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For many locals, Boise's draw is its outdoor recreation. Newsweek Magazine has hailed Boise as a high-tech city, but Boise is really a recreation-lovers delight. Tour operators, like the Bogus Creek Outfitters and Lonesome Dove Ranch, can give you a true Western-style tour on horseback or horse-drawn sleigh. Boise River Tours lets you get up-close-and-personal with the Boise River while Idaho Whitewater Unlimited takes water lovers to the wilder Payette River. Finally, Silverhawk Aviation offers helicopter tours of the scenic Snake River.

Perhaps the best tour a visitor can take is to treat oneself to a hike or mountain bike ride on the Ridge to River Trail System. You can mountain bike from downtown Boise to the Boise Ridge and within minutes be in the golden, rolling foothills. From the trail system, the Boise Ridge disappears behind a barrier of Evergreens and trails twist left and right. It's possible to be only a few miles from the Capitol Building but feel much farther away.







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Bogus Creek Outfitters


Step back in time
1015 Robert St
Boise, ID 83705
United States
+1 208 887 7880
Bogus Creek Ranch, located in Meridian, offers a complete western experience for the entire family as well as out of town guests. Come for the Western Action Adventure Show in the summer or enjoy a Winter Sleigh Ride & Dinner at Bogus Basin in the winter. The Ranch is also perfect for corporate events, company picnics, weddings, receptions and fundraisers. There are events for all seasons, and problems about planning and pricing are easily resolved in order to give the customer a complete vacation package that fits any size group or budget.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Boise River Tours


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
Boise River Tours photo by Frank Sharp
Photo: Frank Sharp
Boise River Tours photo by danibelle2906
Photo: danibelle2906
Boise River Tours photo by Alison Livingston
Photo: Alison Livingston
Boise River Tours photo by Jo Shively
Photo: Jo Shively
Boise River Tours photo by steven Miller
Photo: steven Miller
Boise River Tours photo by paulspages
Photo: paulspages
Boise River Tours photo by John Burnett
Photo: John Burnett
 

 
Downtown


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
Downtown photo by Anjuli Waybright
Photo: Anjuli Waybright
Downtown photo by Eric Johnson
Photo: Eric Johnson
Downtown photo by Justin Newell
Photo: Justin Newell
Downtown photo by Mike J. Weeks
Photo: Mike J. Weeks
Downtown photo by Nick Corbin
Photo: Nick Corbin
Downtown photo by Shayna Williams
Photo: Shayna Williams
Downtown photo by Kama Hurley
Photo: Kama Hurley
Downtown photo by Kaesi Smith
Photo: Kaesi Smith
Downtown photo by Bryan Rulli
Photo: Bryan Rulli
Downtown photo by Daniel Bertrand
Photo: Daniel Bertrand
 

 
Idaho State Capitol Building


Nation's Capitol look-alike, only smaller!
700 West Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
United States
+1 208 334 5174
Built in 1905 and in the image of the U.S. Capitol, the Idaho Capitol is the only statehouse in the country to be heated by geothermal water. The building was completed in 1920 and features a rotunda floor in a marble pattern called the Compass Rose. The grounds are well kept and have several notable trees, some of which were planted by U.S. Presidents. The building is surrounded by the Capitol Mall, which includes many older public buildings and monuments. Tours are available upon request.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Heidi Andrade
Photo: Heidi Andrade
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Janet Sheehan
Photo: Janet Sheehan
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Occidental Tourist
Photo: Occidental Tourist
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Bev Sykes
Photo: Bev Sykes
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Jon Williams
Photo: Jon Williams
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Leonardo Pires
Photo: Leonardo Pires
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by J.D. Adsit
Photo: J.D. Adsit
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Mark Typinski
Photo: Mark Typinski
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Jim Bowen
Photo: Jim Bowen
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Marcus Hanscom
Photo: Marcus Hanscom
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Zach Chastaine
Photo: Zach Chastaine
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Borgens
Photo: Borgens
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by juwee1
Photo: juwee1
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Decoyz
Photo: Decoyz
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Conrad Jensen
Photo: Conrad Jensen
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by linkcd
Photo: linkcd
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Peter Marki-Zay
Photo: Peter Marki-Zay
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by richardc020
Photo: richardc020
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Paul Clark
Photo: Paul Clark
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by C A
Photo: C A
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Paul Murrell
Photo: Paul Murrell
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Jerry Herbster
Photo: Jerry Herbster
Idaho State Capitol Building photo by Jackie Faherty
Photo: Jackie Faherty
 

 
Ridge to River Trail System


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
Ridge to River Trail System photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Silverhawk Aviation


Snake River tours by helicopter
4301 Aviation Way
Boise, ID 83605
United States
+1 208 453 8577
http://www.silverhawk-aviation...
Idaho's main provider of helicopter tours is located about 20 miles west of Boise, just off Interstate 84 in Caldwell. Offering informative tours of one the longest rivers in America, the twisting and winding Snake River, this guide service also offers after-dinner trips to other tourist attractions. Wannabe pilots can even try their hand at flying a helicopter through the various classes offered.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Silverhawk Aviation photo by Grant Kohler
Photo: Grant Kohler
 

 
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