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Boise's oldest park brims with activities. Named after an early Boise resident who died in 1907, the park offers Zoo Boise, rose gardens, museums, and the Greenbelt pathway meandering next to the Boise River. A bridge crosses the river to Boise State University where you can continue your explorations. The 87-acre park even offers boat rentals at the lagoon. The park is located within walking distance to downtown Boise, between Capitol Boulevard and Broadway Avenue. Admission is free.
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Stretching from the Boise River to the Boise Ridge, this trail system offers hikers and mountain-bikers 75,000 acres of trails. Through the cooperative efforts of several government agencies, private landowners and other organizations, the trail system was created to preserve Boise's foothills. The old roads and trails allow for outdoor exploration practically from downtown Boise. Maps are available from the Boise Parks and Recreation, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Boise outdoor stores. Some of the easier trails to hike include #27 Cottonwood Creek, #28 Crestline Trail and #31 Corrals Trail.
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children, garden, outdoors...
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Floating the serene Boise River is a peaceful, cost-efficient way to spend a summer. From June to September, inner tubes, rafts, canoes and kayaks meander through the city's water artery from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park, an event passed down to generations of Boiseans. You might find yourself as wet as Gilligan after this three-hour tour, but it's ample retaliation to the desert heat. White water is scarce, but lifejackets are strongly recommended. Boise Parks and Recreation provides transportation from Ann Morrison Park to Barber Park. Otherwise, you'll need two vehicles.
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outdoor, sports, water
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Have you ever wondered why you see colors in soap bubbles? Your answer waits at this educational center, a science museum that features interactive and hands-on displays. Visitors check out the House of Science to see how machines and devices work, and what scientific principles take effect. More than 40 different exhibits, in addition to traveling exhibits, are featured. General admission is USD6 for adults; USD5 for those over 60; USD3.50 for ages 3 through 12.
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children, family, kids...
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Bringing Shakespeare to Idaho audiences since 1977, this thespian festival takes place every summer from June through September at an outdoor amphitheater. Located along the Boise River, the amphitheater allows the audience to enjoy spectacular Idaho scenery while appreciating the nuances of Shakespearean theater. This community theater is much more than a summer-only affair, offering educational programs and other performances throughout the year. Ticket prices for the summer plays range from USD10 for children to USD32 for adults. Group prices and season subscriptions are also available.
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An early morning stroll through this turn-of-the-century market will take you back in time. Freshly-ground coffee charges the air, and it's only a modern mountain bike leaning against the wall that brings you back to reality. The refurbished, early 1900s warehouses that make up the marketplace now host quaint shops, movie theaters and restaurants such as Cafe Ole. Comedy lovers can enjoy the Funnybone Comedy Club or, if athletics are your thing, check out the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Arches, skylights and other architectural touches highlight the old warehouses.
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A wonderful touring experience can be had "all aboard" Boise's Tour Train. The 1890s style puffer-belly open-air train is a classic. It is available for charter and customized tours with meals, as well as individual tour rides. Tours cost $6.50 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3.50 children. Guests can get on and off at their leisure. Bus parking, souvenirs and snacks are available at the ticket booth.
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The "Old Pen" is a view of prison life in the West over the span of 100 years. The castle-like fortress was built in 1870 and was enlarged over the years, often with prisoner labor, until 1973 when a new prison replaced this one. Visitors take a 90-minute tour through solitary confinement cells, death row and the gallows, site of Idaho's only hanging in 1957. The building also houses several museums within the museum. Entrance fees run USD4 for adults; USD3 for seniors and children; and, it is free for children 5 and younger.
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castle, historic, history...
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Stretching more than 20 miles from Eagle Island State Park eastward to Discovery State Park at the base of Lucky Peak Dam, this paved pathway offers inline skaters, joggers, walkers and cyclists a year-round paved pathway. The well-marked trail meanders through downtown Boise, Veterans Memorial Park, and Julia Davis Park following the serpentine Boise River. Trailside restaurants offer refreshments and people watching opportunities. Once you leave Boise's boundaries, the pathway provides views of rolling brown mountains and wildlife, such as herons and bald eagles.
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children, garden, outdoors...
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Meandering through Boise, the Boise River seduces visitors with its mellow rhythms. This outfitter, with more than 33 years of experience at the Idaho Fish and Game Department, introduces the uninitiated to the river's seductive charm. A bright blue raft carries the boaters down the river from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park or from Garden City to Eagle. Look for bald eagles along the river in the spring and the changing colors in the fall. Tickets run $40 for adults and $25 for children.
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beach, children, guide...
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