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 Oldest apartment building |
110 South Fifth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 7777 (Boise Visitors Bureau) |
Boasting the honor of being Boise's first apartment building, this historical edifice has the charm of an old castle. Built in the early 1900's, the building has stone walls up to two-feet thick. Bay windows add a whimsical charm, and balconies overlook the street. The basement was home to the exquisite Renaissance Ristorante Italiano until its closure, but an equally elegant and delicious eatery has taken its place, Mortimers. Check out the nearby C.W. Moore Park and U.S. Assay Office for more historical wanderings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small but brimming with information |
312 South Ninth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 7777 http://www.boise.org |
Pamphlets, maps, booklets and friendly faces stuff this small visitor's center, located in the Boise Centre on the Grove Plaza and near Taters, a gift store. The walls of the glass-fronted space are lined with hotel, restaurant and recreation information. A hotel-style front desk is covered with more literature. Helpful employees quickly answer questions and recommend local restaurants and entertainment. Visitors wanting to venture outside of Boise's boundaries will find useful information about attractions within a three-hour drive from the city limits. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Best way to tour Boise |
815 Ann Morrison Drive Boise, ID 83707 United States +1 208 336 4038 http://www.boisetours.net/ boisetours@boisetours.net |
A wonderful touring experience can be had "all aboard" Boise's Tour Train. The 1890s style puffer-belly open-air train is a classic. It is available for charter and customized tours with meals, as well as individual tour rides. Tours cost $9.00 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, and $6.00 children. Guests can get on and off at their leisure. Bus parking, souvenirs and snacks are available at the ticket booth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Informative downtown tour |
850 Front St (Boise Centre on the Grove) Boise, ID 83702 United States bwt@usurf.com |
Old sandstone buildings, dating from the 1800s, line Boise's downtown area. The Belgravia Building, U.S. Assay Office, Idaho State Capitol Building and C.W. Moore Park highlight Boise's Wild West past. This tour operator leads visitors on a walking tour past these attractions and other highlights of downtown Boise. Covering many topics, including Boise's ethnic origins, the tours last about 90 minutes. The tours are only available in the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Boise United States |
Dubbed as Boise's cultural, governmental and economic hub, the downtown area is a vibrant display of sidestreet cafes, posh boutiques and renowned art galleries to give it a slight European feel. A new development along 8th Street Marketplace--known for its pleasantly large pedestrian walkways--lends to downtown a large array of business and housing opportunities, along with a high-end theatre and more common, recognizable restaurants. No day of the year is left untouched by entertainment events: the Alive after Five event has become a Wednesday summer ritual, while the Capital City Farmer's Market offers the freshest vegetables and fruits from April to October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Activity-packed park |
700 South Capitol Boulevard Boise, ID 83702 United States |
Boise's oldest park brims with activities. Named after an early Boise resident who died in 1907, the park offers Zoo Boise, rose gardens, museums, and the Boise River Greenbelt pathway meandering next to the Boise River. A bridge crosses the river to Boise State University where you can continue your explorations. The 87-acre park even offers boat rentals at the lagoon. The park is located within walking distance to downtown Boise, between Capitol Boulevard and Broadway Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Regional dishes with international flair |
110 South Fifth Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 338 6550 mortimersidaho@att.net |
The bad news is that longtime dining tradition The Renaissance is gone. The good news is that an equally elegant and delicious restaurant has taken over its stone-walled space in the basement of the historic Belgravia Building. Offering white linen service amidst a romantic setting, the restaurant features a menu that changes often. Rainbow Trout Roulade and Mortimer's Famous Lamb Shank are an example of the delicious entrees. The desserts, such as Saffron Poached Pear and Dark Chocolate Timbale, should not be missed. Idaho wines are also prominently featured. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wander through Boise history |
516 South Eighth St Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 344 7777 (Boise Tourist Bureau) |
The Eighth Street Marketplace in downtown Boise commemorates Boise's 19th century past. This area is perfect for a lazy ramble through Boise's history. At 516 South Eighth Street, the Idaho Laundry building has been in operation since 1897. The nearby Boise Junk House at 521 South Eighth Street is where boys traded iron and other "junk" for cash. Other nearby landmarks are the Idaho Candy Company, in business since 1909, the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge, and the Log Cabin Literary Center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Once housed $75 million |
210 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 United States kswanson@ishs.state.id.us |
Built in 1871, this National Historic Landmark housed about $75 million in gold and silver during its heyday. Gold discovered in the Wood River Valley, Boise Basin and Owyhee County created the need for a Federal mint or assay office in Idaho. The sandstone Assay Office operated until 1933 when it became the Boise National Forest headquarters. Today, it is home to the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office and the Archeological Survey of Idaho. 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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