Idaho Activities

This list is full of fun and interesting things to do in Idaho.

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Birds of Prey The Peregrine Fund
Welcome to The Peregrine Fund, an organization founded in 1970 by Tom Cade who was then the Professor of Ornithology at Cornell University. The Peregrine Fund developed from the shared concern that the Peregrine Falcon might go extinct in the wild if nothing was done. Through hands-on exercises, video presentations, and interactive displays you can learn more about the delicately balanced ecosystems that support birds of prey around the globe.

Since 1970, The Peregrine Fund has hatched and raised 20 species of rare birds and pioneered propagation and releasing techniques for numerous species, many of which are on display. Species systematically released to the wild to develop techniques or restore wild populations include the Aplomado Falcon, Bald Eagle, Bat Falcon, California Condor, Harpy Eagle, Madagascar Fish Eagle, Mauritius Kestrel, Orange-breasted Falcon, and Prairie Falcon. Overall, the organization has monitored, surveyed and worked with 99 raptor species in the wild around the world.
www.peregrinefund.org
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane
Boise, Idaho  83709
(208) 362-3716
General: $5
Seniors (age 62+): $4
Youth (ages 4 - 16): $3
Free to members & children under age 4
March - October: 9 am - 5 pm daily
November - February: 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday - Sunday
Boise Hawks Baseball
If baseball is your passion, check out the Boise Hawks, Boise's professional baseball team. They are a Class-A affiliate or farm team of the Chicago Cubs, and have won six Northwest League Championships. The Hawks' short-season schedule runs mid-June through early September, and home games are played at Memorial Stadium next to the Fairgrounds.
www.boisehawks.com
Memorial Stadium
5600 Glenwood St
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 322-5000
Tickets: $5 - $10
Bronco Stadium
Bronco Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Primarily used for football, it is the home field of the BSU Broncos of the Western Athletic Conference, and the city's four public high schools. Since 1997, the stadium has hosted the Humanitarian Bowl, which holds the dubious distinction of the longest-running outdoor bowl game in a cold-weather venue; the game is usually played in late December.

Bronco Stadium also serves as a track & field stadium; it has hosted the NCAA track & field championships twice, in 1994 and 1999.

The stadium is located at the east end of the university's campus, bordered by Broadway Avenue on the east and the Boise River to the north. The elevation of the playing field is 2695 feet (821 m) above sea level.

Bronco Stadium is best known for its distinctive blue playing surface, the only non-green football playing surface in the NCAA and one of only two in the nation (the other being Barrow High School in Barrow, Alaska, also being blue).

Ticket prices for Boise State soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling are $5 for adults, $3 for students/juniors, and Boise State students just need to show their student ID at the door.
www.broncosports.com
(208) 426-4727
Bull's Head English Pub & Comedy Club
For those ages 21 and over, the Bull's Head Pub is located right above the Bistro Italia Steakhouse, and offers English and American style foods including Upside-Down Shepherd's pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish & Chips, and quite the selection of imported beers and fine liquors.

Bull's Head is now featuring live comedy acts on select nights.
Click here for more information.
Bull's Head Pub Website
1441 N Eagle Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-5858
$5 per show
Free with $25/person dinner
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Reserve
Craters of the Moon is a huge national park. It is over 1,100 square miles (over 750,000 acres), which is roughly the size of Rhode Island. This national monument and reserve is a vast ocean of lava flows that make up the bulk of the Monument and Preserve, and which can clearly be seen from space, with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. Hundreds of pioneers traveled through the area on the Goodale's Cutoff section of the Oregon trail in the 1850's and 1860's. A seven-mile loop road provides unequaled opportunities to explore Craters of the Moon, including access to trails that take you over, under, and around various volcanic features.
www.nps.gov/crmo
(208) 527-3257
18 miles west of Arco on Hwy 20/26/93
Arco, ID 83218
Free: to skiers and snow boarders only when roads are closed
$8 per car: once roads are opened (good for one week)
8 am - 6 pm: Memorial Day - Labor Day
8 am - 4:30 pm: rest of year (closed on federal holidays during the winter)
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.
www.scidaho.org
131 Myrtle St.,
Boise ID 83702
(208) 343.9895 ext. 232
General: $6.50
Seniors: $5.50
Children (3-17): $4.00
Members/Children 2 & under: Free
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.
www.egyptiantheatre.net
700 W. Main Street,
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 387-1273
All shows before 5 pm: $5
All shows after 5 pm: $8
Students/Seniors: $6
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!
www.idahomaize.com
8685 South Meridian Road Meridian ID, 83642

(208) 922-5678

Opening Date: September 19, 2008
Closing Date: November 1, 2008

Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs - 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday - 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday - CLOSED
HAUNTED PASS
Includes: Maze, a Hayride, and the Field of Screams.
Ages 12 & Older - $12.00
Ages 4-11 - $9.00

Do It All
Includes: Maze, a Hayride, Field of Screams, and unlimited courtyard activities.
Ages 12 & Older - $15.00
Ages 4-11 - $12.00

*Pony rides, Pumpkins, and Food are not included with any general admission.
Special Hours / Holidays
Oct 2th and 3th open at NOON for teacher in-service days when students are out of school. Regular closing hours apply.

