Boise Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Boise, Idaho

Boise is Idaho’s capital and its largest city, located in the southwestern region of the state. It is surrounded by lush national forests making it a natural choice for nature lovers and outdoor explorers. Boise also offers a sophisticated downtown with art galleries, boutique shops, chic restaurants and lively nightlife, making it a destination that easily lends itself to a kid friendly family vacation or a romantic getaway, and everything in between. The Boise River is a 25-mile river that runs through the center of town, making for a picturesque place for a stroll, and a delightful way to explore the city.

Boise lodgings provide a variety of accommodations to suit the needs of every visitor. From pet friendly motels, to kid friendly hotels and intimate bed and breakfast inns for couples, you are certain to find a peaceful place to spend a restful evening. Boise is an internationally popular destination and has a thriving tourism industry, making it an easy city to explore. The city center and most of the sites are within walking distance from each other, or you can rent bicycles as a way to explore the city more fully. There is a helpful tourist information center in town, with restaurant recommendations and activity suggestions to make a custom vacation for you. The site at www.boise.org offers useful travel guides and reviews if you’d like to get started planning your trip before you arrive.

The Boise travel guide gives you you have all the information you need to plan your trip. It includes user reviews, maps, travel tips, and a list of Boise Hotels.

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Boise, Idaho Lodging

  1. Doubletree Club Boise475 W Park Center Blvd
    Boise, ID 83706

    "great place to stay" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Springhill Suites Boise Parkcenter424 East Park Center Boulevard
    Boise, ID 83706

    "we love them! the bed is comfortable, the room is well laid out, the staff is terrific, and there are plenty of restaurants" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner1800 Fairview Ave.
    Boise, ID 83702

    "was a 2nd vanity outside the bathroom which was really handy for setting up a bar" more on TripAdvisor

  1. Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum
  3. Residence Inn by Marriott Boise Central Capitol Boulevard
  4. Anniversary Inn Boise
  1. Holiday Inn Boise
  2. Hotel 43
  3. Idaho Heritage Inn Bed & Breakfast

Boise, Idaho Things To Do

  1. Idaho Historical Museum610 North Julia Davis Drive
    Boise, Idaho 83702-7695

    This museum is unusually cheap -- I believe something like $2 for adults. It takes about an hour to walk through the entire museum. The self-guided tour begins with a room full of maps, historic we... more on TripAdvisor

  2. Zoo Boise355 Julia Davis Drive
    Boise, ID, 83702

    I liked that the Zoo had a place for the children to go and learn things about the animals. The thing I disliked about the park is they ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Old Idaho Penintentiary2445 Old Penitentiary Road
    Boise, ID 83712

    Overview Idaho Territory was less than ten years old when the territorial prison was built east of Boise in 1870. The penitentiary grew from a single cellhouse into a complex of several distinctive building... more on Idahohistory.net

  1. Boise Art Museum
  2. Idaho Botanical Garden
  3. Idaho Black History Museum
  4. Basque Museum & Cultural Center
  1. Boise Little Theater
  2. AmeriSuites Boise Town Square Mall
  3. Idaho Mountain Touring

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