Ada district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Star

Star is a town in Ada district, Idaho, United States, home to about 7,797 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Idaho Aquarium (25 km), Boise Idaho Temple (26 km) and Veterans Memorial Park (27 km).

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Star, Idaho
Star, Ada district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Star at a glance

Location
Ada district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 7,797
Coordinates
43.6921° N, 116.4935° W
Places within 50 km
90 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Star

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Star: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Star

141 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Star. The closest is McIntyre Hill (13 km); the best-known is Spring Valley Summit (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Star

19 parks within 100 km of Star. The closest is Arboretum Park (14 km); the best-known is Veterans Memorial Park (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Star

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Star. The closest is Lake Lowell (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Star

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Star. The closest is West Plymouth Street (19 km); the best-known is Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Star

9 museums within 100 km of Star. The closest is Lee Moberly Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Star

8 churches within 100 km of Star. The closest is MacMillan Chapel (8 km); the best-known is Boise Idaho Temple (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Star

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Star
  2. 8 km MacMillan Chapel · church, Canyon
  3. 26 km Boise Idaho Temple · church, Ada
  4. 2 km Idaho Aquarium · nature spot, Ada
  5. 5 km Veterans Memorial Park · monument, Ada
  6. 19 km Meridian Idaho Temple · temple, Ada
  7. 8 km Back to Star

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How to reach Star

    All places near Star by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Star by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints31141McIntyre Hill (13 km)
    Parks1719Arboretum Park (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs518Lake Lowell (26 km)
    Forts & heritage915West Plymouth Street (19 km)
    Museums79Lee Moberly Museum (13 km)
    Churches88MacMillan Chapel (8 km)
    Waterfalls38Lochsa Falls Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Eagle Island State Park (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Eagle Island (13 km)
    Caves13Kuna Caves (39 km)
    Temples22Meridian Idaho Temple (8 km)
    Other attractions11Ford Idaho Center (12 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sandy Point Beach (49 km)

    Star: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Star?

    Idaho Aquarium (nature spot, about 25 km), Boise Idaho Temple (church, about 26 km), Veterans Memorial Park (monument, about 27 km), MacMillan Chapel (church, about 8 km), Meridian Idaho Temple (temple, about 8 km), Lochsa Falls Park (waterfall, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Star?

    90 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Star?

    McIntyre Hill, about 13 km by road; Sand Hollow Wildlife Habitat Area (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Star?

    Arboretum Park, about 14 km by road; Kurtz Park (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Star?

    Lake Lowell, about 26 km by road; Black Canyon Reservoir (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Star?

    Start in Star, visit MacMillan Chapel, then Boise Idaho Temple, then Idaho Aquarium, then Veterans Memorial Park, then Meridian Idaho Temple, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Star?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Star

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Star’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Star on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.