7 days in Boise & Jacksonville Itinerary

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

On the 20th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Old Idaho Penitentiary, stroll through Boise River Greenbelt, and then get a sense of history and politics at Idaho State Capitol Building. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ridge to River Trail System, appreciate the history behind Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, and then walk around Julia Davis Park.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Boise trip site.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Boise. September in Boise sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 54°F at night. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Jacksonville.

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

Change things up with these side-trips from Jacksonville: St. Augustine Beach (in Saint Augustine Beach) and St. Augustine (Flagler College, St. Augustine Distillery, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the resident critters at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, let the kids burn off some steam at Ed Austin Regional Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, and look for gifts at Sweet Pete's Candy.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Jacksonville online route planner.

Traveling by flight from Boise to Jacksonville takes 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Boise to Jacksonville is 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Boise in September; daily highs in Jacksonville reach 87°F and lows reach 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.