Boise is the capital of Idaho and the largest city in
the state. It is the home of Boise State University. Boise is a city
that provides opportunities for big city living, art and culture, and
ample outdoor adventure.
There are lots of things for visitors who love performing arts to see
in Boise. The Boise Philharmonic is the well-regarded city symphony.
The Idaho Dance Theater’s high-flying interpretive choreography
is sure to please. The Idaho Shakespeare Festival has some of the best
of the Bard west of the Mississippi.
Art lovers will find an interesting collection of modern and abstract
art at the Boise Art Museum. The Idaho History Museum in Julia Davis
Park has exhibits on Lewis & Clark and the Oregon Trail. Boise has
the largest concentration of Basque people outside Basque country, more
than 20,000 citizens, and the Basque community endeavors to perpetuate,
promote and promote awareness of Basque culture, history and language
via the Basque Museum & Culture Center.
Outdoor adventure awaits in Boise Idaho! Visitors can hike the span
of the mountains of the Boise Front. They can bike the scenic splendor
of the Boise River Green Belt. Skaters rejoice in Idaho Ice World’s
indoor rink and picnickers fight off bees by the dozen in Boise’s
many otherwise pleasant parks. Did someone say skiing? Bogus Basin Resort
offers cross-country and downhill. And as if that weren’t more
than enough, white-water rafting a mere hour away on the mighty Payette
River.
Boise lays claim to being Idaho’s
most gay friendly city. The Boise State Bronco’s are 30-0
at home, which may or may not be attributable to the fact that their
football field is painted bright BSU blue.
