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BoiseBoise TOURIST STOPS
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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!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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Boise Convention & Visitors BureauParent rating:  Location: 1222 South Vista Avenue, Boise, ID The Vista Avenue location of the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau provides information on Boise venues and some general information on the State of Idaho. Visitors can also purchase some so...
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Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation AreaParent rating: Location: 2600 North Bogus Basin Road, Boise, ID The Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area offers up downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing in the winter months, and disc golf, nature hikes, and mountain bikin...
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Discovery Center of IdahoParent rating: Location: 131 Myrtle Street, Boise, ID The Discovery Center of Idaho is a hands-on museum featuring exhibits that encourage children to explore, imagine, and play. The focus is on science, math, and technology. Memberships ... |
Zoo BoiseParent rating: Location: 355 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID Zoo Boise, located in Julia Davis Park, displays all sorts of animals from al...
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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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Oregon Trail ReserveParent rating: Location: 4500 East Lake Forest Drive, Boise, ID Families can come to the Oregon Trail Reserve to see remnants of the Oregon Trail and learn about the historical significance of the site. The reserve contains walking paths, overlooks, and exa...
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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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