The Big Idaho® Potato Truck began its first cross-country journey in 2012 to celebrate the Idaho® Potato Commission's 75th anniversary. Now, due to its immense popularity, this iconic truck continues traveling nationwide, promoting the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association and supporting small charities through its A Big Helping Program.
Learn MoreHow do you dispose of a 6-ton spud made of steel, plaster and concrete? You don't. You recycle it and turn it into the Big Idaho® Potato Hotel, the only potato hotel in the world! The 28-foot long, 12-foot wide and 11.5-foot tall potato is firmly planted in an expansive field in South Boise with breathtaking views of the Owyhee Mountains.
The massive potato was created in 2012 in celebration of the IPC's 75th anniversary. Bolted to a flatbed trailer the giant spud traveled across the country for seven years. Built for a one-year tour, the sturdy spud held out as long as possible before it returned to Idaho to retire. Kristie Wolfe, a former member of the Big Idaho® Potato Truck Tour team and tiny house builder extraordinaire, knew instinctively how to transform the head-turning tater into a lasting fixture that folks can continue to enjoy.
The hotel is energy efficient and eco-friendly, designed to naturally regulate temperature and save water. It is conveniently located just 20 miles from downtown Boise, so guests of the Big Idaho® Potato Hotel can enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the fastest growing cities in America.
View on AirbnbKids love Idaho® Potatoes just as much as adults so we created this section for them! There are activities for kids of all ages — from toddlers learning to color to tweens yearning for an interactive experience. The activities are also great for teachers looking to embellish their lesson plans.