40% off (Sale price $51.00, Reg. Price $86.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Candlewood Suites Boise-MeridianYou can stretch out in a spacious suite at this convenient hotel only a 15-minute drive outside of downtown Boise. These accommodations help visitors feel at home, with a full kitchen (including a fridge, stove, and dishwasher) and flat-screen TVs with Netflix access. A short drive away: Zoo Boise, the Discovery Center of Idaho, the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, Village in Meridian, and Roaring Springs Water Park. Get in a workout with the aerobic and cardio equipment at the Candlewood Gym. Pet-friendly accommodations: Bring your pooch for a $15 per pet, per night fee.Boise, Idaho: Laid-Back Capital with Proud Basque HeritageThough it’s the biggest town between Salt Lake City and Portland, Boise doesn’t always get the same attention as other Western cities. Nonetheless, Idaho’s capital has managed to forge its own cultural and historical identity over the years. The inviting downtown, for instance, is studded with high-rises, and the walkable 8th Street Marketplace at BoDo charms with artsy espresso cafés and restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients.Boise is home to a large Basque community—the largest in the country, in fact, and the fifth largest in the world. On the Basque Block, traditional music and dance performances showcase this rich Old World heritage. For more live music, as well as classic films, head to the Egyptian Theatre, a downtown icon since 1927.
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