17 days in Boise & Philadelphia Itinerary

From its main thoroughfare, Boise greets visitors with a view of downtown framed by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Bring the kids along to Boise River Greenbelt and Old Idaho Penitentiary. Get out of town with these interesting Boise side-trips: Ketchum (Redfish Outlet Lake & Sawtooth Wilderness Area). The adventure continues: have some family-friendly fun at Boise Escape, walk around Julia Davis Park, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoo Boise, and test your problem-solving skills at Labyrinth Escape Games.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Boise trip planner.

New York City to Boise is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New York City to Boise, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in June since evenings lows in Boise dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Attractions like Hersheypark and Independence Hall make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford), Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (in Winterthur). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 4th (Sat) at Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Philadelphia Museum of Art, contemplate the long history of Liberty Bell Center, find something for the whole family at Dutch Wonderland, and meet the residents at Philadelphia Zoo.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Philadelphia attractions planner.

You can fly from Boise to Philadelphia in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Boise to Philadelphia, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Boise in June since evenings lows in Philadelphia dip to 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to catch the train back home.