Guidebook for Meridian
Food Scene
Coffee, pastries, tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, etc! This place even has a drive-through.
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Lucky Perk Coffee
1551 W Cherry LnCoffee, pastries, tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, etc! This place even has a drive-through.
BBQ sandwiches, BBQ salads (the meat, not the lettuce), pasta dishes, and more. This is a sit down place, but it is really casual.
Big Daddy's BBQ Meridian
1551 W Cherry LnBBQ sandwiches, BBQ salads (the meat, not the lettuce), pasta dishes, and more. This is a sit down place, but it is really casual.
This is a little hole in the wall burger stand. You can sit inside, outside, or drive through. Choose fries or tater tots! Fun pictures to look at and quarter machines at the door for kids to get a gumball or a random toy. :-)
Main Street Burger
1615 N Main StThis is a little hole in the wall burger stand. You can sit inside, outside, or drive through. Choose fries or tater tots! Fun pictures to look at and quarter machines at the door for kids to get a gumball or a random toy. :-)
The Human Bean
1635 N Meridian RdDrive through only. Coffee, tea, chocolate, and assorted pastries.
This place is a bit pricier than others. Maybe $10-12 a person. Take out or sit in. Really fresh, lots of choices, and you can get it on salad instead of rice if you want! Gluten free sauces available.
Poke Bowl
2970 N Eagle RdThis place is a bit pricier than others. Maybe $10-12 a person. Take out or sit in. Really fresh, lots of choices, and you can get it on salad instead of rice if you want! Gluten free sauces available.
Everything here is baked fresh. In addition to an amazing bakery selection, you can get breakfast, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The bread is wonderful and the desserts are amazing! Closed on Sundays.
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Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
3450 N Eagle RdEverything here is baked fresh. In addition to an amazing bakery selection, you can get breakfast, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The bread is wonderful and the desserts are amazing! Closed on Sundays.
The sports bar at Big Al's has good food, giant televisions to watch the game on, and a fun atmosphere.
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Big Al's
1900 N Eagle RdThe sports bar at Big Al's has good food, giant televisions to watch the game on, and a fun atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Play in the water, try a round of Frisbee gold, go for a hike to see the old buildings from when this was a prison farm, fish, play on the playground, or just watch the wildlife! If you have ever gone geocaching, you will find many here. If you have never gone geocaching, now is the time to start!
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Državni park Otok Orao
165 Eagle Island PkwyPlay in the water, try a round of Frisbee gold, go for a hike to see the old buildings from when this was a prison farm, fish, play on the playground, or just watch the wildlife! If you have ever gone geocaching, you will find many here. If you have never gone geocaching, now is the time to start!
These botanical gardens are always beautiful, but they are magical in the winter time. Every branch is wrapped with white lights and other colors to make a fairytale garden unlike anything you have ever seen.
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Idaho Botanički vrt
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdThese botanical gardens are always beautiful, but they are magical in the winter time. Every branch is wrapped with white lights and other colors to make a fairytale garden unlike anything you have ever seen.
Arts & Culture
This was an active penitentiary for many years. Now you can wander through and read the stories of the people who lived here. The botanical gardens next door are beautiful and a fun stop as well. Hike up the hill behind the penitentiary to see "Table Rock".
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Stara zatvorska kaznionica u Idahu
2445 Old Penitentiary RdThis was an active penitentiary for many years. Now you can wander through and read the stories of the people who lived here. The botanical gardens next door are beautiful and a fun stop as well. Hike up the hill behind the penitentiary to see "Table Rock".
Sightseeing
The homes on Warm Springs Ave run on geothermal heat. Natural hot water runs under the homes and heats them! Each home on this street is unique. If the weather is nice, park and walk down the street so that you can admire them without blocking traffic! Look for the castle house! It is for sale right now...just over $3 million.
East Warm Springs Avenue
East Warm Springs AvenueThe homes on Warm Springs Ave run on geothermal heat. Natural hot water runs under the homes and heats them! Each home on this street is unique. If the weather is nice, park and walk down the street so that you can admire them without blocking traffic! Look for the castle house! It is for sale right now...just over $3 million.
Shopping
This is my FAVORITE place to shop for kids' clothes. Most items are between $2-5 and all are good brands in great shape. If you have clothes with you that your own children have outgrown, drop them off as you walk in. The employees will total up your credit and let you know before you check out!
Kidz Again
1769 N Lakes PlThis is my FAVORITE place to shop for kids' clothes. Most items are between $2-5 and all are good brands in great shape. If you have clothes with you that your own children have outgrown, drop them off as you walk in. The employees will total up your credit and let you know before you check out!
This is a consignment store for women. The shop is found in the basement and is filled with amazing treasures!
Again Consignment
164 E State StThis is a consignment store for women. The shop is found in the basement and is filled with amazing treasures!
Essentials
Fred Meyer is a store with just about everything. There is a full grocery store, clothing, automotive, camping, and a pharmacy! If you need something, this is a good first stop.
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Fred Meyer
1850 E Fairview AveFred Meyer is a store with just about everything. There is a full grocery store, clothing, automotive, camping, and a pharmacy! If you need something, this is a good first stop.
Entertainment & Activities
$3 movies ($1 on Tuesdays!)
As movies leave the big theatres, they come to the Reel Theatre! There are 3 locations for you to choose from. If you take kids with you, grab a booster seat as you head to your theatre. The kids love it because they can see the movie better...and they have a closer cup holder!
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Nampa Reel Theatre
2104 Caldwell Blvd$3 movies ($1 on Tuesdays!)
As movies leave the big theatres, they come to the Reel Theatre! There are 3 locations for you to choose from. If you take kids with you, grab a booster seat as you head to your theatre. The kids love it because they can see the movie better...and they have a closer cup holder!
Jump Time is an indoor trampoline park. Parents can join in the fun or sit on one of the many chairs and couches. For smaller kids, there is a separate room with inflatables and jumpers where big kids won't squish them!
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Jump Time
2805 East Franklin RoadJump Time is an indoor trampoline park. Parents can join in the fun or sit on one of the many chairs and couches. For smaller kids, there is a separate room with inflatables and jumpers where big kids won't squish them!
During summer months, this is a lot of fun! Check them out online for prices. Lazy river, big slides, little slides, and other fun!
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Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland RdDuring summer months, this is a lot of fun! Check them out online for prices. Lazy river, big slides, little slides, and other fun!
Mini golf, arcade, indoor climbing, laser tag, rides, and SO MUCH MORE!
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Wahooz obiteljska zabavna zona
1385 S Blue Marlin LnMini golf, arcade, indoor climbing, laser tag, rides, and SO MUCH MORE!
This is fun for the whole family! Employees organize different games for guests to participate in. Eye protection and nerf guns are supplied.
Dart Warz
2150 E Fairview AveThis is fun for the whole family! Employees organize different games for guests to participate in. Eye protection and nerf guns are supplied.
Every arcade game that you can remember from the 80's is here! Even better...they only cost a single quarter to play. Kids can play a for LONG time on only a few dollars. Parents can sit at the bar and grab a beer/wine/soda. Grinkers has a full menu of sandwiches, burgers, chicken nuggets, and ice cream! Affordable way to spend a day as a family.
Grinkers
228 E Plaza DrEvery arcade game that you can remember from the 80's is here! Even better...they only cost a single quarter to play. Kids can play a for LONG time on only a few dollars. Parents can sit at the bar and grab a beer/wine/soda. Grinkers has a full menu of sandwiches, burgers, chicken nuggets, and ice cream! Affordable way to spend a day as a family.