About Boise
Idaho
In The News:
“Sitting
at the junction of the arid plateau of the high desert and
the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the capital
of Idaho offers all the outdoor advantages of more ballyhooed
Western towns but with less, well, ballyhoo.”
(“Escapes:
Boise, Idaho,” New York Times, July 2006)
“Boise
is truly the gem of the Rocky Mountain range.”
(“Capital
Weekend: Boise,” Home & Away magazine, November/December
2005)
“The
secret to living large affordable – do it in a small
city like Boise. …Despite its diminutive size, I
conclude, this city has star quality.”
(“It
Was Friday Night, and I Had to Get Out of Town – That’s
Why I Went to Boise,” National Geographic Traveler
Magazine, March 2006)
“No.
8 in the Top 20 most inventive towns.”
(Wall
Street Journal, July 2006)
“A
rejuvenated downtown and a budding arts community mean that
after a day of rafting you don’t have to turn in once
the sun fades.”
(New
York Times, July 2006)
“No.
8 Best Place to Live.”
(Money
magazine, July 2006)
“Most
successful and vibrant small city in North America.”
(Team
Fredericton Comparable Cities Project, November 2005)
“Top
10 Places for Outdoor Activities”
(Sperling’s
Best Places, October 2005)
“Welcome
to Boise, Idaho, the last great place in the American West – where
housing remains affordable, Western culture still thrives,
and access to the nation’s wildest state begins within
city limits.”
(“Boise
or Bust – Plus 30 More Towns Perfect for You,” National
Geographic Adventure magazine, September 2006)
“4th
Best Walking City in the U.S.”
(“10
Cities, 3 Women, Infinite Get-Healthy Possibilities,” Prevention
magazine, April 2006)
“Accolades
come easy to this high desert community. … Boise clings
to an All-American hometown sensibility despite a population
surge that’s gushed through the better part of two
decades.”
(“Boise
Booms!” Sky West magazine, September/October 2005)
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arts & entertainment
parks & recreation
ski resorts
Bogus
Basin Ski Resort
2405 Bogus Basin Rd.,
Boise Ph. 208.332.5151
(45 minutes outside of Boise)
Brundage
Mountain Ski Resort
McCall, Idaho Ph. 208.634.7462
Snow Report 800.255.7669
Grand
Targhee
Teton Mountain Range.
Located 87 miles from Idaho Falls.
Pomerelle
Mountain Resort
Albion, Idaho
Schweitzer
Mountain Resort
Sandpoint, Northern Idaho
Silver
Mountain
Kellogg, Northern Idaho
Soldier
Mountain
Central Idaho
10 miles N. of Fairfield on Hwy. 20
Sun
Valley
Ph. 800.786.8259
email ski@sunvalley.com
Tamarack
Council Mountain Range
Near Donnelly, Idaho
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Fishing / Hunting
Cascade Lake, Cascade
Lucky Peak Reservoir
CJ Strike Reservoir
Snake River
Boise River
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Fish and Game
Boise National
Forest
Caribou National
Forest
Challis National Forest
Clearwater National Forest
Curlew National Grassland
Idaho Panhandle National
Forests: Coeur d'Alene, Kaniksu, and St. Joe National
Forests
Nez
Perce National Forest
Payette National Forest
Salmon National
Forest
Sawtooth National Forest
Targhee National
Forest
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parks
Ann Morrison Park,
Americana Blvd.
Boise Julia Davis Park,
700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Kathryn Albertson Park,
1000 block of Americana Blvd. Boise
Municipal Park,
500 S. Walnut St. Boise
Veterans Memorial Park,
960 Veterans Way Boise |
private golf
courses
Broadmore Country Club, Inc.
