Although Idaho is barely 100 years old, there is still plenty of history in Idaho’s capital city. There are a number of museums in Boise for you to visit, which include both past and present history. Here are our favorite museums in Boise, Idaho: Click the links...
Although Boise’s history is much newer than many eastern states, there are still hundreds of years of buildings, people, and culture in the city. Because of this, there are plenty of haunted places in Boise, many of them you can visit today. Click the links...
If you are visiting Boise, Idaho and are looking for things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho — you will have plenty of options (even if you do not have a car). The city has grown so much in the last 10 years, and you there are plenty of Boise breweries, museums,...
There are so many places to hike in Boise, Idaho, or in nearby mountains or hills. But Camel’s Back Park in Boise is an amazing location right within the city where you can either walk up to take some photos, or go on a serious hike if you choose. There are so...
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise is a unique monument in a picturesque setting. The memorial is dedicated to human rights, with information about many different historical stories. Boise Parks and Recreation maintains the memorial, which is also run...
Boise State University and Boise State football are known for the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, Coach Pete, and especially their blue field — or, smurf turf, as some call it. The Boise State Football field actually has a really interesting history and is a fun place to...
Visiting the Idaho State Museum in Boise, Idaho is a must next time you are in Idaho’s capital city. The museum has gone through a lot of changes recently, and it’s full of Idaho history so you can learn (or re-learn) all about the state. The Idaho State...
When visiting Boise, one of the most iconic buildings is the Idaho State Capitol building. There are plenty of ways to see the Capitol Building in Boise, whether on a tour of just walking on your own. Even though the Idaho State Capitol building is right in the middle...
Boise, Idaho is one of the rare cities that is amazing both in summer and winter. If you find yourself there during the hottest months of the year, you have quite a few things to choose from — whether you have kids or not, want to stay outdoors or indoors, and...
The Old Idaho State Penitentiary is such a cool piece of history in the middle of Boise. Even though I lived in Boise for the majority of my life, I had never actually been to the Idaho Penitentiary — until now. The Old Idaho Penitentiary was the state prison...