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 Year-round mountain lodge |
2405 Bogus Basin Road Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 332 5390 http://www.bogusbasin.com |
This glass-fronted wood and concrete lodge overlooks the Boise Valley from its mountaintop location at the Bogus Basin. Offering a comfortable and cozy place for cross-country skiers to relax and sip warm beverages, the lodge also houses ski rentals and education programs. The lodge is surrounded by 32 kilometers of trails groomed for both classic and skate cross-country skiing. Plans include leaving the lodge open in the summer for mountain bikers, hikers and naturalists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Watch me ski, ski, ski |
2600 Bogus Basin Road Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 332 5151 / +1 800 367 4397 http://www.bogusbasin.com |
Located 16 miles north of Boise, off a twisting mountain road, this folksy ski resort is Boise's winter getaway. Offering great skiing day or night, Bogus has 58 runs, six ski lifts and Bogus Basin Nordic Center. Amenities include ski school, rental and retail shop, restaurants, sleigh rides and the Pioneer Inn Condominiums. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Burgers, beverages and baseball |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
You can sip on a cold beverage, taste a burger off the grill and watch professional baseball. All at the same time? Absolutely! This Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, play at 5,000-seat Hawks Memorial Stadium from mid-June to early September. The Hawks Nest, located down the left-field line, serves up smoked salmon and fine wine. Former Hawks include major-leaguers Garrett Anderson, Troy Percival and Todd Greene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Million-acre playground |
1249 South Vinnell Way Boise, ID 83709 United States +1 208 373 4100 http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise/ |
Have you run out of things to do in Boise proper? Less than an hour's drive away is the nation's seventh largest forest, offering about 2.6 million acres of recreational opportunities. Towering ponderosa pine and Douglas fir dot the forest, located northeast of Boise. Home to Bogus Basin, the forest offers more than 70 campgrounds and picnic facilities. Fishermen haunt the streams and rivers looking for trout, while hunters concentrate on deer. Mountain bikers and hikers explore the many trail systems and river kayakers enjoy the white water. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 28-mile linear park |
700 South Capitol Blvd Boise, ID 83706 United States +1 208 384 4240 (Boise Parks Office) |
Stretching more than 20 miles from Eagle Island State Park eastward to Discovery State Park at the base of Lucky Peak Dam, this paved pathway offers inline skaters, joggers, walkers and cyclists a year-round paved pathway. The well-marked trail meanders through downtown Boise, Veterans Memorial Park, and Julia Davis Park following the serpentine Boise River. Trailside restaurants offer refreshments and people watching opportunities. Once you leave Boise's boundaries, the pathway provides views of rolling brown mountains and wildlife, such as herons and bald eagles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guide with 33 years of experience |
111 Broadway Suite 133 Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 333 0003 http://www.boiserivertours.com |
Meandering through Boise, the Boise River seduces visitors with its mellow rhythms. This outfitter, with more than 33 years of experience at the Idaho Fish and Game Department, introduces the uninitiated to the river's seductive charm. A bright blue raft carries the boaters down the river from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park or from Garden City to Eagle. Look for bald eagles along the river in the spring and the changing colors in the fall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neon-lit entertainment complex |
7701 West Overland Road (Overland Road and Interstate 84) Boise, ID 83709 United States +1 208 376 8521 |
Like a Las Vegas-style beacon in Idaho's sagebrush desert, this entertainment complex lights up the night sky. Neon, stretching seven miles, highlights this Boise anomaly. Its flagship business is the Edwards Boise Stadium 21 & IMAX. Ameritel Inn-Boise Spectrum sits on the property, as well as several chain restaurants like the Cracker Barrel, McGrath's Fish House and the popular Chuck-A-Rama. The complex attracts families from all over the valley. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun and more fun |
1385 South Blue Marlin Lane Boise, ID 83642 United States +1 208 898 0900 http://www.boondocksfuncenter.com |
Located just off Interstate 84 in Meridian, about 10 miles west of Boise, this family fun center is packed with entertainment options for all ages. Go-karts lure kids, big and small, onto its race track. A 36-hole miniature golf course displays original obstacles, including a towering arch. Arcade games, bumper boats and batting cages round out the attractions. A snack bar and restaurant serves pizza, sandwiches, and cold drinks. Prices for the different games vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nation's 20th-largest rodeo |
2301 Blaine Street Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 2060 http://www.caldwellnightrodeo.com |
Hee-haw! Get five days of nonstop rodeo excitement in the third week of August each year. Watch cowboys sit on bulls and broncos, race wild horses and rope calves. Considered the 20th-ranked rodeo in the nation, the first Caldwell (about 30 minutes west of Bosie) rodeo happened here in 1924. The event is held in conjunction with the Miss Rodeo Idaho pageant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hands-on gallery |
598 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 3822 |
