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5 minutes off the main route, 64% of way to Salt Lake City

We were coming up from Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, so our Idaho road trip began in Twin Falls. Located in the southeastern part of the state, Twin Falls has a high desert climate, but it’s proximity to the Snake River means it has abundant access to water. Driving across the Perrine Bridge that spans the Snake River Canyon at sunset was one of the coolest entrances we’ve ever had to a new city.

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This museum is absolutely huge.. I spent an hour there and that wasn’t even close to enough time. I would suggest planning on 2 hours and it’s worth the time. The exhibits are wonderfully put together showing how life was back in the day. Lots of local history and cultural information with great artifacts.. I would suggest this place to anyone who appreciates history..

4th grade field trip with my son was fun here! Volunteer Chuck was very informative and kept the students very in gaged during his presentations at all the exhibits!

We were driving and I spotted the open signs. It said they were only open another 30 minutes. I expected it to be a small area we could easily get through. The amazing woman in the gift center worked with us when we realized it was much bigger. Told us all about the Oregon trail program in the summer. We will definitely be back!

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This is a wonderous place to visit. If you ate lucky you may see Big Horn Sheep, Elk or Deer on your way in or out and while there you may spot some Bilky Goats on the canyon walls. The road in is 40 mph with some vert tight 20 mph corners and in places the canyon walls lean over the road way.

Great out of the way spot, one way in, one way out, if your there for a good hike, just take the path down river. It will go for many miles, with large canyons and some old home sites to find in the draws. The trail has great views from far above the water to waters edge, good fishing and swimming along the trail. Poison ivy and some rattlers Do reside along this route.
Neat little unknown spot that must be reached from the Ida side!

Right by the dam. Halfway spot for our jet boat ride. Had a nice lunch. It could use just a little more shade. It was only 107 degrees, so more shade would be sweet.

Absolutely breathtaking and surreal. This lane is located in McCall, Idaho. It has an Ozark vibe with the peaceful lane and beautiful natural environment. Natural hot springs on the side of the mountains. Kayaking was a dream!

Beautiful lake, wonderful hiking, friendly people. Very relaxing.

My dad goes here all the time he loves to fish here and it’s quite.

Stunning views across Payette Lake, wooded trails lead you to rocky beaches perfect for picnics and swimming. Don’t forget your cooler and floaty, the water is clear and the sun is shining.

Dizzy Duzz Ponderosa State Park!

Such a beautiful spot to camp. The lake is clear and gorgeous and the grounds are clean as well. Plenty of little spots to camp, either in tents, cabins, or your RVs. The day use area is big and open too.

This park is really wonderful. We try to go every summer and stay at the cabins, but it can be hard to book them. It usually requires booking exactly 6 months in advance at midnight for holiday weekends. There is nice beach shoreline right behind the visitor center. There are a lot of really great biking and hiking trails all throughout the peninsula that this park occupies. Wildlife are common: foxes, deer, woodpeckers, squirrels, etc. The deer seem a bit too comfortable with being near humans and vehicles, as seen in the pictures.

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A wonderful hot springs! Road going in is pretty rough. Best to drive a 4WD truck. Lots of potholes. But its so worth it! CASH only! Bring towels or $3 towel rental. Bring lock for locker. Need covid vaccination card. I shall return!

This hot spring gem is hiding in the forest. The establishment is very clean and much easier to access than the nature hot spring spots. Visited on March 2022, with fee $10 per person. Close on Tuesday, other days hour is noon to 8pm. Might have hard time to reach on phone, but front desk lady is very friendly. The road leads to the hot spring is very bumpy, could be changeling with sedan.

Friendly staff, loved that they help protect us against COVID. We are fully vaccinated! Water was wonderful. Relaxed atmosphere. It snowed on us and then cleared before we left. So beautiful ❤️

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I visited for the Kilroy Coffee event and had the wonderful and fleeting opportunity to meet and listen to several WWII veterans share their stories. I also met with many other veterans that served our great nation. The museum is great to walk around and just immerse yourself in history…not to mention, the team at the Warhawks Museum records Veterans stories so that they are preserved. We saw a safe that had thousands of discs, each representing a veteran.

Just 20 min outside of boise. $14 entrance fee for adults. Worth it! We spent about 1.5 hours but could have spent more. A lot to read through. Many personal artifacts donated to make this place come to life. Local history. Planes to look at. Planes are functional and we learned they fly out every year in August. Many items in the gift shop. Restrooms in site. Wheelchair handicap accessible.

What a great collection of WWII memorabilia and aircraft! The museum is a must see if you are in the area. The air show was like being in a time machine. The old fighter planes, the folks in period dress and the knowledgeable announcers made the day complete. The addition of the F-35 Demo Team was pretty cool too. Highly recommended!

