Boise

The facility offers great views of the Treasure Valley. — Michelin Guide

Nestled in the city's "Basque Block," this museum pays homage to the fact that Boise is home to the largest Basque community outside the group's native Spain and France. — Michelin Guide

Once a mere collection of odd state relics, it now provides a comprehensive look at how Native American, Chinese and Basque populations live as the state was born. — Michelin Guide

Once the Boise Gallery of Art, the museum expanded in the 1980s to achieve its museum status. — Michelin Guide

The Boise River Greenbelt stretches 25 miles along the Boise River and offers runners, joggers, walkers and cyclists a beautiful place to get some exercise. — U.S. News & World Report

Trees line the property, including a sugar maple planted by President Teddy Roosevelt in 1903. — Fodor's

The Zoo is home to more than 200 animals, and is a regional leader in conservation efforts. — Michelin Guide

Emphasis is on teaching kids math and science concepts through interactive exhibits. — Michelin Guide

Visitors may be surprised to learn this is the only Anne Frank memorial in the United States. — U.S. News & World Report

There are also vegetable, herb and meditation gardens, and a lineup of workshops and events. — U.S. News & World Report

The city’s oldest park is a verdant 89-acre playground that's home to a zoo, kid-friendly Discovery Center, Boise Art Museum, and two museums of Idaho’s history. — Fodor's

You can head out for an hour, or even a day, of adventure on the Ridge to Rivers system, an interconnected network of roads and trails running through the foothills. — U.S. News & World Report

Along with various waterfowl, herons and owls, this park contains salamanders, turtles, bullfrogs, beavers and rabbits, among other wildlife. — U.S. News & World Report

Bogus Basin also provides skiing and snowboarding lessons – and a lodge to relax and enjoy a bite and a drink after being out on the slopes. — U.S. News & World Report

This pop-culture shop also offers the chance to become part of their favorite tv show or movie.   — Atlas Obscura

The largest outdoor art gallery in the northwestern United States.   — Atlas Obscura