15 days in Boise & Gillette Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Ketchum (Redfish Outlet Lake & Sawtooth Wilderness Area). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Boise River Greenbelt, grab your bike and head to Ridge to River Trail System, appreciate the history behind Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, and stroll around Kathryn Albertson Park.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Boise holiday maker website.

New York City to Boise is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from New York City to Boise due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in June, Boise is a bit cooler at night with lows of 57°F. You will leave for Gillette on the 7th (Wed).

Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Gillette: Devils Tower (Wind Circles, Devils Tower National Monument, &more), Deadwood (Days of '76 Museum, Adams Museum, &more) and Spearfish (Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, &more). The adventure continues: take a peaceful walk through Bighorn National Forest, indulge your thirst for a good beer at The Blacktooth Brewing Company, get engrossed in the history at Rockpile Museum, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake DeSmet.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Gillette road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Boise to Gillette takes 12.5 hours. In June, Gillette is a bit cooler than Boise - with highs of 79°F and lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.