Located in the Canyon County of Idaho, Middleton is one of the oldest settlements in the region dating back to 1863. Ever since then this city of 5.38 square miles has become a hidden gem and it seems like more and more people across the nation are willingly making moves to settle down at a place like this with their families. With a population just over 5,500 people, Middleton is a true small town of Idaho and here is why it deserves to be on your radar for next family trip and places to visit.
Parks Galore & More
For the best time that you can spend with family and friends surrounding you, this small city offers you some exceptional parks to visit. This includes:
- Great Middleton Parks & Recreation District
Specifically designed to meet the recreational needs for all ages, these open wide spaces have been developed and preserved so that they are accessible for families along with proper maintenance. Facilities are spick n span, with a special care towards keeping them clean. Officials at the park often host movie nights every Saturday, plus there are various on-going contests every week that you and your loved ones can participate in. These include pie baking, archery, sand volleyball and much more. You can also join in during sporting events which include baseball, football, hunting, pickle-ball, and soccer.
- Foote Park
Located at the corner of North Middleton Road and south of Mill Creek Elementary School, this 23 acres huge vicinity plays the host every year for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, July Aerial Fireworks Display, and Harvest Festival. There is a huge fountain with tons of splash toys to keep you occupied in never-ending fun for your kids and families. The park also supports community building and awareness by allowing you and your family members to actively take part in building a walking and biking brick trial. Bricks are available in different sizes with the ability to engrave your initials within them so that they can be immortalized for future generations to see and remember you.
Restaurants to Tantalize Your Taste Buds
If you are a foodie and can’t help yourself to try out something savory and delicious every now and then, Middleton will gratify you with exquisite tastes for you to remember for the rest of your lifetime. The best of the best that serves delicious dining experience in this small town include:
- Burnt Lemon Grill
Open Mondays to Saturdays from 11 am in the morning to 9 pm in the night, this quaint place offers the best burger experience in the town. Top picks include crazy bird salad, finger steaks, Brisket BBQ sandwich, tater tots, and wraps.
- The Sunrise Café Middleton
Family owned and operating since 1988, there are several branches of this franchise spread across Idaho. They offer you a lengthy selection of items available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The sheer variety of them is enough to make you go bonkers at this place. You will just keep returning for something new and more.
- Garbonzo’s Pizza
Undoubtedly offering you the best pizza experience in the valley, their hand-tossed and the perfectly aged dough will melt in your mouth. Served with their own special sauce and freshly grown veggies, the taste so sublime, that every flavor will make you visit a place never known to you before.
- Jim’s Burger Den
Another burger joint on our list that is bound to keep you visiting the place, again and again, the Burger Den is open through Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm. Friendly staff, high-quality food, casual attire, and great for families with kids.
- Tsai’s Kitchen
The best Chinese restaurant that has got more to offer then you could possibly think off. Fresh ingredients and cooked to your liking, run by husband-wife duo, the taste is heavenly and reminds you of the actual flavors from the East Coast. We bet you will keep returning for more.
Shopping & Unique Outlets
If you are on the lookout for a unique experience when it comes to shopping than Middleton is the place to visit. It has some original outlets that no shopper would ever dream of letting go of such an option. These include:
- Mike’s Bargain Barn: this home improvement and the discount store have got some antiques that would keep you interested and hooked. Lots of other fun things to look around for as well as save tons of money when shopping for home accessories.
- Blush Creek Specialty Rentals: a boutique based Rental Company that has everything to offer in order to make your special occasions even more memorable. They have a huge list of treasures waiting for you in their warehouse that you would instantly fall in love with.
- SW Tack & Trinkets: a store that specializes in apparel, gifts, jewelry, and much more including horse show accessories as well as being the only outlet that deals in feed and supplements in all of Idaho. Their collection ranges from the trail of painted ponies to reining equipment.
- Saddle Up: another one on our list that offers you an extensive list of items for your love of horses and Equestrianism. The name surely says it all, they have exclusive items such as home décor, jewelry, and gifts. Customer service is excellent and their staff is quite knowledgeable.
Livability & Demographics
Middleton offers you wide beautiful open spaces with rolling hills on the northern side and the magnificent Boise River valley. The crime rate is low and the rural developments are underway. The median income is $45,391 and the median home value is $128,300. 67% of the population is 18 years old and over, with the median age falling just short of 34 years old. 90.6% are white and 9.7% are Hispanic. Overall Middleton is a Rancher’s paradise and a farmer’s dream come true. There are lots of barns, corrals, and outbuildings available for sale. If you plan to move in with your family and settle down permanently then there are quite a variety of homes for sale in Middleton, ID.
The best time to visit Middleton is from early July to late August so that you can enjoy all the warm-weather activities this place has to offer. For hotels and lodgings, the Best Western Plus Caldwell Inn & Suites and La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Caldwell are top of the pick. For more questions and queries please feel free to let us know of your comments in the section below.