3 & Under - ALWAYS FREE

MAZE ONLY
Ages 12 & Older - $8.00
Ages 4-11 - $5.00

BARGAIN PASS
Includes: Maze, a Hayride, and the Courtyard.
Ages 12 & Older - $12.00
Ages 4-11 - $9.00
Nampa Civic Center
In the heart of the Treasure Valley, the Nampa Civic Center is the place where everyone gathers to enjoy life's events. It is the place where ideas are discovered, music is heard, art is admired and associations are made. It is the place where couples join their hearts in marriage, businesses gather to plan the future and people celebrate life while enjoying fine food and beverages.
www.nampaciviccenter.com
311 Third Street South
Nampa, Idaho 83651
Phone: (208) 468-5500
Ticket Line: (208) 468-5555
Fax: (208) 465-2255
E-Mail: info@nampaciviccenter.com
Pojos
Family fun center and party place, with cafe and indoor entertainment that includes bumper cars, carousel, arcades, simulators, rides for tiny tots, games, and prizes. Birthday party packages also available, which include reserved seating for 90 minutes in private party rooms with food, drinks, cake, pictures, and prizes.
www.pojos.com
7736 Fairview Ave.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 376-6981
Admission: Free
Tokens: $.25 each; rides range from $2 up
Can print discount coupons from their web site.
Birthday party packages from no charge to $19.99 per person.
M-Th: 10 am - 11 pm
Friday & Sat: 10am-midnight
Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm
Warhawk Museum
Warhawk Air Museum is an educational museum dedicated to the preservation of American World War II aviation history. Rare and unusual World War II aviation artifacts are on display in the 20,000 sq. ft. facility. You will see WWII airplanes, war memorabilia and artifacts, memorabilia from the home front, German and Japanese memorabilia and much more. This museum is also the official NASA Space Place Club of Southwestern Idaho. The museum has a research library and gift shop. The two P-40s, on display at the museum, were used in the film "Pearl Harbor."

The Warhawk Air Museum also offers age-appropriate tours and classroom activities for students 3rd to 12th grade.

War veterans are available for guided tours, which is the best approach if you're interested in more than just a superficial tour, but call ahead to see if someone will be there on the day you visit, as they do this on their own unpaid time.
www.warhawkairmuseum.org
201 Municipal Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 465-6446
General: $8
Children (5-12): $4
Seniors: $6
Military/Veterans: $6
October 2, 2007-April 13, 2008
Tuesday-Friday 10 am-4 pm
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday

April 15, 2008 - Sept. 29, 2008
Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Sunday 11 am-4 pm
Closed Monday

For all holidays please call the museum about hours and closures.
Wings Center
Wings Center is Idaho's most diverse children's education, instructional, and entertainment facility. It is Idaho's largest indoor soft playground. Their "never ending" maze of tunnels, ballpits, rope climbs, slides, incredible inflatables, and climbing tubes will have children playing for hours. The newly renovated Planet Kid playground was designed to promote children's cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength, so you can be assured they'll get a great workout while having a blast. The Rock Gym is the only climbing facility in southern Idaho dedicated to groups, parties, and special events. Beginner-friendly walls are set up perfectly for anyone with up to 25 top-rope sections, numerous bouldering challenges, a rope ladder, a huge "Spider Web" cargo net, and a unique hoop 'n pole climbing course. 
www.wingscenter.com
1875 Century Way
Boise, ID  83709
(208) 376-3641
Children under 1 year:  Free
Ages 1 through 3:  $4.50 each
Ages 4 thru 12:  $7.75 each
Adults: No charge
Monday thru Thursday:  10 am - 8 pm
Friday & Saturday:  10 am - 9 pm
Sunday:  noon - 6 pm
Zim's Hot Springs
Zim's is located in scenic New Meadows, just 13 miles north of McCall. Open year-round, these natural hot springs surface 90 to 95 degrees, depending on weather. One of the pools is Olympic size and kept at a cool 93 degrees, while the other soaking pool is a muscle-relaxing 104 degrees.
www.visitidaho.org
2995 Zims Rd.
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2686
Adult: $6.50
Under 17: $5
Seniors: $5.50
Summer
Memorial Day-Labor Day, 9 am-11 pm daily
Winter
10am-10pm, closed Mondays except holidays
Zoo Boise
Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park in the heart of Downtown Boise, Zoo Boise is one of the most popular attractions in Southern Idaho, as well as a living science facility that is home to over 201 animals from 83 various species. The mission of Zoo Boise is to serve as an education and conservation institution that safely and humanely exhibits living animals.
www.zooboise.com
355 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID
(208) 384-4260
10 am - 5 pm daily
Adults (12-61): $5.25
Seniors (62+): $3.00
Children (4-11): $2.75
Children (3 & under): Free

 
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