History Attractions in Idaho

Idaho's history begins with the Nez Perce and Shoshone Indians who were here before fur traders and military cavalries arrived. The Lewis and Clark expedition, then miners, ranchers, and soon pioneers along the Oregon Trail. You can still walk in the ruts of the Oregon Trail, see the mining towns that rose and fell just as fast, and walk right past the first building in Boise. These ten best historic museums and sites will take you back through those days of the wild west up through mining, wars, and the cultures of the Basque people and the history of African Americans in Idaho.

Basque Museum & Cultural Center

611 Grove Street

Explore Basque Culture...
Read more

Boise Train Depot

2603 West Eastover Terrace

Historic Depot with Valley Views...
Read more

Idaho Black History Museum

508 Julia Davis Drive
(Julia Davis Park)

Celebrating Idaho's African-American Culture...
Read more

Idaho Military History Museum

4748 Lindberg Street
Building 924

Experience Idaho's Military Contribution...
Read more

Idaho State Historical Museum

610 North Julia Davis Drive

Discover Idaho's History...
Read more

Museum of Mining & Geology

2455 Old Penitentary Road

Discover Idaho's Colorful Mining Days...
Read more

Old Fort Boise

expert pick

Old Fort Boise Road

The Original Fort Boise...
Read more

Old Idaho State Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Road

Tour an Old Frontier Prison...
Read more

Pioneer Village

610 North Julia Davis Drive

Visit Boise's First Dwellings...
Read more

U.S. Assay Office

210 West Main Street

Once Housed $75 Million...
Read more
Contact   ·   Privacy   ·   Terms