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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.

Bounce on over to The Balcony Club, voted Boise Weekly's "Best Local Dance Club" for 10 years running. You'll dance all night to a mix of genres, including techno, totally 80s, top 40 dance party and more. On Sunday night, you can be the nightlife venue's main event at Comedy and Celebrity Karaoke.

Check out "where the road ends and the paddle begins" at Idaho River Sports in Boise. Idahoans know their state has some of the best water for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, stand paddle boarding and other watersports recreation. Stop in to see the folks here, and get the best equipment and inside scoop for your boating experience.

Explore nature through the attractions at Zoo Boise. You can feed the goats, sheep and llamas at the Zoo Farm. Come nose to nose with the giraffes. Hop around with Parma and Bennett's wallabies and kookaburras at Wallyaby Walkabout. It's a zoo-per day!