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Whitewater Rafting with Cascade Raft & Kayak – Possibly the highlight of our entire trip through Idaho, we did a half day rafting trip with Cascade Raft & Kayak and had an absolute blast. We rafted down the south fork of the Payette River, which contained an exhilarating mix of class III & IV rapids and proved to be the perfect introduction for us. For more experienced rafters, the nearby north fork is apparently a nonstop class V rodeo ride from start to finish. Even if you’re a little hesitant, we would definitely recommend checking out Cascade.

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Such an awesome place! We had our church youth group so the ropes course and rafting. This family-owned business was SO accommodating. Package included ropes course, which was amazing, lunch, and then whitewater rafting. Their facilities are great and include lockers to keep your things safe, picnic tables, lots of grass to relax, souvenir shop, and overall fun staff. The photos they took of the group turned out great too. Highly recommend for family, church, or corporate retreat.

Our family has been floating the Main Payette with friends for years, but this was our first experience using a guide or doing the South Fork, and it could not have been a better experience.

Prior to the excursion, Cascade kept in touch through frequent emails letting us know what to expect and how to prepare. The morning of, the staff was very friendly and let us know what to expect. The bus ride up to the put-in site wasn’t bad at all (one of the guides provided comic relief and commentary along the way). After getting geared up and going through a safety briefing, we split into our boats, meet our guides and hit the river.

What really made this trip incredible was our amazing guide, Amparo “AJ”. She is AWESOME! She knows a ton about whitewater, the local flora and fauna, history of the river, interesting sites along the way, (and Tolkien)! She shared her knowledge, gave great feedback, and made the entire trip amazing. We are definitely planning another trip with her!

The entire day was perfect. We had a great lunch, complete with appetizers (prepared by our guides), stops for photos and river jumping, and another entertaining bus ride (with drink service) back to the Cascade office. All in all, we had a wonderful day with stories and memories we will cherish for years to come.

I HIGHLY recommend that if you want a great adventure to check out Cascade Raft & Kayak.

Upon arrival, the guides help us select the gear that we wanted to wear (wet suits, dry wear, etc.). Then we hopped on the bus for a trip up the mountain to our drop off location.

Midday, all the guides stopped at a central location and made everyone lunch. Can I say that I was extremely impressed with what they prepared and served. Appetizer – lunch – dessert was on the menu.
**they were very environmentally friendly with trash bags and direction of saving the cans for recycling**

Towards the end, we ended up at a jumping rock and it was so much fun.

This company has a great team behind them to make your adventure unforgettable. Our guide MEGAN was amazing and I recommend that you ask for her!!! But I am sure that regardless of who you get, you won’t regret your trip.

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Back downtown, stop into the beautiful Idaho State Capitol Building to gaze up from the marble-ensconced rotunda into the 208-foot tall dome. Stroll surrounding streets past historic Western-style buildings, the exotic 1927 Egyptian Theatre and new glass towers. Smoke & Thyme mobile kitchen’s ever-changing, Idaho-inspired menu and artisan ice creamery STIL are required stops, as are shops Idaho Made and Mixed Greens for local artists’ jewelry, ceramics and clothing.

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Dating back to the early-20th century, the Idaho State Capitol is the city’s most impressive architectural iconic. Including its golden eagle topper, the building measures an impressive 208 feet tall and tops the list of what to see in Boise for architecture buffs. Taking 15 years to complete, the capitol building was constructed from marble sourced from around Idaho, other U.S. states, and even as far as Italy.

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Construction of the original Capitol Building took place from 1905 to 1912 and was modeled largely after the National Capitol Building in Washington D.C. Both buildings borrow inspiration from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The main building features four kinds of marble from around the world. The legislative wings were added later and were completed in 1920.

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Because it is the capital of Idaho, Boise is blessed with a chance to show off its status with an impressive statehouse building. Affectionately known as a Capitol of Light, the building was extensively restored and expanded in 2010. It reopened with fanfare and celebration, unveiling a 208-foot dome and local sandstone blocks that make a truly important and beautiful statement.

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Location: 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702Height: 208 ftBuilt: 1912Floors: 4Size: 201,720 sq ftArchitect: John E. Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel. One of Idaho’s oldest buildings remains the third tallest in Downtown Boise: the Idaho State Capitol. Full of rich history and completed in 1912, the Capitol has recently received a facelift and a new underground wing.

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This list of things to do in Boise wouldn’t be complete without one of the city’s most iconic buildings; The Capitol Building. Today, this 100-years-old building is home to the government of Idaho but it’s still open for visitors. The building has an interesting collection of manuscripts and artifacts on display and oftentimes, there are some temporary exhibits.

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A stunning building constructed with sandstone, the iconic Idaho State Capital Building is situated in Boise. This is a building of rich historical significance and is also a popular place for people to visit when they are in the area. You can admire the grand architecture of the building as well as exploring its history.

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The joy of US state capitol buildings is that visitors can admire some of the nation’s best architecture for free. The Boise building, constructed from native sandstone, celebrates the neoclassical style in vogue when it was built in 1920. It was extensively refurbished in 2010 and is now heated with geothermal hot water.

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completed in 1912 in the iconic domed style of Washington D.C.’s United States Capitol Building. Inside, tours take visitors through the history of the state, covering twenty paintings that depict and honor every past Governor. An impressive replica of the Winged Victory statue from the Louvre is also a highlight.

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The Idaho State Capitol in Boise is where the government sits. The construction of this building started in the summer of 1905 and was overlooked by John E. Tourtellotte and Charles Hummel. This is the home of the government of the state of Idaho from where all the matters of administration take place.

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Extensively restored in 2010, the Idaho State Capitol Building has several self-guided displays and exhibits. It originally was completed in 1920 using locally sourced sandstone and marble from Vermont, Georgia, Alaska, and Italy. Atop the dome is a five-foot-high statue of a golden eagle.

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Tour Idaho’s State Capitol building and grounds and learn more about the architecture, history, and functions of the lovely old structure. You can join a guided group tour, or explore on your own using a self-guided tour booklet. There are items of interest both inside and out.

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Construction on the capitol began in 1905, with completion of both wings occurring in 1920. The building boasts Renaissance Revival architecture with Greek features. Make sure to look up and catch a glimpse of the dome topped by a 5 foot 7 inch bronze eagle.

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One of the best things to do in Boise is to see the state capitol. From its construction more than a century ago to today, this has been an essential part of the state. You can learn some awesome history and see one of the state governments at work.

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Home to Idaho’s state government is the Capitol Building located in the heart of downtown Boise. Beautifully designed with over 50,000 square feet of marble inside, the Idaho Capitol is a great place to learn more about the history of Idaho.

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The Idaho Capitol is one of the most beautiful buildings in the state of Idaho. There are beautiful sandstone walls and well-manicured lawns and gardens. The Capitol is very open to visitors who are welcome to explore.

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The joy of US state capitol buildings is that visitors can admire some of the nation’s best architecture for free. The Boise building, constructed from native sandstone, celebrates the neoclassical style in vogue…

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So amazing and beautiful! Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Boise. You can walk around and see the building. They have a lower level that has a lot of history and information.

Spent a little time lay the Capitol yesterday. It sick a beautiful building. The history and important decisions that are made in this building is fascinating.

Such a beautiful, clean, well-kept Capitol building! The architecture was exquisite. Loved learning about the history… how it was structured with sandstone from Table Rock, that the Old Penitentiary prisoners hauled in.
From the statues, to the breathtaking marble & pillsrs, inside and out, this is truly an Idaho treasure to behold. Be sure to read about Teddy Roosevelt’s part to play in Idaho’s history!
Great place to bring out of town visitors when they come to stay with us.

After we visited, I purchased a book for my children: “Ida Explores the Capitol” by Lori Otter (former First Lady of Idaho). It was an excellent read and perfect for parents & teachers alike.

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Aptly situated on West Flying Hawk Lane, the World Center for Birds of Prey first opened in the 1980s and is on a mission to protect endangered species. The center is on a scenic hillside that offers spectacular views over Boise and you can enjoy a range of different education activities here related to birds of prey. These include live demonstrations as well as shows and you can also go on a guided tour to learn more about this unusual center and its mission statement.

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An organization dedicated to preserving endangered birds of prey has its headquarters in an avian sanctuary on West Flying Hawk Lane known as the World Center for Birds of Prey. The 580-acre property sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Boise. At the heart of the facility is the Velma Morrison Interpretative Center and the offices of the Falconry Fund, raptor reproduction facilities, and the Archives of Falconry.

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An interesting and inspiring place to visit in Boise, World Center For Birds of Prey rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned birds. Set atop a hill just south of town, it houses everything from falcons and eagles to hawks, owls and vultures. Dedicated to both educating people on majestic birds of prey and protecting their natural habitats, the conservation center was established in 1970.

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We’re nature lovers and fond of our bird friends, so during our exploration of Boise, we jumped at the chance to visit the World Center For Birds Of Prey. This amazing place combines conservation, education, and exhibitions in one exciting venue. The opportunity to see huge California Condors, incredible Peregrine Falcons, and several other birds of prey was breathtaking.

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At the World Center for Birds of Prey, visitors get up close, nose-to-beak encounters with raptors from around the world!. Since 1970, the World Center for Birds of Prey has fought to preserve the declining populations of raptors. The World Center for Birds of Prey began its preservation journey by saving the Peregin Falcon species native to Boise.

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Whether you are birders or not, the World Center For Birds of Prey is something to see. Watching live raptors is less trivial than popular things to do in Boise for couples, but it is surely an exciting experience for life. You have a choice of live bird shows and walking tours, so reserve at least two hours for the date.

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You can plan to take a tour of the World Center For Birds Of Prey with your tour companions. Since the year 1970, this organisation has been conserving the birds that hunt to live. Located on the top of a hill, this facility covers an area of 580 acres and aims to work in order to save the endangered raptors.

