10 Ways to Have Free Fun in Boise, Even If You’re Broke or Cheap

In the Gem State, adventure is free.

ICYMI: being broke and/or greedy does not do must stop an Idahoan to live’ their best life. Just because you income limited does not do do you mean Gem State adventures and excursions must are, friend.

So! Let this be your friendly reminder that our beautiful state is filled with total free fun. From beautiful walks to quirky festivals, there is something for about everyone. It comes down to whether or not you you shall taking advantage It!

There is no space Idaho.

Idaho’s nature is an endless abundance of natural beauty, And the best part? Are all $Free.99! Take a Drive through the Sawtooth Mountains, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views and fresh mountain air.

Are you not an outdoors person? Maybe you are someone who prefers something a little less vertical? That is cool! Shoshone Falls in Twin, also known as the “Niagara Falls from the West,” is home to an absolutely majestic waterfall of water that is awesome and costs nothing to appreciate. People literal come from all over the world to tick this off their bucket list.

Discover hidden gems off the beaten track for free!

Sometimes the The best adventures are the ones you least expect. We love it most when they are free, a little funky and unconventional.

Located in Blackfoot, about a three and a half hour drive from Boise, the Idaho Potato Museum is a potato-tacular cliché, sureBut are also a quirky, fascinating look at Idaho’s world famous harvest. Or you are a local resident or a recent transplant, attractions like these are a cool one way to connect and appreciate Idaho’s history and a sense of humor.

If you are seeking fun things to do in and around Boise, keep scrolling!

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Save big on 17 attractions in the Boise area with this discount pass
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10 Ways to Have Free Fun in Boise, Even If You’re Broke or Cheap
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Save money on 17 adventures in the Boise area with this discount card

The GetOutPass is packed with amazing discounts for singles, couples and families.

We’ve found 17 deals and discounts that families in the Boise area can easily and affordably take advantage of in the gallery below 😉

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10 Fun and FREE Things to Do in Boise Idaho

Whether you grew up here, live here, are new to the area, are visiting, or want to show off the area to your friends and family who are visiting Treasure Valley, this list can be a great budget travel guide.

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Free Spring and Summer Bowling for Kids at 9 Bowling Lanes in Idaho

In partnership with Kids Bowl Free, the nine bowling alleys in the gallery below are offering two free rounds of bowling per day to Idaho kids and families all spring and summer long.

Bonus: 4 of the alleys are located in Treasure Valley 🎳

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Not everyone can go to university and it is not necessary for every profession.

But for decades, America’s youth have been trained to believe that the path to success begins with a college education. The 21 high-paying careers in Idaho in the gallery below prove otherwise.

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16 Most Stressful Jobs and Career Fields in Idaho

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Boise Psychopaths Are Most Attracted to These 10 Jobs

Scroll down for 10 Boise jobs that are catnip to psychopaths—and the reasons why.

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How much money do you need to make to be happy in the Pacific Northwest and California?

These numbers, crunched by Go Banking Rates, were inspired by a 2018 study from Purdue University. Purdue wanted to find the number that would make people feel like they had reached a level of life evaluation and emotional well-being where they were truly happy.

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You’ll love working remotely this summer at this Boise-area pond
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10 Remote Jobs in Idaho That Pay at Least $100,000 a Year

Looking for a new job but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? We have the solution for you.

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You’ll love working remotely this summer at a pond in the Boise area

Ditch the office. Forget the coffee shop. Get outside, set up a hotspot, and work remotely by a beautiful Boise-area pond this summer!

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The 20 Highest Paying Jobs in Boise for 2023

According to the latest figures from the Idaho Department of Labor website, these are the highest paying jobs in “Boise City.” The region includes Ada, Canyon, Boise and Gem counties.

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