Old Idaho Penitentiary

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2445 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise, ID 83712-8254
+1 208 334 2844
Open HoursJun-Aug: 10a-5p, Sep-May: Noon-5p
OverviewThe "Old Pen" is a view of prison life in the West over the span of 100 years. The castle-like fortress was built in 1870 and was enlarged over the years, often with... more
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this place was fantastic. We spent 3 hours there with our kids (8 & 10) I had printed off a scavenger hunt for the jail from an Idaho...more
my 8th grade class took a trip to boise when we went there it was so amazing i loved the old look it had, i did find some areas a little...more
My team and I went for a team celebration for making our goal. It was quite hot when we went and there are next to no areas of shade....more
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Nearby CitiesNampa, ID (23.4 miles) | Stanley, ID (86.9 miles) | McCall, ID (81.2 miles) | Meridian, ID (12.3 miles)
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