The brightly colored walls of this Old Boise gallery match the equally bright pottery scattered throughout the store. If the artist inside you is itching to get out, then check out this hands-on gallery. Customers can either order dinnerware to their specifications or make their own. The store provides all the materials, including pottery, paints, kiln and, of course, guidance. The gallery also provides party entertainment and offers a bridal registry. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recreation for everyone |
1050 West State Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 5501 http://www.ymcaboise.org |
Brightly clad aerobic instructors lead students through their moves while, at the lap pool, swimmers slog through seemingly endless laps. Conveniently located in the downtown area, this Boise mainstay offers visitors athletic facilities at a reasonable price. Bursting with activities, the YMCA's schedule includes spinning classes, aerobics and a full swimming schedule. The locker rooms are modern and comfortable, offering such amenities as hand-held hair dryers. A second facility, West Family YMCA and Aquatic Center, is located on the West Boise Bench at 5959 North Discovery Place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drag racing with Idaho flair |
P. O. Box 1398 Boise, ID 83616 United States +1 208 938 8986 http://www.firebirdonline.com/ |
Multi-colored hot rods race down the track at this longtime drag raceway, a short distance from Boise. Celebrating more than three decades of racing action, the raceway hosts about 45 events from April through October. With names like "Igniter Nitro", "Fox Hunt", "Thunderfest" and "Night of Thrills", the races run the gamut of drag racing. The raceway also hosts the largest car event in Idaho, the Boise Roadster Show in March. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot air balloon tours |
5610 Glenwood Street (Western Idaho Fairgrounds) Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 362 5914 |
Take in Boise's sights from high in the sky on a colorful hot air balloon. Launching from the Western Idaho Fairgrounds, this balloon company leads as many as four passengers on a one-hour tour over Boise. Drifting over the Boise River, passengers get a birds-eye view of the Boise Valley. A champagne buffet waits for the passengers once they are safely back on ground. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baseball Boise style |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
The home to the Boise Hawks Baseball Club, this old-fashioned stadium serves as a multipurpose facility with seating for 5,000 baseball fans. The seating capacity can be increased for summer concerts and special events. Hungry fans munch on chips from the snack stand or check out the Hawk's Nest for more refined munchies. Regardless of the event you attend, you will always find a friendly and helpful staff. You need to call to find out the schedule of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nearby trail offers bird watching |
Eighth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States |
So close to Boise yet feeling far away, this trail is popular with bird watchers and wildlife lovers. Located in the Ridge to Rivers Trail System, the trail is found about 10 miles north of downtown Boise on dirt Eighth Street Road. Hikers can choose from a two-mile loop or a seven-mile out-and-back trail. Rabbits, lizards, snakes, porcupines and badgers call this area home. Views of the Boise Valley are endless, and hikers can test their tree knowledge while identifying Rocky Mountain Maple, Hawthorne and Water Birch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ice skate away! |
7072 South Eisenman Road Boise, ID 83716 United States +1 208 331 0044 |
Located in the Boise Factory Outlet Mall, this indoor ice skating arena offers patrons great customer service with outstanding skating programs. Programs include public and private youth and adult lessons and hockey teams. Ice skating sessions take place all year. Lesson prices vary and are subject to change regularly so call or e-mail for price information. Rink rental for special events is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Explore living waters |
600 South Walnut Street Boise, ID 83707 United States +1 208 334 2225 |
Offering a view of the Boise River's underwater world, this unique and interesting center allows visitors to see what happens under the rippling surface of a river. Hands-on computers help visitors understand and learn about the complex world of a living river. This learning center is a must for both tourists and residents, especially if you are a science buff. You will leave the center with a new appreciation for science and river habitats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indoor carnival |
7736 Fairview Avenue Boise, ID 83704 United States +1 208 376 6981 http://www.pojos.com |
Colorful bumper cars crash into each other, while a giant rabbit and 15 other animals carry children around a whimsical carousel. This entertainment arcade offers a 22,000-square-foot indoor playground, including simulated games, prize center and entertainment for young children. Bright awnings and blue tables highlight the cafe where families can munch on pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers at a very affordable price. The entertainment complex specializes in parties and other special events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trail system for hikers and bikers |
1104 Royal Boulevard Boise, ID 83706 United States +1 208 384 4240 |
Stretching from the Boise River to the Boise Ridge, this trail system offers hikers and mountain-bikers 75,000 acres of trails. Through the cooperative efforts of several government agencies, private landowners and other organizations, the trail system was created to preserve Boise's foothills. The old roads and trails allow for outdoor exploration practically from downtown Boise. Maps are available from the Boise Parks and Recreation, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Boise outdoor stores. Some of the easier trails to hike include #27 Cottonwood Creek, #28 Crestline Trail and #31 Corrals Trail. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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