Caldwell Things to Do

This small tree-lined campus gives visitors an Ivy League feeling. Old buildings nestle up to modern architecture at Idaho's oldest four-year college, founded in 1891. Now named after Joe Albertson, the supermarket king, who do... more

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... more

This small train depot bursts with history. Dating back to 1903, Canyon County's first train depot now houses an eclectic historical collection. Located in revitalized downtown Nampa, about 20 minutes west of Boise, the museum... more

With more than 200 bird species on record, this wildlife viewers' delight covers 11,000 acres. A 45-minute drive from Boise, the refuge includes Lake Lowell, a popular spot for boating, swimming and fishing. Annual bird migrati... more

Lining Caldwell's main streets and sidling up next to residential neighborhoods, this golf course is truly a community endeavor. The nine hole course is dotted with olive, maple and pine trees. The mostly flat course offers few... more

View photographs of Idaho's rich farm fields, or mesmerizing drawings that combine Christianity and Native American spirituality at this Albertson College of Idaho gallery, a showcase for local art. Featuring multimedia pieces,... more

Thousands of colorful rocks and gems sit behind glass cabinets. With names like Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Lake Superior Agate, the stones assembled here make up one of the best collections of its kind in the nation. Two cab... more

Boasting everything from beetles to Navajo sand paintings, this museum's impressive collection makes the 20-mile drive to Caldwell well worth it. Located on the Albertson College of Idaho campus, the museum offers many regional... more

This winery, nestled in Canyon County's fertile Sunnyslope area, sits higher than any other winery in the Northwest. At 2,800 feet the winery gives a commanding view of the surrounding Owyhee Mountains and scenic Snake River. O... more

History seekers journey to Nampa, about 20 minutes west of Boise, from all over the nation to view this rare collection of artifacts from World War II. Old war planes, uniforms, cameras, photos and engines are on display. Visit... more