Outdoor pursuits meet urban allure in Idaho’s captivating capital city, nestled on the Boise River in the southwestern part of the state. You’ll be minutes from the beloved 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt, ideal for biking, hiking, and jogging, as well as the rugged beauty of Kathryn Albertson Park, a prime spot for birding and wildlife spotting. Stroll through the splendid greenery of the Idaho Botanical Garden, enjoy epic skiing or snowboarding at Bogus Basin, or tour the Old Idaho Penitentiary, which housed inmates from the 1870s to the 1970s. For a city fix, head downtown for unique boutiques, delicious restaurants, cozy wine bars and breweries, attractions like the Boise Art Museum and Freak Alley Gallery, and annual events such as the Basque Wine Fest. If you’re here with kids, they’ll love the interactive exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Idaho and Discovery Center of Idaho, more than 100 species of animals at Zoo Boise, and adrenaline-pumping thrills at Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing.