Boise, Capital city in Idaho, United States.
The city extends along the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, surrounded by mountains that protect it from severe winter weather conditions.
Fort Boise emerged in 1863 as a military post to protect travelers and miners during the regional gold rush in the Boise Basin.
The Basque Block in downtown Boise maintains the traditions of one of the largest Basque communities in North America through food and festivals.
The Boise Greenbelt offers 25 miles of paved pathways along the river, connecting neighborhoods with parks, schools, and downtown areas.
The Idaho Botanical Garden transforms the grounds of the former Old Idaho Penitentiary into specialized gardens featuring native and exotic plants.
Location: Ada County
Inception: 1863
Elevation above the sea: 824 m
Website: http://cityofboise.org
GPS coordinates: 43.61361,-116.23778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:51
This selection showcases the monuments, historical buildings, and natural spaces of Boise, Idaho's capital. Discover the Old Penitentiary from 1872, the Capitol with its sandstone dome, and parks like Kathryn Albertson with its wildlife viewing areas. The city also includes cultural institutions such as the Basque Museum, the 1927 Egyptian Art Deco Theater, and natural spaces like the 40 km trail along the Boise River.
Albertsons Stadium
3.6 km
Idaho State Capitol
3.1 km
Old Idaho State Penitentiary
6.2 km
The Egyptian Theatre
3 km
Julia Davis Park
2.7 km
Zions Bank Idaho Headquarters
2.7 km
Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
2.4 km
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
3.3 km
Boise Art Museum
2.6 km
Ahavath Beth Israel
1.1 km
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
2.4 km
Idaho Botanical Garden
6.3 km
Ann Morrison Park
1.5 km
Old Idaho Penitentiary Site
6.2 km
Assay Office
3.4 km
Camel's Back Park
3.8 km
Idaho Aquarium
3 km
St. Alphonsus Hospital
3.4 km
U.S. Bank Building
2.8 km
National Weather Service Boise, Idaho
5.6 km
Kathryn Albertson Park
902 m
Hoff Building
2.9 km
Discovery Center of Idaho
3.2 km
MK Nature Center
4.5 km
Idanha Hotel
2.7 km
Judge Charles P. McCarthy House
2.9 km
Barber Dam
11.1 km
St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral
3.1 kmReviews
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