Why you'd want to live in Nampa

NAMPA, IDAHO - Nampa encapsulates the best of Idaho’s character and charm— friendly, affordable, outdoorsy, and convenient. Although Nampa is the state’s third-largest city, it is still an idyllic small town with more than 101,000 residents. Nampa is the perfect-sized city to experience what Idaho is best known for—its neighborly, laid-back lifestyle. Those who call Nampa home can find all the conveniences of shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation without leaving the city limits. Whether it’s a newer subdivision near Costco, older home in the historic downtown area, or acreage on the outskirts of town with a view of the Owyhee Mountains, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Nampa. OLD AND NEW Downtown Nampa is alive and well. Anchored by the new Library Square, this historic district’s revitalization has spurred new life into the area, including the beautiful 62,000-ft., state-of-the-art Nampa Library. The Nampa Train Depot Museum sits in the center of downtown Nampa. Saved by a group of citizens in 1972 from demolition, this grand historic building features Nampa’s railroad history, antiques, souvenirs, etc. Nampa’s history goes back to the early 1880s when the Oregon Short Line Railroad built a line from Wyoming to Oregon, which passed through Nampa with the fanciest railroad depot. MUCH TO OFFER Nampa has a lot to offer for family entertainment and fun for a town this size. People from southwest Idaho come to the massive Ford Idaho Center to enjoy the best live outdoor concerts, watch adrenalinepumping rodeos, shop seasonal trade shows, and many other family-friendly events. The aviation lover in your family will enjoy the Warhawk Air Museum. Locals enjoy the Nampa Rec Center with its five indoor pools, rock climbing, gymnastics, etc. For cultural entertainment, the Nampa Civic Center is home to the John Brandt Performing Arts Theater. And nature lovers rejoice with the abundance of wildlife and recreation found at beautiful Lake Lowell. via Realty ONE Group Professionals