The Boise Train Depot building towers over the city with grandeur on the bench above downtown Boise, right where Vista and Capitol Boulevard meet. The grounds are really rather amazing and this should be a definite stop on your list of things to do in Boise.
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The building was designed by New York architects and opened in 1925. For years it majestically greeted the visitors of the City of Trees, as family and loved ones lined the train tracks waiting for their guests. In 1971, the Depot stopped running. It fell into disrepair and was eventually remodeled by the Morrison Knudsen Company.
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The City of Boise took over the Depot in 1996. The Depot is open daily for viewing. Check the Boise City website for information on the times. The building is available for weddings, corporate functions and parties.
Surrounding the Boise Train Depot is Platt Gardens, a splendid, beautiful acreage of paths, waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, and ponds filled with koi and lily pads. The park boasts a panoramic view of the city of Boise.
The park was named after Howard Platt, who at the time, was the manager of the original Oregon Short Line Railroad. Back in the day, visitors would walk the paths and lunch in the park while they waited for their passengers to arrive on the train.
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I spent most of my time in Platt Gardens. If you visit on a nice day, you will see many people relaxing under its many trees; strolling by its ponds, and climbing its rock cave. It’s a peaceful, beautiful place. It is definitely worth your time to stop by and visit.
