Downtown

In the beginning…

The Oregon Short Line Railway sought to make its way from Granger, Wyoming to Huntington, Oregon, passing through what would later become Canyon County. Since towns tended to spring up every 10-15 miles along the tracks, once the sagebrush was cleared to make a safer path for eastbound travelers, Nampa was born. Now, the once revolutionary train station lies in the center of a lively community and serves as the Canyon County Historical Museum.

Home to the Snake River Stampede, Northwest Nazarene University and many other historical beginnings, Nampans today enjoy many of the same commodities as the early 20th century pioneers. Undoubtedly, much has changed since then.

Then vs. Now.

Though Nampa began with a dream of “a Town with no saloon”, it is now the gateway to the Idaho wine country. Many of the rich surrounding farmlands of Sunnyslope are home to Idaho’s best wineries. Including over a dozen wineries in Canyon County, you can be sure to add wine tasting to your trip. With such historic roots as the bustling junction of the West, it is no surprise that Downtown Nampa offers one of the greatest historic downtown areas with some of the greatest antiquing experiences. Village Square on the corner of Second Street and 13th Avenue is home to four unique antique shops - the largest of which is Village Antiques. With everything from antique furniture to collectible coins and fi ne china, you’re sure to fi nd your next dazzling centerpiece.

Rapid growth over the years has led to the bloom of Nampa’s small business community with local retail and restaurants alike. Coming in at the top is Brick 29 BIstro a must-see (or must-eat, if you will). A twist on traditional comfort food, Brick 29 is sure to offer the best in taste at an affordable price. Try something familiar like the Reuben or Hot Turkey Melt, or expand your sandwich palette with something new like the Rhubarb Grilled Cheese. Their wide menu and brilliant wine selection is sure to please everyone in the pack.

Night Life

No trip or date night is complete without dinner and a show, so be sure to check out the events happening at Nampa Civic Center or the Ford Idaho Center. Home to sports, music, and community events alike, these venues have hosted some of the biggest names to cross Idaho. Looking for a great experiential gift? Check out Ford Idaho Center to get your tickets to the biggest names in music like The Jonas Brothers, Dierks Bentley, Foreigner, and more. If you’re not one for concerts, the Ford Idaho

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Center is also home to Nampa’s longest running tradition - the Snake River Stampede.

The Snake River Stampede is one of the top 10 regular professional rodeos out of approximately 800 in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. This annual week-long event happens in the third week of July and is not only the host of one of the top rodeo competitions, but is known for its compelling rodeo clown acts, and prominent Rodeo Queen competition. With community events scheduled all throughout the summer, Nampa is more than just a location, it’s a destination!

Revitalization

In case you hadn’t noticed, Nampa has seen some recent changes to bring more vitality to downtown and beyond. The city helped ignite downtown Nampa’s revitalization. According to the City of Nampa, grants for historic facades, streetscape beautifi cation, a new library, public art, street beautifi cation and a public safety building are helping to further redefi ne downtown.

Now the streets are livened with music, people, vendors, and more. Plus, who could forget about the farmer’s market? Located in the historic Lloyd Square Park, the Nampa Farmers’ Market aims to provide a venue where local farmers, creators, crafters, and doers can fi nd a knack for their entrepreneurial spirits. This community fosters education, social gathering, and community building in the open fresh Idaho air.

Founded in 1989, John and Afi ne Relk had a vision to provide a market where friends and family could buy local food and products. Since the fi rst market on July 15th, 1989 where only three vendors showed, the “Nampa Farm and Garden Market” (as it was originally called) has grown to become a family attraction for Nampans wide and far! Open this year from April 10th until October 30th, you can fi nd bustling bakers, makers,

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growers, and takers every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market has been key to Nampa’s revitalization of downtown, and helps support local businesses by bringing in customers from all over Idaho to experience the beautiful historic downtown.

Just outside of downtown, the Nampa area offers lots of attractions for families, couples, friends, and more. Most interesting probably would be the Nampa Warhawk Air Museum. Chock full of history, it began as a tribute to veterans of WWI/WWII, but has grown to include all American Veterans. Located on the corner of Airport Rdand Municipal Dr., this attraction will take you sky high! Not only that, but downtown Nampa is only about a 30 minute drive from Sawtooth Winery just outside Lake Lowell and Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. Offering tasting rooms, private events, community events (and great wine, of course!) This part of the Sunnyslope is sure to give you the perfect taste of Idaho’s Wine country. Less than a day trip away are some of Idaho’s beautiful nature scenes and outdoor life such as Eagle Island State Park and Bogus Basin Nampa’s central location makes it perfect for all the outdoor thrillseekers.

Day life, to night life, to the outdoors, to the historic districts, this historic downtown is sure to win your heart.

When planning your next weekend vacation, make Downtown Nampa your #1 destination!

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