Abutting the western foothills of the soaring Rocky Mountains, Boise is renowned for its high quality of life and abundant natural resources. Bike paths intertwine with its vehicular roads, while hiking trails line the banks of the gorgeous Boise River. The city is a great town for walking, especially during the many cultural events that take place from spring through late summer. The summertime Idaho Shakespeare Festival is one of the nation's most popular outdoor theater spectacles, while the annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival in spring brings musicians in from around the world. Laid back and rugged, yet distinctly cosmopolitan, Boise has a little something for everyone. ...More
Basque Museum and Cultural Center The Basque Museum and Cultural Center celebrates the traditions of the Basque community, especially the lives of those w... | |
| Re-telling Idaho's past from prehistory through the early 20th century, Idaho Historical Museum is the largest museum in... | |
| Holding more than 200 animals representative of over 80 different species, Zoo Boise seeks to entertain and educate visi... | |
| Exploring scientific principles, technological innovations and everyday life, the Discovery Center of Idaho provides a f... | |
| Growing from a single-building unit in 1870 to a vast complex by the time it closed in 1973, the Old Idaho Penitentiary ... |







