A hub for outdoor activities is Boise National Forest . The scenic park is home to steep mountains, speedy rivers and a dense forest that invites visitors to ride a bike on the bicycle path, rent a canoe or kayak, catch a fish, and eat out at the wooded picnic areas while watching wildlife.
Discover Pengilly's Saloon in Boise to explore a saloon with a 113-year-old Brunswick bar and a turn of the century National Cash Register. Come and enjoy a drink at a gem soaked in history that poured its way onto Esquire Magazine's list of the top one hundred bars in the nation.
The Hidden in Plain Sight art exhibit from Ellis Island in New York City landed at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center in Boise. Explore exhibits and attractions showcasing the Basque immigrants from the Spanish Basque Region that made the capital city their home, making them renowned for their hard work and perseverance.
The hottest music ticket belongs to the Boise Music Festival. Meet your friends at Ann Morrison Park and experience five stages hosting performances by bands in the ranks with artists like Macy Gray, Bret Michaels of Poison, and the Backstreet Boys. While you're there, pick a BBQ contest winner, eat BBQ, drink beer and shop craft vendor booths for unique goods.