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Boise ( locally / ˈbɔɪsi / ⓘ BOY-see, also / bɔɪzi / BOY-zee) [5] is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Idaho and is the county seat of Ada County. As of the 2020 census, there were 235,684 people residing in the city.
- Cruise The Boise River Greenbelt
- Ride and Hike The Ridge to River Trails
- Spend A Saturday Afoot Downtown
- Plan A Budget-Friendly Kid’s Day
- Gaze at The Wondrous Freak Alley Gallery
- Indulge in A Splurge-Worthy Date Night
- Celebrate Boise with Bikes, Balloons and All Things Basque!
- Site-See at Idaho Botanical Garden and Old Idaho Penitentiary
- All The World’S A Stage at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Catch Your All-Season Thrills at Bogus Basin
You haven’t truly experienced Boise until you’ve walked, biked or scootered some part of the Greenbelt. For over 50 years, this paved, 30-mile trail has been Boise’s central artery. It stretches from Lucky Peak Reservoir in the east to Veteran's Park (and beyond) in the west and includes more than 15 park-and-ride access points. The city parks alon...
Whether it’s a family hike, marathon-training trail run, or undulating mountain bike loop, this network of dirt pathslinking public and private lands in the city’s foothills never fails to provide a moment of solitude and appreciation for nature. In the fall, the yellow blooms of rabbit brush and purple aster vibrantly paint the hills. In spring, t...
Boise hosts two summer Saturday Markets: the Boise Farmers Market on Shoreline Drive and Capital City Public Market on 8th and Main Street. In between browsing locally picked produce and hand-crafted sundries, check out the rest of the city. JUMP, a nonprofit community center, is a splash of architectural intrigue. Visitors can wander the building ...
Beyond parks, playgrounds and open spaces, Boise is as kid-friendly as it gets. The Boise Depot is a Spanish-style building located at the historic Union Pacific Railroad site on Vista. Encompassed by the beautiful Platt Gardens, it features Big Mike (a 1920s steam train) and panoramic views of downtown’s Capitol building and foothill surrounds. Th...
This is one of Boise’s curiously organic phenomena: an open-air public muralthat seems to keep stretching into new territory. The mural was first hatched in 2002 when Colby Akers started doodling on the walls outside of Moon’s Cafe. Rather than ask him to cover it up, the owners told him to sign and date it. Twenty years later, the doodles have flo...
We’re always keen on dinner and a show, so here’s a curated menu of splurge-worthy options. The Flicks on Fulton Street is an independent movie theater featuring international and non-blockbuster films. The Morrison Center and Boise Contemporary Theater showcase live performances throughout the year: plays, dances, talks and music. To couple your s...
Between Boise’s Goathead Fest, Jaialdi, Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic and the Twilight Criterium,Boise’s community events slice the best of life for everyone. Goathead Fest, held every August, is the vision of local bicycle advocate Jimmy Hallyburton. It brings together “pedal-powered” volunteers to remove the invasive goathead weed from bikeways...
These may seem like opposite ends of the site-seeing spectrum, but the gardenand prison happen to be neighbors in the east end, so why not get your doom and bloom in one-fell-swoop? Twelve distinct garden areas display flowers, herbs and vegetables alongside sculptures and art. Special garden events throughout the year cater to family-oriented fun....
We love this festival! It partnered with Great Lakes Theater (Cleveland, Ohio) in 2002 and eventually Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Incline Village, Nevada) in 2010 to bring incredible, quality performances to audiences across the country. The amphitheater and surrounding habitat reserve in Boise’s east end are worth a visit on their own, but th...
For the past 80 years, Bogus Basin, just 16.5 miles north of Boise, has operated as a nonprofit ski hill for the local community. It still retains that hometown hospitality, though it has evolved into a year-round locale for outdoor recreation. In the winter, it operates 10 lifts for 2,600 acres of skiable terrain and hosts a parking lot that feels...
Jun 7, 2024 · Boise, capital and largest city of Idaho, U.S., and the seat (1864) of Ada county. It lies along the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. Because mountains to the north protect it from Canadian blizzards, Boise has relatively mild winters, as well as hot, dry summers.
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Discover Boise, Idaho, a city that combines urban and wild, grit and glamour, culture and nature. Find out why Lonely Planet named it one of the best places to travel in 2023 and plan your trip with our free visitor's guide.
Discover Boise, Idaho's largest city, with its modern, urban and trendy vibe, lively downtown scene and diverse attractions. Learn about its Basque heritage, natural beauty, outdoor activities and culinary scene from Lonely Planet's experts.
Learn about Boise, Idaho's capital city, and its history, culture, and attractions. Discover why Boise is a rare blend of urban and outdoors, with hundreds of restaurants, trails, and a mountain-fed river.
Nov 15, 2022 · Discover how to spend a day in Boise, a mid-sized city with natural beauty, local food and culture. Explore the foothills, downtown, bike trails, urban wineries and more in this guide by a local writer.
