# Things to see in Boise, Idaho (United States): 20 places and when to go

> Boise, Idaho is a city in United States with around 338,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (7), Museums and art (4), With kids (3). The best known are Boise Idaho Temple, Ahavath Beth Israel and World Center for Birds of Prey. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 43.6086, -116.2275
- **Population:** About 338,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (7) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 845 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Ahavath Beth Israel, at 836 m.

## What to see in Boise, Idaho

The places in and around Boise, Idaho, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Boise Idaho Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-idaho-temple/): Sacred architecture · 4.2 km
- [Ahavath Beth Israel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/congregation-ahavath-beth-israel-synagogue/): Reform synagogue in Idaho · 458 m
- [World Center for Birds of Prey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/world-center-for-birds-of-prey/): The international headquarters for raptor conservation, in Boise, Idaho · 10 km
- [Boise Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-art-museum/): Art museum in Boise, Idaho · 1.7 km
- [Eagle Island State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/eagle-island-state-park/): State park in Idaho, United States · 16 km
- [Kuna Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kuna-caves/): Lava tube cave in Idaho · 28 km
- [Old Idaho State Penitentiary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/old-idaho-penitentiary/): Historical place and former prison in Idaho, United States · 5.3 km
- [Assay Office](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/assay-office/): Historic building in Boise, Idaho, USA · 2.5 km
- [Northwest Science Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/northwest-science-museum-vision-center/): Creationist museum in Idaho, US · 7.7 km
- [Barbarian Brewing Garden City Taproom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/barbarian-brewing-garden-city-taproom/): Brewery · 1.7 km
- [Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bogus-basin-mountain-recreation-area/): Ski resort · 21 km
- [Boise Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-brewing/): Brewery · 2.0 km
- [Boise City Natatorium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-city-natatorium/): With kids · 4.3 km
- [Brown Beard Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brown-beard-brewing/): Brewery · 7.6 km
- [New Colony Beer Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-colony-beer-co/): Brewery · 1.3 km
- [Payette Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/payette-brewing/): Brewery · 1.1 km
- [Roaring Springs Waterpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/roaring-springs-waterpark/): With kids · 14 km
- [Scoria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/scoria/): Winery · 1.9 km
- [The Bruery at Eagle View Landing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-bruery-at-eagle-view-landing/): Brewery · 9.9 km
- [Zoo Boise](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/zoo-boise/): Zoo within the City of Boise · 2.0 km

## When to go to Boise, Idaho

The best time to visit Boise, Idaho is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 06 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 46 |

In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. In April, 19 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Boise, Idaho

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 845 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.6086%2C-116.2275)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.6086%2C-116.2275)

## Other towns nearby

- [Twin Falls, Idaho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/twin-falls/): 5 places · 185 km
- [Joseph](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/joseph/): 8 places · 209 km
- [Pendleton, Oregon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pendleton/): 5 places · 306 km
- [Pocatello, Idaho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pocatello/): 6 places · 318 km
- [Walla Walla, Washington](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walla-walla/): 6 places · 320 km
- [Idaho Falls, Idaho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/idaho-falls/): 10 places · 339 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Boise, Idaho?

The best known: [Boise Idaho Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-idaho-temple/), [Ahavath Beth Israel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/congregation-ahavath-beth-israel-synagogue/), [World Center for Birds of Prey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/world-center-for-birds-of-prey/), [Boise Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/boise-art-museum/), [Eagle Island State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/eagle-island-state-park/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Boise, Idaho?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.

### How do you get to Boise, Idaho?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 845 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.6086%2C-116.2275) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Boise, Idaho as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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