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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 |
 Photo: Frank Sharp |
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 Photo: Alison Livingston |
 Photo: Jo Shively |
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Boise's first church |
Broadway Avenue (Broadway Avenue and Campus Lane, Boise State University) Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 426 1900 |
This tiny white church with its soaring bell tower looks out of place on the modern Boise State University campus. Built in 1866, it's Boise's first church and was formerly called St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Christ Chapel Historical Society incorporated in 1963 to restore and operate the Christ Chapel. The chapel is now at the Boise Junior College campus and is used mainly for weddings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eleven theme gardens |
2355 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 343 8649 http://www.idahobotanicalgarde... |
Located on the Old Idaho State Penitentiary grounds, these beautiful gardens are a must-see attraction. Well cared for all year long, the gardens are available for formal tours or for private browsing. Stretching over about 50 acres, the area offers 11 theme gardens including native plants, water displays and a nature trail. Winter brings the Winter Garden Aglow and festive holiday lights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jess Johnson |
 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 |
 Photo: Marie Paulhamus |
 Party-loving park |
500 South Walnut Street Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 384 4240 |
Sitting next to the Boise River and its old, gnarly trees, this popular park offers year-round access. Picnicking is what this park does best; it is often listed in the local media as the best place for birthday parties. Providing 10 picnic areas, including a large shelter with electricity, the park has a constant party atmosphere. Spandex-clad cyclists and inline skaters cruise by on the Boise River Greenbelt while the aroma of grilling burgers makes all but the most hard-core vegetarians salivate. Located adjacent to the Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center, the park offers a full day of activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Idaho's colorful mining days |
2455 Old Penitentary Road Boise, ID 83712 United States |
Everything you always wanted to know about mining and geology is answered here. As a refresher course, learn about Idaho's early days of mining from historical photographs and artifacts. Located next to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary, the museum offers exhibits showing the spectacular array of Idaho's geologic features. Lectures, field trips and other educational programs are also offered regularly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour an old frontier prison |
2445 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 368 6080 |
The "Old Pen" is a view of prison life in the West over the span of 100 years. The castle-like fortress was built in 1870 and was enlarged over the years, often with prisoner labor, until 1973 when a new prison replaced this one. Visitors take a 90-minute tour through solitary confinement cells, death row and the gallows. It is also the site of Idaho's only hanging in 1957. The building also houses several museums within the museum. Admission fees: USD5 for adults, USD4 for seniors and USD3 for kids (6-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bob Minton, Boise ID |
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Climb Castle Rock |
2150 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 384 4240 |
Beckoning to outdoor types like a rocky temptress, Castle Rock offers a heart-pounding climb from this East End park; the informal beginning for a Castle Rock hike. Less energetic visitors can munch on grilled hot dogs and burgers hot off the public grills, or shoot a few baskets at the basketball courts. Historically-minded visitors can stroll over to the nearby Idaho Botanical Garden and Old Idaho Penitentiary. The East End location also makes this park ideal for viewing the historic homes on Warm Springs Avenue, which are geothermally-heated from a pump at the park. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Microbrewery along Boise River |
709 Park Boulevard Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 345 2929 http://www.theram.com |
Wood tables, brass fixtures, and a staring deer head create a testosterone-charged experience at this riverside restaurant. Televised sporting events add to the atmosphere. Claiming to have Boise's tallest bar, the pub boasts a wide variety of microbrews, including Buttface Amber Ale and Total Disorder Porter. Originality continues in the dining room with dishes ranging from Armadillo Eggs to Bourbon Blackjack Burgers. The outdoor patio provides views of the Boise River and Boise River Greenbelt Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stroll past elegant Victorian homes |
Warm Springs Avenue Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 7777 / +1 800 635 5240 |
This tree-filled avenue is home to some of Boise's first houses and boasts graceful late 1800s architecture. It is located half a mile from Broadway Avenue, near downtown. These elegant mansions were the first in the United States to be geothermally heated. The oldest home, built in 1868, is at 1035 Warm Springs Avenue. The first geothermally heated home, built in 1891, is found at 1109 Warm Springs Avenue. At 929 Warm Springs Avenue, you come to a 1925 house built in the style of a British manor. All of the homes are private and are not open for tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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