This 85-acre university, affiliated with the Nazarene Church, has a solemn, modern presence in the small town of Nampa, located about 20 minutes west of Boise. Opened since 1913, the university has a small cluster of old buildings, but the majority of the campus has a utilitarian feel. The draw for visitors is its outstanding performance and conference complex, the Brandt Center, which hosts musical and theatrical programs presented by the university's Music and Theater departments.
This Albertsons Stadium looks like any other until you see the turf - it's blue! Located on the campus of Boise State University and home to the BSU Bronco Football Team, this popular stadium is also used by many other athletic teams. In the fall football dominates, but come spring nimble tracksters sprint around the track. In June the stadium becomes the focal point for local high school graduations. The 30,000-seat stadium was dedicated to Lyle Smith, a former BSU football coach with a history for winning teams.
A wonderful touring experience can be had "all aboard" Boise Trolley Tours. You can travel in an open-air trolley car and explore several local historic locations, including the Basque Block, Julia Davis Park, the Idaho State Capital and more. The trolley is available for charter as well as individual tour rides. Tours depart from the Kit Carson Cafe at 11a and 1p May through September. Please visit their website for more information.
The home to the Boise Hawks Baseball Club, this old-fashioned stadium serves as a multipurpose facility with seating for 5000 baseball fans. The seating capacity can be increased for summer concerts and special events. Hungry fans munch on chips from the snack stand or check out the Hawk's Nest for more refined munchies. Regardless of the event you attend, you will always find a friendly and helpful staff. You need to call or visit the website to find the schedule of events.
Idaho's main provider of helicopter tours is located about 20 miles west of Boise, just off Interstate 84 in Caldwell. Offering informative tours of one the longest rivers in America, the twisting and winding Snake River, this guide service also offers after-dinner trips to other tourist attractions. Wannabe pilots can even try their hand at flying a helicopter through one of the various classes offered.
