Scott’s North Boise/Garden City guidebook
Sightseeing
Great restaurants (can't go wrong with any of them), shops, bars, historic buildings and hang out.
83 locals recommend
Downtown
Great restaurants (can't go wrong with any of them), shops, bars, historic buildings and hang out.
Hike or drive up to Table Rock (where the giant white lighted cross is) to see the Boise Valley and why Boise is known as the City of Trees.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdHike or drive up to Table Rock (where the giant white lighted cross is) to see the Boise Valley and why Boise is known as the City of Trees.
Boise Fairgrounds
Premium PlaceEvents, concerts, fair, etc.
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StGreat spot for food and shops.
Great for walking, biking, fishing, or floating down the river during hot summer days. Over 26 miles long stretching from Eagle to past Boise along the Boise River it is one of the best greenbelts in the US.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltGreat for walking, biking, fishing, or floating down the river during hot summer days. Over 26 miles long stretching from Eagle to past Boise along the Boise River it is one of the best greenbelts in the US.
Great hiking, playing with the kids or visiting with the locals.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StGreat hiking, playing with the kids or visiting with the locals.
Catalpa Park
4516 W Catalpa DrGreat little hiking trail off of Collister Drive into the Boise Foothills.
#81 Polecat Loop (Dog On Leash)
#81 Polecat Loop (Dog On Leash)Great little hiking trail off of Collister Drive into the Boise Foothills.
Polecat Gulch Reserve
Collister DriveGreat for hiking or mountain biking.
Hillside Park
4150 36th StSunset Park
2625 N 32nd StElm Grove Park
2200 W Irene StHulls Gulch/Camel's Back Reserve
Great for hiking and mountain biking.
Great for surfing the Boise river or watching those that do.
39 locals recommend
Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveGreat for surfing the Boise river or watching those that do.
Bernadine Quinn Park
Great for paddle boarding.
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AvePaddle boarding and playing in the water.
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdVeterans Memorial Park
930 Veterans Memorial PkwyJulia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdWater slide, rafting, pond, beach, zip line in the summer. Artificial snow for tubing and skiing/snowboarding in the winter.
68 locals recommend
Eagle Island State Park
165 Eagle Island PkwyWater slide, rafting, pond, beach, zip line in the summer. Artificial snow for tubing and skiing/snowboarding in the winter.
Located about 40 minutes from Boise. This is an old mining town in the mountains with scenic views, creeks, rivers, and camping
40 locals recommend
Idaho City
Located about 40 minutes from Boise. This is an old mining town in the mountains with scenic views, creeks, rivers, and camping
Food scene
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StFood is fresh, homemade and amazing! Can't go wrong with anything you order there, drinks, appetizers, main, desserts. Only open Wed-Sat 12 PM-9 PM. Make sure you call ahead and get reservations. 208-344-8996
11 locals recommend
Alyonka Russian Cuisine
2870 W State StFood is fresh, homemade and amazing! Can't go wrong with anything you order there, drinks, appetizers, main, desserts. Only open Wed-Sat 12 PM-9 PM. Make sure you call ahead and get reservations. 208-344-8996
The Gyro Shack
5602 W State StFast casual greek food.
Great hole-in-the wall diner. Great for late night (early morning) munchies. Great scones!
6 locals recommend
Merritt's Family Restaurant
6630 W State StGreat hole-in-the wall diner. Great for late night (early morning) munchies. Great scones!
Open 24 hrs. Great for late night/early morning munchies. Fresh tortillas, generous portions.
Los Betos
16023 N Idaho Center BlvdOpen 24 hrs. Great for late night/early morning munchies. Fresh tortillas, generous portions.
Uncle Giuseppes
6826 N Glenwood StBest New York Style Italian Sandwiches and Deli.
Great burger and of course fries. Unique potatoes and sauce options.
98 locals recommend
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdGreat burger and of course fries. Unique potatoes and sauce options.
Great place to stop for burgers and fries on the way or way back from Bogus.
8 locals recommend
Hawkins Pac-Out
2315 N Bogus Basin RdGreat place to stop for burgers and fries on the way or way back from Bogus.
Downtown
Great restaurants of all budgets downtown.
Brixx Craft House
7700 West State StreetGreat diner for adults and families.
Corona Village Mexican Restaurant
4334 W State StGood Mexican.
Fanci Freez Burgers and Shakes
1402 W State StGreat place for cold treats.
Nationally recognized chef run diner. Serves Prime Rib on the weekends. Get the baked potato ice cream for dessert.
36 locals recommend
Westside Drive In
1929 W State StNationally recognized chef run diner. Serves Prime Rib on the weekends. Get the baked potato ice cream for dessert.
Viking Drive In
3790 W State StClassic drive in with a lot of Boise history.
Neighborhoods
Trendy Boise North End is filled with artists, doctors, adventurers, singles, families, and students. Liberal and hipster vibe. Beautiful older homes or homes in the process of being updated. Narrow streets and lots of trees.
51 locals recommend
North End
Trendy Boise North End is filled with artists, doctors, adventurers, singles, families, and students. Liberal and hipster vibe. Beautiful older homes or homes in the process of being updated. Narrow streets and lots of trees.
Boise State University and all the accompanying activities like football, basketball, concerts, etc. Only as short distance from your AirBnB.
6 locals recommend
Boise State University District
Boise State University and all the accompanying activities like football, basketball, concerts, etc. Only as short distance from your AirBnB.
Grocery
Albertsons
1650 W State StTrader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdWinCo Foods
110 E Myrtle StDowntown Boise.
Walmart Supercenter
8300 W Overland RdWhole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveBoise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StGolf
Quail Hollow Golf Course
4720 36th StWarm Springs Golf Course
2495 E Warm Springs AvePierce Park Greens
5812 N Pierce Park LnSimple golf course to get some strokes in.
Plantation Country Club
6515 W State StCrane Creek Country Club
500 W Curling Dr