What is a town? It’s many things, but more than anything, it’s a reflection of our needs and wants…necessities and desires. If we want to learn about the character of Boise City during any given time dating back to 1863, then we must focus on the people…not solely on the upper-class founders of the city or the politicians… …No, one must focus on the everyday sorts…including the misunderstood, misrepresented, and the vile! In the past, Boise has been painted as a cozy and orderly town where ambitious pioneers prospered despite the isolation of their settlement. This, in some ways, is true. Today, I will lead you on a tour focusing on the darker side of Boise’s formative years… I will present to you, fans of history, the habitually left out, the cast aside, and the macabre aspects of Boise’s formative years. Take note! What is true of Boise’s past is equally true of America’s.
See the Canyon’s most famous sights, including overlooks at Desert View, Lipan Point, and Yavapai Point
Watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon and let someone else do the subsequent nighttime driving
Ideal tour for mature travelers or travelers who are short on time
Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Flagstaff included
What To Expect
Boise
Macabre walk through downtown Boise
• Admission Ticket Free
U.S. Assay Office
Starting Point – Constructed in 1869 to assess the claims of miners in the Idaho Territory. This sandstone structure opened in 1871 and became the center of town that was actually on the outskirts of town. We start here, however, for a crazy story about felines!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Include
Stories that you won’t hear elsewhere
We include stories found by master’s level historians in various physical and digital archives