Boise
Idaho, USA
  • Boise Floating in the Boise River -- a great thing to do (in the summer!) Courtesy of Wikipedia.org Boise
    Floating in the Boise River -- a great thing to do (in the summer!)

Boise -- a rugged city with natural wonders galore -- is one of TravelOrMove.com’s super cool places in the world.  With its culture, fun and dynamism, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Dry or semi-arid

Physical Environment

  • Mountains

Culture

  • Local professional symphony
  • Fine art museum
  • Active club/bar/music scene
  • Local community theatre
  • Local film festival
  • Major public college in downtown
  • Ethnic restaurants
  • Local professional ballet

Politics

  • Leaning conservative

Economy

  • $$$ -- Prices seem reasonable

Recreation

  • Biking, hiking, running trails
  • Snow skiing within 50 miles
  • Public golf course
  • Year-round fitness swimming center
  • Casino gaming within 25 miles
  • Downtown yoga studio

Infrastructure

  • Lots of downtown living space
  • Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods
  • Safe bike corridors
  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Public squares

Health

  • University teaching hospital
  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • Community swimming pool