- TripBuzz found 70 things to do with kids in or near Boise, Idaho, including 39 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell and Eagle.
- From Bronco Stadium to Zoo Boise, the Boise area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters, Botanical Gardens and Parks.
- Idaho's capital city, Boise, is also the most populated of the state with over 205,000 residents. Known for more than just their potatoes, the city is home to the largest ethnic Basque community in the United States and hosts multiple events and festivals throughout the year. The city is also popular for its jazz and indie music community.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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Bronco Stadium is the place to see the Boise State University football team in action. The stadium holds 36,000 fans and is the only place you will find blue Astro Turf.
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Visit Bogus Basin Ski Resort for outdoor winter recreation in Boise. The resort offers day and night skiing, snowshoe trails, and tubing during the Winter months, as well as biking and hiking during the Summer.
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Experience science firsthand at the Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise. The science museum allows kids and adults to conduct experiments and learn more about science and math inside the numerous exhibits.
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Idaho Aquarium features several exhibits including a ray pool, shark nursery where shark eggs prepare to hatch, a Giant Pacific Octopus, and an interactive tide pool where visitors can touch a variety of aquatic animals.
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Independent, foreign, and art films are the focus of The Flicks in Boise. The small downtown theater has been in operation since 1984, and it continues to present movies on its four screens throughout the week.
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Boise's Barber Park features a system of hiking trails that allow for wilderness viewing and bird watching. The park is also the beginning point for tubing or rafting down the Boise River.
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The Egyptian Theatre is a fully restored Art Deco style theater that serves as the home to Opera Idaho. The venue also holds the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, several small film festivals, and a variety of musical concerts and events.
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Boise Public Library offers a wide selection of educational and entertaining titles for the community of Boise. The stately brick building also houses a small used bookstore and movie selections.
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As a local water sports destination, Lucky Peak State Park offers visitors outdoor activities like kayaking, sailing, and swimming. The park is located next to a 104 meter tall dam and features a separate swim area for children.