Visit Boise, Idaho
Whether you are brand new to Boise, just visiting, or have lived here your whole life – this site is a loveletter to Boise.
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We stayed at the Big Idaho Potato Hotel outside of Boise, Idaho [VIDEO]
Would you stay in a potato hotel? I think there may only be one in the world, and of course it's located right outside of Boise, Idaho. The Big Idaho Potato Hotel is only a few...
A full list of all the direct flights from Boise
Boise's airport has expanded greatly in recent years, with a number of airlines adding Boise as a stop. There are currently 28 destinations that you can fly nonstop from Boise,...
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Things to do in Caldwell, Idaho: Day trip from Boise [VIDEO]
Caldwell, Idaho is a small town outside of Boise, Idaho that has reinvented itself over the last decade. Although they have always had their own personality, including one of the...
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5 things to do in Twin Falls, Idaho: Best day trips from Boise [VIDEO]
Twin Falls, Idaho may not seem like an exciting place to visit, and especially not a place to vacation. But the Idaho town actually has some amazing gems to see. Here are our...
Alaska Airlines to fly nonstop from Boise to Idaho Falls, Las Vegas
Starting in June 2022, Alaska Airlines has announced they will be adding nonstop flights from Boise to Idaho Falls and Las Vegas. The flights will be year-round once they begin...
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I took the brand new JetBlue Boise-NYC flight: Here are my thoughts [VIDEO]
JetBlue launched in Boise this year, but only for a few flights: a Wednesday and Friday redeye from Boise to New York City's JFK Airport, which returns on Monday night. We...
Boise’s newest park: Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
The Cherie Buckner-Webb park is the newest park within the Boise city limits. Its namesake served on the Idaho Legislature for a decade. You can learn more about her below. The...
7 random things to know before moving to Boise
If you are considering moving to Boise, there is a lot to know. Idaho is a very unique place and some people who move here are very surprised — both good and bad — when they...
Visiting the Egyptian Theatre: Boise historical buildings
The Egyptian Theater Boise (or Egyptian Theatre) is a historical theatre in downtown Boise. The Egyptian Theatre was built in 1927 and has been open and operating since then. The...
The name “Boise” came from the French pronunciation of “les bois” — meaning “the trees!” If you want to speak like a local, make sure you call it “boy-see” (not “boy-zee”).
Visiting Boise can be a fun vacation for families, singles, or for business. Walk around the downtown area, take in a show, hit the slopes, or float the river. There is so much that Boise, Idaho offers, and it’s a perfect location to visit.
Boise, Idaho is…
Boise, Idaho has been incorporated as a city since 1863 but its history goes back much further. The early days of Boise include fur trading by the Hudson Bay Company, Fort Boise, and the nearby Oregon Trail.
Boise was slow to grow until very recently — and currently has more than 260,000 residents within city limits. The growth has spurred a lively culture in Boise with the addition of the arts, a prominent downtown area, and plenty of breweries.
