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Best place to impress out-of-towners

They all want to see the blue turf, and we love to show it off even when they call it the "Smurf Turf." When the Boise State Broncos are playing at home, the tailgate parties start early, and Bronco Nation flies in from around the country to join...

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Best golf course

Ben Stadler built Shadow Valley's public course to be a "working man's country club," opening the first nine holes in 1973. The second nine were added in 1983.
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Best run/race

Every spring in the Treasure Valley, there are a few givens.
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Best campground

The campgrounds at Redfish Lake, which is located at the base of the 10,000-foot Sawtooth Range near Stanley, are some of the most popular destinations in Idaho. In fact, it's best to have reservations during the height of the summer season.
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Best park

The home of Zoo Boise, Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho and Idaho Black History Museum, 89-acre Julia Davis Park is the cultural and historical heart of the city.
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Best local sporting event

You can see the legendary blue turf. You can see a dog fetch a kicking tee. You can mingle with other fans tailgating pre-game. But the main reason fans flock to Bronco Stadium each fall is to see Boise State win - which it usually does.
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Best hiking/biking trail

Greenbelt? Again? Suppose you also voted water fountain as your favorite drinking spot. OK, we get it. The Greenbelt is the Treasure Valley's freeway for human-powered transportation and recreation.