Garden City, ID Local Area Information

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Ann Morrison Park is one of Boise's jewels, a string of parks along the Boise River that runs through the city. The 153-acre park , named for the wife one of  Boise's icons of industry, Harry Morrison,  as in Morrison-Knudsen Company, opened in 1959. Boiseans love their outdoor spaces, and this park is always teeming with people enjoying the diverse activities. Saturdays in the fall ar... (read more)

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Boise's public art is a thriving, diverse offering by the city of Boise. Featuring local artists past and present, you can see more art just walking around the city than you can imagine. Boise is an art-loving town, whether that art is music, theatre, literature, or visual arts. Public art is a function of the Department of Arts and History, and the website will provide maps, gallery views, and ... (read more)

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Boise's historic synagogue, built in 1895, serves the longest continually operating congregation west of the Mississippi River. Built in a Moorish style, the synagogue originally sat at a site near downtown Boise. In 2004, with the blessings of everyone in the community, a massive move was undertaken to move the building to a site across the Boise River and up a hill. Parades of people from throug... (read more)

The Ridge to Rivers Trail system takes bikers, hikers, and horseback riders along 152 different trails covering 130 miles in the foothills north of Boise. Some trails are easy, some are more challenging. Some are pedestrian only. Every level of hiker or mountain biker will find a trail that suits your skills. Trails can be hot and dry, so preparing a day pack with plenty of water, sunscreen, and... (read more)

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