This is a main attraction and must visit in Boise. It's central to most things so you can walk by…read moreit on your way to other exploring. My best friend and I had a great time exploring these alleys and seeing fun murals by different artists. It's free to visit. We parked in front of the coffee shop we were visiting that morning and walked over with our drinks. There were a lot of folks taking photos with the murals. I loved that it felt like the longer you looked the more you found. I'm glad we went!

The artists here are so talented.We walked down the alleyway and saw some artists working away…read more I should have taken more pics!

One of my favorite subtle touches in downtown Boise which always seems to catch my eye as I pass…read moreby, especially at night when the lights shine through the river. I love when cities embrace art and Boise does a great job of letting artists enhance the space through great installations just like this one. Boise is full of fun art incorporated all throughout the city and recreational areas. Keep your eyes peeled and take a moment to enjoy the art.

The River Sculpture is located in downtown Boise. This serene river public art piece and art like…read moreit make Boise a prettier place. The colors and textures are beautiful and enhance the building (The Grove Hotel) it occupies. This 19x50 piece of art can be found on your walk downtown or you can drive specifically to it at the corner of Front Street & Capitol Blvd. Artist Alison Sky made it in 1999 as a celebration of water. It once had a water feature but due to problems maintaining it that part was dismantled and much later LED lights were added. It is said it was inspired by water & canals that were once under the city. So interesting and fun. This local flavor is a great see in the city

I like to check out the historical museums any time I visit a new city to learn the history of said…read morecity. The Boise one was fascinating and covered everything from the geography of Idaho to the great fires to winter sports. Definitely worth your time.

This museum has a good mixture of exhibits that people of all ages and interests can appreciate. As…read moreI first walked in, I was greeted by John, a volunteer, who was almost giddy with excitement when he learned that this was my first visit. He then gave me a warm welcome, along with an orientation of the different levels of the museum and his recommendation on what order to take things in. There are regular exhibits as well as temporary ones that are on loan from other locations. The one that was on display when I visited was the Bob Hope exhibit. It was very well done and I enjoyed learning more about how he and his team of entertainers brought moments of joy to the soldiers. If you've got yourself a little time and want to learn more about Idaho, this is a good place to come and do just that. It's also entertaining for kids, since they have several hands-on exhibits and the lower level is geared toward the youngsters.

Great experience overall. The employee who helped me while I was looking around was super friendly…read moreand made everything easy. I never felt rushed and she was happy to answer my questions. The piece I ended up buying is beautiful -- they have a lot of really interesting and unique stuff in their gallery, so it was actually kind of hard to pick just one. They also offer glass-blowing classes where you can make your own pieces, which honestly looks like a fun date night idea. I didn't take a class this time, so this review is just based on buying a finished piece -- but that experience alone was 5/5. Definitely worth checking out.

We took a glass‑blowing class at Boise Art Glass and had an amazing experience. The staff were…read morewelcoming, patient, and happy to answer all of our many questions while showing us around the studio. Our instructor, Caleb, was fantastic -- he took his time explaining each step of the process, which made the class even more enjoyable. We made rocks glasses, and they turned out perfect. We tested them the first night we brought them home and absolutely love them. We will definitely be booking another class with Caleb. Highly recommend Boise Art Glass for anyone wanting a fun, hands‑on experience

Was here for an event and while the coordination of the event on site was a bit rough, the grounds…read morewere fantastic. Lots of areas to explore, picnic, and play. Improvements are being made to the grounds but it's lovely as is! Glad we purchased a membership!

It's not worth $15. It's not maintained and very few flowers to see. Looks like they are building…read morea new one and nothing is being done to current garden. It should be free but honestly it's not worth that Save your time for something else Parking is limited too. Avoid

I visited Boise ID with friends, and the Ann Frank museum was on our list to check out…read more Unfortunately, we could not fit it in. On Sunday, before the farewell brunch we were attending, we stopped by. It's a very beautiful and calm. We walked around the grounds and drank up the beauty and words of wisdom. We did not get to check out the inside of the museum since it was closed. If I make it back to Boise, I will make it a priority to visit the museum when it's open!

It's ironic that this is in a place like Idaho that does so much against kindness for all. As a…read morenative I'm frequently ashamed of us, but this place is lovely and actually seems to carry the message of what I hope things could be. Some people left their trash around and I don't love that for us, it was easy to pickup with trash cans near by-but otherwise, it was a lovely, peaceful, and calm place. It was so nice and cool on a long hot walk along the green belt and more work seems to be happening to expand it! Worth the visit!

