The capital of Idaho and its largest city, half a million Boise, stands at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, in the valley of the Boise River, which winds through the urban landscape. This place is great for all kinds of activities in nature. The very name of the city went from the French word "boise" - "wooded". Accordingly, and the common name "Wooded city" suits Boise as much as possible. Tourists come here for skiing, fishing, hiking and, of course, fried potatoes
How to get to Boise
Boise Airport (Golden Field) accepts flights of several American airlines, including Alaska, Delta, United, US Airways. Greyhound buses go to the city from Portland, Dallas, Ontario, Salt Lake City.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Boise
The State Capitol building was started in 1905 . and completed in 1912 ., and by 1920 . there were added lateral wings . Today restored in 2010 . the building looks amazing, impressive and well-visible in the future of the central streets of the city . Its height was 206 m, and up to 1975 . The Capitol was the tallest building in the state . Inside there is something to see: there placed, for example, a copy of Nicky of Samothrace and a gilded statue of George Washington, carved in 1869 . from co dreams (a statue was created by one master, which took him in the light of candles for four years) . Another feature of the Capitol - a large bell in front of the building, a copy of the Liberty Bell .
The first Catholic church in Boise was built in 1870, but only 18 days later it was destroyed by a fire. Construction of St. John's Cathedral began in 1906, and due to financial difficulties, it lasted 15 years. But the result was a beautiful building in the style of the Romanesque Revival, whose architects drew inspiration in the guise of the cathedral in German Mainz. The cathedral is distinguished by a powerful and stocky main facade with a window-rosette and beautiful stained-glass windows.
The St. Michael's Episcopal Church, built in 1899, looks quite different, but no less interesting. Today its building stands on the territory of Boise University. The Methodist Church on West Franklin Street stands out for its complex and powerful spire design, as well as for the good sounding of the organ (you can listen to it at the morning service at 11:00). And the Mormon Church on South Cole Road looks just as impressive due to the sharp and delicate spiers that surround the building (no church entrance for non-Mormons is allowed)
The focus of restaurants and shops is the Eighth Street in a couple of blocks from the Capitol and near the river. Here is the farmer's market, street musicians play and various entertainment events are held; here you can find ice cream, wine bars, pubs, bakeries, etc.
In the Julia Davis Park, opened in 1907 and the oldest in the city, there are many sights of the city center. It's a zoo, a rose garden, an art museum and a black history museum in Idaho. There is also the Village of Pioneers - an open-air museum, located right next to the Idaho State Museum. Its history began in 1933, when enthusiasts moved two forest huts to the park, and today you can see several original wooden houses and exhibitions - for example, footprints of wild animals.
The locals particularly like Barber Park, which is in the south-west of the city. Here you can see wild animals - deer, moose, eagles and hawks, and in the river there are salmon and trout. In addition, an annual traditional boat rafting down the river starts in the park. And in Plat Gardens you can see the building of an old railway depot with a high tower, built in 1925 in the style of the Spanish Renaissance, in addition to the pleasant landscape design.
The Idaho Botanical Garden is a quiet and peaceful place, remarkably well-groomed, where weddings often take place other activities . This is an excellent place for a picnic in the air . In December, the garden is very nicely illuminated . Another excellent place for outdoor recreation is Lucky Peak, to which from Boise can be reached by car in about five minutes . Here on o Were very popular wakeboarding, water skiing and even cliff diving . Finally, the green zone with a promenade that descends from the very center of the city along the river past the golf courses and groves .
- Climb to the Table Rock, which hangs over the center of the city. Enjoy the view of Boise and the valley, and if lucky, with the moose.
- Dare to ring the bell at the Capitol.
- Look into the center of birds of prey at West-Flying Hawk-Lane.
The Basque Museum and the cultural center is open on Grove Street not casually: in region Boise lives most Basques outside of the Basque Country in Europe. The cultural center is located in the downtown, in the "Basque quarter", where it is worth to visit. The museum has many cultural heritage sites, there is even a traditional bar. And every 5 years an international Basque festival is taking place in the city.
The old state prison, now converted to the museum, is also worth attention. Guests can visit the cells of prisoners and learn about how the prison functioned in ancient times. There is also a women's corps, the most famous prisoner of which was Lady Blyuward, whose blood-chilling history can be learned from the guide.
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Events Boise
Traditional summer rafting on the river begins at Barber Park and ends at Ann Morrison Park. The rafting on 8 km takes about 3 hours, and everyone can take part in it. Throughout the summer, from May to August, the Le Bois park hosts jumps (usually on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays). And in August in the northern part of the city the annual fair Hyde Park is held. It features a lot of indie rock bands and arranges a wide variety of hippy events where you can buy appropriate clothes and accessories
Shakespeare's Idaho festival takes place in the summer, and for him alone many people come to Boise. Performances are staged from June to September, mainly in the open air at the foot of the hills
Neighborhood Boise
The mountain resort of Bogus-Bezin is located 45 minutes by car from the city along the picturesque winding mountain road. There are 7 lifts and more than 35 km of ski runs.