Located on the Boise River and nicknamed Tree City, Boise is the capital and most populous city of Idaho in the United States. Boise, like all American state capitals, has a Capitol and the largest university in the state, Boise State University.Boise is a city in the United States and the capital of the state of Idaho. It is also the seat of Ada County. It is located in the Snake Valley, 740 km east of Portland and 830 m above sea level. Located along the Boise River and nestled near the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers many outdoor activities such as skiing at the Bogus Basin resort but also bike trails on the banks of the Boise River. The Boise River is a popular fishing, swimming and boating destination. Water activities such as kayaking or rafting are also possible. Hikers will enjoy the hills just north of downtown or the Boise River Greenbelt trails along the river. The city of trees also has many museums and urban parks. Among the many sites to visit are the Idaho Black History Museum, the World Centre for Birds of Prey or the Pays Basque Museum and Cultural Center. The Basque community in Boise is the second largest ethnic community in the United States and the fifth largest in the world. A Basque Festival is organised in Boise every five years (next in 2015). Air transport is provided by the recently renovated Boise Airport. One of the most beautiful museums in Boise is the Boise Art Museum (BAM) is the only accredited AAM art museum in the state of Idaho. It offers an impressive permanent collection on regional and national art but also nationally renowned exhibitions and an education program that reaches over 13,000 students each year. Boise offers a wide choice of shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. In the evening, go to the 8th street and discover its pedestrian zone, its terraces and its lively night life.