Discovery Center of Idaho
DCI is an interactive science center providing exhibits and educational programs that offer authentic, sensory experiences making the sciences, math and technology tangible. Imagine the possibilities. Explore the unexpected. Discover the wonder of science. Challenge your senses at the Discovery Center! See, touch and hear more than 130 hands-on science exhibits. You'll be surprised at what you can make happen . . . blow a 3-foot bubble, build an arch and capture your shadow.

Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre is surrounded by urban legend and Boise history that makes this building a tour of Boise history and a cornerstone of the society scene. If desired, reserved seating is available for patrons, for movies as well as for events, which is done so that the guest knows that the theatre will not be oversold, and that the seat chosen is the one wanted and not what is left over when you arrive at the theatre. A seating chart is available on their web site.

Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing
Fast Lane is a paved indoor kart circuit located in Boise, Idaho. Race with your friends or family!

First Thursday
First Thursday takes place on the first Thursday of each month, throughout downtown Boise. The event takes place from 5:00 - 9:00 pm and focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique shops and galleries in downtown, while enjoying in-store entertainment and special events. The Downtown Boise Association provides free trolley service and a special event map for the evening.

Golf Courses in Idaho
Idaho has 119 golf courses to choose from. This website directory lists the courses by city. The cities with the most golf courses such as Boise, Coeur D Alene, and Idaho Falls are listed first under the Top 10. Award-winning golf courses are noted. Click on the course name to view more information on the course, including reviews and tournaments.

Idaho Basque Museum
Located in downtown Boise, Idaho, the Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the heritage of the Basque communities of Idaho and surrounding areas. Boise, Idaho has long been a central location where Basque immigrants first congregated after coming to the United States from the Spanish Basque Region. As immigrants established their lives here, Basques became well known for their hard work and perseverance.

The Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the rich and colorful history of the Basques by exhibits, collections, and tours. As a cultural center, it's a gathering place for events and educational opportunities - in which people of all backgrounds can participate in Basque activities.

Idaho Black History Museum
Founded in 1995, the Idaho Black History Museum currently is the only black history museum in the Pacific Northwest. The quaint museum chronicles the rich history of Blacks in Idaho beginning with William Clark's slave York, who accompanied Lewis & Clark on their historic journey west. The museum offers a combination of exhibits, educational programs and special events that interpret Black history and culture in Idaho. It's purpose is to build bridges between cultures to explore issues that affect Americans of all cultures and ethnicities.

Idaho Dance Theatre
Idaho Dance Theatre is Idaho's professional contemporary dance company. 2008-2009 celebrates our 20th Anniversary Season! Watch for special guests, collaborations and a special alumni night at the April show. If you are an alumni, please email your contact information so we can include you in all the festivities. Click here for alumni information. Season tickets for 2008-2009 can now be purchased online. Don't miss our 20th Anniversary Season!   Purchase your season tickets here.

Idaho Botanical Garden
The Garden is a living museum, dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and conservation, through plant collections and education programs within an aesthetic landscape.

The Garden leases 33 acres from the State of Idaho, of which 13.5 acres are currently under cultivation. Seventeen acres of state endowment lands, not for cultivation, are used for nature hikes and environmental education. The Idaho Botanical Garden is a private, non-profit corporation existing without state or federal funding. The Garden is completely dependent on tax-deductible contributions from community-minded citizens, corporations, foundations, and site leasing. Fourteen gardens have been designed and cultivated since 1984.

Idaho Fish & Game MK Nature Center
The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center offers a one-of-a-kind fish and wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt near downtown Boise. The Nature Center's stream walk and education building provide a glimpse of Idaho's many landscapes and abundant wildlife. The underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fish-eye view of the world.

Idaho Fishing
Idaho is famous for its fishing. More than 10 world-class blue-ribbon wild trout streams, including the Henrys Fork, Silver Creek and the St. Joe River, are scattered throughout the state. Many other high- quality trout streams exist that don't get the headlines and the crowds. Idaho's rugged mountains contain more than 1,500 high mountain lakes with good trout fishing. Numerous large natural lakes and provide a wide variety of fishing opportunities for warm and cold-water species. In contrast to some states, most Idaho fishing waters are located in the public domain, and are open to the public. Access is free.

Family Fishing Waters
In response to anglers' requests for more family-oriented fishing opportunities and simplified rules, Fish and Game has developed Family Fishing Water regulations. In these areas there are year-round seasons, a general six-fish limit for trout, bass, walleye and pike, and no bag limit for other species. There are no length limits or tackle requirements.

Salmon and Steelhead
Idaho is the only inland western state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead, and when conditions right, the hatchery part of these runs provides an exciting fishing experience. State records are 54 pounds for salmon and 30 pounds, 2 ounces for steelhead.

Idaho Historical Museum
The Museum is located in Julia Davis Park, just off Capitol Boulevard. Free parking is available at the front of the building.

Idaho Hot Springs
Idaho is well known for its hot springs, and is the state with the highest hot spring density. Many of Idaho's 232 hot springs are natural. The web site lists natural hot springs throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia, although the majority of them are in Idaho. Hot springs reviews include trip reports (briefings), pictures, video clips, and ratings. There are also both public (no charge) and private hot springs (fees differ). See also Zim's Hot Springs, 13 miles from McCall.

Idaho Human Rights Education Center
The Center's Mission is to promote respect for human dignity and diversity through education and to foster our individual responsibility to work for justice and peace. We achieve this mission through education programming, Memorial tours and collaborative advocacy. We are proud of our many accomplishments.

