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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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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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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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Old West fair |
5610 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 287 5650 http://www.idahofair.com |
This nine-day affair offers a variety of events, games, rides, live entertainment, food courts, trade shows, a rodeo and much more. Usual annual attendance reaches 260,000. Past Grandstand shows have included entertainers such as the Statler Brothers, Dwight Yoakum, Neal McCoy and Creedence Clearwater Revival, just to name a few. Offering a purely Idaho experience, fairgoers can wander through animal exhibits admiring prize-winning pigs or climb aboard gravity-defying rides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rejuvenate Your Senses |
5905 West State Street Boise, ID 83703 United States +1 208 853 4500 http://myzspa.com |
The first thing you notice about Z Spa & Salon is elegance and warmth it exudes. The friendly staff here takes care of all the clients by giving personal attention and service par excellence. Z Spa & Salon has special massages like the pregnancy massage and chair massage. Also available are skin and hair care especially designed for teens. There is a range of body and skin care products to choose from. Though care needs to be taken while canceling an appointment (It is mandatory make one) as you could be charged with a cancellation fee, also one needs to reach there on time for the appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |