Nampa Public Library 101 Eleventh Avenue South, Nampa, ID 83651, 208-468-5800, This library offers a large selection of titles, a media center, and many special events. Children's literature and programs are also offered.

Canyon County Historical Museum 208-467-7611, Canyon County's original train depot, built in 1903, is now the home of Canyon County Historical Museum. The building now houses displays of both Canyon County and Union Pacific memorabilia.

Van Slyke Agricultural Museum Caldwell Memorial Park, 208-459-1597, Open by appointment. This open-air museum features two 1864 log cabins with period furnishings, antique farm machinery and a pair of 1950 railroad cars. 

Warhawk Air Museum 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, ID 83687, 208-465-6446, Step into this 20,000 square foot museum and enter a world that represents the home front during World War II. Experience the thrill of seeing two of only a few remaining Curtiss P-40 World War II fighter airplanes left in the world and a very rare World War II P-51C razorback Mustang fighter airplane.  more...

For The Birds 208-466-0364, This rehabilitation and educational center features nine acres under netting with over 90 species of birds. Visitors can also view cougars, snow leopards, lemurs and tigers. Tours are held every day except Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Memorial Park Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day enjoying the park's playground equipment, four tennis courts, three ball fields, swimming pool, Van Slyke Museum, bandshell, sand volleyball court, and basketball court.

Sawtooth Winery 13750 Surrey Lane, Nampa, ID 83686, 208-467-1200, This estate-vineyard for Sawtooth Winery is one of the warmer sites in Idaho. This site is well suited for Cabernet Sauvignon, rather than the traditional "cooler" sites in Idaho. Other varietals planted at Sawtooth Vineyard include Cabernet Franc, Roussannne, Pinot Gris, Syrah, and Merlot.  more...