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  • Experience northern Spanish culture in Boise's Basque district, on Grove Street between 6th and Capitol Avenue. It's the U.S.'s second-largest Basque community and is riddled with northern Spanish architecture and eateries.
  • Forget what you know about the gridiron and see a game on Boise State University's famed "Smurf Turf." The field of artificial grass is dyed bright blue to match the school colors.
  • Beat the heat by heading into cooler temperatures at high elevations. The city's northern location may make you think it stays cool all year, but temperatures in July and August regularly top 90 degrees with very little precipitation.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for once-endangered raptors like peregrine falcons and bald and golden eagles, all of which live around the Snake River. To learn more, visit the World Center for Birds of Prey on West Flying Hawk Lane.

Boise Travel Guide

Boise is one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. A remarkably sophisticated and culturally active city of 210,000, Boise offers a variety of scenery, indoor and outdoor activity, and great restaurants. The modern cityscape is nestled up against mainly undeveloped foothills and offers a moderate four-season climate with easy access to year-round activities. Read More

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Hotels

The Lodge at Osprey Meadows-Tamarack Resort

311 Village Dr.
Tamarack, ID Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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The Grove Hotel

245 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

The Grove, a Coast Hotel

245 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Basque Museum & Cultural Center

611 Grove Street
Boise, Idaho 83702

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

QWest Arena

233 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83702

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge

Capitol Boulevard
Boise, Idaho 83702

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Boise

Distance (mi.)
Boise Air Terminal Gowen Field 3.3 map
Spokane International Airport 285.4 map
Salt Lake City International Airport 292.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Boise

Distance (mi.)
Hailey Sun Valley Airport 94.8 map
Twin Falls City County Airport 116.9 map
Lewiston Nez Perce County Rgnl Airport 195.8 map

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Portland, OR (PDX) to Boise (BOI) $126

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Boise Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Fireplace, Garage, Internet Access, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels
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Boise Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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Mountain Cabin Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Utensils
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