Just 15 minutes to the south is Wawawai County Park along the shores of the Snake River. Picnic tables, hiking trails, barbecue stands and clean campsites make it ideal for families with children, who can play on the small beach. The central business district is a browser's delight. The main street is packed with shops and restaurants. Take a load off at The Combine, a coffeehouse rivaling Seattle's finest.
College students crawl the streets in search of beer, music and the company of the opposite sex.
They find all three at the Cavern on Colorado Street. The dark, basement bar features microbrews and live alternative music. Good drinks and mingling, but no tunes. Take Highway 395 north to Highway 260 east. At Washtucna, head east onto Highway 26, which will drop you off in Colfax.