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Nature & Wildlife Areas5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709MoreLess Info. Learn about birds of prey at the World Center For Birds of Prey in Boise. The facility includes hands-on-exhibits, as well as live demonstrations and is one of just a handful of places in the world to see California Condors.

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Birds of prey remain highly misunderstood creatures, and this unique center offers a place for their appreciation, conservation, and study. Eagles, owls, falcons, ospreys, hawks….. You name it, this is the place to come eye to eye with these incredible, winged descendants of dinosaurs.

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Situated on West Flying Hawk Lane, the World Center For Birds of Prey serve as headquarters for Peregrine Fund which aims to protect endangered raptors. It sits on 580 acres of land on a hilltop rising above Boise that offers spectacular views of the city. Who’ll enjoy it here?

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Truly loved this place! The staff is amazing and pricing is great for every budget and most importantly the entry feed goes to feeding the birds there and to help save endangered species like the California Condor through the sites breeding facilities! Amazing and informative place to visit with awesome displays of the birds housed here, such as the one I attended where the falcon flew around the room you’re inside while the staff member explained the bird and the things the fund is doing to save the falcon and other birds of prey from extinction! I highly recommend this place for everyone to visit! If you can visit I highly encourage you to go to their website and donate money to help these birds survive and thrive well into the future!

My in laws were visiting from out of town and love birds so we thought we would take them to the Birds of Prey and it was great! The birds there are just so beautiful. Make sure to go there when there is a show. They bring out different birds and it’s a very amazing educational experience.

I loved this Center so much that I purchased a Family Annual Pass! Being up close to a Bald Eagle was amazing in itself, but watching them fly?!? Mind blowing!
We were able to see 2 presentations as well, done by the volunteers & staff. Very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Enjoyed the indoor museum as well. So much information and birds of prey to see… both alive and taxidermies. Great gift shop as well! Unique, fun family adventure!

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Beautiful paved bike trail. Passed bicyclists, scooters, and people walking. Biked from the Zoo to past Garden City. Trail ended on the east side of the river. Might be better to ride on the west side of the river. Will definitely be back and rent electric bikes and do all of the trail.

Great place for all outdoor activities

Such a lush vegetated place to walk or ride your bike. I walked the entire path then rode an electric scooter back to my car. The Spin app is so affordable and I got back very quick.

In the afternoon, take a casual stroll around the Idaho Botanical Garden and the Old Idaho Penitentiary. The Botanical Garden has exhibits with local plants and vibrant flowers, while the penitentiary was home to some of the West’s most violent criminals from 1872-1973. Most of the Old Pen remains in its original form, and visitors can tour solitary confinement cells, female quarters, the death chamber, and other dark parts of the prison’s past.

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Once home to a number of notorious Idaho criminals, the Old Idaho Penitentiary dates back to the 1870s. For those who enjoy learning more about criminal history and the history of the prison system, this is a must see attraction as it provides a wealth of information as well as a fascinating experience. You can take a tour of the penitentiary and take a look at the cells and the solitary confinement area amongst other things.

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At the Old Idaho Penitentiary, you can take a walk through Idaho’s dark criminal past!. The prison turned museum first opened its doors in 1872, and during its tenure as the State Penitentiary, it housed some of the most infamous criminals in the West!. For the most in-depth experience, take one of the museum’s guided tours, where volunteers will share the sinister stories that make up the prison’s past.

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For another cool look at Boise’s history, take a tour of the Idaho State Penitentiary, opened from 1872 to 1973. While for younger kids it might be scary, older kids and adults should take the self-guided tour to learn of its more than 100 years of prison history of escapes, scandals and executions. The site features thirty historic buildings and special exhibits, including historic weapons.

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Built in 1870 of hand-cut sandstone, the Old Idaho Penitentiary housed inmates for more than a century before reverting its status to a museum and state historic site. The Old Idaho Penitentiary, or “Old Pen,” includes 30 historical structures, some of which now feature educational exhibits. Visitors can tour the facility to see jail cells, the Gallows, and the Solitary Confinement area.

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Another of Boise’s most impressive historic sites is the atmospheric yet eerie Old Idaho Penitentiary on the southeastern outskirts of the center. Now a major tourist attraction, the prison has more than thirty creepy cell blocks and crumbling buildings for you to explore. Opened in 1872, the ‘Old Pen’ held inmates for just over a hundred years before being turned into a museum.

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2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712(208) 334-2844 | Website. Many parents fantasize about sending their kids to solitary confinement for a few hours, but only at the Old Idaho Penitentiary site can families experience that and more. The Old Pen, which opened its doors in 1872, now offers tours of its 30 historic buildings – including cell blocks, gallows, and solitary.

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You can’t come to Boise without visiting the infamous Old Idaho Penitentiary!. I went to this penitentiary long ago when I was in grade school, and it was as spooky then as it was this time around. You can take one of the daily guided tours or do the self-guided tour to explore the grounds that once held some of the West’s most desperate criminals from 1872 to 1973.

