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Julia Davis Park

City Offers a Wealth of Festivals, Museums

How many places in the world can you dance during an authentic Basque festival, compete in the Apple Blossom Queen pageant and take in an Egyptian play in the same year? There’s at least one: Boise, Idaho. The picturesque city in the Northern Rockies offers a cultural smorgasbord second to none. Boise is home to a Basque population of 15,000, the largest Basque community in the United States and the third largest in the world outside Argentina and the Basque Country in Spain and France. Every... Read More »
A Tuber Floats Down the Boise River

Boise's Unique Terrain Makes the Area Popular for Many Different Activities

The best view of Boise isn’t from a downtown rooftop or a rugged overlook. It’s from the windows of the Tour Train, an 1890s steam-powered locomotive replica that snakes through the city’s historic neighborhoods and central business district. Arriving early for the train’s departure isn’t a problem. The Tour Train leaves from Julia Davis Park, which also cradles Zoo Boise, the Memorial Rose Garden and an outdoor bandshell for summer concerts, so there’s plenty to do. Along the ride, train... Read More »
The RAM Restaurant & Brewery in Boise, ID

Boy Does the Beer Flow in Boise, ID

What could be better than taking in the view of the Rocky Mountains while sipping on a fresh brewed beer? If your answer is "not much" then head to Boise, ID, where there are five breweries offering dozens of different craft beers. It's a hidden beer lovers paradise. You'll find:Sockeye Grill & Brewery has six signature brews and a variety of seasonal specialty beers including the Dagger Falls IPA, which picked up silver medals at the 2003 and 2008 North American Brewers Festivals... Read More »