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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Idaho State Capitol Building
After visiting Idaho State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boise. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Crane Creek Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Boise at Crane Creek Country Club. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
The Village at Meridian
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Village at Meridian during your trip to Meridian. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Highlands
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
We made reservations a week in advance. We showed up 2 hours after check in. It was chaotic. I don’t think they had the staff available to clean the rooms so they had more customers than rooms that were clean. They told us they could put us in a maintenance room. They were working on the shower but ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Renegade
Coolest Hotel, loved staying here, my new go-to!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
It was such a relaxing stay. The location right on the riverwalk was a delight. The rooms were clean, spacious, and everything was designed for comfort.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Layover Inn Boise Airport
Holiday Inn Express Boise - University Area by IHG
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The water never really got hot and the bathrooms were old and outdated.
Reviewed on 9 May 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 Payette Brewing Company and Kathryn Albertson Park 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.
