Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Old Travel Lodge converted into a hip hangout for clever culinary creations and some of the best cocktails in town.
61 locals recommend
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StOld Travel Lodge converted into a hip hangout for clever culinary creations and some of the best cocktails in town.
Flying M roasts with a purple Diedrich 12-kilo (small batch) drum roaster built in 1995. Flying M is commited to bringing art and the community together at both locations. Boise has an artwall and the Valentine for AIDS benefit show in February. I love their iced nitro coffee!
66 locals recommend
Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho StFlying M roasts with a purple Diedrich 12-kilo (small batch) drum roaster built in 1995. Flying M is commited to bringing art and the community together at both locations. Boise has an artwall and the Valentine for AIDS benefit show in February. I love their iced nitro coffee!
This isn't in the heart of downtown, but it's very close to my house and the best food in Boise. I know it's all the rage to feature "local," but Chef Richard really does - and he always has way before it was trendy.
10 locals recommend
Richard's
500 S Capitol BlvdThis isn't in the heart of downtown, but it's very close to my house and the best food in Boise. I know it's all the rage to feature "local," but Chef Richard really does - and he always has way before it was trendy.
The Wylder
501 W Broad StSightseeing
This is Boise's "real" farmer's market. Fresh produce, artisan cheese and bread, pour-over coffee, taco trucks, kambucha kegs - a collection of all the things that make Boise weird and wonderful.
64 locals recommend
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrThis is Boise's "real" farmer's market. Fresh produce, artisan cheese and bread, pour-over coffee, taco trucks, kambucha kegs - a collection of all the things that make Boise weird and wonderful.
Shopping
The Record Exchange is Idaho’s largest independent music store, steadfastly expanding Idaho’s musical boundaries for over 36 years. They also host concerts and have a groovy gift store.
16 locals recommend
The Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StThe Record Exchange is Idaho’s largest independent music store, steadfastly expanding Idaho’s musical boundaries for over 36 years. They also host concerts and have a groovy gift store.
I love the higher end consignment store in the upstairs of this trendy, chic boutique.
8 locals recommend
Piece Unique Clothing Co. & Shoez
205 N 10th StI love the higher end consignment store in the upstairs of this trendy, chic boutique.
Entertainment & Activities
Located in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho since 1984, The Flicks theatre features independent, foreign and art films, including the best of the Hollywood movies shown on four movie screens. They also serve yummy food, beer and wine!
76 locals recommend
The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StLocated in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho since 1984, The Flicks theatre features independent, foreign and art films, including the best of the Hollywood movies shown on four movie screens. They also serve yummy food, beer and wine!
The Boise Natatorium, also known as the “Nat” was first constructed under the direction of John C. Paulsen in May of 1892. Located on Warm Springs Avenue, the Nat utilized a hot water source on the far side of Table Rock.
11 locals recommend
Natatorium Pool
1811 E Warm Springs AveThe Boise Natatorium, also known as the “Nat” was first constructed under the direction of John C. Paulsen in May of 1892. Located on Warm Springs Avenue, the Nat utilized a hot water source on the far side of Table Rock.
Arts & Culture
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrBoise has long been a central location where Basque immigrants first congregated after coming to the United States from the Spanish Basque Region.
This museum on the famous "Basque Block" provides a glimpse into Basque heritage through exhibits, collections, and tours.
31 locals recommend
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StBoise has long been a central location where Basque immigrants first congregated after coming to the United States from the Spanish Basque Region.
This museum on the famous "Basque Block" provides a glimpse into Basque heritage through exhibits, collections, and tours.
Against the spectacular Boise foothills, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival performs the works of William Shakespeare and the world's best classical playwrights.
81 locals recommend
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveAgainst the spectacular Boise foothills, the Idaho Shakespeare Festival performs the works of William Shakespeare and the world's best classical playwrights.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveTrader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdCharming old neighborhood market two-blocks from the house. They have great bread, wine, beer - as well as candy and various sundry. They make a mean sandwich, as well.
22 locals recommend
Roosevelt Market
311 N Elm AveCharming old neighborhood market two-blocks from the house. They have great bread, wine, beer - as well as candy and various sundry. They make a mean sandwich, as well.
Parks & Nature
The Idaho Botanical Garden is a nonprofit botanical garden located on 50 acres at 2355 North Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho, USA. Until 1973 the site served as the Old Idaho State Penitentiary's farm and nursery.
8 locals recommend
Boise Rose Garden
670 Julia Davis DrThe Idaho Botanical Garden is a nonprofit botanical garden located on 50 acres at 2355 North Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, Idaho, USA. Until 1973 the site served as the Old Idaho State Penitentiary's farm and nursery.