Visitors

Welcome to our Visitor's Center! The City of Boise has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for recreational opportunities in the foothills or along the Boise River Greenbelt, or for arts and cultural experiences. Thank you for stopping in and for being an important piece of making Boise the most livable city in the country.

Arts and Culture
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Arts and Culture

From public art collections to one-of-a-kind cultural sites, the City of Boise offers great opportunities to explore arts and culture.

Recreation
Foothills trail with fencing.

Recreation

Boise offers a wide range of recreational opportunities, from hiking in the foothills, an afternoon at the zoo, an art class or a round of golf.

Boise Airport
Boise Airport lobby.

Boise Airport

The Boise Airport offers nonstop service to some of the busiest airports in the nation, convenient parking facilities and award-winning restaurants and shops.

Tourism
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Tourism

Planning a trip? Learn more about what Boise has to offer.

Parking and Transportation
Valley Regional Transit bus.

Parking and Transportation

Learn more about Boise's transportation options.

News

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Mayor McLean Issues Social Distancing Order

The Social Distancing Order takes effect at midnight on March 24 and remains in effect for 30 days.

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All City of Boise Playgrounds Closed

At the direction of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway is closing all park playgrounds to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), effective immediately.

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Mayor McLean to Close Dine-In Bars and Restaurants Effective Midnight Tonight; Clarifies Childcare Licensing and Meeting Protocols

Events

Visitors
For the health and safety of our residents and staff, the City of Boise has canceled all city-sponsored public programming and public outreach until further notice. This includes:
  • Parks and Recreation activities, classes, events and leagues
  • All Library and Arts & History programs and events

The City of Boise issued a Public Health Emergency Order on March 19, 2020 suspending most Boise City board and commission meetings.

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