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Boise City Sights and Landmarks Guide, Oklahoma

Most of the people often feel exhausted and depressed with the daily routine of life. In order to break the monotony of life, making a trip to new places and enjoying their alien culture and tradition will be a wise option. There are many wonderful cities in US offering great adventures and many recreational opportunities to its visitors. Boise city is situated in the southwestern region of the US state of Idaho and it is one of the popular tourist destinations in US. A visitor can find number of recreational opportunities in this city and the areas surrounding it. The unique landscape of the city also offers many sporting activities to its tourist. However, it will be helpful for you to get some knowledge of where to visit and how to reach there before you start your journey.

One can enjoy outdoor sporting activities like mountain biking and hiking offered by the Boise River and the Bogus Basin Ski resort. The Boise River is also a common tourist destination where one can go for fishing, swimming and rafting. There is the Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise that offers over 200 animals representing more than 80 species around the world. If a visitor wishes to get engaged in some extreme adventure, Boise city has Bogus Basin mountain resort to fulfill their wish.

Bogus Basin mountain resort organize several winter activities that include cross country and downhill skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding. Bogus is just 26 km and less than an hours drive from downtown.

The Boise State University campus is the perfect place where a tourist with a taste of art can satisfy his hunger for fine arts. In this sight, one would be able to see the Velma V. Morrison Center of the performing Arts together with both local and national fine arts performance. Just few miles outside the city limits is located the famous World Center for Birds of Prey where re- establishment process of some of the endangered species of birds like California condor and Peregrine falcon are in progress. For the tourists who love shopping in malls, Boise offers the Cornerstone Mall and the Boise Towne Square Mall which are major shopping attraction in Boise.

Boise also offers indoor sights and attractions, restaurants and cultural venues for tourist requiring a break from outdoor pursuits. Boise offers its visitor to have a glance at the history of the city through the Old Boise Historic District that has retained many of its original attributes. Some of other major attractions include the Boise Art Museum, Ranch Museum and the Idaho farm. Boise has a favorable climate and the transportation facilities are quite satisfying.

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