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BoiseBoise TOURIST STOPS
Tourist Stops
Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Lakeview ParkParent rating:  Location: Garrity Boulevard & 16th Avenue North, Nampa, ID Lakeview Park is a scenic park offering mature trees, covered picnic shelters, a rose garden, an amphitheater, open space, a baseball field, horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court, a basketbal...
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Ann Morrison ParkParent rating: Location: 1000 Americana Boulevard, Boise, ID Ann Morrison Park is the largest developed park managed and maintained by Boise Parks and Recreation. The park features a disc golf play area, two tennis courts, soccer/lacrosse/cricket fields,...
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Flying Pie PizzariaParent rating: Location: 6508 Fairview, Boise, ID The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in the Boise area, t...
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Kahootz Steak and Ale HouseParent rating: Location: 1603 North Main Street, Meridian, ID Kahootz Steak and Ale House serves up 43 ever-changing draught beers, wine by the glass or bottle, and an impressive menu of steaks, seafood, salads, homemade soups, and sandwiches. It's a grea...
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Settler's Park and Adventure Island PlaygroundParent rating: Location: 3401 North Meridian Road, Meridian, ID The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Playground/Park for Little Kids and the Best...
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Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of PreyParent rating: Location: 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey is a wildlife center with a focus on birds of prey (i.e. falcons, hawks, and eagles). The center offers live bird presentations, guided tours...
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The Berry RanchParent rating:  Location: 7998 Highway 20-26, Nampa, ID The Berry Ranch is a family run ranch where fresh fruits and veggies are grown, and livestock is raised. It's a refreshing escape from the city, and a reminder that there once was a time when f...
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Lions ParkParent rating:  Location: Davis Avenue & Lions Drive, Nampa, ID Lions Park offers covered picnic shelters, open space, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a playground, public restrooms, and a swimming pool ...
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Schick-Ostalasa FarmsteadParent rating: Location: 5006 West Farm Court, Boise, ID The Schick-Ostalasa Farmstead consists of a 140 year old two-story farmhouse and several barns and outbuildings, including a cookhouse, a horse and cow barn, a chicken house, and a root cellar....
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Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights MemorialParent rating: Location: 800 South 8th Street, Boise, ID The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is an outdoor educational park that was inspired by Anne Frank's faith in humanity. The memorial - built to promote respect for human dignity and dive...
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Old Idaho PenitentiaryParent rating: Location: 2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID Built in 1870, this penitentiary held over 13,000 convicts during its 103 years of operation. The Old Idaho Penitentiary is now on the National Register of Historic Places, and is open for tour...
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Idaho State Historical MuseumParent rating: Location: 610 North Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID The Idaho State Historical Museum in Julia Davis Park maintains a collection ...
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MK Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 600 South Walnut, Boise, ID The MK Nature Center (Morrison Knudsen Nature Center) offers a sample of wild Idaho on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The Nature Center's outdoor nature walk and indoor vis...
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