Boise visitors will enjoy indoor and outdoor events that stimulate the senses, from the Boise Art Museum, which showcases the finest contemporary work and increasingly significant permanent collections, to the Discovery Center of Idaho, which has fun down to a science. Wildlife aficionados will enjoy the World Center for Birds of Prey, where there are live presentations every hour. Use your Discovery Map to locate all the tourist gems in Boise.
From white, fluffy powder in the winter to lush, green links in the summer, Boise presents a complete package of outdoor recreational activities. Visitors will find Bogus Basin Mountain Resort, which offers outstanding skiing in Boise. There are 18 golf courses to choose from—starting with the Crane Creek Country Club, home to the area's finest 18-hole championship golf course—that feature canyon ravines and sweeping vistas. Visitors preferring to drench themselves during the heat of summer will find endless miles of whitewater rafting available. The health-conscious tourist can take advantage of the 26-mile greenbelt for walking, jogging, and biking. Your Discovery Map will show you the way to Boise's outdoor adventures, such as Roaring Springs Water Park, which offers the Viper's Vortex, a children's pay area, and private cabanas. Families will find many ways to enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather at any one of the 65 parks dotting the Boise landscape.
Bear Valley River Company
Hwy 55, Banks—Only 35 miles north of Boise on the Payette River. Idaho's best whitewater offering extreme fun for everyone. Full and half-day trips. Family scenic float or heart-pounding Class IV rapids.
www.float4fun.com 800-235-2327
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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
16 miles north of Boise—Snowboarding, alpine, and Nordic skiing; rental and retail shops; learning center and childcare; 7 chairlifts, 3 terrain parks; day and night skiing; tubing hill. 3 full-service day lodges with food service during the winter and available for parties, meetings and weddings during the summer.
www.bogusbasin.org 208-332-5100/Snow Phone: 208-342-2100
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Boise Art Museum
670 S Julia Davis Dr—The Museum offers a lively array of exhibitions, collection displays, educational programming and community events throughout the year.
www.boiseartmuseum.org 208-345-8330
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Boise Little Theater
100 E Fort St—Produces plays of all genres: contemporary & classical, comedy & drama, mysteries & musicals. Well known for family-oriented productions. Unique round, 364-seat facility that has become a city landmark.
www.boiselittletheater.org 208-342-5104
Boise Little Theater
100 E Fort St—Produces plays of all genres: contemporary & classical, comedy & drama, mysteries & musicals. Well known for family-oriented productions. Unique round, 364-seat facility that has become a city landmark.
www.boiselittletheater.org 208-342-5104
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Boise River Greenbelt
,along the Boise River, runs through town—Walk, jog or bike along the Boise River on the 22.5 miles of the Boise Greenbelt with its towering trees, lush growth and abundant wildlife. Even though you are in the center of town, you are enjoying beauty and wildlife at its finest!
www.cityofboise.org
Boise Tour Train
Julia Davis Park—One-hour city tour on open-air train. Also offered with combination guided raft trip on the Boise River. Custom tours & charter shuttle service are available for small or large groups.
www.boisetours.net 208-342-4796
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Cascade Raft and Kayak
7050 Hwy 55, Horseshoe Bend—River rafting fun for everyone, from a splashy three-hour getaway on the Main Payette to a day filled with raging whitewater thrills on the South Fork Canyon. Located 30 miles from Boise. Bring your spirit of adventure, we'll supply the rest!
www.cascaderaft.com 208-793-2221/800-292-7238
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Crane Creek Country Club
500 W Curling Dr—Home to the area's finest 18-hole championship golf course surrounded by the quiet challenge of its canyon ravines and sweeping vistas, state-of-the-art tennis facility, recreation Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, and an elegant, newly remodeled clubhouse.
www.cranecreekcountryclub.com 208-344-6529
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The Discovery Center of Idaho
131 Myrtle St—We have fun down to a science! Drop from the ceiling, create a tornado or generate your own electricity.
www.scidaho.org 208-343-9895
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Egyptian Theatre
700 Main St—On the Historic Registry, this theatre was restored in 1979 and again in the early 90's. It has 756 seats total with a balcony of 375. It is a rentable performance facility. It has a small stage, pipe organ, and small orchestra pit.
