Attractions

Most traditional tourists keep to the “beaten path”, hitting the usual churches, museums and monuments that a billion other tourists have been to before them. But if you prefer something more off the beaten path, and are looking to travel to the Boise area in Idaho anytime soon, we’ve got something that might just be perfect for you. The Freak Alley Gallery in downtown Boise is one of the most...

Do you know where the biggest potato in the world grows? It grows on a 400-acre farm, just 20 minutes outside of Boise, Idaho. It’s so big you can live in it and, actually, you’re encouraged to at least spend a couple of nights inside the giant tuber, also known as the Big Idaho Potato Hotel! How the Big Idaho Potato Hotel came to be You might have an idea since we’re talking about Idaho...

If you’re new to Boise, you will be surprised by the combination of modern and daring 21st-century buildings and the elegant architecture of the old houses in the city center. Some of them date back to the 19th century and are historical buildings, that have witnessed the growth of this place from a small town to the vibrant city it is today. Whether you’ve recently moved to Boise or are just...

Did you know Boise was initially called Les Bois, which is French for woods, and you have plenty of those in the area? Boise is a wonderful place for nature lovers, although it does offer a lot of other things to do in the city. The Boise River Greenbelt This is the city’s best feature as far as attractions go. The Boise River Greenbelt stretches 25 miles along the Boise River and is a paradise for...