Boise, Idaho, (pronounced BOY-see), the state's capital, is a youthful, outdoorsy, hip small city. It attracts hordes of newcomers who work for its many high-tech companies.
Start your tour of this easily navigable city at the state Capitol, a particularly fine example of Classic Revival architecture. The building is heated from underground hot springs. History buffs will delight at the number of museums to be found throughout the city.
There are several Basque restaurants, historic buildings, grocery stores and social centers on Grove Street, an area known as the "Basque Block." The block also is home to one of the country's only microdistillery/restaurants.
If you want to meet some of Boise's outdoor-minded residents, you can find plenty of them walking, jogging or riding their bikes along the Boise Greenbelt, a 25-mi/40-km trail that follows the Boise River through town.
A notable event on the city's calendar is the award-winning Shakespeare Festival (June-October).
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