Boise Attractions and Accommodations

Boise is a city situated along the northwestern side of the United States in Idaho. It is the most populous city in Idaho and, at the same time, acting as its capital. It is also Ada County's seat. It also serves as the primary economic, government, transportation and cultural center of the area. According to the 2007 Census, Boise's population has reached 202,832, making it the 3rd largest city by population in the United States Pacific Northwest.

Boise Attractions and Places of Interest

There are many places of interest in Boise. Activities you can do here include biking and extensive hiking at the Boise River Greenbelt. For those who love rafting, swimming and fishing, you can head off to Boise River. Kids will also enjoy touring the zoo within the Julia Davis Park. You can find here more than 200 animals which represents 80 species from all over the world.

During the winter season, those who adore snow tubing, snowboarding, downhill skiing and cross country skiing can travel to Bogus Basin Mountain Resort. Outside of the city limits, on the other hand, there is the World Center for Birds of Prey. This institution played a major role on the Peregrine Falcon's establishment which later on removed it from the list of endangered species. The institution is currently breeding a very rare California condor. This is also one reason why Boise is popular to many publications like Sunset, Fortune and Forbes among others, citing the city for its quality of life.

Boise Accommodations

Residence Inn by Marriott

This is a very charming hotel that offers world class amenities. It has a total of 104 suites in its 2 floors. It was built in the year 1986. The hotel provides multilingual staffs, complimentary transportation, meeting facilities, onsite unformed security, AV equipment rental and wheelchair access.

Residence Inn is a pet friendly hotel that also has an onsite outdoor pool, onsite outdoor tennis area, a restaurant, hot tub and laundry room. Rooms are equipped with air conditioners, refrigerators, irons with boards, Cable/Satellite TVs, telephones and microwave ovens. You can also request for non-smoking rooms and a room with a full kitchen or kitchenette.

For your security, the rooms open via electronic keys, there are smoke alarms inside the rooms and there is also a sprinkler system. Aside from complimentary coffee and Internet, USA Today and breakfast is also free. The average nightly rate is $89.

AmeriTel Inn

This Inn has an average nightly rate of $120. It was built in the year 1998. It has a total of 133 rooms in its 4 floors. Rooms open via electronic keys. These are also equipped with in-room sprinklers and smoke alarms. The hotel also provides room service, free newspaper, daily maid service and car rental options.

Rooms at AmeriTel Inn have microwave ovens, hair dryers, coffee makers, telephones, alarm clocks and TVs. The hotel also has an outdoor pool, parking area, business center and an onsite restaurant.

Anniversary Inn

This Inn is situated near Ann Morrison Park along downtown Boise. It has 38 suites that are magnificently furnished. The hotel also has a gift shop and is handicap accessible. You can also opt for non-smoking rooms.
All rooms here have air conditioners, a telephone, TV, daily maid service and room service. The average nightly rate at this Inn is $139. By Bruce Tan