Boise, Idaho

Boise is Idaho’s lovely historic capital. The Julia Davis Park is one of the highpoints of the city. One could easily take two days in the park touring the Art Museum, Black History Museum, rose garden and taking various rides and tours. Boat trips are available along the Boise River. We chose the city tour on the little red train, which is actually a tram designed to look like a train. The magnificent capitol was constructed to resemble the U.S. Capitol. We were amazed that there was virtually no security. We walked right into the Governor’s office, where his gracious secretary treated us to small gifts and several minutes of her time. O’Farrell Cabin (circa 1912), home of Boise’s first family, still stands in its restored condition. Local musicians perform on Wednesday evenings and on weekends at Grove Plaza. We attended one of those events, although it was moved to a local restaurant due to chilly weather. We ran out of time before getting to bike along the Greenbelt, a 22.5 mile stretch of towering trees, lush growth, and abundant wildlife. There is much more about Boise that we want to explore in a couple of years.