Tap in, split into teams, and explore Boise on an app-led scavenger hunt. Discover public art, Basque heritage, and riverfront views while completing photo challenges across downtown.
Tap in, split into teams, and explore Boise on an app-led scavenger hunt. Discover public art, Basque heritage, and riverfront views while completing photo challenges across downtown.
The morning sun hits the Boise River and the city wakes as murals, statues and bronze plaques quietly wait for eyes sharp enough to answer their questions. You tap the app and the hunt unfurls — an urban loop that threads through the Idaho State Capitol views, the Basque Block’s colorful signs, and the leafy boulevards of the North End.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Let's Roam · Boise, Idaho
The morning sun hits the Boise River and the city wakes as murals, statues and bronze plaques quietly wait for eyes sharp enough to answer their questions. You tap the app and the hunt unfurls — an urban loop that threads through the Idaho State Capitol views, the Basque Block’s colorful signs, and the leafy boulevards of the North End.
Boise grew where the river cut through volcanic rock, and the downtown grid still sits against basalt benches and rounded foothills. The route pushes you past civic history: pioneer markers, WPA-era art, and the Old Idaho Penitentiary looming on the ridge. The Basque community’s influence is tangible in cuisine and festivals; the Greenbelt’s cottonwoods and river currents give the city a natural cadence that dares you to look up from your screen.
This is an app-led, self-guided experience designed for groups — photo challenges, role-based prompts, and point scoring keep teams moving. Expect 1.5–2 hours of walking, roughly 2–3 miles with short stair sections and occasional 100–300 ft elevation changes if you include Capitol Hill.
Practical edge: download and test the Let’s Roam app before you start, carry a portable charger, and plan for downtown parking or a public transit stop nearby. Wear grippy shoes for cobblestone alleys and be ready to trade points for local bites — this hunt is as much about noticing place as it is about winning.
moderate.
1.5–2 hours.
Moderate fitness required — you should be comfortable walking 2–3 miles and climbing short flights of stairs.
No — the scavenger hunt is app-led and can be started at any time after redeeming your ticket in the Let’s Roam app.
Plan for about 1.5–2 hours and roughly 2–3 miles of walking with short stair sections; total elevation gain is modest unless you add side detours.
Many downtown streets are accessible and the operator notes wheelchair and stroller accessibility, though some historic sidewalks and steps may require route adjustment.
Yes — the app supports groups and photo challenges are family-friendly, but participants should be mobile and able to follow city traffic rules.
Boise developed around the Boise River and grew rapidly in the late 19th century with mining and agriculture; downtown preserves civic buildings and Basque cultural markers.
Stick to sidewalks and marked trails along the Greenbelt, pack out trash, and respect riverbanks to protect riparian habitat and urban wildlife.
Let's Roam operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The morning sun hits the Boise River and the city wakes as murals, statues and bronze plaques quietly wait for eyes sharp enough to answer their questions. You tap the app and the hunt unfurls — an urban loop that threads through the Idaho State Capitol views, the Basque Block’s colorful signs, and the leafy boulevards of the North End.
The morning sun hits the Boise River and the city wakes as murals, statues and bronze plaques quietly wait for eyes sharp enough to answer their questions. You tap the app and the hunt unfurls — an urban loop that threads through the Idaho State Capitol views, the Basque Block’s colorful signs, and the leafy boulevards of the North End.
Boise grew where the river cut through volcanic rock, and the downtown grid still sits against basalt benches and rounded foothills. The route pushes you past civic history: pioneer markers, WPA-era art, and the Old Idaho Penitentiary looming on the ridge. The Basque community’s influence is tangible in cuisine and festivals; the Greenbelt’s cottonwoods and river currents give the city a natural cadence that dares you to look up from your screen.
This is an app-led, self-guided experience designed for groups — photo challenges, role-based prompts, and point scoring keep teams moving. Expect 1.5–2 hours of walking, roughly 2–3 miles with short stair sections and occasional 100–300 ft elevation changes if you include Capitol Hill.
Practical edge: download and test the Let’s Roam app before you start, carry a portable charger, and plan for downtown parking or a public transit stop nearby. Wear grippy shoes for cobblestone alleys and be ready to trade points for local bites — this hunt is as much about noticing place as it is about winning.