Exploring In & Around Boise

Old Idaho Penitentiary (3.1 miles) - One of just 4 territorial prisons still open for sightseeing.
https://history.idaho.gov/oldpen/

Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial - Walk up to this inspiring open air exhibit.
https://annefrankmemorial.org/

Basque Museum and Cultural Center - Explore an important part of Boise’s history, and maybe you’ll get lucky and catch a wine club meeting.
https://basquemuseum.eus/

Boise Trails - Explore scenic Boise!
https://boisetrails.com/

Idaho State Museum - The State museum is found right here in Boise.
https://history.idaho.gov/museum/

Trip Advisor has more: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35394-Activities-oa60-Boise_Id…

Exploring Farther Afield

Lucky Peak State Park (20 minutes) - Ride your bike 30 minutes on the Greenbelt to reach this marina and beach.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak/

Eagle Island State Park (30 minutes) - Great for swimming, hiking and disc golf! https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/eagle-island/

Bogus Basin Ski Area (40 minutes) - Summer lift rides and mountain exploration are always rejuvenating.
https://bogusbasin.org/

Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey (51 min) - Many birds of prey can be found nesting in the high cliffs of the Snake River Plain basalt flows, cut and exposed by the Snake River.
https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/idaho/morley-n…

Bruneau Dunes State Park and Observatory (1 hr 10 min) - Explore the beautiful quartz sand dunes formed in the bend of the Snake River.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/bruneau-dunes/

Craters of the Moon National Monument (2 hr 45 min) - this otherworldly place has multiple young basalt lava flows, cones and tubes to explore.
https://www.nps.gov/crmo/index.htm

City of Rocks National Reserve (3 hr 15 min) - world famous among rock climbers, this region has tall spires of eroded granites to scramble on and photograph. https://www.nps.gov/ciro/index.htm

Redfish Lake (3 hr 15 min) - This clear, cold, snow-fed lake is nestled beneath the tall Sawtooths and is among the world’s most scenic mountain lakes. Hot springs for soaking can be found in nearby Stanley.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sawtooth/recarea/?recid=5919

Devon Burr at Bruneau Dunes

Lava cave at Craters of the Moon

Lovely Redfish Lake