- 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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Modern bowling alley with 24 lanes, automatic scoring, plush seating, café, and bar
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Located on 41 acres of land, the Kathryn Albertson Park is a public park named after a local resident and her husband. The park contains a number of walking trails, gazebos, and many other amenities.
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At Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center visitors can browse a taxidermy collection or go on a guided stream walk led by staff members. The center has underwater viewing windows where visitors can watch fish swimming in the creek.
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A 43-acre park designed for cancer survivors and patients, their families, and health care providers, the Julia Davis Park is the city's oldest park. It offers quiet areas of contemplation, inspirational plaques, and walking paths.
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The Botanical Gardens offer guests the opportunity to view a variety of plants. Visitors of this site can also attend concerts and the Winter Garden-a-Glow, which features Santa Claus, fire barrels, and Christmas lights.
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Over 130 miles of trails are part of the Ridge to River Trail System. They flow through the Boise Foothills that rise above the Idaho city for both natural and urban views.
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The Idaho Botanical Garden is the place to experience plant life in Boise. The gardens include several species of plants native to Idaho, and features an adventure garden for children.
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The permanent exhibits of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center focuses on the local history and heritage of Basque. Many displays of artifacts and photographs that cover the history and modern times of the area are part of the exhibits.
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The Hulls Gulch Nature Trail is a collection of trails of varying difficulty. The most popular trail is the 3.8 mile Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail, for pedestrian use only (no bikes.) Many of the trails, however, are mountain bike friendly.
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Featuring 11 acres of developed parkland, Camel's Back Park offers grass turf practice fields, tennis and volleyball courts and a large hill for climbing. The park also provides picnic areas, a children's playground, open green space and hiking trails.