Boise State University, Boise
Boise State University stands as a dynamic academic and cultural center. Established in 1932, the institution has evolved from its Episcopal roots into a comprehensive public research university offering associate to doctoral degrees. Its 285-acre campus stretches along the scenic south bank of the Boise River, just across from Julia Davis Park, and is framed by Capitol Boulevard and Broadway Avenue. Once the site of the city’s airport in the 1930s, the grounds are now home to over 170 buildings, blending educational heritage with forward-looking innovation.
A highlight of campus life is the iconic Albertsons Stadium, famous for its blue turf and a key venue for major events, including the long-running Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The adjacent Albertsons Library serves as a major academic resource, offering extensive collections, digital access, and collaborative workspaces.
A highlight of campus life is the iconic Albertsons Stadium, famous for its blue turf and a key venue for major events, including the long-running Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The adjacent Albertsons Library serves as a major academic resource, offering extensive collections, digital access, and collaborative workspaces.
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Boise State University on Map
Sight Name: Boise State University
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Boise, USA (See walking tours in Boise)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Boise, Idaho
Create Your Own Walk in Boise
Creating your own self-guided walk in Boise is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Boise Introduction Walking Tour
For thousands of years the tree lined Boise River valley was home to the Shoshone people. They would meet here to trade with other tribes. The valley was congenial and the river full of salmon. It was a holy place for indigenous people.
The name "Boise" originated in the 1820s. The valley was thick with cottonwood trees. French Canadian trappers called it "La riviere boisee"... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The name "Boise" originated in the 1820s. The valley was thick with cottonwood trees. French Canadian trappers called it "La riviere boisee"... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Fort Street Historic District Walking Tour
The Fort Street Historic District roughly comprises 47 blocks, situated primarily within the 1867 plat of Boise City original townsite, and forms part of a larger area known locally as Boise's North End Preservation District. Upon its nomination, in 1982, for the National Register of Historic Places, the Fort Street district contained 318 buildings.
Over the years, this neighborhood has... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Over the years, this neighborhood has... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles




