Guidebook for Boise
Entertainment & Activities
Natural Hot Springs with lovely full service facilities, including massage, sauna, and poolside service. Soak up the sun or watch the stars. They limit the number of guests on the property at a time so reservations are recommended. They have special family and adults only days so call ahead at 208.392.9500.
54 locals recommend
The Springs
3742 ID-21Natural Hot Springs with lovely full service facilities, including massage, sauna, and poolside service. Soak up the sun or watch the stars. They limit the number of guests on the property at a time so reservations are recommended. They have special family and adults only days so call ahead at 208.392.9500.
Go see the famous Blue Turf of the Boise State Broncos. While you're at it, take in a game or two. I've heard that they are pretty good!
44 locals recommend
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnGo see the famous Blue Turf of the Boise State Broncos. While you're at it, take in a game or two. I've heard that they are pretty good!
One of the best ski resorts in Idaho and only 30 minutes north of the city.
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdOne of the best ski resorts in Idaho and only 30 minutes north of the city.
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrMedium size zoo that is great for families.
Arts & Culture
13 miles north or Idaho City; a perfect jump off place for cross country skiing, snowmobiling or a place to try out your snowshoes.
Mores Creek Summit
13 miles north or Idaho City; a perfect jump off place for cross country skiing, snowmobiling or a place to try out your snowshoes.
Wonderful Shakespeare plays daily all summer long. Only 20 minutes from the house.
81 locals recommend
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveWonderful Shakespeare plays daily all summer long. Only 20 minutes from the house.
Morrison Center
2201 W Cesar Chavez LnFabulous live entertainment in a great acoustical venue.
Parks & Nature
Lakefront state park features a marina, water sports & hiking/bike trails. Below the dam are two smaller parks. One is a picnic area and the other has a great swimming area with lifeguard on duty.
62 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadLakefront state park features a marina, water sports & hiking/bike trails. Below the dam are two smaller parks. One is a picnic area and the other has a great swimming area with lifeguard on duty.
Fish off the dock, swim, picnic and there is a playground area for the kids. The boat launch here is free with no pay for parking. Seasonal; usually open from Memorial Day til Labor Day.
Robie Creek Boat Ramp
Robie Creek RoadFish off the dock, swim, picnic and there is a playground area for the kids. The boat launch here is free with no pay for parking. Seasonal; usually open from Memorial Day til Labor Day.
Great view of the city of Boise and a romantic place to watch the sun go down.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdGreat view of the city of Boise and a romantic place to watch the sun go down.
The dunes are huge! A bit of a drive, but definitely a fun site to see.
22 locals recommend
Bruneau Dunes State Park
27608 Bruneau Sand Dunes RdThe dunes are huge! A bit of a drive, but definitely a fun site to see.
Food Scene
Simple fare at reasonable prices. A favorite breakfast stop off when we are in Idaho City.
10 locals recommend
Trudy's Kitchen
3876 ID-21Simple fare at reasonable prices. A favorite breakfast stop off when we are in Idaho City.
Who doesn't love ice cream? Sarsaparilla makes it fun.
6 locals recommend
Sarsaparilla Ice Cream Parlor, Gift Shop & Suites
101 Montgomery StWho doesn't love ice cream? Sarsaparilla makes it fun.
Great pizza with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. They can even make your pizza Take N Bake style. Local favorite. The restaurant is only open Thursday-Sunday so call ahead. 208.338.8859.
6 locals recommend
Hilltop Station
12342 ID-21Great pizza with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. They can even make your pizza Take N Bake style. Local favorite. The restaurant is only open Thursday-Sunday so call ahead. 208.338.8859.
Our favorite breakfast stop in Boise. They're always busy. Add your name to the waiting list & walk next door for coffee. They'll call when your table is ready. Worth the wait! Everything is delicious!
96 locals recommend
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdOur favorite breakfast stop in Boise. They're always busy. Add your name to the waiting list & walk next door for coffee. They'll call when your table is ready. Worth the wait! Everything is delicious!
If you are looking for a bit of local flavor and yummy bakery treats check out Big City Coffee.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StIf you are looking for a bit of local flavor and yummy bakery treats check out Big City Coffee.
One of our favorites. Great pizza and other food as well.
42 locals recommend
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main StOne of our favorites. Great pizza and other food as well.
This is one our favorite restaurants. Wonderful brews and the Mac and Cheese is to die for.
91 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StThis is one our favorite restaurants. Wonderful brews and the Mac and Cheese is to die for.
Shopping
This is a nice shopping mall just a few miles from downtown Boise.
71 locals recommend
Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee St This is a nice shopping mall just a few miles from downtown Boise.
Drinks & Nightlife
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StFun atmosphere!
Getting Around
Boise Airport
3201 W Airport Way