Just moved near the neighborhood, and this was our very first hike here. It was a safe, easy…read morechoice! We went in early December, so it was definitely chilly and muddy from the rain the day before. However, we wore good hiking shoes, so we were dry at least. Trail took about 2 hours round trip, and the trail was dirt/rocks but easy enough for kids. Bring: water, snacks, appropriate clothes depending on the weather, dog! I brought a beanie, gloves, and warm clothes for the hike in December. I would avoid going on rainy days or if it recently rained. Mud will slow you down. There are little info boards posted along the trails - nice read. Great trail for a short walk. I hear it gets crowded during the weekends and good weather days. Go early!

3.39 miles of decent incline. Nice benches up top to sit on. We started hike at 5:50am and we're…read moreable to watch the sunrise it was beautiful. Plenty of parking down below at trailhead.

The Boise Art Museum is small, but has some great art. The people working there were very…read moreknowledgeable - they knew not only their permanent collection, but their special exhibits, too. We were fortunately enough to see an exhibition of Jeffrey Gibson's art. It was very colorful and modern, across multiple medias. We really enjoyed seeing his work. While the museum gets mixed reviews, we found it very nice and it was a highlight of our visit to Boise.

I don't get abstract art…read more So when I saw the art museum had a Rothko that's probably worth 30 million dollars I wanted to see if it made sense up close. Dear reader it did not. There was an exhibit of Jeffrey Gibson mixed media pieces and some were cool, others just looked like painted shirts to me not gonna lie. The museum is pretty small as well you'll be in and out in 30 mins so plan accordingly

This historically significant and grand building is open to the public from 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a…read moreweek. I was pleasantly surprised, that yes, I can just walk up the grand staircase and into the rotunda. The liberty bell is currently being restored so it's not there but the rotunda and statues are all there. You can take the free tour and if not, just walking around and finding pockets of history is inspiring. For instance, the mail tunnels/gold slots are active ones so if you plan ahead, you can mail something out from the capital building (sadly, it doesn't have a special postmark). Also, the Idaho treasurer's office hallway is worth a visit because Spuddy Buddy dressed up as American heroes is just so Idaho. If you start there, you can pick up a 250th year scavenger hunt for kids where they can walk into the house of reps and collect stickers, bookmarks, and other things from the offices there. Also, don't skip out on the historical room with the bank vault doors. If you are into old bank doors (e.g. the bank door and vault at 8 Horses Lounge), they have two here with great random facts. I don't know what parking is like but many people ride Lime scooters and bikes there.

We visited Idaho's Capitol building while on a trip to the Gem state, and it's located in downtown…read moreBoise, which is its capital city, and their capitol is really quite impressive, massive and grand. Lots of incredible ornate architecture, marble and other fancy stones galore are used in many opulent carvings and designs throughout the building. There are many historical sculptures in this capitol and there's also a small museum like exhibit at the basement inside that goes over the history of Idaho and important past, recent, and current events. Their legislature's meeting hall was also quite large and regal. All in all, it was an eye-opening tour of Idaho's capitol building, it really is worth a visit here to see some pretty amazing sculptures, paintings, architecture (especially the rotunda), and to learn about this state's history in a real life way.

Super cool coffee spot that also sells some awesome vintage clothes, mugs, accessories and more…read more They have some really cool motorcycles and it looks like a whole motorcycle repair shop in the back of the store. I got a sesame seed latte, they only carry Oat and sesame milk. The coffee was delicious the service was great. It was a cool spot to check out with my brother and sister in law visiting from Chicago.

This is one of the most incredible places in the Boise area to visit…read more Owned and operated by one of the most creative and nice people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. She is incredibly willing to work with people and other vendors in the community to help support and grow local business and art. The location and storefront itself puts off and incredibly welcoming vibe. Walking in, you'll be greeted with a huge smile and a hello. Looking around the shop, it is immediately eye-catching and almost sucks you in to want to look at more. It's organized in a way that you can't stop yourself from wandering around to peek at everything. With a variety of attractions ranging from handmade jewelry and glassware, local artwork, vintage clothing, an on-site hairstylist, and even a skate ramp. There's almost literally nothing that isn't interesting about this place. I have worked closely with this place for almost it's entirety of its existence and I have never been disappointed as to what I have seen come out of this amazing establishment. Whether you are looking for handcrafted art or jewelry, trying to get your haircut, or even just trying to go skateboard. This place has something for everyone. Please go visit this place!