Idaho State Capitol

Idaho State Capitol

The sandstone and marble Capitol was completed in 1920. The design of the building was designed to look like the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Local sandstone from east Boise's Tablerock Quarry was used as well as convict labor.

The height of the capitol building is 208 feet tall, coinciding with the state's area code (208).

It is the only state capitol to be heated by a geothermal well.

The Idaho State Capitol is currently closed to the public for extensive renovations. Government offices have been temporarily moved to nearby state buildings. The Idaho Legislature will meet in converted courtrooms in the old Ada County Courthouse until renovations are completed in 2010.

Location

Between State and Jefferson Streets, 6th & 8th Streets
Boise, Ada County, Idaho
USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: You can easily reach the Idaho State Capitol by car. There is a parking garage located beneath the Capitol, with entrances on Jefferson and Washington streets. There is also metered street parking available nearby.

By public transportation: Boise has a public bus system called ValleyRide, and several bus lines stop near the Capitol. Routes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 all stop within a few blocks of the Capitol.

By bike or on foot: Boise is a bike- and pedestrian-friendly city, and the Capitol is easily accessible by bike or on foot. There are bike racks available near the Capitol entrances.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Idaho that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.