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The World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho, is the headquarters for The Peregrine Fund, an international non-profit organization founded in 1970 that conserves endangered raptors around the world
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneThe World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho, is the headquarters for The Peregrine Fund, an international non-profit organization founded in 1970 that conserves endangered raptors around the world
Boise Ranch Golf Course is an 18 hole championship style golf course. Offering a challenging yet fair test of golf for players of all skill levels. With undulating greens, eight lakes and ponds, the 6,611 yard, par 71 layout includes one of the longest par 5's in the state of Idaho.
Boise Ranch Golf Course
6501 S Cloverdale RdBoise Ranch Golf Course is an 18 hole championship style golf course. Offering a challenging yet fair test of golf for players of all skill levels. With undulating greens, eight lakes and ponds, the 6,611 yard, par 71 layout includes one of the longest par 5's in the state of Idaho.
Freak Alley Gallery is the largest outdoor mural gallery in the Northwest. It's free and open to the public 24/7. We also have an Indoor Gallery that promotes our local Art and Artists; all proceeds from sales support the project and keep the lights on. Be sure to visit our website for detailed information on the indoor and outdoor events. You can even watch the progression of this Boise landmark.
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StFreak Alley Gallery is the largest outdoor mural gallery in the Northwest. It's free and open to the public 24/7. We also have an Indoor Gallery that promotes our local Art and Artists; all proceeds from sales support the project and keep the lights on. Be sure to visit our website for detailed information on the indoor and outdoor events. You can even watch the progression of this Boise landmark.
Camel's Back Park is an 11-acre urban park in Boise, Idaho, managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. The park includes picnic tables, play areas, an outdoor gym, practice fields, and facilities for tennis and volleyball.
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StCamel's Back Park is an 11-acre urban park in Boise, Idaho, managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department. The park includes picnic tables, play areas, an outdoor gym, practice fields, and facilities for tennis and volleyball.
2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702
winter and summer activities!
Please call ahead for current schedule: (208) 332-5100
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Bogus Basin
2600 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702
winter and summer activities!
Please call ahead for current schedule: (208) 332-5100
Cultivate. Educate. Celebrate. Enhance your community and enrich your life. The Idaho Botanical Garden is a lush 15-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. A peaceful haven nestled in the Boise Foothills, located in the heart of Old Penitentiary Historic District. The Garden promotes gardening in the Treasure Valley using native and domestic plants that are adapted to the intermountain region.
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdCultivate. Educate. Celebrate. Enhance your community and enrich your life. The Idaho Botanical Garden is a lush 15-acre tapestry of dappled shade and vibrant splashes of color. A peaceful haven nestled in the Boise Foothills, located in the heart of Old Penitentiary Historic District. The Garden promotes gardening in the Treasure Valley using native and domestic plants that are adapted to the intermountain region.
Home of the Boise State Broncos! Yes, the turf is blue! Go Broncos!
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Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnHome of the Boise State Broncos! Yes, the turf is blue! Go Broncos!
Museum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture.
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Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis DrMuseum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture.
Hyde Park, also called the Hyde Park Historic District, is a section of the North End neighborhood in Boise, Idaho known for its several popular eateries and locally owned specialty shops. Located on North 13th Street a few blocks north of Downtown Boise, the Hyde Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
During all months of the year, local merchants host neighborhood events and activities. The biggest event Hyde Park is known for is the Hyde Park Street Fair, an annual event located at the nearby Camel's Back Park that is organized by the North End Neighborhood Association and includes vendors, food, live music, demonstrations, a children's area, and a parade.
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Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StHyde Park, also called the Hyde Park Historic District, is a section of the North End neighborhood in Boise, Idaho known for its several popular eateries and locally owned specialty shops. Located on North 13th Street a few blocks north of Downtown Boise, the Hyde Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
During all months of the year, local merchants host neighborhood events and activities. The biggest event Hyde Park is known for is the Hyde Park Street Fair, an annual event located at the nearby Camel's Back Park that is organized by the North End Neighborhood Association and includes vendors, food, live music, demonstrations, a children's area, and a parade.
At its core, Slow Flowers was established to promote the conscious purchase of buying and selling locally and sustainably grown flowers in the United States. Members of the Slow Flowers community are predominantly small-scale growers, producers and designers who are working to transform the flower industry by leveraging the field-to-vase or locally grown flowers philosophy.