208-345-0454
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The Ficks Movie Theatres
646 Fulton—Boise's unique entertainment center with 4 movie theatres, a cafe with house-made soups, appetizers, grilled sandwiches, lasagne, desserts & more. Beer, wine, & espresso drinks, a video/dvd rental shop with 2000 titles. Hours: M-Th 4:30pm-9:30pm, F-Su noon-9:30pm. Cash, credit cards, DBA gift certificates, ATM.
www.theflicksboise.com 208-342-4222
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Fulton Street Theater
520 S 9th St—Restored seed warehouse turned 200-seat theater. Home to Boise Contemporary Theater, Balance Dance Company, Idaho Shakespeare Festival business offices. Play series each year, live theatrical and dance performances.
208-331-9224
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Pennitentiary Rd—Located just two miles from downtown Boise and adjacent to the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary. The Idaho Botanical Garden offers visitors a feast for the senses with its rich tapestry of color, fragrance and sound. Thirteen specialty gardens, nature trails, ponds, arbors and plant collections create a memorable experience not to be missed!
www.idahobotanicalgarden.org 208-343-8649
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Idaho Ice World
7072 S Eisenman Rd—Idaho's premier indoor family skating & entertainment facility! Recreational skating, figure skating, Learn-to-Skate classes, youth & adult hockey programs, figure skating, Jazzercise, dance, martial arts and so much more! Named Nation's Coolest Places on Ice by American Hockey magazine.
www.idahoiceworld.com 208-331-7983
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Idaho Northern and Pacific Railroad's Thunder Mountain Line
Round-trip train rides: Horseshoe Bend to Banks, & Cascade to Smith's Ferry. Inquire about our special events. For reservations, call
www.thundermountainline.com 208-793-4425/877-432-7245
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Idaho x-Sports
1042 Old Crouch Rd, Garden Valley—Garden Valley's hot spot for fun. Snowmobile, ATV, kayak, river tube, and fishing pole rentals. The latest styles of clothing, accessories and footwear. Group rates and weekday specials available.
www.idahoxsports.com 208-462-2555
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Knock 'Em Dead Theatre
333 S 9th St—Unique combination of fine arts and excellent cuisine! Offers unique theater experience with shows ranging from musical comedy to avant-garde drama.
www.KEDproductions.org 208-385-0021
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Pepsi Goldrush Tubing Hill at Bogus Basin Mountain
16 miles north of Boise—Tube the GoldRush! Hang on for the 800-foot downhill thrill ride (tube included!) and enjoy the scenery during your leisurely trip uphill, with rope tow doing the work! Then, do it all over again..and again...and again! Check our website for Tubing Hill hours and availability. (Note: children must be taller than 36" to tube)
www.bogusbasin.org
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Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland Rd, Meridian—Exciting water attractions including the NEW VIPER'S VORTEX, family raft ride, wave pool, float river, kiddie play area, private cabanas and more! Mid-May through mid-September. Just minutes from Boise, exit 44, Meridian.
www.roaringsprings.com 208-884-8842
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Silver State Helicopters
4700 W Aeronca St—Discover Boise aboard the best selling helicopter in the world. Offering tours, charters and photography. Booking day & night flights daily. Flight training available.
www.silverstatehelicopters.com 208-514-3800
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Starlight Mountain Theatre
850 S Middlefork Rd, Garden Valley—Broadway's best-loved musicals performed under the stars in the beautiful mountains of Garden Valley. Only 45 miles from Boise. Please call for reservations or information.
www.starlightmountaintheatre.com 208-462-5523
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World Center for Birds of Prey
5668 W Flying Hawk Lane—Enjoy live bird presentations every hour on the hour and explore the world of raptors through interactive displays and multimedia shows. Something for all ages! Open daily (Mar-Oct) and Tu-Su (Nov-Feb) Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter.
www.peregrinefund.org 208-362-8687
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Zoo Bosie
355 Julia Davis Dr—Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park, Zoo Boise is home to over 200 animals from 83 species. Zoo Boise is open year round from 10 am to 5 pm daily. For more information call or Visit our webiste
www.zooboise.com 208-384-4260
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