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 Day at the races |
5610 Glenwood Road Boise, ID 83714-1338 United States +1 208 321 0222 http://www.lesboisracing.com/ |
Sleek thoroughbreds and quarterhorses compete at this racetrack, located off Chinden Boulevard, three days each week from May through August. The clean facility offers plenty of seating and parking. Tours are also offered and usually take about four hours. A variety of refreshments, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, are available, as well as a gift and souvenir shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Boise at its best! |
850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 336 8900 http://www.boisecentre.com |
Water gushes from a cascading fountain in the middle of the red brick courtyard of this entertainment complex in downtown Boise. The plaza is a gathering place for public events, especially musical concerts . The interior offers a convention center, banquet facilities for up to 1,800 diners, and 20 meeting rooms. The elegant Grove Hotel (The), A Coast Hotel is also located here along with the Italian eatery, Emilio's Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Burgers, beverages and baseball |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com danhwalker@aol.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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Nation's 20th-largest rodeo |
2301 Blaine Street Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 2060 http://www.caldwellnightrodeo.com caldwellnightrodeo@yahoo.com |
Hee-haw! Get five days of nonstop rodeo excitement in the third week of August each year. Watch cowboys sit on bulls and broncos, race wild horses and rope calves. Considered the 20th-ranked rodeo in the nation, the first Caldwell (about 30 minutes west of Bosie) rodeo happened here in 1924. The event is held in conjunction with the Miss Rodeo Idaho pageant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drag racing with Idaho flair |
P. O. Box 1398 Boise, ID 83616 United States +1 208 938 8986 http://www.firebirdonline.com/ race@firebirdonline.com |
Multi-colored hot rods race down the track at this longtime drag raceway, a short distance from Boise. Celebrating more than three decades of racing action, the raceway hosts about 45 events from April through October. With names like "Igniter Nitro", "Fox Hunt", "Thunderfest" and "Night of Thrills", the races run the gamut of drag racing. The raceway also hosts the largest car event in Idaho, the Boise Roadster Show in March. 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 danhwalker@aol.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 |
 Concert destination |
16200 Can-Ada Road Boise, ID 83687 United States +1 208 468 1000 / +1 208 442 3232 http://www.idahocenter.com tcalnon@idahocenter.com |
This entertainment complex is becoming the state's best large-scale concert venue. Rock-'n'-roll acts KISS, Korn, Neil Young, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam have all strutted their stuff at this 13,100-seat cavernous arena. The event-manager, Peter Jackson, also is Eric Clapton's road manager. Rodeos, such as the popular Snake River Stampede, and monster-truck extravaganzas are held here too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Boise's best pro sport |
233 South Capitol Boulevard Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 383 0800 http://www.idahosteelheads.com |
This West Coast Hockey League team sizzles at the cozy 5,200-seat QWest Arena, which often draws near-capacity crowds. Despite the occasional fisticuffs, the minor-league games were selected as the Best Sports Events to Attend in a local newspaper's readers' poll. The team skates from November to April. Fans can view the game from the SportZONE, a full-bar on the top level, or from a reasonably priced seat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Race to Meridian |
P. O. Box 158 Boise, ID 83680 United States +1 208 888 2813 http://www.meridianspeedway.com Hamiltonlady98@meridianspeedway.com |
Colorful stock car racing is only a few minutes away from Boise. Entertaining car fans for more than 49 years, the speedway offers a full racing schedule every Saturday from April through to the end of September. Whether you're into bombers, truck stock or super-modifieds, the speedway has a race for your fancy. Special events include motorcycle racing and monster truck demonstrations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-famous rodeo |
5000 Garrity Boulevard Boise, ID 83653 United States +1 208 466 8497 http://www.snakeriverstampede.... sstampede@earthlink.net |
No trip to Idaho is complete without taking in a rodeo. Luckily, one of the most famous rodeos in the world takes place every July in Nampa, about 16 miles from Boise. This more than 80-year-old tradition has been called "the wildest, fastest show on earth." Recently moving from its outdoor arena to the indoor Idaho Center, the rodeo also offers first-rate country-western performers, as well as world pro rodeo stars. Tickets run from USD4 to USD26. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Idaho's Winter Olympics |
2405 Bogus Basin Road (Bogus Basin Ski Resort) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 800 442 3794 http://www.wintergamesofidaho.... director@idahowintergames.org |
Famous for its big annual snowfall and rugged mountains, Idaho lends its challenging terrain to this annual festival of winter sports. For three weeks, athletes of all ages participate in events ranging from ice-skating to freestyle skiing. Venues include Bogus Basin located close to Boise and Idaho Ice World locate inside Boise. The games are free to watch; however, if you feel up to racing, expect to pay about a bit for entrance fees. Review © 2007, Wcities |