Please be aware that
Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes in Boise ID do not necessarily occur on the same date every year.
In Boise ID, DST starts on the 2nd Sunday in March and ends on the 1st Sunday in November.
Facts About Boise, ID
Information for Travelers
Boise is the capital and most populous city in the US state of Idaho, and the seat of Ada County.
The city was founded during the gold rush days of the 19th century.
Located on the banks of the Boisea River, it has become the main city in the metropolitan region of Boise.
What was then a county located near Fort Boise has come to life for the past 180 years in the city you see today.
It is the third largest city in the American Northwest, behind
Seattle and
Portland.
Culture
While gold is no longer attracting much interest in the city, the rich natural resources continue to make Boise a great place to live.
Natural attractions are hard to miss in Boise.
The entire Boise National Forest borders the northern end of the city, and organizations like the Ridge to Rivers maintain hundreds of miles of trails.
The national forest also includes nearby ski slopes. For the city's natural appeal, a variety of urban parks line the Boise River Green Belt.
Other cultural sites to visit include the Old Idaho Penitentiary and the State Capitol. Take a trip to the capital of Idaho to remember with our list of Boise's top attractions.
Read about Boise in Wikipedia