A capital city between the river and the foothills.
Boise’s compact downtown is easy to explore on foot. Visit the Idaho State Capitol, eat your way down the Basque Block, catch a show or a Steelheads hockey game, and finish with a sunset view of the skyline glowing against the foothills.
Events nearby
Sports
Idaho Steelheads Hockey
Idaho Central Arena, Boise
Fast, loud pro hockey in downtown Boise.
Farmers Markets
Capital City Public Market
8th Street, downtown, Boise
Local produce, food and crafts on downtown streets.
Sports
Soccer Games in Boise
Boas Soccer Complex & Simplot Sports Complex, Boise
College and community soccer around the city.
Farmers Markets
Boise Farmers Market
Boise
Growers-only market with Idaho-grown food.
Christmas & Holiday
Festival of Trees
Boise
Dozens of designer-decorated Christmas trees, crafts and Santa.
Christmas & Holiday
Idaho Potato Drop
Boise
A giant glowing potato drops at midnight over downtown Boise.
Music & Arts
Treefort Music Fest
Boise
Hundreds of bands across downtown Boise venues.
Culture
Boise Roadster Show
Expo Idaho, Garden City
Hot rods, classic cars and custom builds under one roof.
Music & Arts
First Thursday in Downtown Boise
Downtown galleries and shops, Boise
Galleries, shops and museums open late with art and music.
Culture
Readings & Conversations
Morrison Center (presented by The Cabin), Boise
Famous authors on stage, talking books with Boise.
Culture
Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Boise, Boise
Honoring Idaho veterans with a parade through downtown.
