See what the experts are saying about Boise. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Teetering between its rural roots and high-tech tomorrow, Boise's distinctive neighborhoods tell a story of growth. Elegant subdivisions line manicured golf courses along the Boise River Rafting. Rolling eastward and westward, these neighborh... Continue reading »
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History
A lush green valley appeared in front of the early 1800s French-Canadian fur-trappers like an oasis rising out of the dry, brown high desert. Overcome with excitement, they are rumored to have exclaimed "Les Bois! Les Bois!" This is literally... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Travelers have sought refuge within Boise's comforting arms since the beginning of Boise's history. Oregon Trail emigrants, looking forward to their stay at Old Fort Boise, remarked that the early Boiseans were "exceedingly polite, courteous... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Growth in Boise has brought a myriad of dining options. Downtown brims with restaurants from eclectic coffee houses to Mexican eateries. Diners can select from more than 60 restaurants and never leave the downtown area. Brewpubs have sprung u... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Boise's entertainment matches its landscape: colorful and expansive. Enormous hot-air balloons fill the summer sky during the Boise River Festival. Rodeo clowns, clad in red-and-white-striped long johns, entertain audiences at the Snake River... Continue reading »
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Tours
Boise unfolds in sections. It is the mountains, rolling brown velvet topped with white in the winter, that most people notice first. After that, the charming downtown area with historic buildings, funky eateries, plush restaurants and quaint... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Boise Airport (BOI) +1 208 383 3110 http://www.cityofboise.org/transportation/airport/ BOI is located 4 miles from Boise and offers service to the following airlines: Alaska Airlines (+ 1 800 426 0333/ http://ww... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Boise State: Idaho Country: United States Boise by the Numbers: Population: 193,000 Elevation: 2842 feet Average Snowfall: 21 inches Average Winter Temperature: 23-36 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 60-89 deg... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Boise is one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. A remarkably sophisticated and culturally active city of 210,000, Boise offers a variety of scenery, indoor and outdoor activity, and great restaurants. The modern cityscape is... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- Boise Airport (tel. 208/383-3110; www.cityofboise.org/transportation/airport), located about 3 miles south of the city center, serves much of southern Idaho with frequent service from most western and some midwest... Continue reading »
Boise Travel Experiences
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Terri & Guy's place, close(ish) to Idaho City & B...
Susan says: We drove on up to my aunt and uncle's place in the mountains just outside the capital of Idaho, the thriving city of Boise... Continue reading »
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