103 Shannon Nampa
208.466.1114
Crane Creek Country Club
500 W. Curling Dr. Boise
208.344.6529
Hillcrest Country Club
4610 Hillcrest Dr. Boise
208.343.5425
Plantation Golf Club
6515 W. State Boise
208.853.4440
Spurwing Country Club
6800 N. Spurwing Way, Meridian
208.887.1800
Terrace Lakes Resort
Garden Valley
208.462.3250
public golf courses
Boise Ranch Golf Course,
6501 S. Cloverdale Rd.
208.362.6501
Banbury
North Marypost Place, Eagle
208.939.3600
Centennial Golf Course,
Centennial Dr., Nampa
208.467.3011
Cherry Lane,
2070 Interlachen Way, Meridian
208.888.4080
Eagle Hills Golf Course,
605 N. Edgewood Dr.
208.939.0402
Foxtail Golf Course,
990 W. Chinden Blvd.M eridian
208.887.4653
Indian Lakes Golf Club,
4700 S. Umatilla Ave.
208.362.5772
Purple Sage Municipal Golf Course
Middleton
208.459.2223
Quail Hollow Golf Club,
4520 N. 36th Boise
208.344.7807
Ridgecrest Golf Club,
3730 Ridgecrest Dr. Nampa
208.468.9073
Shadow Valley Golf Course,
15711 Highway 55 Boise
208.939.6699
Warm Springs,
2495 Warm Springs Ave. Boise
208.343.5661
sports
BSU
Broncos
Boise Hawks
Idaho
Stampede
Idaho Steelheads
Idaho
Vandals |
| Bogus Creek Outfitters Visit |
208-336-3130 |
| A real western adventure, these outfitters
feature horseback riding and wagon rides with chuck
wagon meals. |
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| Boise Greenbelt Visit |
208-384-4240 |
| On this unique trail system connecting
the city's network of parks, you can jog, skate,
cycle, or walk along more than 25 miles of paved
pathways following the Boise River through the heart
of the city. |
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| Basque Museum and Cultural Center |
208-343-2671 |
| Exhibits feature Basque traditions,
artifacts and culture. Next door, an original Basque
boarding house brings to life the history of Basques
in Idaho |
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| Boise Depot |
208-384-4014 |
| This stately structure was built by
Union Pacific Railroad in 1925 during the glory years
of rail transport. Immersed in the beauty of the
Platt Gardens, the Depot offers a wonderful view
of Boise's downtown backed by scenic foothills. |
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| Boise River |
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| Cast a fly or lure in the Boise River
as it runs through the heart of town. In the summer
enjoy a cooling float from Barber Park to Ann Morrison
Park. |
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| Boise River Tours |
208-333-0003 |
| Educational and recreational river
rafting. Tours are available June through September. |
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| Discovery Center of Idaho |
208-343-9895 |
| With over 150 hands-on scientific exhibits
to explore, experience, and enjoy, this museum makes
learning fun for the whole family. Located in Julia
Davis Park. |
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| Downtown Boise |
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| Historic buildings in the downtown
area showcase Boise's pioneer roots, such as Old
Boise and 8th Street Marketplace. The Grove, the
city's public plaza, is the site of many community
activities, including "Alive After Five," a
weekly program of music and entertainment during
the spring and summer months. |
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| Idaho Black History Museum |
208-433-0017 |
| A showplace of historical photos, crafts,
and other artifacts, reflecting Black culture in
Idaho's diverse heritage |
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| Idaho Botanical Garden |
208-343-8649 |
| Features an ever-changing world of
theme and display gardens. |
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| Idaho Historical Museum |
208-334-2120 |
| Step back 100 years and visit an Old
West saloon, Chinese medicine shop and blacksmith's
forge. Located in Julia Davis Park. |
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| Idaho Ice World |
208-331-0044 |
| Public ice skating sessions run daily
for all levels of skaters. Rental skates available. |
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| Idaho Museum of Military History |
208-422-6128 |
| This museum features Idaho naval history,
the development of Gowen Field and the General Patch
collection |
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| Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology |
208-368-9876 |
| Follow in the steps of miners as they
rushed to Idaho's hills and fought each other in
pursuit of gold and silver. |
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| M-K Nature Center |
208-368-6060 |
| An indoor/outdoor facility, the Center
features the life of a mountain stream, with underwater
viewing, interpretive signs and interactive exhibits. |
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| Old Idaho Penitentiary |
208-368-6080 |
| Take a fascinating peek into the lives
of Idaho's historic criminals. A self-guided tour
includes Death Row, cell houses, and exhibits on
early prisoners and prison life. |
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| World Center for Birds of Prey |
208-362-8687 |
| Located south of Boise, this renowned
facility gives visitors insight into the actual working
process of saving endangered species of hawks, falcons,
eagles, and other birds of prey. |
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