Experience the best of Boise
Boise is the capital of Idaho, a green city on the Boise River beneath the foothills, with a riverside path, Basque heritage and the outdoors at its door.
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Boise grew along the Boise River from a military post and gold-rush supply town in the 1860s, and its name is said to come from French trappers who called the wooded valley les bois. The Idaho State Capitol, a sandstone building with a dome, is heated by geothermal water, and the Greenbelt, a path of about 40 kilometres, follows the river through parks and the university campus. The Old Idaho Penitentiary is now a museum, and Julia Davis Park holds a zoo and museums.
Boise has one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, centred on the Basque Block downtown, with a museum, restaurants and the Jaialdi festival held every five years. Trails in the Boise Foothills climb above town, Table Rock, a sandstone butte, looks over the city, and the Bogus Basin ski area lies about 25 kilometres to the north. Idaho City, a gold-rush town, the Snake River Birds of Prey area and the Sawtooth Mountains all lie within a day's drive.
Idaho potatoes, trout and huckleberries feature on menus, and Basque restaurants serve chorizo, croquetas, lamb and paella. Snake River Valley wines and craft beers are widely poured. Dry summer days are made for floating the river, and winters bring snow to the foothills.
- Free cancellation on 85% of experiences
- 4.8 across the top 2
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Questions about Boise
- What are the top attractions in Boise?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Boise are Ann Morrison Park, Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Boise Art Museum, Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial.
- What is the most popular experience in Boise?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 95 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Boise take?
- The typical experience in Boise lasts about 2 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 2.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Boise?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 86% of the 21 experiences we hold for Boise. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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