City Steps: Building Blocks of Boise Tour (May 8, 6 PM)
About City Steps: Building Blocks of Boise History Tour
"City Steps: Building Blocks of Boise History" offers 160 years of captivating history, highlighting the many cultural identities, activist movements, and environmental forces that have shaped our community. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Rose Garden at Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd.). Each tour covers 1.5 miles. Space is limited to 15 participants per tour.
Spring Tour Dates*
- Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m.
*All tours will start promptly at the time indicated on your reservation. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late arrivals, so please plan accordingly.
Tickets
$10 for residents | $15 for non-residents
What should I bring?
This is a guided walking tour; participants are advised to wear appropriate shoes and bring along a water bottle.
All tours will start promptly at the time indicated on your reservation. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late arrivals, so please plan accordingly.
About City Steps
Residents and visitors curious to learn more about Boise’s history and public art can sign up for a series of 90-minute guided tours offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in May and June 2025. Visit boiseartsandhistory.org/Explore/Guided-Tours to view the full listing.
Banner image: The Capitol Boulevard Memorial Bridge in Boise, Idaho, also known as the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was designed by Idaho State Bridge Engineer Charles A. Kyle to span the Boise River. It was begun and completed in 1931, and completely renovated in 2013.