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Discover 20 verified attractions in Boise, United States of America. This curated collection features family attractions, natural wonders, museums & galleries, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Zoo Boise

★★★★ 4.2 (6,727 reviews)
📍 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7760
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Julia Davis Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,460 reviews)
📍 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7600
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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3 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Old Idaho Penitentiary Site

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★★★★½ 4.8 (3,462 reviews)
📍 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2844
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Kathryn Albertson Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (2,168 reviews)
📍 1001 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706, USA
📞 (208) 608-7644
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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5 🏞️ Natural Wonders

MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,959 reviews)
📍 600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2225
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey

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★★★★½ 4.8 (1,924 reviews)
📍 5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID 83709, USA
📞 (208) 362-8687
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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7 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Discovery Center of Idaho

★★★★ 4.4 (1,909 reviews)
📍 131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 343-9895
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Boise Depot

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,404 reviews)
📍 2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706, USA
📞 (208) 608-7644
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Table Rock

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,115 reviews)
📍 3199 E Table Rock Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2844
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Barber Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,077 reviews)
📍 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID 83716, USA
📞 (208) 577-4575
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

1 places
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Zoo Boise

★★★★ 4.2 (6,727 reviews)
📍 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7760
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

9 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Julia Davis Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,460 reviews)
📍 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7600
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Kathryn Albertson Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (2,168 reviews)
📍 1001 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706, USA
📞 (208) 608-7644
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,959 reviews)
📍 600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2225
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Table Rock

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,115 reviews)
📍 3199 E Table Rock Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2844
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Barber Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,077 reviews)
📍 4049 S Eckert Rd, Boise, ID 83716, USA
📞 (208) 577-4575
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lucky Peak State Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (881 reviews)
📍 9725 ID-21, Boise, ID 83716, USA
📞 (208) 334-2432
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

★★★★½ 4.8 (861 reviews)
📍 770 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 345-0304
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Boise Whitewater Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (426 reviews)
📍 3400 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7192
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Boise Rose Garden

★★★★½ 4.7 (389 reviews)
📍 670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 608-7644
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

7 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Old Idaho Penitentiary Site

★★★★½ 4.8 (3,462 reviews)
📍 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712, USA
📞 (208) 334-2844
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Discovery Center of Idaho

★★★★ 4.4 (1,909 reviews)
📍 131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 343-9895
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Boise Depot

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,404 reviews)
📍 2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706, USA
📞 (208) 608-7644
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Idaho State Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (721 reviews)
📍 610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 334-2120
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Boise Art Museum

★★★★ 4.3 (644 reviews)
📍 670 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 345-8330
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Basque Museum and Cultural Center

★★★★½ 4.6 (164 reviews)
📍 611 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 343-2671
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Idaho Black History Museum

★★★★ 4.4 (99 reviews)
📍 508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, USA
📞 (208) 789-2164
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐

Notable Attractions

3 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,924 reviews)
📍 5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID 83709, USA
📞 (208) 362-8687
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Cleo's Ferry Museum & Nature Trail

★★★★½ 4.8 (769 reviews)
📍 1984 ID-45, Melba, ID 83641, USA
📞 (208) 495-2688
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Hyde Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (448 reviews)
📍 1413-1620 N 13th St, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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