Family Vacation... Boise's Your Destination

Congratulations, Boise! Livability, an online magazine covering Americia's best places to live and visit, has just ranked Boise # 9 on the list of "Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families, 2013: Quick Getaways."

So... we can't offer ocean beaches but we are very laid-back (like Santa Cruz CA at #1); we don't have a lot of Tex-Mex eateries but we have fabulous Basque restaurants and a rich desert culture (Tucson AZ at #2); you can't hang out in Powell's City of Books but indie bookseller Rediscovered Books in downtown Boise rocks and we do have our fair share of microbreweries and artisan beers (like Portland OR at # 3); we don't have Boys Town but our town is full of caring and friendly folks and we do have the highest quality steaks and a humungous Cabela's (Omaha NE at # 4); we might not have the media-darling teams but we have great arenas filled with passionate basketball and ice hockey fans (Indianapolis ID at # 5); we don't have much southern flair or humidity but we do have the always-impressive MK Nature Center and Zoo Boise (Birmingham AL at #6); yes, dad, I'd like to see the NASCAR Hall of Fame, too (Charlotte NC at #7) but your kids would rather go snowboarding or tubing at Bogus Basin; the OK Aquarium looks fantastic next to our now-defunct Idaho Aquarium but we have the river trails, urban wilderness areas, World Center for Birds of Prey, and miles of BLM to explore (Tulsa OK # 8).
Please come visit Boise. We'll treat you right!

"Spring breakers will find a perfect balance of urban culture and untamed outdoor adventures in Boise, ID. The city's layout makes it easy for families to get around, and hundreds of hotel rooms downtown allow for easy walks to Boise's shopping areas, art galleries, museums and theaters, plus more than 80 restaurants – many with kid-friendly menus. The Boise River and a well-traveled pathway wind through the city as well. Attractions such as the World Center for Birds of Prey, the Idaho Aquarium, Zoo Boise and the Old Idaho Penitentiary entertain and educate parents and children. Local parks provide playgrounds, trails for walking and biking, and open space for relaxing. The Idaho Stampede, a minor league NBA team, charges into the final games of the season at CenturyLink Arena. Skiing, snowboarding and tubing are only 30 minutes away at Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, which plans to keep its slopes open until April 14." See more...

Thanks,
Rick Bennett
Your Best Boise Area Real Estate Agent
208-407-0532
www.id-buyrealestate.com