Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Boise?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Boise?

Many travelers spend one to two days in Boise during their visit. After all, the authentic city has plenty to explore such as the famous sights and museums, the nightlife scene, and the many shops.

Boise is the capital of the state of Idaho. It is a cultural city with a good number of museums and many nice outdoor spaces. The city offers visitors the opportunity to explore a relaxing and laid back destination that is often overlooked by travelers.

Do you have one or two days to visit Boise? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Boise?

Boise isn't a particularly popular city for tourists, despite having some sights and attractions worth seeing. So with one day, you'll probably feel rushed to see the main attractions around the city. You really need more time to appreciate everything that the authentic city has to offer. Many visitors prefer to have one to two days to fully enjoy the city even though it's not huge. If you have one day or less, we still have some great ideas for what to do while you're in town.

How to spend a day in Boise

This city offers some good museums and historic landmarks, so it's worth your time to spend a day exploring a few of them. Pick the ones that appeal to you the most and get started. As the state capital, there's a nice selection of local museums around town. Favorites include the Boise Art Museum, the Basque Museum & Cultural Center, the Idaho Black History Museum, and Discovery Center.

This city is very popular for nightlife. After the sun goes down, head out to one of the many popular venues around town. In downtown Boise you'll find a selection of bars, lounges, and breweries. There's enough around town to keep the nightlife scene interesting.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Boise?

A weekend is the perfect amount of time in the authentic city of Boise, as many visitors prefer to spend around one to two days here. Since it's not a huge city, over two days or on a weekend trip you'll be able to wander through the museums, take advantage of the local nightlife, and browse the shops. We have some suggestions for what to do and where to start your weekend adventure below.

Boise, Idaho

How to spend 2 days in Boise

With a weekend (two to three days) in Boise, you'll have a bit more time to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.

Shopping in Boise is very popular, and it's easy to see why. Spend time exploring the many shops and boutiques to find the perfect gift, souvenir, or outfit. You'll find a mix of local boutiques, independent vendors, and suburban shopping centers where you'll find anything that you might need.

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