Tours & Maps

The History Program invites residents and visitors to experience Boise's history with informative self guided tours and maps.

 

Public Art & History Locations Brochure: Guide
Free printed copies available at our cultural kiosks locations:
8th and Idaho, Broad and 8th, Anne Frank Memorial Kiosk, Outside front entrance of City Hall

Oregon Trail Monuments in Boise: Guide

Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boise: Map
Enjoy a self guided tour through downtown Boise highlighting and celebrating the continued use of historic buildings that take advantage of clean and sustainable geothermal heat.

Ethnic Landmarks: Map
A walking tour of historic ethnic neighborhoods and their remaining landmarks.

Capitol Boulevard's "Did You Know?" Self Guided Tour by Mark Baltes
1.  Print Map:  The map is all you need, but if you want to enhance the experience digitally then...
2.  Download the MP# viode on a portable device to see historic footage and listen to narration by Mark        Baltes from there...
3.  Drive to Idaho State Historical Museum, and if you chose the pod cast tour option
4.  Plug in, listen to introduction and then follow instructions! (oh...please watch for traffic)

 

 

 
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