Quick Summary:

  • Boise is a part of the Treasure Valley, the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area that also includes Meridian.
  • There are several exciting day trips you can take to make the most out of your vacation or travels.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Bogus Basin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bogus Basin | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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2. Caldwell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Caldwell | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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3. City of Rocks

City of Rocks | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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4. Craters of the Moon

Craters of the Moon | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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5. Eagle

Eagle | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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6. Garden Valley

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Garden Valley | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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7. Hagerman Fossil Beds

Hagerman Fossil Beds | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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8. Hells Canyon Scenic Byway

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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9. Idaho City

Idaho City | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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10. Twin Falls

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Twin Falls | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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11. Bruneau Dunes State Park

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Bruneau Dunes State Park | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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12. Hailey

Hailey | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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13. Idaho Wine Country

Category: Food & Drink
Idaho Wine Country | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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14. McCall

McCall | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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15. Meridian

Meridian | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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16. Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey

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Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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17. Mountain Home

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Mountain Home | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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18. Nampa

Nampa | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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19. Sawtooth National Forest

Category: Activities
Sawtooth National Forest | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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20. Silver City Idaho

Silver City Idaho | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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21. Silver Creek Plunge

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Silver Creek Plunge | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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22. Snake River Canyon

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Snake River Canyon | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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23. St Anthony Sand Dunes

St Anthony Sand Dunes | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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24. Three Island Crossing

Romantic Islands
Three Island Crossing | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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25. Boise National Forest

Category: Activities
Boise National Forest | Day Trips from Boise, Idaho
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Summary & FAQ Bogus Basin Caldwell City of Rocks Craters of the Moon Eagle Garden Valley Hagerman Fossil Beds Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Idaho City Twin Falls Bruneau Dunes State Park Hailey Idaho Wine Country McCall Meridian Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Mountain Home Nampa Sawtooth National Forest Silver City Idaho Silver Creek Plunge Snake River Canyon St Anthony Sand Dunes Three Island Crossing Boise National Forest

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