and one of Grangeville's most fascinating stories, the discovery of Columbian mammoth remains at nearby Tolo Lake. An actual mammoth humerus recovered from Tolo Lake is on display inside the Visitor Center, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see a genuine fossil from the animals that once roamed the Camas Prairie.
Grangeville's Mammoth Discovery
In 1994, workers restoring nearby Tolo Lake uncovered the remains of Columbian mammoths, revealing one of northern Idaho's most significant fossil sites. More than 400 fossils were recovered during subsequent excavations, including the remains of at least 10 mammoths.
Learn the story of the Tolo Lake Mammoths →