- The list below includes 73 free or cheap things to do in or near Meridian, Idaho, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Family Fun Center.
- From Settlers Park to Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Meridian and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boise, Nampa, Caldwell and Eagle.
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Humongous burgers with specialty toppings such as sautéed mushrooms and blue cheese dominate a diner-style menu
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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.
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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.
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As one of the last of its kind, Terrace Drive-In hosts double features in digital projection in a spacious, outdoor venue. The concession stand offers snacks like pizza, pickles, and pretzels.
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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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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.
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13751 Upper Embankment Road, Nampa, ID 83686
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It's a scenic family attraction. You can see some wildlife and lots of birds. Its trails run for miles and are well-built, especially to aid the handicapped visitors. It's an excellent spot for nature photography.
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A 16-lane bowling center, Caldwell Bowl offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center provides a full bar as well as a lounge with a pool table, a television, darts and a jukebox.
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2112 East Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, ID 83605
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The Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is the only environmental and natural history museum in the region. Collections within the site include Native American artifacts, fossils, pieces from ancient Egypt and Rome, vertebrate displays, and flora specimens.
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2112 East Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605
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Located on the campus of the College of Idaho, Whittenberger Planetarium offers an array of educational programs and activities geared toward astronomy. Consequently, it makes an ideal field trip for schools and youth groups.
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The Our Memories Indian Creek Museum is a historical museum dedicated to preserving and educating the public on Canyon County's history. Attractions include various historical memorabilia, guided tours, archives for research purposes, and a museum shop.