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ere are TEN free things to do in Boise, Idaho. Bring your kids, these are suitable for all ages!

1) Watch for sturgeon in the Nature Center Downtown. This is super fun for the kids. They have HUGE sturgeon and all kids of other fish as well. This have a replica of a nest, a real beaver dam, and aquariums that you can see the fish swimming around in their natural habitat. There’s also a visitor’s center.

2) Aquariums and big game display at Cabela’s. This is a great option if its raining and you need to get out of the house. In their aquariums they have all the fish that are native to Idaho. Be sure to read the signs. Some of the big game were harvested in the 1920s by some incredible people.

3) Go for a picknick in one of the local parks. This is great on a nice day (obviously). We particularly like Ann Morison Park and Esther Simplot Park. Both of these parks have playgrounds for the kids to play on and plenty of grass––so bring a soccer ball!

Interesting fact: Ann Morison Park has 80 year old Sequoias. Keep your eyes open for them.

4) Hike up Table Rock mountain. This is a fun thing to do with the kids if you’re looking for a half-day activity. It’s a bit challenging for younger ones, but with some encouragement they can do it! From the top there’s a beautiful view of Boise and the Treasure Valley. If you were to take a lunch to eat up top, I’d plan on 3 hours if you have kids.

5) Cool off and go for a swim at the Boise River or in Esther Simplot Pond or Quinn’s Pond. If you don’t have a paddle board or other floatie thingie––you can rent these things right at the pond.

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6) Drown some worms on the river or at one of the parks –– AKA go fishing! Children under 14 don’t need a fishing license, worms are usually around $3.50 for a dozen.

If you don’t catch anything on the Boise River, try out your luck at Julius Kleiner Park or Esther Simplot Park. We’ve had pretty good luck at Julius Kleiner Park, but I see people pulling them out of the water on the Boise River and Esther Simplot Pond as well.

Bonus: Esther Simplot Pond has bass.

7) Go for a bike ride at Eagle Bike Park. They have a pretty nice selection of trails to ride on and they also have a jumps section. Bring your helmet!

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8) Play some good ol’ fashioned sports, like: Tennis/Pickleball, Basketball, Bocce ball, Frisbee Golf.

These parks have frisbee golf courses: [1] Ann Morison Park; [2] Eagle Island State Park. Also, if you’re looking for a course near Boise, check out Lydle Gulch, Sandy Point, West Park in Nampa, and Bogus Basin Ski.

These parks have bocce ball courts: [1] Municipal Park (near Nature Center); [2] Julia David Park; [3] An Morrison Park; [4] Julius Kleiner Park.

9) Take a nature walk at Barber Park. There are some fun trails to walk on. They crisscross through the woods, and run along the river. This is a fun afternoon activity in Boise!

**Bonus (Not Curently Open)
A. Libraries: Free Activities for Kids. Check the websites for details.
B. Learning Center: Foothills. Here is their website: [ Ссылка ]
C. Visit the Capitol Building.
D. Skateboard Parks.
E. Splash Pads: [1] Julius Kleiner Park near the Village; [2] Setller’s Park. See this website for more: [ Ссылка ]

10) Float the lazy river at DeMeyer Park. This is a super fun activity. Bring your inner tube and float several times.

Hope you enjoyed these fun things to do in Boise! Idaho is a great place to live!

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