I honestly didn't think a trip to Boise, Idaho would be all that interesting. I was thinking about potatoes. Trips on Southwest to Boise are pretty expensive; however, trips on Allegiant to Twin Falls are really really cheap. Coupled with the Priceline deal I got for a room at Residence Inn at about $45 a night, and the trip was insanely cheap. There was a lot more to do than I expected and going somewhere more quiet was a welcome change. The only thing that bugged me - bars closed at 9PM.
Great small zoo to spend an afternoon. Pretty inexpensive and not too crowded. Added bonus- red pandas!!!
Downtown Boise has some really nice areas, lots of fun shops and great photo stops. Not a super crowded downtown area and good for strolling.