Highest-rated things to do in Boise, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Boise using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Idaho Shakespeare Festival
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 5657 East Warm Springs Ave. Boise, Idaho
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#29. Discovery Center of Idaho
- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Address: 131 West Myrtle St. Boise, Idaho
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#28. Boise State University
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 1910 West University Drive Boise, Idaho
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#27. Boise Public Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 715 South Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho
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#26. Hulls Gulch Nature Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: Eighth St. Boise, Idaho
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#25. Boise National Forest
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1249 South Vinnell Way Boise, Idaho
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#24. Lucky Peak State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Address: 74 Arrowrock Road Boise, Idaho
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#23. Barber Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 4049 South Eckert Road Boise, Idaho
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#22. Boise Train Depot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 2603 West Eastover Ter Boise, Idaho
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#21. Hyde Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 13th St. Boise, Idaho
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#20. Idaho State Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 610 Julia Davis Drive Boise, Idaho
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#19. St. John's Cathedral
- Rating: 5/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 775 North 8th St. Boise, Idaho
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#18. Camel's Back Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Address: 1200 Heron St. Boise, Idaho
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#17. Zoo Boise
- Rating: 4/5 (627 reviews)
- Address: 355 East Julia Davis Drive Boise, Idaho
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#16. Ann Morrison Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1000 South Americana Blvd. near Capitol and Americana boulevards Boise, Idaho
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#15. Basque Museum & Cultural Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Address: 611 West Grove St. Boise, Idaho
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#14. Ridge to River Trail System
- Rating: 5/5 (139 reviews)
- Address: 1104 West Royal Blvd. Boise, Idaho
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#13. Freak Alley Gallery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Address: 210 North 9th St. Boise, Idaho
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#12. Albertsons Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Address: 1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho
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#11. Julia Davis Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (259 reviews)
- Address: 700 S. Capitol Boulevard Boise, Idaho
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#10. Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Address: 600 South Walnut St. Boise, Idaho
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#9. Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Address: 777 South 8th St. Boise, Idaho
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#8. Idaho Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (408 reviews)
- Address: 2355 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, Idaho
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#7. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (243 reviews)
- Address: 2405 North Bogus Basin Road Boise, Idaho
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#6. Kathryn Albertson Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (284 reviews)
- Address: 1001 North Americana Boulevard Boise, Idaho
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#5. Boise Art Glass
- Rating: 5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 1124 West Front St. Boise, Idaho
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#4. Idaho State Capitol Building
- Rating: 4.5/5 (758 reviews)
- Address: 700 West Jefferson St. 8th Street, and State St. Boise, Idaho
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#3. World Center For Birds of Prey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (736 reviews)
- Address: 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane Boise, Idaho
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#2. Old Idaho Penitentiary
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,023 reviews)
- Address: 2445 East Old Penitentiary Road Boise, Idaho
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#1. Boise River Greenbelt
- Rating: 5/5 (1,478 reviews)
- Address: Boise, Idaho
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
