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Join Preservation Idaho for their WalkAbout Boise Tours every Saturday at 11 a.m. through Saturday, November 14, 2020. During this 1.5-hour guided walk, they will introduce you to the stories and architecture that makes downtown Boise unique.
This tour is great for visitors and for Idaho residents who want to learn more about how Boise’s vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen.
Tour highlights include:
- Downtown’s evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization
- The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction
- Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities
- The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall
- Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects
- The Egyptian Theatre
The tour meets at the bench in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street downtown Boise. These walking tours will be held rain or shine, so please plan and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and an umbrella if needed. Tours start promptly at 11 a.m. and end around 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for non-members/$8 for children under 13. Proceeds help support Preservation Idaho’s advocacy work.
Get your ticket today at preservationidaho.org/walking-tours.
For over 40 years, Preservation Idaho, a 501(c)3 non-profit, has worked to protect historic places of significance to Idahoans through collaboration, education, and advocacy. A Preservation Idaho membership supports preservation efforts across the state and entitles you to a variety of member benefits. Learn more about Preservation Idaho at preservationidaho.org. Become a member, or make a donation at preservationidaho.org/become-a-member.