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Now that you have purchased your home in Idaho, moved in, and met the neighbors, there are plenty of other things for you to do when you want to explore your new area.  Boise is waiting for you to find out how wonderful it really is!  Much will depend on the season and the timing, but keep in mind these essential places to visit in Idaho when you live in or visit the Boise-Nampa Metropolitan area:   

 1.  Roaring Springs waterpark--Endless river, water slides, wave pool, and rides.  Makes for an unforgettable experience when you are in Idaho for the summer.

2.  Firebird International Raceway--Exhibitions and races in the spring, summer, and fall.  Most popular car races in Idaho.

Anyone interested in relocating to Eagle, Idaho will discover loads of fun.

We had to narrow a long list to just the top five great events for you to check out. There are many more new and exciting things happening all the time making this a prime time place to buy a home or business.

#1 – Western Idaho Fair – Glenwood, Boise

Less than 15 minutes away from most Eagle homes, the annual Western Idaho Fair on Glenwood in Boise offers fun for the whole everyone. Carnival wristbands allow unlimited rides for the day, and on Promo Day, are only $25 each. Entertainment includes contests, exhibits, ground acts, concerts, carnival rides and games, and, of course, standard and unique concession fare.

#2 – The Arts West School's Annual Molten Metal Pour –…

In a survey performed by thumbtack.com in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, Boise, Idaho received a network of A+'s and A-'s in their second annual Small Business Survey. Boise received top rankings in all categories, including:

• Overall friendliness
• Ease of starting a business
• Ease of hiring
• Regulations
• Health & safety
• Employment, labor & hiring
• Tax code
• Licensing
• Environmental
• Zoning
• Training & networking programs

The Thumbtak.com Small Business Survey looks at small businesses nationwide in an effort to learn what small businesses believe makes a healthy political and regulatory atmosphere. They are asked to rate how it is they do business in their specific location along various metrics.

Boise, Idaho was the top…