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Idaho City
Located in the Boise Basin 38 miles north of Boise, Idaho City was once the largest town in the Pacific Northwest. Placerville and Centerville were Idaho City's neighbors. Between them, the two communities formed a rip-roaring gold mining area, rivaling anything the California '49ers created. Today Placerville and Centerville are relatively quiet areas. Idaho City has been rebuilt after several fires in the 1860's and today most original buildings are still in use. Visitors can browse the local museum and arts and crafts center and see hand-carved woodwork, pottery, and quilts made by the Boise Basin Quilters. A tourist information center is located on Idaho Highway 21 at the town entrance. Idaho City has several celebrations every year to relive its history.
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