Boise, Idaho

This article deals with the state capital of Idaho. For other places named Boise, refer to Boise (disambiguation).

Culture

Boise is also rich in culture. It is home to the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of the so-called Basque country (encompassing parts of Spain and France) in the world, numbering about 20,000. There is a large Basque festival (known as Jaialdi) once every 5 years, and a vibrant Basque section of the city.

Related Topics:
Basque people - Spain - France - Jaialdi

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Boise's mayor, David H. Bieter is of Basque descent.

Related Topics:
Boise's mayor - David H. Bieter

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Boise is also a regional hub for jazz and theater. The Gene Harris Jazz Festival is hosted in Boise each spring.

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The city is home to a number of museums, including the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Historical Museum and the Discovery Center of Idaho. Several theater groups operate in the city, including the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Boise Little Theatre and the Boise Contemporary Theatre among others.

Related Topics:
Boise Art Museum - Idaho Historical Museum - Discovery Center of Idaho - Idaho Shakespeare Festival - Boise Little Theatre - Boise Contemporary Theatre

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On the first Thursday of each month, a gallery stroll is hosted in the city's core business district by the Downtown Boise Association.

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Major attractions

A number of recreational opportunities are available, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown and an extensive urban trail system called the Boise River Greenbelt that runs along the river. The Boise River itself is a common destination for fishing, swimming and rafting.

Related Topics:
Boise River Greenbelt - Boise River

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Bogus Basin Mountain Resort hosts several winter activities, including cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. ?Bogus? is just 16 miles outside city limits (less than an hour drive from downtown).

Related Topics:
Bogus Basin Mountain Resort - Cross-country - Downhill skiing - Snowboarding

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Minor professional sports teams in Boise include the short-season Class A Boise Hawks (Minor League Baseball), the Idaho Steelheads of the East Coast Hockey League, and the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.

Related Topics:
Boise Hawks - Minor League Baseball - Idaho Steelheads - East Coast Hockey League - Idaho Stampede - Continental Basketball Association

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The Boise State University campus is home to Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, home to local and national fine arts performances; Bronco Stadium, the 30,000 seat football stadium known for its blue AstroTurf; and Taco Bell Arena, a 12,000 seat basketball and entertainment venue.

Related Topics:
Boise State University - Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts - Bronco Stadium - Football - AstroTurf - Taco Bell Arena

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The MPC Computers Bowl football game is held in late December of each year, and pairs a team from the Western Athletic Conference with an at-large team.

Related Topics:
MPC Computers Bowl - Western Athletic Conference

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The World Center for Birds of Prey is located just outside city limits, and is a key part of the re-establishment of the Peregrine falcon and the subsequent removal from the Endangered Species list. The center is currently breeding the very rare California condor, among many other rare and endangered species.

Related Topics:
World Center for Birds of Prey - Peregrine falcon - Endangered Species

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The city has been cited by publications like Forbes, Fortune and Sunset for quality of life.

Related Topics:
Forbes - Fortune - Sunset

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Boise is serviced by the Boise Air Terminal, located in the Southeastern part of the city.

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Media

See also: Boise media

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The greater-Boise area is served by two weekly newspapers, two daily newspapers, five commercial television stations, and a variety of other media.

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