Idaho IceWorld
Idaho IceWorld is Idaho's premier indoor family ice skating and entertainment center. It offers adult and youth hockey leagues, figure skating programs, lessons, and public skate sessions. It is located just off I-84 at the Gowen Road Exit next to the Boise Factory Outlet Mall.
Amenities include two NHL regulation size ice rinks, a large banquet/event facility, a catering kitchen, an arcade, restaurants, and much more.

Cutting Edge Sports, Idaho IceWorld's official pro shop, carries a complete line of figure skating and ice hockey equipment.

Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
Located next to the Old Penitentiary in Idaho's Historical District, the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) offers exhibits and educational programs about Idaho's fascinating geologic history and rich mining heritage.

Idaho's Original MAiZE
We invite you and your friends to join us in our 12th season of fall fun. We are proud to have introduced Idaho to corn mazes 11 years ago and our unique brand of farm-tastic fun has since become a tradition for thousands of fellow Idahoans. Whether you are looking for an afternoon of fun for the family, a scout or church group event, company party, or night of adrenaline from the Field of Screams, you won't be disappointed at Idaho's Original MAiZE!

Idaho Outfitters and Guide Association
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is a non-profit business trade association. It represents the majority of the state's full time licensed outfitters and guides. Members primarily are small, independently owned businesses offering guided hunting, fishing, river running, trail riding, hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowmobiling, and guest ranch trips.
An outfitter is someone who offers guided trips for compensation. To operate legally in Idaho, outfitters must be licensed with the state Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board. A guide is an outfitter's employee. Guides must be certified in first aid. They must train with a licensed outfitter, and they must be licensed with the state board.

Idaho was one of the first states in the West to license and bond outfitters and guides. The state established requirements in 1954, a decade before the Forest Service began similar regulation. Not until the 1980s did Montana, Wyoming and Colorado follow Idaho's example.

Explore Idaho's official adventure travel site with listings for over 250 outfitters and related services. Idaho has something for families, sportsmen/women, seniors, singles, couples and groups. Idaho outfitters have hidden cabins and lodges all over Idaho. Learn about Idaho's rivers, lakes, national forests, wilderness areas, and how to plan an adventure trip.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival
As you enter this outdoor amphitheater and habitat reserve, you'll be embarking upon a theatrical experience like no other! In addition to all the magic, drama and passion of professional theater, and a 760 seat, state-of-the-art facility that was built to feature the human voice, the Festival Amphitheater & Reserve is nestled in a unique habitat that is home to an astonishing variety of plant and animal species. As you wind your way into the theater proper, you'll enjoy native plants, the songs of water birds and glimpses of deer, heron, ducks, geese and an occasional fox. You can take your own picnic dinner and wine or purchase it on site. This summer repertory theater performs June through September.

Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede are a basketball team that play in the NBA Development League. Based in the Boise, Idaho area, they play at the Qwest Arena, as of 2005.
The Idaho Stampede are the official NBA affiliate to the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle SuperSonics. They tip-off their 10th Anniversary season, and second in the NBA Development League, in November. Season tickets for the reigning Western Division Champions during the 2007-08 season start at only $195 per seat or just over five dollars per game and include the 2008 NBA D-League Showcase.

Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads are a minor league ice hockey team in Boise, Idaho. They were originally part of the West Coast Hockey League, but survived the jump from the WCHL to the East Coast Hockey League in 2003 after the ECHL absorbed the league. Since the 2005-06 season, the Steelheads have been affiliates of the NHL Dallas Stars and the AHL Iowa Stars. Home games are played at the 5,000-seat Qwest Arena in downtown Boise.
They have always been highly regarded as a top-notch, professional sports team, and have continued to bolster their major league reputation.

Idaho Tennis Association
The Idaho Tennis Association heads the Idaho District of the Intermountain Tennis Association, a section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. The Idaho Tennis Association is a non-profit organization with nearly 4,000 members in Southern Idaho. It coordinates adult leagues, junior team tennis, team Idaho and promotes USTA school tennis throughout the District. The Idaho Tennis Association invests 100 percent of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis from the grassroots levels. They are dedicated to carrying out the USTA's mission "to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Gem State".

Their web site has directions to tennis courts in Idaho.

Idaho Velodrome and Cycling Park
The Idaho VeloPark Committee has finalized site selection and in partnership with the City of Eagle, Idaho is in the design phase of this leading, World Class facility. This comprehensive multidiscipline bike park will be located at the Eagle, Idaho Sports Complex on 20 acres. The IVCP will include the venues of BMX, Four-Cross, Skills Terrain, Jump/Aerials Terrain, Short-Track MTB, Cyclo-Cross, and the cornerstone outdoor 333 meter concrete surface Cycling Track. The IVCP will be accessible to Cyclist’s from all corners of the Treasure Valley and region. Contact us to learn more and find out how you can be a part of the IVCP. The premier Cycling Park on the planet.

Directions: The Cycle Park & Velodrome is located in Eagle Idaho on
N. Horseshoe Bend Rd, across from
E. Greenbrook St.From Boise (17th & State) Proceed 6.6 miles northwest on
State Street (Toward Eagle Idaho) Turn Right (north) on
N. Horseshoe Bend Road. (This is the last right before ID 55 to McCall)
Travel 2.0 miles (past Hill Rd. Pkwy and Floating Feather Rd. The Park is on your right.

Idaho Wineries
Idaho wineries range from very small, by-appointment-only cellars, to larger wineries open for tours and tastings year-round. When looking for premier wines from the Northwest, start with wine from Idaho, as the wine industry in Idaho is growing at an exciting pace. New wineries, new vineyards, and unique changes, it just gets better and better. On a short weekend drive in southwest Idaho, one can take a tasting tour you will want to repeat again and again. Do you like red wines, white wines, blush, sweet, dry, still, or sparkling? They are all only a few minutes away. Use their web site as your virtual guide to the wineries and wines of Idaho.