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Other than the fact that it is the capital of the state of Idaho, many people don't know much about the city of Boise or its surrounding area. Boise has a rich history in terms of settlement of the west, and is the largest city in the United States found between Salt Lake City, Utah and Portland, Oregon. In recent years, Boise has earned a reputation as being a great place to start a business. Boise also has an excellent environmental reputation among cities in the Western United States of America. On top of all that, the city of Boise and the surrounding area really is one of the more beautiful areas in the entire country. Here are five great places to visit in Boise, Idaho.