Idaho State Capitol, Boise

Name: Idaho State Capitol
Address: 700 W Jefferson St, Boise, 83702, United States
Telephone: +1 208-332-1012

#5 among attractions in Boise

City hall, Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Idaho State Capitol in Boise is the home of the government of the U.S. state of Idaho. Although Lewiston briefly served as Idaho's capital from the formation of Idaho Territory in 1863, the territorial legislature moved it to Boise on December 24, 1864. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1912 (112 years ago)Height: 208 ftCoordinates: 43°37'4"N, 116°11'60"W

Address

700 W Jefferson StDowntown Boise CityBoise 83702 United States

Contact

+1 208-332-1012

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Day trips

Idaho State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albertsons_Stadium, Ann Morrison Park, Boise Art Museum, Boise Contemporary Theater.

1.1 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Albertsons_Stadium, Boise
28 min walk • Albertsons Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It is the home field of the Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference.
1.1 miSW
Park, Baseball field, Field
Ann Morrison Park, Boise
28 min walk • Ann Morrison Park is a 153-acre urban park along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes picnic facilities, bocce courts, a disc golf course, horseshoe pits, an outdoor gym, a volleyball court, a playground...
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Boise Art Museum, Boise
17 min walk • The Boise Art Museum is located at 670 Julia Davis Drive in Boise, Idaho, and is part of a series of public museums and cultural attractions in Julia Davis Park.
0.5 miSW
Theater
Boise Contemporary Theater, Boise
14 min walk • Boise Contemporary Theater is a small professional theater company located in Boise, Idaho. Since 1997, BCT has been the only professional theater company in Boise committed to performing a complete season of contemporary work.
~1050 ftS
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Egyptian Theatre, Boise
6 min walk • The Egyptian Theatre is a theatre and concert venue in the western United States, located in Boise, Idaho. It has also been known as the Ada Theater. Inaugurated 94 years ago in 1927, it is the oldest theatre in the city.
~1370 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Boise
7 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, also known simply as St. John's Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral and parish church located in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Boise.
0.7 miW
Park, Game and entertainment center
Rhodes Park, Boise
18 min walk • Rhodes Park, also known as Rhodes Skatepark, is a 1.28-acre skatepark between 15th and 16th Streets under Interstate 184 in Boise, Idaho, USA. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes skateboarding and parkour challenges.
~410 ftS
Archaeological site
Dry Creek Rockshelter, Boise
2 min walk • Dry Creek Rockshelter near Boise, Idaho, is an archaeological site showing periodic use over approximately 3000 years. The site is located under a sandstone overhang, roughly 21 metres wide by 4 metres deep.
~360 ftN
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, Boise
2 min walk • St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Idaho.
~590 ftSW
Neo-renaissance architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Union Block and Montandon Buildings, Boise
3 min walk • The Union Block and Montandon Buildings in Boise, Idaho, are 2-story commercial buildings with rustic sandstone facades. The Romanesque Revival Union Block was designed by John E. Tourtellotte and constructed in 1901, and the Renaissance Revival Montandon Building was designed by J.W. Smith and constructed in 1908.
~1090 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christian Church, Boise
6 min walk • The Hill City Christian Church in Boise, Idaho is a historic church at 9th and Franklin Streets. The Romanesque-style church was built in 1910-1911 and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. In 1982 it was included as a contributing property in the Fort Street Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Idaho State Capitol open?

Idaho State Capitol is open:

Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday 6 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Idaho State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Boise Capitol Area District, Boise (2 min walk), St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral, Boise (2 min walk), Dry Creek Rockshelter, Boise (2 min walk), Union Block and Montandon Buildings, Boise (3 min walk).

How to get to Idaho State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Idaho State Capitol:

Bus

West State Street & North 9th Street SWC • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)
North 9th Street & West State Street NWC • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)