Things to do in  Boise

Located in downtown Boise, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center is the only museum in the US dedicated to Basque culture. Featuring an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, oral history, and other exhibits, the museum preserves and celebrates the Basque experience, particularly in Idaho and the American West.

Located at The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is an educational park that encourages visitors to recognize and act on human rights challenges in the community and the world. A life-sized bronze statue of Anne Frank is at the center of the memorial, while human rights quotes from various sources and periods are etched in stone throughout the monument.

On the banks of the Boise River, Ann Morrison Park is the largest park in the city. Spanning 153 acres (62 hectares), the park offers a wide range of recreational facilities and sports fields, plus access to the Boise River Greenbelt.

Part of Julia Davis Park near downtown Boise, Boise Art Museum is the city’s premier art museum. Featuring multiple galleries and a sculpture garden, the museum showcases works in its permanent collection and more than a dozen special exhibitions annually. It also hosts educational and special programs for all ages.

Opened in 2012, the Boise Whitewater Park in North End Boise is a working irrigation diversion structure on the Boise River that also happens to be an urban white-water park. The park currently features two phases of adjustable waves for kayaking, surfing, and stand-up paddleboarding, with more phases planned for the future.

Established in 1895, shortly after the city of Boise was founded, the Boise Public Library has served and grown with the community. Today, the public library consists of a main branch downtown and four satellite branches around the city. The library offers reading materials, multimedia materials, computer access, and events for the community.