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Boise

Outdoorsy river city of the Rockies

🗓️ Best time: April–June, September–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$120/day📍 United States

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About Boise

Idaho's sunny, fast-growing capital — a greenbelt along the river, foothill trails right from downtown, a lively food-and-brewery scene, a unique Basque quarter, and mountains all around.

⭐ Things to do in Boise

Boise River GreenbeltFoothills "Ridge to Rivers" trailsBasque BlockIdaho State CapitolBogus Basin (ski/summer)Basque Museum & Cultural CenterTable Rock sunset hikeBruneau Dunes

🍽️ What to eat in Boise

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Basque chorizo & croquetasIdaho trout & potatoesCraft beerFinger steaks

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🚕 Getting around

Walkable downtown; a car or bike for trails.

💡 Local tip

Bike or run the riverside Greenbelt, then eat pintxos on the historic Basque Block.