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City in Idaho, United States
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A 20,000 square foot museum featuring World War II era aircraft.
A museum inside a quaint, old-fashioned train station.
Nampa is fairly unique in that the streets in the historic downtown area are oriented to be parallel and perpendicular to the railroad tracks rather than to cardinal directions. Thus, at a certain point in town, the roads curve from a cardinal orientation to the new orientation. The most obvious part of the curve is on 12th Avenue South and East Roosevelt Avenue, near the Hasbrouck House.
A protected bird habitat along Lake Lowell created by none other than Teddy Roosevelt that affords the chance to do a lot of hiking and exploration.
One of the 12 major rodeos recognized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. It is held every year in July. It is accompanied by a festival, Snake River Dayz.
Every Saturday from 9AM - 1PM, Late April to Late October, in the historic downtown area.
A major event center located near I-84. It hosts a wide variety of musical performances, athletic competitions, livestock exhibitions, and other events. It includes a 120,000 square foot arena, an outdoor amphitheatre, a 100,000 square foot sports center, and the 97.500 square foot Idaho Horse Park.
A smaller venue that hosts a wide variety of events, including plays and musical performances.
An informal family restaurant in the downtown area that is particularly good for breakfast.
Quiet, friendly hostel located slightly in the country, with an authentic Idaho feel. Amenities include WiFi, breakfast fixings, a full kitchen, and very friendly staff.
An outdoor mall with a Costco, Target, Kohl's, and Best Buy.
By bus
Greyhound operates long-distance buses to Nampa. You can catch the connecting 52 Valley Ride bus to the Nampa Downtown Inn in the morning. Take the 53 bus to the Greyhound Stop from downtown.
By plane
There is a small municipal airport in Nampa, but the closest place to catch large commercial flights is the Boise Airport (BOI).
Nampa does not have much in the way of public transit, but the historic downtown area is very walkable.
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