Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Boise

Basque Museum and Cultural Center

Basque Museum and Cultural Center

Basque history in a landmark 1910 home. Museum highlights Basque heritage & cultural exhibits with library archives & educational programs.

611 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702

Idaho State Museum

Idaho State Museum

Displays about Idaho state heritage. Museum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture.

610 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702, United States

Idaho Black History Museum

Idaho Black History Museum

Cultural exhibits in a historic church. Cultural exhibits, performances & educational programs showcase the history of African-Americans.

508 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702

Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho

Interactive science museum. Kid-friendly science museum featuring interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas.

131 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702, United States

Boise Depot

Boise Depot

Historic site with panoramic city views. Landmark train depot offers public tours & event space, plus park grounds & gardens with city views.

2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706

MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game

Wildlife viewing around a stream. Park with underwater fish viewing areas along a stream & walking paths amid wild birds & deer.

600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712, United States

Camels Back Park

Camels Back Park

Park with a playground & an outdoor gym. Dedicated in 1965, this 11-acre park features a playground, tennis courts, an outdoor gym & more.

1200 Heron St, Boise, ID 83702

Idaho Botanical Garden

Idaho Botanical Garden

Diverse outdoor gardens, art & exhibits. Year-round living museum with self-guided tours through 33 acres of unique native & exotic gardens.

2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology

Exhibits & education on geology/mining. Museum featuring exhibits & educational programs about Idaho’s geologic history & mining heritage.

next to, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd Entrance, Boise, ID 83712, United States

Aquarium of Boise

Aquarium of Boise

Hands-on animal exhibits & touch pools. Aquarium with exotic fish, sharks & an array of sea creatures, plus kid-friendly touch pools.

64 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83704

James Castle House

James Castle House

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5015 Eugene St, Boise, ID 83703

The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey

The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey

Educational complex with hawks & eagles. Indoor/outdoor center dedicated to birds of prey, with live falcons, eagles, vultures, hawks & owls.

5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID 83709

Children’s Museum of Idaho

Children’s Museum of Idaho

Visit this great place for kids and families!

790 S Progress Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

Boise Basin Museum

Boise Basin Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

501 Montgomery St, Idaho City, ID 83631

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