Healthcare Traveler - October 2008 - (Page 53) When In… Boise, Idaho Soar with All About Fun-Hot Air Balloon Rides. Located at Fairgrounds’ Lady THINGS TO SEE AND DO Bird Park, this activity is sure to raise your spirits. Piloted by trained professionals, 60-minute flights begin just after sunrise. Set aside another couple of hours for ceremonies and brunch on the launch field. Two people can fly for $400, three for $575, with an additional $50 to reserve the balloon. Discover history at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. Established 23 years Photo: Getty Images/ VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm ago, the museum is based in the 1864 Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House, the oldest brick building in the city. Open Tuesday through Saturday, the center promotes awareness of the Basque culture through its library, oral history archives, and collections of records, manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts. Entrance fees range from $4 (adults) to $2 (children 6-12). View performances at 60-year-old Boise Little Theater. One of the oldest all- free when accompanied by a paying adult ($14). Reservations are strongly recommended. Pay tribute at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. Constructed in 2002, volunteer community theater groups in the nation, the venue was rebuilt in 1957 after fire destroyed the original structure. A non-profit organization, this round landmark has become a cornerstone within the city. Enjoy productions of contemporary, classical, comedy, drama, and musical works up to four nights a week. Prices vary from $5 to $11, with Wednesday night tickets $9 for all ages. Catch a ride on the Boise Trolley Tours. this outdoor park alongside the Boise River offers a quiet spot for meditation. Containing 62 quotes from historical human rights leaders; a life-sized statue of Anne Frank; and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this memorial promotes “respect for dignity and diversity” through education. Free to the public, it is open from dawn until 11:00 p.m. Shop ‘til you drop in downtown Boise. Departing from the beautiful Julia Davis Park, trolleys go along Warm Springs Avenue before heading to downtown Boise and circling back. Operating 7 days a week, from March through November, the 90-minute narrated tours begin at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Senior fares are $12, children 12 or younger are A walker-friendly shopping district, the area known as BoDo boasts more than 250 shops, boutiques, salons, and restaurants. Hotels, nightlife, and charming public gathering places are added perks. Plentiful theaters, art galleries, exhibits, and events—such as First Thursday, a gallery stroll and late night retail extravaganza—keep the downtown area bustling year-round. Brittney Marsh is a freelance writer based in Pocomoke, Maryland. October 2008 Healthcare Traveler 53 Circle Career Card No. 619 http://www.hsntraveler.com http://www.hsntraveler.com
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