Scavenger hunt Boise

Explore the capital of Idaho in a playful way. These experiences and challenges lead you past the State Capitol, the Basque Block, the Greenbelt along the Boise River and the old penitentiary at the foot of Table Rock.

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Basque Block mural

The Basque Block celebrates Boise's unique Basque heritage with a large mural and the Basque flag colours. Take a group photo in front of the mural or the Basque Museum.

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Boise finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Boise spot (the Capitol lit at dusk, the Greenbelt, a foothills overlook) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the City of Trees!

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Boise foodie classic

Find a Boise favourite (a finger steak, a local craft beer, an ice-cream potato, a Basque dessert) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite or sip at the same time.

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Boise kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Boise backdrop (the Capitol dome, a downtown mural, the foothills behind the city) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

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Capitol dome pose

The Idaho State Capitol is the only state capitol in the US heated by geothermal water, topped by a sandstone dome. Take a group photo with the team on the steps, the dome rising behind you.

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Checkpoint: Basque Block

Walk to the Basque Block on Grove Street and check in among the restaurants and the painted mural.

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Checkpoint: Boise River Greenbelt

Walk south to the Boise River Greenbelt near Julia Davis Park and check in by the river path.

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Checkpoint: Idaho State Capitol

Navigate to the Idaho State Capitol on Jefferson Street and check in on the front steps or lawn.

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Checkpoint: The Grove Plaza

Walk to the Grove Plaza in the centre of downtown and check in by the fountain.

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City of Trees moment

Boise is nicknamed the City of Trees. Find the biggest, most impressive tree you can downtown and take a group photo with the whole team gathered around its trunk.

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Freak Alley gallery

Freak Alley is the largest outdoor mural gallery in the Northwest, an ever-changing downtown alley. Find a mural and take a group photo with everyone matching a pose, colour or shape from the art.

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Greenbelt river pose

The Greenbelt follows the Boise River under cottonwood trees. Take a group photo on the riverside path with the water (and floaters in summer) behind you.

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Local Boise tip

Convince a local Boise resident to share a tip about the city (a trail, a brewery, the best Basque dish). Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.

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Pintxo tasting

Order a Basque pintxo, croqueta or a slice of chorizo at a Basque Block restaurant or market. Take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.

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Table Rock view

Table Rock and the foothills rise to the east of downtown, often topped by a lit cross. Find a spot with a view of the foothills and take a group photo with the ridge behind you.

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Trivia: Boise founded

Fort Boise was established near the river and the city grew around it during the gold-rush era. In what year was the city founded?

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Trivia: meaning of Boise

French-Canadian fur trappers named the tree-lined valley "la rivière boisée". In English, what does "boisée" mean (the quality that gave Boise its "City of Trees" nickname)?

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