Farmers Pick Produce
8114 S Cloverdale RdAt its core, Slow Flowers was established to promote the conscious purchase of buying and selling locally and sustainably grown flowers in the United States. Members of the Slow Flowers community are predominantly small-scale growers, producers and designers who are working to transform the flower industry by leveraging the field-to-vase or locally grown flowers philosophy.
https://zooboise.org/
355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID, 83702
Zoo Boise is owned by the City of Boise and managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Friends of Zoo Boise, a private non-profit organization.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Drhttps://zooboise.org/
355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID, 83702
Zoo Boise is owned by the City of Boise and managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Friends of Zoo Boise, a private non-profit organization.
Museum highlights Basque heritage & cultural exhibits with library archives & educational programs.
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Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StMuseum highlights Basque heritage & cultural exhibits with library archives & educational programs.
Kid-friendly science museum featuring interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas.
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Entdeckungszentrum von Idaho
131 W Myrtle StKid-friendly science museum featuring interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas.
The Festival’s mission is to produce great theater, entertain and educate. To realize this mission, the Festival seeks to:
Develop an artistic home for theater artists that supports emerging actors, encourages new regional and national playwrights, promotes sustained employment opportunities for artists and attracts the very best artistic staff;
Educate through a range of programs, including programs and tours for K – 12 children and teachers, ongoing adult education, interpretive programming, affiliations with universities and cultural organizations, as well as residencies and training opportunities for actors;
Illuminate human nature and our rich cultural heritage through a repertory that includes the plays of William Shakespeare, the richest and most complex in the English language, together with other works from a variety of dramatic periods and genres; and
Promote cultural understanding through highlighting diverse traditions and supporting artists and audiences of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival is proud to be a member of The Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA). For more information visit www.stahome.org
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Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveThe Festival’s mission is to produce great theater, entertain and educate. To realize this mission, the Festival seeks to:
Develop an artistic home for theater artists that supports emerging actors, encourages new regional and national playwrights, promotes sustained employment opportunities for artists and attracts the very best artistic staff;
Educate through a range of programs, including programs and tours for K – 12 children and teachers, ongoing adult education, interpretive programming, affiliations with universities and cultural organizations, as well as residencies and training opportunities for actors;
Illuminate human nature and our rich cultural heritage through a repertory that includes the plays of William Shakespeare, the richest and most complex in the English language, together with other works from a variety of dramatic periods and genres; and
Promote cultural understanding through highlighting diverse traditions and supporting artists and audiences of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival is proud to be a member of The Shakespeare Theatre Association (STA). For more information visit www.stahome.org
please call ahead for info:
208.345.8330
There is plenty of space for physical distancing and quiet contemplation at the Boise Art Museum. Come find joy by connecting with visual art at BAM. With the health and safety of our visitors and staff as our highest priority, we have made the BAM experience no-touch or low-touch and have enhanced disinfecting protocols throughout the building.
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr please call ahead for info:
208.345.8330
There is plenty of space for physical distancing and quiet contemplation at the Boise Art Museum. Come find joy by connecting with visual art at BAM. With the health and safety of our visitors and staff as our highest priority, we have made the BAM experience no-touch or low-touch and have enhanced disinfecting protocols throughout the building.
JAMES CASTLE HOUSE
The City of Boise purchased the James Castle House in 2015. After almost a century of residential use, the house today is a center for contemporary and historical exhibits, tours, performances, talks, an Artist-in-Residence program, and community partnerships.
The James Castle House is managed and staffed by the Boise City Department of Arts & History as part of its Cultural Sites program. This program reflects Boise’s dedication to saving, reinventing and promoting historic properties unique to Boise’s history. Valuable historic buildings are saved and re-purposed, creating meaningful new opportunities for the community to collaborate and engage in physical spaces that are literally irreplaceable.
BOISE CITY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & HISTORY
The Department of Arts & History’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for Arts and History to preserve Boise’s character and enhance our community’s quality of life. We envision a city where everyone has access to art and history, and the opportunity to pursue and experience Boise through a variety of cultural offerings.
To learn more about the Boise City Department of Arts & History and its Cultural Sites program visit www.boiseartsandhistory.org.
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James Castle House
5015 Eugene StJAMES CASTLE HOUSE
The City of Boise purchased the James Castle House in 2015. After almost a century of residential use, the house today is a center for contemporary and historical exhibits, tours, performances, talks, an Artist-in-Residence program, and community partnerships.
