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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 80 attractions in Boise
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 2355 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712
Tel: +1 208 343 8649; +1 877 527 8233
Fax: +1 208 343 3601

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“Beautiful gem with breathtaking views”
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5 of 5 stars
rdh13808   19 contributions
Overland Park, KS and Jackson Hole, WY
Jun 27, 2009

We recently spent a morning at the gardens and they are lovely! I am an avid gardener, but my husband is not. He was fascinated with the gardens, so that speaks volumes. The traditional gardens are beautiful, a children's garden is under construction, and the Lewis and Clark gardens are fascinating. The Lewis and Clark gardens wind up the hillside... more

“Lovely & inexpensive”
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5 of 5 stars
Elderhosteler   13 contributions
Harrisburg, PA
Nov 8, 2008

I spent 2 1/2 enjoyable hours here in early September. Although the summer flowers were fading & the fall flowers not yet in bloom, it was still very pretty. The Lewis & Clark section is educational for the history buff & affords an excellent view of the city. The wooded meditation garden is the place for a refreshing break. The... more

“Fantastic Flora and Fauna!”
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5 of 5 stars
Perry_from_SoCal   89 contributions
Orange County
Aug 6, 2007
3/4 found this review helpful

Beautiful place to enjoy an afternoon. Located next to the Old Pen, you can come right over and experience several gardens: the Rose Garden, Desert Garden, Children's Garden, etc... There are pretty water features around and there's also a tiny gift store with neat bookmarks for purchase as well as some gardening tools and books. Friendly staff and a great... more

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Idaho Botanical Garden Address

2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712
Tel: +1 208 343 8649; +1 877 527 8233 Fax: +1 208 343 3601