Boise Event Tickets

Boise
Located along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise is the capital and largest city in the State of Idaho.

Boise is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state and offers a range of activities from outdoors to indoors for the tourists.

Theaters, desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting and fishing? Boise has it all! As of the 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 202,832 inhabitants. The City also frequently receives national recognition for its quality of life and business climate.

Boises climate is characterized as semi-arid and thus experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters with fair amounts of snowfall. Home to Boise State University, Boise has a well-organized education system in the region.

The big City is also a regional hub for jazz and theater and plays host to the Gene Harris Jazz Festival each year. Those with a nerve for history will be glad to visit the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Historical Museum, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Idaho Black History Museum, Boise WaterShed and the Discovery Center of Idaho. Boise Art Museum, BAM is noted for playing a leadership role in the cultural life of its community.

In BAM, you will see a growing Permanent Collection, focusing on regional and national artwork, nationally acclaimed exhibitions and a lot more. Boise Art Museum also offers an education program that reaches more than 13,000 students each year. You might also find Basque Museum and Cultural Center worth-visiting. Now, make a mark to Boise Downtown.

Downtown Boise is Boises cultural center and also has an array of shopping and dining choices. The area features a vibrant section known as the Basque Block, while on the first Thursday of each month, a gallery stroll is hosted by the Downtown Boise Association.

Boise also has an Egyptian Theatre which is not just a historical monument, but is also the foundation of the cultural scene in the region. If youre visiting Boise, you must make it a point to attend one of the many events held here.

Downtown Boise hosts a film festival called Idaho International Film Festival in the fall season each year. Boise is home to many local restaurants, bars and boutiques and supports a lively night life.

After seeing eclectic performances, you might want to head off to a place where you can enjoy coffee or lunch. Centrally, 8th Street contains a pedestrian zone featuring streetside cafes and restaurants.

As for shopping, the cornerstone mall in Boise, Boise Towne Square Mall, is a major shopping attraction for Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and surrounding areas.

The Mall has recently been through an upgrade along with adding new retailers. If youre with your kids, the Boise Zoo should be the place you must take your kids to. Housing a variety of species in a natural habitat, the zoo hosts a number of events.

Whether its art and culture, nature, or history thats your thing, youll find something to enjoy, since Boise has something for everyone! So sports aficionados who enjoy playing golf should visit the Warm Springs Golf Course Home.

When there is so much to explore, enjoy and experience in Boise, you should stop looking out for places for the holiday! Come and enjoy your stay in the thriving settings of Boise!