Highlands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Boise State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boise State University during your trip to Boise. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Albertsons Stadium
Catch an event at Albertsons Stadium during your trip to Boise. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Crane Creek Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Boise at Crane Creek Country Club. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
ExtraMile Arena
Catch an event at ExtraMile Arena during your trip to Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Boise Towne Square Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Boise Towne Square Mall during your stay in Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Ford Idaho Center
Catch an event at Ford Idaho Center during your trip to Nampa. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Boise Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures
Boise River Wine Walk: Sip and Stroll Through Urban Wineries
Top hotels in Highlands
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
It is a mediocre property. Dated building and furniture. Looks a bit depressing. Breakfast was basic and low quality.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Renegade
Excellent stay. Loved the amenities such as the gym, handmade headboard, two way fireplace, and copper bathtub in the studio. The toiletries were great quality as well. The staff was friendly and the coffee shop downstairs was convenient. Also, the coffee and green smoothies were great.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel 43
Nice beds. Cute boutique lobby. Self Parking is $18 per night. They have a water fountain. No Microwave.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Excellent! We will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter
I didn’t get to take a look at the pool but that is why I chose the property. I believe the ebike scooters should not be allowed on the property to rent because as I was driving out that evening to get food I almost hit a teenager that was zooming around on the property. This should be looked ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Inn at 500 Capitol
Except the beds mattress which was not comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
North End
Visitors to North End enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, First United Presbyterian Church is worth a stop.
Sunset
While there might not be top attractions in Sunset, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quail Hollow Golf Course and Cinder Winery.
West Downtown
While West Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Boise Centre and Knitting Factory are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Kathryn Albertson Park and Boise Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Veterans Park
While Veterans Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cinder Winery and Quail Hollow Golf Course.
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Knitting Factory or Idaho Central Arena.
