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1. Boise River Greenbelt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Boise Art Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Discovery Center of Idaho

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Aquarium of Boise

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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5. Capital City Public Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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6. Zoo Boise

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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7. Idaho Botanical Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Hulls Gulch Reserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Boise Centre

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10. Boise Trolley Tours

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11. Boise Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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12. Kathryn Albertson Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Chandlers

15. World Center for Birds of Prey

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Freak Alley

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17. Boise Art Glass

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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18. Great Harvest Bread

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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19. Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Saint Lawrence Gridiron

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21. Basque Museum & Cultural Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. Boise Fry Company

23. The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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24. Fork

25. Julia Davis Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The capital and the largest city in Idaho, Boise is home to beautiful parks, great museums, restaurants, and unique attractions.
  • Take in scenic views from the Boise River Greenbelt, admire contemporary art at the Boise Art Museum, and visit the vibrant Capital City Public Market.
  • Best things to do in Boise with kids include the Discovery Center of Idaho, Zoo Boise, the Aquarium of Boise, and the World Center for Birds of Prey.
  • The surrounding area offers fun activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

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