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Plan a free trip to BoiseUpdated: 2026-10-18
Boise, the capital of Idaho, offers a unique blend of stunning nature, rich culture, and a vibrant urban atmosphere. Visit to enjoy outdoor activities along the Boise River, discover local history, and taste its diverse cuisine.
Things to do in Boise include Boise River Greenbelt, Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
The Boise River Greenbelt is a walking and cycling path along the Boise River, running through the city from Lucky Peak Dam in the east to Eagle in the west. The main trail is more than 32 kilometres long and passes Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park and Boise State University.
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An impressive building with neoclassical architecture, offering guided tours and beautiful city views.
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The Old Idaho Penitentiary is a state historic site east of Boise that operated as a prison from 1872 to 1973. Inmates quarried the sandstone for its walls themselves, and more than 13,000 prisoners were held here over 101 years.
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Boise's oldest city park, home to the zoo, art museum, and state museum.
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A small community zoo showcasing a variety of animals from around the world, with an emphasis on conservation.
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Table Rock is a prominent rock outcrop in the foothills of the Boise Range, just south-east of downtown Boise and about 275 metres above the city centre. The summit looks out over the Treasure Valley, the Owyhee Mountains and the Boise Foothills, and a large white cross built in the 1950s stands on top.
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A museum showcasing modern and contemporary art, with an emphasis on artists from the Pacific Northwest.
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A popular park with hiking trails, sports courts, and panoramic city views.
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Boise Depot is a historic railroad station built by the Union Pacific and opened in 1925, standing high above Capitol Boulevard with a view toward the Idaho State Capitol. Passenger service ended in 1997, and the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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The World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise is the headquarters of The Peregrine Fund, an international non-profit founded in 1970 that works to conserve endangered raptors. Its visitor centre has interactive displays and live demonstrations with hawks, falcons, eagles and owls, and visitors can see living California condors.
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A moving memorial dedicated to human rights, featuring inspiring quotes and sculptures.
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The Discovery Center of Idaho is a hands-on science museum in downtown Boise, which opened in 1988. Its interactive exhibits cover science, technology, engineering, math and the arts, and include traveling exhibitions from around the world alongside exhibits the center builds itself.
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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is a ski area about 26 kilometres by road north-northeast of Boise, run by a non-profit organisation. It has ski runs served by chairlifts, with night skiing on part of the terrain.
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Boise River Greenbelt, Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Julia Davis Park, Zoo Boise, Table Rock and 9 more. The Boise River Greenbelt is a walking and cycling path along the Boise River, running through the city from Lucky Peak Dam in the east to Eagle in the west. The main trail is more than 32 kilometres long and passes Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park and Boise State University.
Day 1: Boise Depot, Boise River Greenbelt, Camel's Back Park. Day 2: Basque Block, Idaho State Historical Museum, Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise. Day 3: The Grove Plaza, Freak Alley Gallery, Idaho State Capitol Building, Boise Centre.
Museums worth visiting in Boise: Old Idaho Penitentiary, Boise Art Museum (Downtown Boise), World Center For Birds Of Prey and Discovery Center of Idaho.
Parks and gardens in Boise: Julia Davis Park and Camel's Back Park (North End).
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