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Boise - Idaho - Culture |
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The geological forces that created the Treasure Valley resulted in foothills that sweep up from the city of Boise to mountains 7,600 feet in altitude. The area is characterized as mountainous and semi-arid desert, and resides west of the Rocky Mountains. The plain, in which most of Ada County is located, is at 2,842 feet in elevation. The geology of the area also includes a very large concentration of geothermal wells, and hot springs throughout the foothills. The rugged mountains, within minutes of the Boise area, offer endless opportunities for hunting, camping, skiing, hiking, fishing, and sightseeing.
The Boise
area is
strategically located for reaching western markets. It is serviced by six
major national and regional airlines, 43 motor freight trucking companies,
28 air freight and package express companies, and seven air courier
services. Interstate Highway 84 allows one-day motor freight service to
major northwestern and western markets. Most of these markets are only one
to two hours away via air carriers, and the U.S. Customs Services
maintains an office at the Boise airport. Boise has better air
transportation services than cities substantially larger. There are
approximately 4,000 seats into Boise each day with direct flights to major
western airline hubs such as Denver, Salt Lake, San Francisco, Seattle and
Portland, making Boise accessible to national markets. Additionally, Boise
is served by the Union Pacific Railroad, and 11 charter and rental
bus services. Major facilities in the city- In terms of exhibit space, large and small group meetings or special events, Boise almost certainly has the right place for you. Any one of these facilities offers unique features to meet the needs of large and diverse functions. The Bank of America Center is a facility unlike any other in the Northwest - a first class event center combined with a luxury hotel called The Grove Hotel. The Bank of America Center is located in the heart of Boise's downtown business and shopping district. It has a fixed seating capacity of 5,000 and boasts over 21,000 square feet of exceptional exhibit space capable of hosting a variety of different events including ice hockey, tennis, trade shows, concerts and tournaments. It also offers state of the art meeting and conference rooms, complete with advanced computer and video capabilities. The Center offers advanced architectural and functional design to enhance the guest experience. Features include mid-concourse entry, open concourse concession stands, excellent sight lines from all seats, and custom scoreboards and sound systems. |
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Located
along the Boise River and nestled against foothills of the Rocky
Mountains, our city offers many outdoor activities to local residents,
from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking on the Boise River
Greenbelt to boating at nearby reservoirs. The Boise area has it all -
desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for hiking, camping, kayaking, river
rafting, hunting and fishing. Is the capital and largest city in the State
of Idaho, and is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the
state. national and international companies are headquartered here,
including Morrison-Knudsen, Simplot Corporation, Boise Cascade, Albertsons,
Micron Technology and Hewlett-Packard and home to Boise State
University, the state's largest university with an enrolment of over
15,000 students, as well as 34 grade schools, 9 junior high schools, and 5
high schools. 403,817 people live in the Boise Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA) which includes Ada and Canyon Counties. Nampa and Caldwell are
the major cities located within Canyon County. The below figures are for
the Boise Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) unless otherwise noted. For
further information about subjects such as employment, education, etc.
Boise is still the largest metropolitan community in the state. Numerous
world, national, regional and state corporations have their headquarters
in Boise. These headquarters include Hewlett-Packard, Boise Cascade,
Simplot Corporation, Albertsons, Micron Technology, and Morrison-Knudsen.
Boise is the hub of commerce, banking and government for the state and is
located mid-way between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon. The
city has grown to an approximate population of 168,300. Boise has 34
elementary schools, nine junior high/middle schools and five high schools.
It is also home to the state's largest university, Boise State University.
The university, with enrolment over 15,000, became a part of the State
System of Higher Education in 1969 and offers six schools of instruction.
