Boise
Surprisingly daring, lively, active, and cool
If you want to enjoy nature, go to Boise, a city with lots of green spaces and bike sharing. In the Bogus Basin, people of all ages spend their spare time river rafting and snow tubing down a 244-meter hill. Boise’s downtown is also very lively, and the city has many events. In the summer, people like to tube down the river that runs through the city. Boise is a great place to go on a trip because it has both city life and nature. There will be a lot of exploring to do here, whether you walk the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail or take a Boise Brews Cruise through the city.
The Idaho State Capitol is a beautiful building, and it’s even more impressive when you step inside. Tour guides will teach you about the past of the state and this amazing building. The Basque Block is where you can learn about Boise’s special history. It has one of the highest populations of Basque people outside of Spain. The Basque Museum and Cultural Center on this block shows how this group of people has contributed to Boise’s culture and history. For a treat, eat lunch at the center’s Basque Market. The Capital City Public Market brings life to downtown on the weekends. It sells fresh food, other goods, art, and handmade goods by local artists. Freak Alley Gallery is the biggest outdoor mural space of its kind, so don’t miss it if you like street art. Boise Fry Company is the last stop on your downtown crawl. The state’s famous potato is the main attraction there.
The Discovery Center of Idaho is interesting for explorers of all kinds. The sleek, industrial interior of this hands-on science center is full of interactive exhibits that are always being updated, as well as the Classics, which are the center’s most popular permanent collection. The Boise Art Museum is in Julia Davis Park, which is very pretty. It has modern and current art, as well as an Art Experience Gallery for kids younger than 12.
If you want to learn more about nature, go to the MK Nature Center in the Boise River Greenbelt and take a StreamWalk. There are underwater screens that let you see the fish. The Zoo Boise and Aquarium of Boise will help you get closer to the many kinds of animals that live in the area. Meet a giraffe or a sloth bear, or look into a tropical ocean that’s 6,435 liters deep. There are 40 kilometers of trail along the Boise River that you can walk or ride a bike on.