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View of the Boise River and Table Rock Mountain in southeast Boise, Idaho

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Overview

Boise can catch you unawares. Refreshingly modern, urban and trendy, Idaho's largest city has a lively downtown scene – complete with walking streets, bistros and sophisticated wine bars.

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Boise is a year-round playground for anyone who loves equal parts sunshine, snow, mountains and watersports.


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Day Trips

Day trips in the Rocky Mountains region are filled with opportunities for hiking, skiing and discovering the region's rich mining history.


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