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First opened in 1872, the Old Idaho Penitentiary served as a state prison for over 100 years. It is now open to visitors, where you can explore both the grounds and the indoor spaces, including regular cells, solitary confinement, and the gallows. Exhibits include interesting prison artifacts that include guard weapons and gear and items confiscated from prisoners.

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The Old Idaho Penitentiary was one of the most populated prisons in Idaho when it opened its doors in 1872. Although no longer a prison, visitors can explore the last century of prison life through artifacts, documentaries, and interactive exhibits. You will learn about famous prisoners, prison scandals, and some of the most famous escapes in prison history.

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Called “Old Pen,” this prison on the National Register of Historic Places housed more than 13,000 inmates over its 101 years of operation before closing in 1973. Visitors can see the Gallows, the solitary confinement area, and other educational exhibits, plus take in a cemetery tour or paranormal investigation. (2445 Old Penitentiary Road)

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A visit to the Old Idaho Penitentiary Site is a staple in any Boise trip itinerary. After 100+ years of serving as a territorial prison, it’s now one of only four penitentiaries in the United States to open its doors to the public. At the Old Idaho Penitentiary State, you’ll travel back in time and get a look inside the rows of cells.

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The Old Idaho Penitentiary took in some of the West’s most desperate criminals starting in 1872. What started as a single cell house, grew to several distinctive buildings located off Warm Springs Ave in Boise. Learn about Idaho’s prison history with a visit to solitary confinement, cell blocks and the Gallows.

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While this building is no longer used as a prison, it’s still quite the attraction. Operating for just over a century and closing in the early 70s, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is a great place to visit. That is, as long as you don’t get the heebie-jeebies hearing about criminals and their endeavors.

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The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, you can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows. The site features 30 historic buildings including the J.

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The Old Idaho State Penitentiary is one of the coolest places you can visit in Boise. The Old Idaho Penitentiary was in operation for more than 100 years, from 1872 to 1973, and they offer tours today. You can walk through the grounds and the many buildings that made up the prison.

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The Idaho Penitentiary opened in 1872 to house some of the worst criminals on this side of the United States. Today it’s a 30 building museum filled with rich history and interesting exhibitions. Guided or self-guided tours are available for individuals or groups.

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Very informative tour guide.

Our guide was very animated with his stories about the prisoner life. Some of his stories have me goosebumps.

After the tour when everyone left, we asked about if there have been any paranormal events. That’s when it got really interesting.

Highly recommended.

So awesome! So much history. Plus so much to explore. Best part is they let you your the prison by yourself, and have information plastered all over the place. Definitely worth the price. Gift shop is a tad speedy. But overall an amazing experience😁

Had a great time visiting during Halloween weekend. Lots of great history here. I would highly recommend going. You can have a guided tour or just free roam on your own too.

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I usually don’t post reviews, but we had the BEST time at the Springs for a relaxing day! We booked a private hot springs tub, and it was amazing. The staff was great, it was so clean and nice, and the space is beautiful! Highly recommend 🙂

This place only takes reservations, to limit crowds, and also to probably reduce refusing people. We stayed at The Pines the night before and was able to get a reservation for us 5 because of our hotel stay. The sauna/steam room was closed, they are not open during the evenings (which is my favorite), and you’re not allowed to use the hair dryer when there’s an excess of people in the changing room. We brought our own towels. They don’t lend towels due to covid. I believe some are available for purchase. It was clean, the service was really good, the staff are very professional and friendly. The menu items are delicious, drinks are super yummy! It was a beautiful day. The water was perfectly warm and clean. I’ll go again!!

We went to the public pool and it was nice to be in such a serene place. It was also awesome to have poolside food and drink services with alcohol options as well as free ice water around in different locations. You can’t bring your own alcohol or food but the choices they offer are fair. If you are really hungry, eat before you go. The food is light.

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Been there two different times. I still find it amazing how all the sand got here. (I have a couple photos of the signs that talk about it) Climbed one of the hills the first time we went and caught an epic sunset. (Check out the photos) Then checked out the water with my kids the next time we were in the area. Be careful when it’s hot out the sand in very hot. There are warning signs about it. It would be amazing to see the stars here on a clear night. Please pick up trash if you see it and leave it better than you came. Help preserve these places for future generations.

Did I know Idaho had sand dunes? Nope. Did anyone know they had dunes? Probably not. Let me tell you though… they were insanely amazing! I hiked one of the smaller ones, and I thought I was in decent shape,but the dune proved otherwise. It’s October so it was a little chilly and VERY windy. I was afraid if I climbed a bigger one, I would have been blown all the way back to the East coast. As amazing as the dunes were, the surrounding trails and lake offered even more breathtaking views. I saw a lot of ducks, geese, birds and flowers. I was in total awe of the whole experience. Idaho has definitely proved its more than just a flyover state. Can’t wait to come back and explore it more during a different time of year!

