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Boise
About Boise
Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho and is located along the scenic Boise River at the junction of the arid plateau of the high desert and the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains. This mining and farming town offers great outdoor adventures such as hiking, white water rafting on the Payette River and skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort. The city has the largest Basque community in the United States with a vibrant downtown Basque section.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Take a walk on the Boise River Greenbelt-a public corridor of parks and trails
- See the State Capitol in Boise
- The World Centre for Birds of Prey (just outside city limits)-with the Peregrine falcon and rare California condor
Explore its famous museums, such as
- Idaho Historical Museum
- The Basque Museum and Cultural Centre
- Boise Art Museum
- Idaho Black History Museum
- Discovery Centre of Idaho
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Boise, such as
- Hiking in the foothills
- Mountain biking on the Red Cliffs Trail in Camel’s Back Park
- Bogus Basin Mountain Resort with winter cross-country and downhill skiing (25 km outside town)
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 193 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC -7
- Weather: sunny summers with July temperatures in the 23°C range and winters with heavy snowfall
- Emergency tel. number: 911
Local transport
- Taxis
- Bike: good network of bike paths in the city and surroundings
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Boise Airport just outside of town
- Car: Boise is approximately 695 km from Portland and 540 km from Salt Lake City on Interstate 84
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