Free & Cheap Things to Do in Caldwell, ID

  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Caldwell, Idaho, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Natural History Museums.
  • From Whittenberger Planetarium to Our Memories Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Caldwell and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Eagle.
  • The list below includes 65 free or cheap things to do in or near Caldwell, Idaho, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Natural History Museums.
  • From Whittenberger Planetarium to Our Memories Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Caldwell and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Eagle.
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24.5 Miles
The Egyptian Theatre is a fully restored Art Deco style theater that serves as the home to Opera Idaho. The venue also holds the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, several small film festivals, and a variety of musical concerts and events.
24.6 Miles
93% 812 votes
Architectural Buildings 700 West Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
Visitors can see the legislature in action at the Idaho State Capitol Building. People can tour the building both during, and in between, legislative sessions to learn more about state government.
24.6 Miles
82% 38 votes
Colleges & Universities Boise, ID MoreLess Info
Boise State University is a public research university with a total enrollment of 22,003. The location offers a variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate programs and the institution's football team is known for playing on blue AstroTurf.
24.7 Miles
87% 267 votes
Children's Museums 131 Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
Experience science firsthand at the Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise. The science museum allows kids and adults to conduct experiments and learn more about science and math inside the numerous exhibits.
24.9 Miles
98% 1782 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Boise, ID 83706 MoreLess Info
Numerous outdoor activities are available at the Boise River Greenbelt. More than 25 miles of pathways wind through the city of Boise, providing hiking, jogging and biking trails along the river.
25.4 Miles
93% 110 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 600 South Walnut St, Boise, ID 83706 MoreLess Info
At Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center visitors can browse a taxidermy collection or go on a guided stream walk led by staff members. The center has underwater viewing windows where visitors can watch fish swimming in the creek.
26.5 Miles
94% 1066 votes
Historic Sites 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 MoreLess Info
See more than 100 years of prison history firsthand at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. The prison, which closed in 1973, now offers tours of solitary confinement and the cell blocks.
26.6 Miles
92% 497 votes
Botanical Gardens 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 MoreLess Info
The Idaho Botanical Garden is the place to experience plant life in Boise. The gardens include several species of plants native to Idaho, and features an adventure garden for children.
27.7 Miles
96% 28 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Eighth Street, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
The Hulls Gulch Nature Trail is a collection of trails of varying difficulty. The most popular trail is the 3.8 mile Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail, for pedestrian use only (no bikes.) Many of the trails, however, are mountain bike friendly.
28.4 Miles
96% 73 votes
Parks 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID 83716 MoreLess Info
Boise's Barber Park features a system of hiking trails that allow for wilderness viewing and bird watching. The park is also the beginning point for tubing or rafting down the Boise River.
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