Old Idaho Penitentiary

This was my first time ever visiting a penitentiary and it was one heck of an experience! As tranquil, peaceful and even beautiful as it is, you can't help but feel eary and even emotional as you...

This was one of the recommendations to see in Boise when I looked at things to do here. It has a rich history and is worth a visit. One could finish this in less than 2 hours. Ticket was $8. The...

When planning our weekend getaway to Boise, we noticed the Old Idaho Penitentiary was rated on some websites as the top point of interest in town! We wondered how an old prison could garner such...

This was on a lot of people's to do lists when visiting Boise, so I made sure to check it out. The counter person was very lovely and informative. The tickets were $8 per person and included an...

The old penitentiary was built in 1870 is one of 4 prisons open to the public today. During its 101 years of operation, the site saw escapes, scandals and the effects of Boise's transition from...