The Discovery Center of Idaho is spinning out of control at its "Gyrations" Exhibit. Watch the spinning, rotating, and orbiting gyrations teach you how the forces are used to create interactive video games. Spend the day learning at this fun and educational, hands-on scientific attraction. Enjoy lunch at the Scientific Café and find souvenirs at the Science Store.
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 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.