Description
The Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise served as the farm and nursery for the Idaho State Penitentiary until it closed its doors in 1973. The garden features 13 specialty gardens. Each has a unique focus on Herb, Rose, Alpine, Contemporary English, Outlaw Field, Butterfly & Hummingbird, Iris, Meditation, Water, Cactus, Peony, Children, and Idaho Native Plants.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display
Address
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 North Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712
United States
Phone 1 (208) 343-8649
Fax 1 (208) 343-3601
Hours
May 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0020:0018:0018:00
November 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0012:0012:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$4.00
Senior$3.00
Child 6-12$2.00
Tips
The Garden is closed on weekends in January.
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