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Caldwell is a city of about 63,000 people in Idaho's Treasure Valley, about 30 miles west of Boise and the seat of Canyon County. Founded in 1883 along the Oregon Short Line Railroad, it grew as a farming town on the Boise River, and today it is home to the College of Idaho, one of the oldest colleges in the state, and the gateway to the Sunnyslope wine region.
Downtown Caldwell has been transformed around Indian Creek, which was uncovered and turned into a walkway, and Indian Creek Plaza, a public square with summer concerts, festivals and a winter ice rink. The College of Idaho campus has the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History and the Rosenthal Gallery of Art, and the Van Slyke Museum shows the area's farm history.
Each August, the Caldwell Night Rodeo draws top cowboys to one of the largest rodeos in the region. South of town, the Sunnyslope Wine Trail winds through orchards and vineyards above the Snake River, and Lake Lowell offers boating and birdwatching.
A downtown plaza beside Indian Creek with splash pads in summer, an outdoor ice rink in winter and frequent concerts, markets and festivals, including the Winter Wonderland light display. Restaurants and shops surround it. Check the plaza calendar, as there is something on most weekends.
A professional rodeo held each August since the 1930s, with bull riding, barrel racing, roping and bronc riding under the lights. It is one of the top rodeos in the Northwest and a big local tradition. Buy tickets early for weekend nights, and bring a jacket for the evening.
A small private college founded in 1891, with a leafy campus of historic brick halls such as Sterry Hall and Blatchley Hall, a large amphitheater and several museums and galleries open to visitors. It is pleasant for a stroll. Visitor parking is limited during the school year.
A natural history museum at the College of Idaho with collections of minerals, fossils, birds, mammals and insects from Idaho and beyond. It is a small, friendly museum suited to families and curious visitors. Opening hours are limited and change with the school year, so check first.
A small outdoor museum in Caldwell's Memorial Park with historic farm machinery, tools, a log cabin and other buildings that show early farm life in the Treasure Valley. It is a good quick stop with kids. Hours are seasonal, so check ahead before visiting.
An art gallery at the College of Idaho in Blatchley Hall, showing rotating exhibitions of regional and national artists along with student and faculty work. Admission is free. It is a quick, quiet stop on a campus walk; check the schedule for current shows and opening receptions.
A cluster of wineries on the benches above the Snake River south of Caldwell, part of the Snake River Valley wine region, with tasting rooms, orchards and wide valley views. Many offer patios and food on weekends. Plan a designated driver, and visit fruit stands in summer.
One of Idaho's oldest and largest wineries, set on a hill in the Sunnyslope area with a tasting room and lawns overlooking vineyards and the Snake River valley. It hosts summer concerts. Tastings are offered daily; book ahead for groups and bring a picnic blanket for concerts.
A creek through downtown Caldwell that was once covered over and has been reopened, with a landscaped walkway, small bridges and seating along the water. It links the plaza with nearby shops and restaurants. It is lovely in the evening and during festivals.
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