MK Nature Center, Boise

Name: MK Nature Center
Address: 600 S Walnut St, Boise, 83712, United States
Telephone: (208) 334-2225

#66 among attractions in Boise

Park, Relax in park, Lake

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MK Nature Center (address: 600 S Walnut St) is a place located in Boise (Idaho state) and belongs to the category of park, relax in park, lake.

It is situated at an altitude of 2700 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°36'5"N latitude and 116°11'10"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. MK Nature Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: West Beacon Street & West Parkcenter Boulevard SWC (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Moore-Cunningham House (queen anne architecture, 7 min walk), Christ Chapel (church, 10 min walk), Warm Springs Avenue Historic District (colonial revival architecture, 12 min walk).

Elevation: 2700 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°36'5"N, 116°11'10"W

Address

600 S Walnut StNorth - East Ends (East End)Boise 83712 United States

Contact

(208) 334-2225

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MK Nature Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zoo Boise, Albertsons_Stadium, Boise Art Museum, Boise Contemporary Theater.

0.9 miNW
Park, Zoo, Outdoor activities
Zoo Boise, Boise
23 min walk • Julia Davis Park is a municipal park in the downtown region of Boise, Idaho. Created in 1907 with a land donation from Thomas Jefferson Davis, it is the first park in the "String of Pearls", the group of parks operated by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department that are located along the Boise River.
0.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Albertsons_Stadium, Boise
13 min walk • Albertsons Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It is the home field of the Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Boise Art Museum, Boise
30 min walk • The Boise Art Museum is located at 670 Julia Davis Drive in Boise, Idaho, and is part of a series of public museums and cultural attractions in Julia Davis Park.
1.3 miNW
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise
34 min walk • Boise Contemporary Theater is a small professional theater company located in Boise, Idaho. Since 1997, BCT has been the only professional theater company in Boise committed to performing a complete season of contemporary work.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Egyptian Theatre, Boise
31 min walk • The Egyptian Theatre is a theatre and concert venue in the western United States, located in Boise, Idaho. It has also been known as the Ada Theater. Inaugurated 94 years ago in 1927, it is the oldest theatre in the city.
1.1 miNW
Park
C. W. Moore Park, Boise
28 min walk • C. W. Moore Park is a 0.28-acre urban park in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes architectural artifacts from some of Boise's demolished buildings.
1.1 miNW
Romanesque revival architecture
Belgravia Building, Boise
29 min walk • The Belgravia Building in Boise, Idaho, is a 2-story, sandstone and brick structure designed and built by John S. Jellison as a set of apartments in the Romanesque Revival style in 1904.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
Boise State University, Boise
24 min walk • Boise State University is a public research university in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1932 by the Episcopal Church, it became an independent junior college in 1934 and has been awarding baccalaureate and master's degrees since 1965.
~1980 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Chapel, Boise
10 min walk • Christ Chapel is a historic chapel on Broadway at Campus Drive in Boise, Idaho on the campus of Boise State University. It is one of the oldest church buildings in the state. The Gothic Revival building was constructed in 1866 as St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
1 miW
Tudor Revival architecture
Boise Junior College Administration Building, Boise
25 min walk • The Boise Junior College Administration Building is a historic college building on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho.
~1310 ftNE
Queen Anne architecture
Moore-Cunningham House, Boise
7 min walk • The Moore-Cunningham House is a Queen Anne style mansion designed by architect James King and constructed in Boise, Idaho in 1892.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to MK Nature Center?

Nearby attractions include Moore-Cunningham House, Boise (7 min walk), Christ Chapel, Boise (10 min walk), Warm Springs Avenue Historic District, Boise (12 min walk), Albertsons_Stadium, Boise (13 min walk).

How to get to MK Nature Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to MK Nature Center:

Bus

West Beacon Street & West Parkcenter Boulevard SWC • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
South Broadway Avenue & West University Drive SEC • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)