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One of the largest cities in the Northwest, Boise serves as the political, economic and cultural center for the entire state of Idaho. Here visitors can find a five-star hotel and a bustling nightlife, or a quiet campground near the Boise River. The Morrison Center is one of the premier performing arts auditoriums in the Northwest. Cultural activities go on year-round including the Annual Shakespeare Festival, Art in the Park, the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boise Opera Company. Located along the Boise River and nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers many outdoor activities to local residents, from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking on the Boise River Greenbelt to boating at nearby reservoirs such as Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch. The Boise area has it all - desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting and fishing. The "City of Trees" boasts one of a kind museums and urban parks. Among the many unique sites to visit are the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, Idaho Black History Museum and the World Center for Birds of Prey. Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce 250 South 5th Street, Suite 300 Boise, ID 83702 (208) 472-5200 www.boisechamber.org BOISE CALENDAR OF EVENTS january Winter Garden aGlow - Idaho Botanical Garden April Annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival MAY Snake River Birds of Prey Festival JUNE Boise River Festival Idaho Shakespeare Festival JULY Canyon County Fair and Festival Idaho Shakespeare Festival August Western Idaho State Fair Idaho Shakespeare Festival SEPTEMBER Annual Art in the Park at Julia Davis Park Idaho International Film Festival Idaho Shakespeare Festival OCTOBER Boo at the Zoo november Boise State Annual Fall Jazz Bash Annual Festival of Lights Winter Garden aGlow - Idaho Botanical Garden December Winter Garden aGlow - Idaho Botanical Garden www.IDAHOTravelCouncil.com region 1: southwest BOISE CALDWELL Just outside of Boise is the city of Caldwell, where the beautiful Indian Creek runs threw the downtown area. A mix of historic homes, downtown shopping and food, Caldwell has a smalltown feel with a tranquil rural country view minutes from town. This scenic area is home to Idaho’s wine country and worldrecognized wineries and distilleries. Caldwell CALENDAR OF EVENTS May Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo July City of Caldwell 4th of July Celebration Canyon County Fair August Blues on the Banks Caldwell Night Rodeo December Treasure Valley Night Light Parade Eagle Integrated in the Boise Metropolitan area, Eagle is one of the Treasure Valley’s premier communities and is known for its family values. Located between the foothills and the Boise River, the city of Eagle has much to offer in the way of horseback and bike riding, a new state-of-the-art skate park, as well as numerous family parks. The Chamber of Commerce promotes many family-oriented annual events in the community, including Eagle Fun Days, the Eagle Food & Wine Festival, Customer Appreciation and Country Christmas. Open space, appealing but firm design standards, and a Western architectural theme featuring old style street lights and tree lined streets all contribute to a city that confers an attractive allure to visitors, as well as those who are pleased to call Eagle home. Eagle Chamber of Commerce 597 E. State Street Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-4222 www.eaglechamber.com 5