Beautiful and quiet , stargazing is spectacular! The camp grounds are great, big spaces with fire pit , table and BBQ grill, 50 amp, water with dump station as you leave park. Great trails for hiking and horse back. Observatory is great for kids and adults !! Rock hunting , fishing and bird watching …..summer is warm !! Hot in fact be prepared for weather extremes! Can be very wendy !! Enjoyed this park !!

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We’ve been to the lodge before, but we wanted to bring our adult children to experience Sun Valley. Stayed at the Lodge and the experience was just as good as the last time we visited almost 4 years ago. The outdoor pool is awesome as it’s heated to 95 degrees! Visited the SPA and pampered ourselves. Rooms were very nicely updated. We will be back for more of the resort and the skiing.

Don’t forget to use Hᴏᴛᴇʟʙᴏʟʟʏ.ᴄᴏᴍ when booking your place. This web site will compare thousands of booking web sites and usually will have prices much cheaper than others! Thank me later! This resort is the best rated in this area. I’ve been coming here for a very long time. If you stay for a few days you for sure won’t be let down.

The ki g room was wonderful. This was off-season and we loved every aspect. Reserve your pool time. The Konditorei restaurant was great.

Outstanding! The fairly recent remodel of the lodge has kept the wonderful feel of the history of this beautiful place at the same time adding to its five-star appeal.
The wonderful diversity of the people working here is the base of Sun Valley Resort’s world-class service.

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One of the best hot springs we’ve been to!
We took some advice and booked a private room/pool here and it was incredible. Not only do you have your own space to change but you have your own person hot spring! The best touch is that you can adjust the temperature by turning the knobs to release hot or cold water. One side of the pool is deep and one side is shallow because of the stairs so you can choose how you want to relax. An hour was plenty of time for 2 of us but I would consider booking the pool for longer if I came with a group. Once our hour was up, we went to check out the general admission pools and they were pretty packed with families so getting a room was the best decision we made for the day! Staff was friendly and it felt clean. We can’t wait to come back! It’s also not hard to get to, especially when it’s snowing so we loved the drive! And there’s no hiking! Just pull into the parking lot!

Absolutely awesome. No more RV campgrounds available. The hot springs is really amazing with four different temperatures pools. Reasonable price and highly recommended for anyone just wanted to relax. They also have private pool and they’re usually pretty full. If you prefer to use the private pool, highly recommended to call advanced to reserve one. Otherwise public pools is fabulous.

Enjoyed a vip private pool, very nice! Best cash I have spent in a long while! We were there around 5-6pm and it was nice and quiet one or two couples swimming in the main pool. One thing I noticed by 6 private rooms were completely booked. So if you plan on getting a private room book ahead of time. 1hr goes too quick 👍👍

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Our tour guide, Abby, was so sweet and did such a great job teaching us new facts about the Shoshone Ice Cave, the people who lived there and the different layers of lava at the cave entrance! The gift shop and museum is really nice too! Definitely worth the trip especially for only $12! The walk is as good as going down into a cave can be so people with bad knees might have some trouble and need to consider that before making the trip. Definitely bring a light jacket! 10/10 guys! Thank you!

Unique experience . This is privately owned but still worth the trip.
there is a little bit of a hike over lava rock to the opening, Inside temperature when I visited was about 24 degrees (F). Our guide was named Mya. She did a great job and was well informed. Part way through the tour, she sang a song for us to illustrate the acoustics in the cave, She did a great job!

It’s a pretty cool place. Our guide was a very talented teenager. She made the tour fun and knowledgeable

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This place is unreal. We got there and there were BASE jumpers jumping off the bridge. It was fantastic and a most see. Great parking and friendly people around. If you drive by Twin Falls, please stop by and check it out. Your won’t be disappointed.

It’s a super fun and beautiful experience! Base jumping experience was super exciting. Thank you, Colby, for sharing your jump with us!

Beautiful scenery it’s a must for anyone driving through this place has some history with evel knievel trying to jump across the snake river back in 1974 but failed also people base jump off the bridge just taking a walk and enjoying the natural wonders its relaxing and fun.

Shoshone Falls (Idaho’s most iconic waterfall) will be at full force.
Late Summer – Snow pack will have melted off, allowing you to explore nearly all backcountry trails – however, the potential for wildfire is also greater. Rivers will be lower, warmer, and mellower, good for beginners to try out whitewater rafting. In general, waterfalls will be lower throughout the state and Shoshone Falls will be turned off completely due to seasonal damming.

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Shoshone falls park is absolutely worth the drive, worth the stop!! It is a gorgeous view, a beautiful grounds for having a picnic lunch, has restrooms to use, dog friendly, has a gift shop, and you can order lunch, snacks & drinks! The gal working the gift shop was SO nice! She was friendly, efficient, and down to earth. The view of the falls is spectacular, and we even made some new friends!

Overall, I highly recommend stopping her for a while to visit and take in the beautiful views!

Shoshone Falls was quite the surprise for me! We were in town visiting some friends, so we decided to go check out the falls along the way. This is one of the only places I have ever seen a double rainbow in all my years of being in nature so that was a very nice surprise to see! The falls can get a little busy, but they weren’t bad moving around and taking pictures. There are a number of birds that fly down near the falls as well so you can get some great shots with the double rainbow going over the falls. This is a must see if you are in the area!

Excellent Views!! Fun for everyone!! Incredible History!! The water wasn’t flowing heavy yet! But it was real neat to see it in this state!! (Before they release the water!) Always Love to frequent this Magical place!! New views every time you go!!

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The Museum of Clean is a really fun experience. The displays are clever and informative, with just enough “potty humor” to please even the most conservative of crowds. There are lots of interactive displays that leave you wondering just how anyone managed to have a clean house before a fusion vacuum and modern plumbing. The museum imparts the idea of being clean, not just how to clean. Definitely a worthwhile visit if you have a free afternoon.

Most highly recommend this delightful, unique museum! You will not regret it! They also have things for children. I loved all the history and creativity found there. Thanks Don for your vision to a truly enjoyable place. I took over 100 pictures, but here are some. I loved the sculptures, art gallery, clean orchestra, the vacuum floor, etc!

May not have been something I was terribly interested in, but once I stepped inside this huge museum, the passion of the owner, Don Aslett was quite apparent. He has dedicated his life to building a world wide cleaning Co, writing books, and collecting thousands of rare cleaning items such as vacuums, brooms, mops, etc. and placing them on display. The staff was very friendly and as a Harvest Host guest, we are thankful for the night’s stay.

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This place was very wonderful.

The nice thing is they have pools with different temperature for 105 to 112 degrees F.

The have indoor and outdoor lockers the indoor lockers are smaller than the outdoor ones

The out door locker can fit a large gym bag the cost of the large locker is 1$ and the indoor locker is 50 cents.

I went to this place 2 times in the last week on our family road trip. I found it very clean and well maintained with the amount of people that go through there. It has a ton of visitors each day I was there. We did bring 3 of our children and they all liked it as well. There are strict rules about splashing and actual swimming etc. Which I find nice for the atmosphere it’s trying to breed. Would definitely suggest going there I’d you are able to.

It’s my first time going to a hot spring and I was surprised at how fun it was. The hotest pool was at 115 degrees, while the coolest one was at 105, it was nice with the weather being so cold to have the two temperature s balance out.

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February visit. Binoculars mandatory. See those black dots on the far ice? They are the bald eagles that you won’t see without binoculars. And you will see a lot at certain times. If you are fortunate you will catch one in flight soaring high above. On the way to the loop you may see one on a post so look around as you drive there. We saw two single ones, two groups of two, one group of five that would have made a great photo, many farther away. Thanks to the employee, new to Utah from KY, we changed our mind to take the drive to where bald eagles had been seen. We were able to see 20-30 total — a sight we’d never enjoyed before and almost missed — so we can’t express how grateful we are to her!

Great place to see Bald Eagles and Herons. The trip from Salt Lake City is a little long, but with coffee and good company you are there it seems in no time.
If you go during the winter months, beware! The road around the refuge us a mix of CLAY, GRAVEL, DIRT AND SAND. Your car/SUV will get extremely dirty. Do not wait days to wash it. It won’t cone of once it’s solid. Use a high powered sprayer to get into every nook and cranny of your cars underside, especially the wheelhousing. I waited a week and it took 2 hours and 30 dollars to get my Tahoe looking new again.

Excellent place, huge collection of birds , all viewable from a driving tour. Recon on 2-3 hours to drive the full circuit.

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Aggies! A beautiful campus tucked up in the mountains. There are trees everywhere and open fields to play sports or lounge around on a nice warm day. There are a lot of events going on campus wide to keep you busy. What is really great is how the entire community rallies around the university. It is a very unique dynamic and very very fun!

I’m just about to graduate with a Master’s Degree and have loved my entire experience here. Awesome new buildings, cool old buildings, great professors, and great students who make for great campus life. And you can’t leave out the superb outdoor recreation available all around. The PE classes are a blast! To anybody coming to USU I highly suggest taking up rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, and skiing/snowboarding. There’s even a new ski resort opening up that is only 19 minutes away. They just opened up the ARC (Aggie Recreation Center) and my wife and I love the rock climbing and everything else that is available in there. Complete party, great place to learn to become a learner, fun professors, useful clubs and student organizations, all around great place to get your degree or degrees.

Going to school here is great! There is tons to do really close to campus. The town is small, but very diverse classes are not too big when getting into your major. Online program is wonderful!

If you’d rather see the Great Salt Lake that gives the city its name, it’s a 60-mile drive north to beach-rimmed Antelope Island State Park. The lake is far saltier than the sea, which makes floating in it easy, but you’ll probably have to share the water with rather pungent-smelling brine shrimp. More pleasant is a walk through its peaceful wilderness, home to free-roaming bison (the spectacular roundup is in late October), mule deer, antelope and bighorn sheep, as well as a profusion of migratory birds. Time permitting, linger to see the mountains rendered into silhouette as the sky reddens.

