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Burgers, beverages and baseball |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
You can sip on a cold beverage, taste a burger off the grill and watch professional baseball. All at the same time? Absolutely! This Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, play at 5,000-seat Hawks Memorial Stadium from mid-June to early September. The Hawks Nest, located down the left-field line, serves up smoked salmon and fine wine. Former Hawks include major-leaguers Garrett Anderson, Troy Percival and Todd Greene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot air balloon tours |
5610 Glenwood Street (Western Idaho Fairgrounds) Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 362 5914 |
Take in Boise's sights from high in the sky on a colorful hot air balloon. Launching from the Western Idaho Fairgrounds, this balloon company leads as many as four passengers on a one-hour tour over Boise. Drifting over the Boise River, passengers get a birds-eye view of the Boise Valley. A champagne buffet waits for the passengers once they are safely back on ground. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baseball Boise style |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
The home to the Boise Hawks Baseball Club, this old-fashioned stadium serves as a multipurpose facility with seating for 5,000 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 to find out the schedule of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Course for a quick game |
5812 North Pierce Park Lane Boise, ID 83703 United States +1 208 853 3302 |
With views of the surrounding mountains and trees dotting the greens, this nine-hole golf course gives golfers-on-the-go an alternative to Boise's longer 18-hole courses. Designed for all abilities, the course offers a relaxed atmosphere for beginners, and expert golfers will find challenges on the hilly greens. The par-three course also offers a driving range and pro shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Challenging course with mountain views |
4520 North 36th Street Boise, ID 83703 United States +1 208 344 7807 |
Mountain views highlight this 18-hole public course, perched in Stewart Gulch. Offering rolling terrain, the course keeps golfers alert with many challenging areas. Hosting golfers for more than 17 years, the course has a generous sprinkling of trees in the valley, as well as water to master. After surviving the course, players can retire to The Pub at Quail Hollow and enjoy a microbrew from the Highlands Hollow Brewhouse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Greenbelt access and lake fishing |
960 Veterans Parkway (State Street and Veterans Parkway) Boise, ID 83703 United States |
Flags fly high over the small memorial at this city park. Children play at the jungle gym, while inline skaters and bikers cruise along the Boise River Greenbelt. Pathways lead to the Boise River where the park joins the Boise River Greenbelt. Offering access to the Boise Cascade Lake, the park is also popular with fishermen and wildlife viewers. Its location makes it ideal for a quick after work picnic or for a relaxing stroll along the Boise River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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