Healing In IdahoHealing NowBoise also known as the ‘city of trees’ is located in the state of Idaho on the banks of Boise River. Boise is actually a word derived from French which means ‘woods’. Boise is the largest city as well as the capital of Idaho. The mayor of Boise City, David H. Bieter says “Boise possesses an independence and creative spirit not found in many other places. With our stunning scenery, abundant natural resources and year-round outdoor activities, it's no surprise Boise consistently lands on national "best places" lists for families, businesses and recreation year after year.” Truly Boise, Idaho has it all. The Boise River along with the trees enhances the scenic beauty of the city making it look incredible. The city has outdoor activities going on throughout the year. The presence of river favors activities like fishing, swimming and rafting. Apart from this there are other recreational activities that can be carried out in Boise which are hiking and cycling. The city is not only rich in natural resources but also good with manmade structures. The city has number of museums like Boise Art Museum, Idaho Historical museum and many more. The other attractions of Boise include Julia Davis Park which has the Zoo Boise which houses over 200 animals. Boise, Idaho is also emerging as an business city with headquarters of several large companies already set up in the city. Simplot Corporation, Micron technology and Hewlett-Packard to name a few. Boise has numerous accolades in the field of business. In 2005 it won the “Best Place for Business and Careers” by Forbes magazine. All these rewards and recognition are because of a strong base of education in the city. Boise has the largest university in Idaho i.e. Boise state University. Along with this it has a wide array of technical schools namely University of Idaho and Idaho State University. Concerts | | Fishing | | Home |