Visit some of Boise's top spots and landmarks!

Continually making the lists as one of America's best places to live is Boise, Idaho. Due to the city’s accessibility, friendliness, and cleanliness, people from all over are relocating to experience what Boise is all about. Boise wouldn’t be the amazing place it is today without these distinct landmarks.

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JUMP is Boise’s local gathering spot for all things learning, growth, and imagination. Offering community classes, events, and a playground surrounding the building, JUMP is the perfect place to experience new ways of learning.

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Idaho State Capitol Building

Home to Idaho’s state government is the Capitol Building located in the heart of downtown Boise. Beautifully designed with over 50,000 square feet of marble inside, the Idaho Capitol is a great place to learn more about the history of Idaho.

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Bogus Basin

16 miles northeast of the city of Boise is Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. Dedicated to accessible, affordable, and fun year-round mountain recreation for the community.

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Boise Greenbelt

Over 50 years in the community, the Boise River Greenbelt brings 25 miles of trail extending along the Boise River. The tree-lined pathway trails through the city and multiple parks for an abundance of beautiful views and wildlife.

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Freak Alley Gallery

Boise is home to the largest outdoor gallery in the Northwest. Freak Alley Gallery connects local artists, giving them space to create a collective masterpiece extending along the walls of an alley in downtown Boise.

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Albertsons Stadium

Home to the first non-green football field in the world is Boise State’s football stadium. Commonly referred to as the “smurf turf” since 1986, it’s one of Boise’s most iconic attributes.

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Hyde Park

Ranked as one of the most friendly neighborhoods in the U.S., is Hyde Park located in Boise’s North End. With unique shops, great bars and restaurants, and beautiful scenery Hyde Park is a definite fan favorite.

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Boise State University

Founded in 1932, Boise sits five minutes from downtown and is home to an abundance of Boise implants. With more than 25,000 students from every state, BSU is a great addition to Idaho’s largest city.

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Table Rock

Located in the foothills, is Table Rock, a 4-mile hike to the top of the mountain that overlooks the entire city. Perfect to get your hike on or drive to the top and watch the sunset. Recommended as One of Boise’s Best Sunset Spots:

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Boise Historical Landmarks

Old Idaho Penitentiary

The Old Idaho Penitentiary took in some of the West’s most desperate criminals starting in 1872. What started as a single cell house, grew to several distinctive buildings located off Warm Springs Ave in Boise. Learn about Idaho’s prison history with a visit to solitary confinement, cell blocks and the Gallows.

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Boise Train Depot

Built in 1925, the Boise Union Pacific Depot was originally a train stataion centered in the city. The Boise Depot is now a space available for tours and public meetings. Fun fact- there isn’t any restricted access during operating business hours.

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Abraham Lincoln Memorial

The statue of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated on February 12, 1915 by the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Initially placed in front of the Old Soldiers Home, which is now Veteran's Memorial Park, it was later moved to its current position on the Idaho Capitol Mall as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial celebration in 2009.

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Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is an educational park inspired by Anne Frank's faith in humanity. When visiting the park, make sure to check out the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, The Quote Wall, Bethine and Frank Church Writing Table, Anne Frank Statue, Stone Bookcase, The Cityscape Wall and Butterfly Poem, Anne Frank Chestnut Sapling, and more!

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The Black History Museum

The Idaho Black History Museum is located within the St. Paul Baptist Church, nestled in the beautiful Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise. While the church no longer conducts regular services, it has undergone a remarkable transformation to become a hub for showcasing the captivating history of Idaho's Black community.

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Idanha Hotel

Boise's iconic Idanha hotel flaunts a unique French-chateau architectural style, making it a standout structure in the city. The five-story building once held the title of Idaho's tallest building, and it even housed the state's very first elevator. In its prime, The Idanha served as the epicenter of Boise's high society, hosting elegant and refined social events that attracted the city's elite.

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Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge

On September 15, 1931, the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge was officially unveiled. This bridge serves as a tribute to the courageous pioneers of the Oregon Trail who crossed the Boise River at this very location (near Boise State University at Capitol Blvd) on their westward journey. The idea behind the bridge was to create a connection between the Capitol Building and the Boise Depot.

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Lewis and Clark Statue

The "Hospitality of the Nez Perce" is a replica of a statue found on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. The sculpture depicts Lewis and Clark meeting with the Nez Perce tribal chief who is motioning to the west and a waterway that would transport the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.

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Frank Steunenberg Statue

In front of the Idaho State Capitol Building is a bronze statue of Frank Steunenberg, the fourth governor of Idaho, who was assassinated December 30, 1905 outside of his home in Caldwell. This area, informally known as "Assassination Square," also is home to a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln.

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William E Borah Statue

Standing proudly in downtown Boise, the bronze statue, measuring eight feet in height, is located in the area in front of the Borah branch of the US Postal Service at the intersection of 8th St. and Bannock St. This building, formerly the Federal courthouse for Idaho, once served as the office of Borah himself. A prominent figure in Idaho's political history, Borah was a Republican senator representing the state from 1907 until his passing in 1940.

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Visit some of Boise's top spots and landmarks!

JUMP

Idaho State Capitol Building

Bogus Basin

Boise Greenbelt

Freak Alley Gallery

Albertsons Stadium

Hyde Park

Boise State University

Table Rock

Boise Historical Landmarks

Old Idaho Penitentiary

Boise Train Depot

Abraham Lincoln Memorial

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

The Black History Museum

Idanha Hotel

Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge

Lewis and Clark Statue

Frank Steunenberg Statue

William E Borah Statue

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Boise Basque Block

St. John's Cathedral

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Boise Diversion Dam

Freak Alley

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