Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Mountain Home

Barber Park

Barber Park

Riverside trails amid wildlife habitats. Riverfront park known for rafting has trails with wildlife views, an education center & playground.

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.

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.

Julia Davis Park

Julia Davis Park

Riverfront recreation & history museums. Large city park offers sports courts, a rose garden, playground & duck pond, with a zoo & 3 museums.

Discovery Center of Idaho

Discovery Center of Idaho

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

Zoo Boise

Zoo Boise

Over 200 animals featured & a kids' farm. A wide array of animal exhibits, with an African boat ride, kids' farm, butterfly area & food/drink.

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.

Boise Art Museum

Boise Art Museum

Local artwork & traveling exhibitions. Contemporary artwork & exhibitions housed in an art deco building, with an outdoor sculpture garden.

Idaho State Museum

Idaho State Museum

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

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.

Ann Morrison Park

Ann Morrison Park

Recreation area with many sports courts. Large park boasts a variety of sports courts & fields amid gardens, a playground & riverside trails.

Kathryn Albertson Park

Kathryn Albertson Park

Park with wildlife, ponds & footpaths. This 41-acre park features wildlife, ponds & a fountain, plus paved footpaths, restrooms & gazebos.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park

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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.

Boise Whitewater Park

Boise Whitewater Park

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Roaring Springs Water Park

Roaring Springs Water Park

Large aquatic center open spring-summer. Sprawling water park with a wave pool, lazy river rafting & lots of waterslides, plus food & drink.

Children’s Museum of Idaho

Children’s Museum of Idaho

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Boise Basin Museum

Boise Basin Museum

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Settlers Park

Settlers Park

Spacious park with lots of sports courts. Large park boasts playgrounds, baseball fields & a splash area, plus disc golf, tennis & horseshoes.

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