Top Things to Do in Boise - Boise Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Boise
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Boise River Greenbelt, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Breweries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Boise River Greenbelt, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Breweries. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Scavenger Huntsfromper adult (price varies by group size)€20- fromper adult€65
On the Waterfromper adult€212
Scavenger Huntsfromper adult€10
Cultural Toursfromper adult€5
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Scavenger Huntsfromper group (up to 10)€20
Hiking Trails
Scenic riverside trail ideal for biking, walking, and scootering amidst natural beauty, wildlife, and connecting parks for a variety of recreational pursuits.
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Historic Sites
Historic prison complex providing insights into inmate life from the 1870s-1970s with guided tours, solitary confinement viewing, and a weapons exhibit.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Bird of prey centre with educational exhibits, live flight demonstrations, and a focus on conservation. Features engaging tours and the Sheikh Zayed Falcon wing for up-close bird encounters.
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- BJAATLAtlanta, GA992 contributionsSuper impressive. All kinds of stuff along the way. Check Out Sand Bar and the wineries. They is also a surfing section. Some parts shaded.Written 5 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Crazycruiser59Middleton, ID326 contributionsWe had family visiting from California. It was the day before Thanksgiving and it was cold. It was not crowded at all. Our tour guide, Abby, was excellent! She told several stories of the residents. It was very interesting. Abby also was cognizant of our grandson and made sure we were okay as some subjects mentioned death. Walking through the buildings was an experience! There also had a wonderful military museum. I highly recommend this place. Please note the guided tour was $2 additional. Well worth it!Written 28 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Suzi hloomis129 contributionsThis place is AMAZING We went for a fall flight however we are members as well and take out guests there every visit! The staff is so kind and ALL KNOWING, the facility is so clean--birds---well amaing MUST GOWritten 24 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emanuil SSeattle, WA13 contributionsWe stopped in Boise just because it was convenient half-way stop for driving from Yellowstone NP to our home in Seattle.
But - unexpectedly - I learned that Boise looks like a great city, worth separate visit:
- a lot of beautiful parks, including Riverfront Park - great walks
- carefully preserved Old Boise
- very surprisingly in the middle of our country to find, that Boise was for 100++ years (and still is!) a center for Basks community, with well preserved Bask Quarter, small museum and interesting stories.Written 25 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - D BBakersfield, CA1 contributionFantastic! The perfect to-do on our 34th wedding anniversary! My wife’s wanted to experience glass blowing for some time now & Boise Art Glass provided the perfect experience. Hands down. We made a vase and a soap dispenser. Awesome! Thanks.Written 19 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- terrihansonmeadRedwood City, CA125 contributionsWhat a special place and so well done. I highly recommend taking about 2 hours to wander the grounds. The entry is deceiving. It looks small but it keeps going and going including up.
Take time to watch the bees and dragon flies and butterflies flitter around the gardens.
I loved all the sculptures throughout the grounds and the variety of the various sections of the property. It's a very cool use for the old penitentiary property.
Be sure to walk up to the Sacajawea sculpture, either on the pavement or on the dirt path. Enjoy the view from there and a variety of native plants.
The gift shop is small but cute with lots of fun stuff. I'd love to live closer and visit during every season to see what's new and exciting.
Truly a lovely place.Written 30 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rlmptlLloydminster, Canada1,269 contributionsthis was such a beautiful place to visit. Nice an cool on a hot day inside. its easier if you enter from the side otherwise a big flight of stairs to climb in the heat. we took the elevators up to each floor to look up and down. A little gift shop with interesting things. Loved this and would reccommendWritten 31 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BeckyW1010Flowery Branch, GA232 contributionsWe went up for the day. They have skiing, snow tubing, and people watching! We did the last two! We spent 1.5 hours at Goldrush Tubing. It was an absolute blast. We are all over the age of 50 and had as much fun as kids. They have a people mover so you don’t have to walk back up the hill. I even got to give the Golden a ride down, he loved it. It was a great value at $25. We probably got 6 runs in 1.5 hours. They only allow a certain number of tix sold so it doesn’t get too crowded. The owner wants everyone to have a great time!Written 11 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AnilAggarwalKurukshetra, India7,143 contributionsBest park of Boise. Well maintained on Boise river with wide paved pathways, many ponds, flowers, birds chirping. Park & parking both wheel chair accessible. Dogs allowed. Restrooms clean. Biking, fishing, boating and swimming not allowed. Remain open from sunrise to sunset.Written 8 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Diane ElamColumbia, MO292 contributionsVisiting Freak Alley feels like stepping into a living canvas. The alley stretches for nearly a whole block, making it a must-see spot for art lovers or anyone exploring downtown Boise. The atmosphere is alive with creativity, and each wall tells a unique story, ranging from fantastical creatures to social commentary pieces. The art changes on an annual basis so you are likely to see different art each time you go.
I also recommend that you walk around at least a couple of times!! we did that and I noticed something different each time. You could easily spend a hour just walking around and taking in the art.Written 29 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nav1goVirginia1,112 contributionsReally lovely park on the Greenbelt. We got to walk the zoo and view the rose garden from the outside as we didn’t want to drop our Lime bikes. Rose garden allows dogs!Written 4 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KCJ44california443 contributionsA beautiful memorial next to the Library!. Take your time to explore, read the quotes on the walls, listen to the stories(audio boxes) and enjoy the sounds of the water feature. There is parking at the Library and a bridge you can walk over next to the memorial.Written 19 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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