Whitewater rafting adventures.
Boise, Idaho
Boise is the capital city of Idaho. The Boise River Greenbelt is a series of tree-dotted trails and parks hugging the water's edge. In an art deco building, downtown’s Boise Art Museum has contemporary works and an outdoor sculpture garden. The grand, sandstone Idaho State Capitol Building is nearby. The Old Idaho Penitentiary contains 19th-century prison cells and gallows, plus historic military weaponry.
Address: Boise, Idaho
Population 216,282
Settled In: 1864
Climate: typically varies from 24°F to 93°F and is rarely below 10°F or above 101°F.
Median Home Price: $307,500
County: Ada
Did you know: Idaho produces other crops besides potatoes. The state is actually known as the Lentil Capital of the World. It is also known for having one of the largest hops farms in the United States.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
The Basque Block is super-cool, and many Boise natives descend from this special region – even the Mayor! But every Boisean delights in lunchtime paella on The Basque Market’s patio.
Hike Table Rock. A lot of locals do this every week – it’s a tradition of sorts, and when you get to the top you will see why.
Any evening at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival is simply unforgettable. The stories. The intimate, river-front setting. The homegrown and nationally-regarded talent. All of it.
Wine and bike along the Boise Greenbelt. This 25-mile tree-lined pathway is a mecca for locals. It goes right through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of the popular riverside parks.