Things to Do in Boise, ID

  • Our list of the best things to do in Boise, Idaho, features the top 93 nearby activities — including 43 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Boise, ID has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Boise, ID , followed by 59 popular activities in nearby cities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Eagle and Horseshoe Bend
  • Our list of the best things to do in Boise, Idaho, features the top 93 nearby activities — including 43 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Boise, ID has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Boise, ID , followed by 59 popular activities in nearby cities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Eagle and Horseshoe Bend
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0.0 Miles
Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
0.6 Miles
97% 101 votes
Other Adventures 1104 Royal Blvd, Boise, ID 83706 MoreLess Info
Over 130 miles of trails are part of the Ridge to River Trail System. They flow through the Boise Foothills that rise above the Idaho city for both natural and urban views.
5.3 Miles
96% 73 votes
Parks 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID 83716 MoreLess Info
Boise's Barber Park features a system of hiking trails that allow for wilderness viewing and bird watching. The park is also the beginning point for tubing or rafting down the Boise River.
0.7 Miles
The Egyptian Theatre is a fully restored Art Deco style theater that serves as the home to Opera Idaho. The venue also holds the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, several small film festivals, and a variety of musical concerts and events.
1.4 Miles
90% 379 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725 MoreLess Info
Bronco Stadium is the place to see the Boise State University football team in action. The stadium holds 36,000 fans and is the only place you will find blue Astro Turf.
2.9 Miles
92% 497 votes
Botanical Gardens 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712 MoreLess Info
The Idaho Botanical Garden is the place to experience plant life in Boise. The gardens include several species of plants native to Idaho, and features an adventure garden for children.
0.9 Miles
78% 858 votes
Zoos 355 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
You will find Zoo Boise in downtown Boise, inside Julia David Park. The Zoo features more than 200 animals, as well as a separate Zoo Farm, and daily animal encounters.
0.7 Miles
93% 44 votes
Libraries 715 South Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
Boise Public Library offers a wide selection of educational and entertaining titles for the community of Boise. The stately brick building also houses a small used bookstore and movie selections.
0.7 Miles
90% 121 votes
Cultural Centers 611 Grove Street, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
The permanent exhibits of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center focuses on the local history and heritage of Basque. Many displays of artifacts and photographs that cover the history and modern times of the area are part of the exhibits.
1.6 Miles
88% 260 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 2405 Bogus Basin Road, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
Visit Bogus Basin Ski Resort for outdoor winter recreation in Boise. The resort offers day and night skiing, snowshoe trails, and tubing during the Winter months, as well as biking and hiking during the Summer.
1.0 Miles
87% 267 votes
Children's Museums 131 Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702 MoreLess Info
Experience science firsthand at the Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise. The science museum allows kids and adults to conduct experiments and learn more about science and math inside the numerous exhibits.
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