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landlocked_12
Fun place to wander around and try to imagine what it was like to travel by rail back in the day. Sometimes it's used as a venue for weddings, receptions, etc. so be respectful if it's in use. The gardens and the pathways around the depot are fun too.
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melvinh380
This place was great to take my family to who was here visiting me. The history of the railroad is always fun to see and hear about.
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sjennieb
The train depot building was closed but it sure is worth checking out the beautiful vieuws. We walked up and were pleasantly surprised.
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934GaryH
After you tour the interior of this classic old station, make sure you make the trip to the top of the tower for an incredible view of the City and Mountains.The Gardens are spectacular.
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512cj
Having read about the new Sunday History Tours, we reserved our tickets weeks in advance. Eriks Garsvo, the tour guide and creator of the tour, did not disappoint. He is highly informative and entertaining. The tour takes you around the grounds, inside the depot itself, and up to the top of the Bell Tower. The views from the tower alone are worth attending (you can't go up there on your own). Thank you Eriks for a great Sunday outing!
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697randih
I didn't know that Boise had such a grand train depot. It's up on a hill in a lovely park and a great view of the city. Architecturally, it is worth a look inside and outside with its high bell tower. Be sure to take the elevator to the top for an even better view of the city. What a shame that passenger trains do not come through here anymore from Portland or Salt Lake City. Credit the city of Boise for taking it over, preserving it, and using it for special events. For train buffs and children, the steam locomotive outside is worth a look and a photo.
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kbtorkelson
I did read the reviews before our visit and knew I wanted to time it so we could go inside. It’s a nice piece of Boise/railroad history and it was fun to go up in the light tower. Artifacts were nicely displayed but it was a stretch to spend more than 20 minuets with kids in tow. There is one train to look at outside the depot and the views to downtown are great. But, if you have a train freak in your family like we do they will be a tad disappointed.
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riceland
Passenger rail service stop in 1997 so what you have is a well preserved train station which = a large high ceiling room with some photos of days gone by. The staff person is very nice and knowledgable. There is one steam engine outside.
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MrCustoms
I drove by this place for 2 years before stopping by. It's now one of my favorite parks in Boise. I walk my dog here on the weekends. It doesn't look like much when you drive by, but you will be pleasantly surprised! The old steam train is named "Big Mike" and that is the first feature you should see. Next, when the Station is open it is free to tour (check the website for when they are open). They will escort you to the top of the clock tower by elevator for free if you talk to the guides. Finally, the park next to the station is beautiful. It is small, but has multi-tiers with a water features, flowers, and koi pond. I often see people taking graduation & wedding pictures in the park. The view of downtown Boise from this place is spectacular!
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mybadjr
Wedding reception at the old Boise Depot. Great room for functions. Lots of historical railroad relics. Nice garden and Koi pond out front with views of the Capitol building, downtown and the foothills. Tours are available and guided elevator to the top of the bell tower. Acoustics not the best as the ceilings are so high.