Boise day trip itinerary Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming Itinerary featuring Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Hells Canyon & Sun Valley Day 1: Boise, Idaho Arrive into Boise. While in town make sure to visit some unique Boise attractions including: • The Basque Museum – • Old Idaho State Penitentiary – • World Center for Birds of Prey – www. Here you can visit Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Museum, Idaho Black History Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho and Zoo Boise. Wylder, Smoke and Thyme, the Warehouse Food Hall or White Dog Brewing Co. are great options for lunch within walking distance. Not only is the Gem State known for its potatoes, Idaho is a main supplier of a diverse agricultural blend from fish to award winning wines. As the capital city, Boise is a popular meeting & conventions destination with many resources in the industry. As well as built-in audiences, there is a wealth of knowledge in the field that can be found right close by. A few top ag companies you will. Boise’s performing arts community features a range of creative forms that both inspire and entertain. There are established, traditional players like Boise Philharmonic, Opera Idaho and Ballet Idaho as well as contemporary and avant-garde companies like Boise Contemporary Theater, LED and more. A trip to Boise, Idaho isn’t complete without taste testing all the different delicious ways a potato can be presented. Join the Boise Idaho Potato Trail to earn points as you try unique and delectable versions of the common root vegetable that Idaho is known for. Did you know that Boise has a donut made with potatoes? How about giving peanut butter mashed potatoes a try? (Hint: they are. Spring in Boise means one thing: wildflowers. Idaho is home to over 50 varieties of wildflowers unique to the state, and at the heart of it all is Boise. There’s nothing like catching a glimpse of the fleeting wildflower blooms. We’ve compiled a list of the best hikes to view wildflowers in the Treasure Valley. Important Reminders Always stay on the trail. Wildflowers are fragile; watch. Famous Idaho Potato Marathon (May 18) – This Boston Qualifying Marathon offers picturesque full and half marathon routes along the Boise River Greenbelt, along with family friendly 5k and 10k races. Boise Hawks season opener (May 21) – The 2024 Pioneer Baseball League campaign begins at Memorial Stadium against the Grand Junction Jackalopes. Boise hotels and reservations, directory of hotels in Boise. Idaho Botanical Garden Nestled against the Boise foothills, the Idaho Botanical Garden covers roughly 15 acres that was once the Idaho Penitentiary. The seven main gardens feature a variety of native and adapted plants complemented by smaller collections set amongst art, water features and other historical landmarks. For more information: click. The Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau (Boise CVB) was created to show the world why Boise is a premier destination for tourism, events, conventions, meetings and recreation.