Boise, Idaho, is the perfect mix of rugged nature in an artsy urban area. As the capital of Idaho, Boise is home to almost half a million residents. However, it’s become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States over the last few years, with people wanting less of the big city life and more access to mountains and nature.Visitors flock to Boise to ski Bogus Basin, attend the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, hike the Boise River Greenbelt trail, take one of the Boise Trolley tours, or hit the Boise Urban Wine Trail. There are also many opportunities for learning, such as the Idaho Historical Museum, the Discovery Center, the Boise Art Museum, and the Basque Museum, the only Basque museum in the United States.