Lori & Josh’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrCheck out the Boise Art Museum for some wonderful exhibits!
Head to Camel's Back Park for some great hiking trails! There is also a great playground for the kids to let out their energy.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StHead to Camel's Back Park for some great hiking trails! There is also a great playground for the kids to let out their energy.
Highly recommend taking a stroll through this beautiful garden, touring the old penitentiary, and catching an outdoor concert in the Spring and/or Summer.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdHighly recommend taking a stroll through this beautiful garden, touring the old penitentiary, and catching an outdoor concert in the Spring and/or Summer.
Food scene
Bittercreek is a great go to for local food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown, Bittercreek has been a Boise favorite for years!
101 locals recommend
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StBittercreek is a great go to for local food, drinks, and a great atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown, Bittercreek has been a Boise favorite for years!
Hidden Gem!! Willowcreek Grill & Raw sushi is a local favorite and if you are staying on "The Bench" (which you are if you booked The Jolly House), then it's a must eat!
19 locals recommend
Willowcreek Grill
2273 S Vista AveHidden Gem!! Willowcreek Grill & Raw sushi is a local favorite and if you are staying on "The Bench" (which you are if you booked The Jolly House), then it's a must eat!
Looking for a great cocktail, food, atmosphere, and local favorite? Bardenay is the place! Great for families, with a large variety of menu options to satisfy any eater.
69 locals recommend
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StLooking for a great cocktail, food, atmosphere, and local favorite? Bardenay is the place! Great for families, with a large variety of menu options to satisfy any eater.
Entertainment
Spacebar is the place to be for late night drinks and games! You will not be disappointed by this killer underground arcade.
19 locals recommend
Spacebar
620 N Capitol BlvdSpacebar is the place to be for late night drinks and games! You will not be disappointed by this killer underground arcade.
Head just a short 16 miles up the mountain to Bogus for some great skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mountain biking, hiking, and so much more! Open all year, there's something to do for the entire family.
19 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
Head just a short 16 miles up the mountain to Bogus for some great skiing, snowboarding, tubing, mountain biking, hiking, and so much more! Open all year, there's something to do for the entire family.
If you are in town for BSU football and enjoy the game (even if you don't enjoy football, it's still great) , make sure to check out a BSU game. If you want to experience what the locals are all about, this is the event to attend! Make sure to dress warm if it's later in the season.
88 locals recommend
Boise State University
1910 W University DrIf you are in town for BSU football and enjoy the game (even if you don't enjoy football, it's still great) , make sure to check out a BSU game. If you want to experience what the locals are all about, this is the event to attend! Make sure to dress warm if it's later in the season.
Coffee Scene
Local coffee shop right around the corner from The Jolly House! Check it out, you will not be disappointed.
8 locals recommend
Bikes and Beans
1350 S Vista AveLocal coffee shop right around the corner from The Jolly House! Check it out, you will not be disappointed.
Breweries
Payette has an amazing located just a few miles down the hill from The Jolly House. It's kid and dog friendly and during the summer, you cannot beat their outdoor area. Often times there are food trucks, however make sure to check beforehand if you are headed there looking for eats.
70 locals recommend
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StPayette has an amazing located just a few miles down the hill from The Jolly House. It's kid and dog friendly and during the summer, you cannot beat their outdoor area. Often times there are food trucks, however make sure to check beforehand if you are headed there looking for eats.
Sockeye is a little ways out of the way from The Jolly House, however, it has some of the very best brews in Boise and is worth the trip! If you can't make the trip, make sure to grab one of their delicious flavors on tap at your next stop.
27 locals recommend
Sockeye Brewing
12542 W Fairview AveSockeye is a little ways out of the way from The Jolly House, however, it has some of the very best brews in Boise and is worth the trip! If you can't make the trip, make sure to grab one of their delicious flavors on tap at your next stop.
Hopping around to different breweries? Don't miss this Boise staple. Make sure to head upstairs for games and a cozy visiting space.
24 locals recommend
Boise Brewing
521 W Broad StHopping around to different breweries? Don't miss this Boise staple. Make sure to head upstairs for games and a cozy visiting space.
Located next to BSU, this newer brewery has quickly become a local favorite and a must visit for anyone new to Boise. Catch a quick beer and head on over to a BSU game.
15 locals recommend
Lost Grove Brewing
1026 S La Pointe StLocated next to BSU, this newer brewery has quickly become a local favorite and a must visit for anyone new to Boise. Catch a quick beer and head on over to a BSU game.