Discover the City of Boise though trail guides and walking tours and get to know over one hundred local arts organizations, historic sites, museums and so much more!

CULTURAL DIRECTORY

Discover over one hundred arts organizations, historic sites, museums and so much more!

Download the Cultural Resource Guide (PDF) or view online

CULTURAL PLAN

BOISE'S FIRST CULTURAL MASTER PLAN
The cultural plan presents five goals and measurable strategies that are necessary to fully develop Boise’s lasting, innovative, and vibrant future.
View Boise's Cultural Master Plan

WALKING TOURS

BOISE'S 1863 PLAT WALKING TOUR
Explore the City of Boise through the lens of early settlers. Discover boundaries of the plat, including what was lost and how the area has been transformed.
View Boise's 1863 Plat Walking Tour (PDF)

CAPITOL BOULEVARD "DID YOU KNOW" WALKING TOUR
View Capitol Boulevard "Did You Know" Walking Tour (PDF)

BOISE MERCANTILE DISTRICT WALKING TOUR
Boise's Mercantile Block recalls the era of hotels, theaters and merchant houses that made Boise a retail hub.
View Boise Mercantile District Walking Tour (PDF)

WEST END WALKING TRAIL GUIDE
A walk on the Historic West End Trail explores the neighborhoods that marked the western edge of Boise city limits until the 1950's. Just over 3 miles in length, the trail points out some of the people and properties that give the West End a rich history, as well as its architectural and cultural diversity.
View West End Walking Trail Guide (PDF)

DEPOT BENCH WALKING TOUR
Learn about unique locations, architecture and historical trivia around the Depot Bench. You can access these tours from your computer or mobile device.
View Depot Bench Walking Tour (HTTP)

PUBLICATIONS

CENTRAL BENCH HISTORY
Discover Boise's Central Bench and its impressive neighborhood history in a 55 page digital publication.
View Central Bench History (PDF)