Top Boise Art & Culture

What is a town? It’s many things, but above all, it’s a reflection of our desires and needs. To truly understand Boise City’s character, dating back to 1863, we must look beyond the stories of the city’s upper-class founders and politicians. Instead, we turn our focus to the everyday people—the misunderstood, the misrepresented, and even the vile. While Boise is often portrayed as a quaint and orderly town where pioneers thrived despite the isolation, there’s a darker side to its history that’s often overlooked. On this tour, I’ll guide you through the shadows of Boise’s past, revealing the macabre, the forgotten, and the unsettling truths that shaped this city. Remember, what holds true for Boise’s history echoes across America’s past as well.

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Boise, Idaho! Explore the quaint and beautiful historic downtown. See the historic sights like the Idaho State Capitol, the Boise Rose Garden, the Basque Block, Idaho Women's Suffrage Monument, Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, and much more. Explore and see the many unique shops, restaurants and sights. Go at your own pace and see the best of what Boise has to offer. Ready to discover Boise in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

Discover Boise, Idaho in a fun, private way with this app-led scavenger hunt through the city. After downloading the app, follow clues, answer trivia questions, and solve challenges to reveal the next clue. Your hunt takes you to the city’s top landmarks as well as hidden gems, making this a fun activity for tourists and locals alike.

When the lights dim in downtown Boise, its forgotten stories begin to emerge. Discover the #1 ghost tour in Boise, a one-mile outdoor walking experience operating nightly, year-round. Led by local guides who know the city's history and haunted legends firsthand, this immersive tour blends documented history with eerie tales that have echoed through Boise for generations. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic landmarks including the historic Owyhee and the Idanha Building, where stories of unexplained encounters, tragic events, and lingering spirits have become part of the city's rich past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, corporate outings, and special events, this unforgettable ghost tour is proudly USMC Disabled Combat-Veteran-owned and women- and minority-led, delivering an evening of authentic history, captivating storytelling, and unforgettable mystery in the heart of Boise.