The James Castle House is managed and staffed by the Boise City Department of Arts & History as part of its Cultural Sites program. This program reflects Boise’s dedication to saving, reinventing and promoting historic properties unique to Boise’s history. Valuable historic buildings are saved and re-purposed, creating meaningful new opportunities for the community to collaborate and engage in physical spaces that are literally irreplaceable.
BOISE CITY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & HISTORY
The Department of Arts & History’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for Arts and History to preserve Boise’s character and enhance our community’s quality of life. We envision a city where everyone has access to art and history, and the opportunity to pursue and experience Boise through a variety of cultural offerings.
To learn more about the Boise City Department of Arts & History and its Cultural Sites program visit www.boiseartsandhistory.org.
WHY BUY LOCAL?
please visit https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com for times and locations
Nothing beats local foods for freshness and flavor. Purchasing directly from Treasure Valley farmers helps support and strengthen the community, as well as protect our land and conserve fuel.
Restoring the balance of local versus long-distance food is healthy for our communities, our farms, our land and ourselves.
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Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetWHY BUY LOCAL?
please visit https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com for times and locations
Nothing beats local foods for freshness and flavor. Purchasing directly from Treasure Valley farmers helps support and strengthen the community, as well as protect our land and conserve fuel.
Restoring the balance of local versus long-distance food is healthy for our communities, our farms, our land and ourselves.
Sightseeing
In 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visitors of the Old Idaho Penitentiary can walk through solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows. Visit today and relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals, and executions. Call for more details about special events, educational programs and guided tours.
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Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdIn 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visitors of the Old Idaho Penitentiary can walk through solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows. Visit today and relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals, and executions. Call for more details about special events, educational programs and guided tours.
The Idaho State Capitol in Boise is the home of the government of the U.S. state of Idaho. Although Lewiston briefly served as Idaho's capital from the formation of Idaho Territory in 1863, the territorial legislature moved it to Boise on December 24, 1864
Lovely state capital building. Open to the public. Walk around and appreciate the beautiful construction and read the panels to learn about the state's history. Many photo ops. the view from the steps and the upper floors are great.
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Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StThe Idaho State Capitol in Boise is the home of the government of the U.S. state of Idaho. Although Lewiston briefly served as Idaho's capital from the formation of Idaho Territory in 1863, the territorial legislature moved it to Boise on December 24, 1864
Lovely state capital building. Open to the public. Walk around and appreciate the beautiful construction and read the panels to learn about the state's history. Many photo ops. the view from the steps and the upper floors are great.
Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park located near downtown Boise. A haven for wildlife and quiet contemplation, the park features wide, paved footpaths and reservable outdoor gazebos in a beautiful natural setting.
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Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdKathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park located near downtown Boise. A haven for wildlife and quiet contemplation, the park features wide, paved footpaths and reservable outdoor gazebos in a beautiful natural setting.
Landmark train depot offers public tours & event space, plus park grounds & gardens with city views.
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Boise Bahnhof
2603 W Eastover TerraceLandmark train depot offers public tours & event space, plus park grounds & gardens with city views.
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, also known simply as St. John's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Boise. The church building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
St John's Cathedral: Faith Formation Center
775 N 8th StThe Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, also known simply as St. John's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Boise. The church building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The Idaho Military History Museum has been established for the purpose of “preservation, display and interpretation of military history and artifacts that have a geographical tie to the history of the people and state of Idaho.”
The Idaho Military History Museum was opened in 1995 by the Idaho Military Historical Society.
Idaho Military Museum
4692 W. Harvard Street
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 272-4841
Tues-Sat 12-4pm
Idaho Military History Museum
4692 W Harvard StThe Idaho Military History Museum has been established for the purpose of “preservation, display and interpretation of military history and artifacts that have a geographical tie to the history of the people and state of Idaho.”
The Idaho Military History Museum was opened in 1995 by the Idaho Military Historical Society.
Idaho Military Museum
4692 W. Harvard Street
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 272-4841
Tues-Sat 12-4pm
Please visit the website before you travel. Fire or avalanche warnings or road closures.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise
Boise National Forest
1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 373-4100
Boise National Forest
1249 S Vinnell WayPlease visit the website before you travel. Fire or avalanche warnings or road closures.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/boise
Boise National Forest
1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 373-4100
Hiking trails that follow through Boise and provides more than 25 miles of scenic paths for biking, hiking and jogging.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltHiking trails that follow through Boise and provides more than 25 miles of scenic paths for biking, hiking and jogging.