Boise

Boise could be considered the cultural center of the Gem State with visual and performing arts taking center stage and events such as the Treefort Music Fest garnering lots of attention. Food is also a focus here, with restaurants serving locally sourced menu items and craft breweries and wine tasting rooms sharing the flavors of Idaho. For outdoor lovers, Boise is close to foothills mountain bike trails, a ski area, the Boise River for fishing and floating, bird watching and much more.