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Food scene
Located right in front of the State Capitol, this restaurant serves up various specialty Idaho fries with lots of different dipping sauces. They serve up great burgers as well.
98 locals recommend
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdLocated right in front of the State Capitol, this restaurant serves up various specialty Idaho fries with lots of different dipping sauces. They serve up great burgers as well.
This Nepalese restaurant has the best saag paneer in Boise. Ask for spicy if you'd like! They have other great dishes as well such as tikka masala, butter chicken, garlic naan and momo's.
9 locals recommend
Mount Everest Momo Cafe
2144 Broadway AveThis Nepalese restaurant has the best saag paneer in Boise. Ask for spicy if you'd like! They have other great dishes as well such as tikka masala, butter chicken, garlic naan and momo's.
Barbacoa is a local favorite dining experience. The vibe and food are perfect for a special occasion that's not too fancy. They have great guacamole, risotto, steaks, and drinks.
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtBarbacoa is a local favorite dining experience. The vibe and food are perfect for a special occasion that's not too fancy. They have great guacamole, risotto, steaks, and drinks.
Need I say more? BACON. This restaurant serves up yummy food that includes specialty bacon. I recommend the Arkansas biscuit
40 locals recommend
BACON
121 N 9th StNeed I say more? BACON. This restaurant serves up yummy food that includes specialty bacon. I recommend the Arkansas biscuit
BoEx is a Boise gem. This Bosnian run establishment is a restaurant and wine bar with a small grocery store on the other side. They have delicious sandwiches and the best gyros in town in my opinion. Try the Idaho sandwich!
BoEx Boise Sandwiches
4846 Emerald StBoEx is a Boise gem. This Bosnian run establishment is a restaurant and wine bar with a small grocery store on the other side. They have delicious sandwiches and the best gyros in town in my opinion. Try the Idaho sandwich!
This cafe serves up the best biscuits and gravy! Beware their portions are very large! They also serve delicious deserts, muffins, coffees, and other breakfast and lunch items.
Located downtown Boise in the linen district on Grove Street.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StThis cafe serves up the best biscuits and gravy! Beware their portions are very large! They also serve delicious deserts, muffins, coffees, and other breakfast and lunch items.
Located downtown Boise in the linen district on Grove Street.
Pad Thai House located on Overland Rd. has great lunch specials. They live up to their name serving the best pad thai in town. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything off their menu.
13 locals recommend
Pad Thai House
10038 W Overland RdPad Thai House located on Overland Rd. has great lunch specials. They live up to their name serving the best pad thai in town. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything off their menu.
Mr. Wok is a Korean restaurant serving up the best Korean in Boise! If you like spicy pork bulgogi you will want to try this!
They also serve Von's Chicken- the crispy fried chicken spicy is my favorite. Small cute little restaurant, big flavor.
Mr. Wok
650 S Vista AveMr. Wok is a Korean restaurant serving up the best Korean in Boise! If you like spicy pork bulgogi you will want to try this!
They also serve Von's Chicken- the crispy fried chicken spicy is my favorite. Small cute little restaurant, big flavor.
This little taco truck located on Overland Rd and Shoshone serves up the best carne asada tacos! Bring cash, they don't accept cards.
El Chavo
2915 W Overland RdThis little taco truck located on Overland Rd and Shoshone serves up the best carne asada tacos! Bring cash, they don't accept cards.
Part of the downtown food and bar scene, Mai Thai provides delicious and beautifully presented thai food, sushi and drinks.
40 locals recommend
Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StPart of the downtown food and bar scene, Mai Thai provides delicious and beautifully presented thai food, sushi and drinks.
Sightseeing
You can either drive up to Table Rock or go on a hike to this view point overlooking Boise.
If you choose to hike be sure to bring water. Type the "Idaho Penitentiary" in your Maps app and park in the dirt parking lot. The trailhead is located right there.
If you choose to drive to Table Rock, search Table Rock in your maps app.
The view especially in the evening does not disappiont.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdYou can either drive up to Table Rock or go on a hike to this view point overlooking Boise.
If you choose to hike be sure to bring water. Type the "Idaho Penitentiary" in your Maps app and park in the dirt parking lot. The trailhead is located right there.
If you choose to drive to Table Rock, search Table Rock in your maps app.
The view especially in the evening does not disappiont.
Greenbelt Access
Greenbelt AccessThe greenbelt is a 25 mile paved pathway along the Boise River.
The Discovery Center is a museum that features exhibits. Great for folks of all ages to check out. It is located downtown and accessible from the Green Belt.
73 locals recommend
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StThe Discovery Center is a museum that features exhibits. Great for folks of all ages to check out. It is located downtown and accessible from the Green Belt.
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StThis memorial is the only human rights memorial in the U.S. Located right off the green belt on 8th St. it features plaques and statues with notable quotes.
37 locals recommend
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th StThis memorial is the only human rights memorial in the U.S. Located right off the green belt on 8th St. it features plaques and statues with notable quotes.
Even if there aren't any events scheduled at this community center, it's still worth checking out the architecture, sliding down the slide if it's open, and playing on the jungle gym.
32 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
1000 W Myrtle StEven if there aren't any events scheduled at this community center, it's still worth checking out the architecture, sliding down the slide if it's open, and playing on the jungle gym.
Explore the beautiful gardens and outdoor art at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Weddings, events, and concerts take place here, as well as the "Winter Garden Aglow" around Christmas time.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdExplore the beautiful gardens and outdoor art at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Weddings, events, and concerts take place here, as well as the "Winter Garden Aglow" around Christmas time.
Neighborhoods
North downtown Boise AKA The North End features many historic buildings, restaurants and bars within walking distance. The vibe is very liberal, upscale, and friendly. Check out Camel's Back Park and climb the steps to overlook the city!
51 locals recommend
North End
North downtown Boise AKA The North End features many historic buildings, restaurants and bars within walking distance. The vibe is very liberal, upscale, and friendly. Check out Camel's Back Park and climb the steps to overlook the city!
City/town information
Meridian is just west of Boise. There you will find lots of shopping such as in The Village shopping center along Eagle Rd. and plenty of restaurants and bars. They also have the Meridian Speedway and Roaring Springs Water Park
11 locals recommend
Meridian
Meridian is just west of Boise. There you will find lots of shopping such as in The Village shopping center along Eagle Rd. and plenty of restaurants and bars. They also have the Meridian Speedway and Roaring Springs Water Park