Boise: Old Boise Historic District, (one of the best-preserved historic "old towns" in the West.) Begin your own walking tour at 6th and Main or take the Boise Tour Train (the depot is in Julia Davis Park, on Julia Davis Dr. 208-342-4796)
Hells Canyon Rim Country (fishing, mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, rafting). Travel on Hwy 95 south of Hell's Canyon Recreation Area (between Weiser and Parma). Weiser Ranger District: 851 E. 9th St. 208-549-4200
Wine Country, west of Nampa on Hwy 55. (Winery tours and tastings). Try the Ste. Chapelle Winery (19348 Lowell Rd., Caldwell. 208-453-7830) or the Hells Canyon Winery (18835 Symms Rd, Caldwell. 208-454-3300)