Explore an unexpected hub of Basque culture in the heart of the West.
Set on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho, this fun, youthful city is home to Boise State University and features a 25-mile, tree-lined pathway known as the Boise River Greenbelt, where visitors and locals alike weave through wildlife habitats and riverside parks on foot or by bike. Downtown Boise is the heart of the city’s Basque culture, with museums and restaurants revealing why so many European immigrants came to Idaho, while the North End Historic District offers a hike with a panoramic view of the city as a reward.
Explore Boise
- North End Historic District
- Garden City
- Downtown Boise
North End Historic District
Overview
Boise’s North End Historic District is not only home to Hyde Park’s many shops and restaurants but also Camel’s Back Park, which rewards hikers with a panoramic view of the city.
Known For
Parks, Dining
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Plan Your Long Weekend in Boise, Idaho
Discover Basque Culture in Downtown Boise
Explore downtown Boise’s many museums and landmarks, especially within Julia Davis Park. Then learn more about the city’s history at the Basque Museum & Cultural Center before enjoying a tasting menu for dinner.
Stroll the Shops of the North End Historic District
Begin your day in Boise’s North End Historic District on a hike to the top of the hill at Camel’s Back Park — your reward is a panoramic view of the city. Then shop the district’s historic Hyde Park area for global goods before savoring sliders at a certified-organic nanopub.
Visit Garden City’s Wineries, Breweries and Cider Houses
Garden City, a serene enclave located a couple miles outside of downtown Boise, is where to explore artists’ and artisans’ studios and experience tastings at the area’s wineries, breweries and cider houses. Then dig into a steak dinner at the area’s circa-1959 Stagecoach Inn, an Old West landmark.