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White-sand beaches, birds and buffalo are what attract people to the pretty, 15-mile-long Antelope Island State Park. That’s right, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake is home to a 600-strong herd of American bison (buffalo). The November roundup, for veterinary examination, is a thrilling wildlife spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds stop to feast on tiny brine shrimp along the Great Salt Lake’s shore en route to distant lands during fall and spring migrations.

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Wow! The views are stunning! Wildlife too -antelopes and bison and abundant bird life! It’s spectacular to see the lake and also the mountains. The beach is vast and can be walked also loads of hiking trails and even a restaurant. Camping in tents and RV’s is also available. Would be a great place for riding bikes. Bring Binoculars to see the diverse birds!

We loved it and took photos of bison with a 800mm lens. Its important to remember to give wildlife their space and watch them from a safe distance.

So many hiking trails, easy and hard.
Not too busy, plenty of places to park.
Beautiful views.

What a wonderful way to honor our history! Parking and entrance is free! Clean facilities. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Visiting hours are only until 4:00 pm. They also have a gift shop inside. It was not crowded. You just have to deal with the mask Nazis.

This place is incredible! You only get a little glimpse of it from the freeway, but the second you enter, you realize this place is way cooler than you expected! First, they have an SR-71 inside this place! The first stealth plane that flew at 80,000 and could take photographs while flying at mach 3! SUPER COOL!!
Next, they have literally hundreds of things to look at including F-16s, an A-10, missiles, bombs, literally, more than 50 full size fighter jets, airplanes, helicopters, and more. You could spend hours here and it only feels like minutes! Plus, they are continuing to develop “Experiences” that let you go inside airplanes, missile silos (replace scaled down) and more. It’s just amazing what they have here.

Great place to take your boys to. The Veterans working there are so sweet and eager to share. 1-2 hours to walk through it all. Cute gift shop. Masks were required.

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A little hard to go skiing for my first time, but once I got the hang of it, it was sooooo fun. Slopes are awesome size and just so fun and diverse. Went during the night and was absolutely amazing.

Prefer over Park City every time! We live in Florida so only ski 1-2x a year and loved Powder Mountain. First, rentals were great and so easy to get. No line and great service. Staff everywhere was smiling and chatting with us at each left, super friendly and professional. The views and trails were gorgeous, well groomed and they limit how many tickets were sold so we skied ALONE many times down various green and blue trails. Eden has a few decent restaurants but also worth the 25 minute drive to Ogden for 25th street filled with restaurants and bars.

Powder Mountain has something for everyone, blue cruisers, trees and challenging blacks. I went on a Saturday and didn’t wait for more than 3 minutes at most to get on a lift.

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Pretty sweet spot. We lucked out and had some of the only fresh powder they’ve seen in a few weeks. So our experience was pretty good.

Visibility was a little tough at the time towards the top.

I think most runs are ski dominate. But Main Street with minimal traffic was a snowboarders dream.

Not remotely a pro, or heavily experienced. But the run was well managed and wide open. Clocked us doing about 40 down through there.

Wait times were never longer than maybe 5 minutes, even during the busiest part of the day on a Saturday after a snow dump on Thursday night.

Not the largest park. But well managed, quality staff and well groomed runs. Highly recommend if you can get in here with fresh powder.

If you want great skiing, Snowbasin is where you should go! They take great care of their runs by grooming them regularly. Middle Bowl lift was replaced in the 2021 off season. It’s a 5 minute ride to the top!
I had so much fun my last couple of visits! I look forward to going again soon.

Superb…Fantastic experience. Very Organized. They had all kinds of Ski Slopes. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. 9000 feet high mountain slopes. Ski lifts or closed Gondolas to carry you up the mountain. The Resort is very popular amongst the locals. They have trained instructors. Huge gift shops with lot of items. Huge eatery, Seperate building for rentals. We took a whole day package deal along with Ski lessons and was at a good price. It is about 1 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Ample parking. Lot of warm places to sit with family and enjoy lunch. We loved it as family and would highly recommend the same to other families / Adults.

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A nice beautiful lake in the vicinity of beautiful nature. Has ample amount of parking. 25$ entry fee for non Idaho residents. Has benches, stone to sit. Since the background is picturesque, you can click photos here and hangout for a bit. Also it has boating facility, so you can rent a boat and bring yours. A nice place to hangout in scenic road from Salt lake city to Jackson.

Loved the area but absolutely nothing was open. I couldn’t find anywhere to park so we had to pay $20 to Park at the Marina. Really beautiful place. The water is so clear you can see the fish.

My friends and I had a phenomenal time in the State Park Restroom showers!! They were accommodated with a bench and hangers for our towels and other shower toiletry! If you are desiring a convenient and refreshing cleansing experience stop on BY!!! Devry was able to wash in every crevice! Be careful it gets a little slippery 😉

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