Idaho Wineries: Snake River Tasting Rooms Near Boise

Since its American Viticultural Area (AVA) designation in 2007, Idaho wineries in the Snake River wine region near Caldwell (a half-hour west of Boise) have begun to take off in popularity. Idaho wineries may be a few years away from being “discovered” the way that wine regions in neighboring Oregon and Washington have been, but you can discover it now. Several tasting rooms are open year-round and there’s even one in downtown Boise.

Idaho Capitol Building: A $120 Million Renovation Makes it Worth Seeing Again

Modeled after the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the 1912 Idaho Capitol building is one of the most regal in the land. Whether you’re a lifelong Idahoan or a first-time visitor to Boise, an Idaho Capitol visit is a capital idea, especially for families.

Zoo Boise, Idaho: More than Lions, Tigers and Bears

Zoo Boise, Idaho, is all about getting up close and personal with the animals; and it’s an impressive collection of animals that pack the 11 acres in Julia Davis Park.

Old Pen, Boise: Where Hard Men Did Hard Time for a Century

Taking your kids to jail may sound cruel. But if the jail is Old Pen, Boise, the trip will be a “captivating” treat for the whole family.

Birds of Prey Center: Fly Like an Eagle to This Boise Family Attraction

Boise’s Birds of Prey Center isn’t only for the birds. Unfeathered visitors are welcome, too; the Birds of Prey Center is especially appealing to kids because these aren’t just any birds. They’re top-of-the-food-chain raptors.

Boise Basque Block: Eat, Drink and Dive into Basque Culture

No city block in America is as thoroughly Basque as the Boise Basque Block, with nearly every building a reminder of the city’s generations of Basque immigrants. This makes the Boise Basque Block enriching and educational for family visits or for anyone.

Julia Davis Park: Art, Animals, History and Horseshoes All in One Place

Julia Davis Park, near downtown Boise, has all the ingredients for a fine day with the family. Whether it's paddle boating or picnicking, or visiting the zoo or one of three museums, there's something for everyone.

Idaho Historical Museum: A Kid-Friendly History Lesson in Boise

The Idaho Historical Museum is the first place you see at the main entrance to Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise. Exhibits focus on aspects of state history that can light up a child’s eyes--and yours too.