Some of us Idaho locals got together and brainstormed a list of activities people might be interested in. We can always add to this list, and provide more detail as we get closer. Eventually, we may move some activities to their own post so people can have conversations only about that particular activity.

List of things to do in Idaho

Outdoor Activities

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Shooting
  • Bungie jumping
  • Sky diving
  • The Greenbelt (walking or biking the path along the Boise River)
  • Float the river
    • Boise River
    • Indian Creek
  • Whitewater Rafting
    • Guided trips on the Payette River
  • Paddleboarding and kayaking
    • Rentals available to take to various lakes (Lucky Peak, Lake Cascade, Payette Lake)
    • Rentals available on Quinn’s Pond (small but popular urban lake for this)
  • Rent personal watercraft
    • Lucky Peak Reservoir – 45 minute drive
    • Lake Cascade – 1:30 drive
    • Payette Lake (McCall) – 2:30 drive
  • Eagle Island
  • Zipline
  • Disc Golf
  • Great Parks
  • Zoo Boise
  • God and Country Festival (free Christian concert and fireworks show on the Wednesday, July 1 2020)
  • Hot air balloon rides ($150 and up, 4 years old and up, no pregnant women or recent surgeries; mornings only, block out about 3.5 hours for this)
  • Idaho Botanical Garden (next to Old Penitentiary)
  • Old Penitentiary (historical site)
  • Hiking
    • Table Rock
    • Hulls Gulch
    • Longer hiking trails available for those who might want to plan multi-day outings (I’ve hiked to Soldier Lakes, which are gorgeous).
    • See Boise Trails for more hiking ideas.
  • Fireworks on the 4th (at our home or at a public event)
  • Wahooz
    • Miniature golf
    • Go-karts
    • Laser tag
    • Arcade
    • Etc.
  • Roaring Spring Water Park
    • Water slides
    • Wave pool
  • Discovery Science Center

Indoor Activities