Boise Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Boise, Idaho - ID, USA)

Boise has a refreshing choice of tourist attractions, owing to the mixed make-up of the city's populace and the beautiful surroundings. There is much geothermal activity in the Boise area and many homes have the natural hot waters pumped into them for floor heating; Banbury Hot Springs also comes with Jacuzzis.

Idaho's state capitol building in Boise is as enticing inside as it is outside, while the Roaring Springs Water Park provides fun for the whole family.

Idaho State Capitol Building

Address: Capitol Boulevard, Boise, Idaho (ID), 83720-0003, USA
Tel: +1 208 332 1826
The restored Idaho Statehouse is one of Idaho's most treasured buildings with a great amount of history within its walls. One-hour tours of the building take in exhibits, monuments and numerous artifacts.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Banbury Hot Springs

Tel: +1 208 543 4098
Ideal for cool evenings, the Banbury Hot Springs come with excellent facilities at the campground, including picnic areas, and features an outdoor pool, hot baths and Jacuzzis.
Open hours: daily - 12:00 to 22:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge

Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory

Tel: +1 208 366 7919
Located to the southeast of Boise within Bruneau Dunes State Park, the Bruneau Dunes Observatory is in an ideal lofty location for superb viewing of the heavens. The observatory is open on Fridays and Saturdays in season (March to November) and is also open for group bookings.
Open hours: Friday and Saturday, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge

Roaring Springs Water Park

Address: 400 West Overland Road Meridian, Idaho (ID), 83642, USA
Tel: +1 208 884 8842
An ideal attraction on boiling hot summer days, Roaring Springs Water Park boasts many fun slides and rides, including a wave pool and the Leisure Lagoon. Don't miss the Rattlesnake Rapids, Double Trouble Drop Slide and the Pipeline Mines.
Open hours: daily - 11:00 to 20:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children and seniors, children under four free

Zoo Boise

Address: 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho (ID), USA
Tel: +1 208 384 4260
With a large collection of animals from all four corners of the globe, Zoo Boise is sure to make a great day out for the entire family. Among the more interesting zoo attractions are a red panda, penguins, ocelots and zebras.
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge