Tour guide Rob was fantastic! It only took us 12+ years to visit Boise Depot. Don't wait to take an…read moreengaging free tour and hear the fascinating history of railways in Boise dating back to 1887 (in current location since 1925). We had a small group at noon on March 22, 2026 and Rob was great about answering our many questions and curiosities! His next tour at 1:30pm was huge so we were lucky to have a more intimate gathering! Now I need to figure out a reason to have a party there and rent the space. So cool.

The Boise Depot is a historic Spanish-style structure operated by the Boise Parks & Recreation…read moreDepartment as a public ceremonial or meeting space & historic site. It was designed by NY architects & opened in 1925. However it was closed when we arrived Monday at 10:30 we came back in the afternoon and walked inside. We took the elevator up to the bell tower for city views. The Great Hall is a 3,542-sq ft multi-story atrium that once was the stations waiting room. Ten original benches line the walls of the Great Hall holding 300 standing & 165 seated people.. hours are limited because this venue is rented out The original 1925 Barkalow Brothers Newsstand is featured on the west wall. The newsstand has been slightly restored but remains in its' original form. This area is great for a buffet or display. The Great Halls' ceiling is lined with Spanish trusses, each imprinted with antique locomotives. The famous Platt Gardens are here.

Fantastic staff, print and electronic resources, and programs. Can hardly wait for the Cherry…read moreBranch remodel to visit this location often. The MLD is a quality of life service for residents of all ages. Get involved and support this very important community organization.

This place is a local hot spot! When I was here, people of many ages and lifestyles stormed the…read morebuilding of knowledge and entertainment...also known as the Meridian Library. Wow. Who would have known? The entrance is welcoming and warm and definitely laid out to allow teens and adults alike to be a little more loud as they enter. The entrance is closed off, if you will, so the sound will not carry into the quieter areas. I see this as a great place for people to hangout, chat, snack if they wish, prior to actually entering where the books area. For a Thursday night, the place was bustling. I just walked around looking through books, checking out their monthly librarian picks, goat books, and relaxing next to the outdoor waterfall on the patio. If you need to escape your day for a few, think about the Meridian Library Patio. What a gem and I am serious! Once I found the book I wanted to take home, the librarians were wonderful! They listened to my library stories of when I was a kid and proceeded to tell me about the SUMMER ADULT Reading program, like when we were little. They have prizes, drawings, and check off all your lego looking blocks, and get a free book for completing your nightly 40-minute reading. What a great idea. I have such fond memories of my experiences at my local library and Meridian is such a special place to keep those library memories going, especially for children. (Or adult like me that still act like a child.) So the moral of my rave is, this place is great! I also love that when you check out books, your receipt tells you how much money you save by checking out your book! What a wonderful idea! This place is clean, welcoming, and you are sure to find a quiet nook to escape to the world of reading. Now just go! (The reason for my 4 is because I want to frequent this spot to see if my experience is consistent. I will update after a few more stop-ins.)

As both a mom and a huge reader, I've visited a LOT of libraries across the Treasure Valley, and…read morethe Eagle Public Library is hands-down my favorite. This library is clearly well-funded, thoughtfully staffed, and built around way more than just books. It's incredibly clean, welcoming, and genuinely designed for families and community use. The children's area alone is amazing. They have: experiential toddler toys Vox books that actually read aloud to kids multilingual books interactive learning stations rotating displays and activities But honestly, the thing that makes this library stand out is their "Library of Things." Over the years we've borrowed: a ukulele stamps/craft supplies a sewing machine a piano keyboard memory games kids' board games toys Matchbox car sets Barbie dolls teacher book kits with hand puppets And somehow everything is ALWAYS in amazing condition. Even the puzzles somehow still have all the pieces, which honestly feels like wizardry at this point. The seating options are great, the staff is consistently helpful, and the study rooms are actually clean and pleasant to use (don't even get me started on some of the Boise library study rooms). I wouldn't necessarily call this a "quiet library," but I mean that in the best possible way. It feels alive and family-friendly without being chaotic. Their programming is also fantastic. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram because some of their paint nights, family events, and 4pm kids classes are genuinely adorable and surprisingly well done. This place has become such a core part of our family life. Just an all-around exceptional library and one of my favorite places in Eagle.

Always so so helpful! Best library ever! I can never say enough good things about our local…read morelibrary... friendly AND effective, loaded with books AND things. Open to feedback, great education programs for ALL ages... we are so blessed to have this library

A great piece of Idaho history located in the ghost town of Idaho City…read more Make sure to grab a map at the entrance, it will lead you to all of the historical gravesites and will give you a glimpse into the history of Idaho City. We wandered for some time, and though we were not the only ones there, it was peaceful and calm, a nice break from the hustle and bustle of town.

Here's a neat little tourist spot and a great slice of history. Many of the older grades have been…read moreworn down through the ages, but many more have been kept up-to-date. Make sure to follow the walking trail guide and read the stories listed in the brochure for a neat little piece on Idaho cities past. Definitely worth a visit. Very quiet and out of the way of town, allowing you some peace and quiet in the trees.

Thank you to the two gentlemen working today for helping me with my car seat malfunction. It helped…read moreout immensely, and now my son wants to be a firefighter cowboy. Honestly speaking though, they do have two car seats specialists that work frequently with this particular Fire Department off of 10 Mile Road. They are both very friendly and easy to work with. Thanks again for a great experience today!

These guys were fabulous. they came took care of the problem and were professional, friendly, funny…read moreand efficient! I'm glad to live in Station 2s area! All firemen deserve our respect and gratitude for all they do! THANK YOU!

My review is focused on the services I receive from the City of Boise - The City of Boise is always…read moreso helpful when I stop in or call. I am definetly spoiled with their kindness, patience, and ability to help me answer all my questions on the spot. I enjoy that, especially now days in the age of AI, I get to talk to someone real. Sometimes you have to wait on the phone when you call but they do have a call back option that never fails so you don't have to be hooked to your phone, on wait, which is often not too long. I really appreciate their help and support when I need.

I called the department that handles trash. The first attendant didn't know anything. I asked to…read moretalk to a supervisor. She repeated her same script. The staff might have well have been an AI bot. They were extremely inadequate and uninformed. Is this where my tax dollars are going???

I live out of state and wanted a really good florist and Rick helped me out. He was very pleasant…read moreand stated that they use The Flower Place themselves"! So very happy with the information he gave me and they did a fantastic job. Hats off to the Chamber of Commerce and to Rick for all your help. So appreciate it. My Daughter was very happy with her flowers~~~

Very friendly knowledgeable employees and volunteers. Active seasonal events. Well stocked and…read moreorganized.