Izze’s guidebook
Favorite Local Bar + Venue
It's a heavy pour, pool tables, jukebox, rad live shows, and a great outdoor patio.
34 locals recommend
Neurolux
111 N 11th StIt's a heavy pour, pool tables, jukebox, rad live shows, and a great outdoor patio.
Locally made cider from the coolest folks! Great indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown.
11 locals recommend
Meriwether Cider House
224 N 9th StLocally made cider from the coolest folks! Great indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown.
Don't miss Wax Wednesday's with in-house dj's spinning vinyl while you sip on the best cocktails this side of town. Amazing atmosphere, great snacks.
13 locals recommend
Water Bear Bar
350 N 9th StDon't miss Wax Wednesday's with in-house dj's spinning vinyl while you sip on the best cocktails this side of town. Amazing atmosphere, great snacks.
Boise's best fest! Treefort brings in 500+ musicians, performers, storytellers, and so much more. Happening every March in Downtown Boise.
Treefort Music Fest
700 W Royal BlvdBoise's best fest! Treefort brings in 500+ musicians, performers, storytellers, and so much more. Happening every March in Downtown Boise.
Incredible outdoor Shakespeare festival hosted in the summer months. Absolutely a must!
81 locals recommend
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveIncredible outdoor Shakespeare festival hosted in the summer months. Absolutely a must!
Best beers on draft and to go! Arcade games inside, awesome patio outside. Grab a bit from Manfred's next door.
15 locals recommend
Woodland Empire Brewery
1114 W Front StBest beers on draft and to go! Arcade games inside, awesome patio outside. Grab a bit from Manfred's next door.
A converted motel made into a Modern dream. Heart of downtown, with an incredible bar/restaurant and outdoor patio.
61 locals recommend
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StA converted motel made into a Modern dream. Heart of downtown, with an incredible bar/restaurant and outdoor patio.
Neighborhoods
Direct access to parks, walk along the canal, bike ride to Boise State University, quick and easy access to the freeway
Southeast Boise
Direct access to parks, walk along the canal, bike ride to Boise State University, quick and easy access to the freeway
Take a hike in the foothills, ride your mountain bike through the incredible views, shop at the local food co-op, and enjoy Hyde Park for many retail shops and restaurants.
51 locals recommend
North End
Take a hike in the foothills, ride your mountain bike through the incredible views, shop at the local food co-op, and enjoy Hyde Park for many retail shops and restaurants.
Ride your bike throughout ALL of Boise. Take a walk right by the river, through Boise State University, or the Boise Zoo.
11 locals recommend
Boise Greenbelt Trail
Boise Greenbelt TrailRide your bike throughout ALL of Boise. Take a walk right by the river, through Boise State University, or the Boise Zoo.
McCall
Winter and Summer retreat located on beautiful Payette Lake.
Shopping
BEST local record shop in all of Idaho. Find gifts, vinyl, coffee, and so much music.
16 locals recommend
The Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StBEST local record shop in all of Idaho. Find gifts, vinyl, coffee, and so much music.
Monique is the best! Take your time to dive in, second hand gems for women of all ages.
Repeat Boutique
500 S Vista AveMonique is the best! Take your time to dive in, second hand gems for women of all ages.
Great well priced clothing for women and children. Locally owned, built by women.
Hayes Company Boutique
1609 W Main StGreat well priced clothing for women and children. Locally owned, built by women.
Need ink? This crew is the place. They are most likely booked out, so you might just have to come back. Oh no.... :)
Chalice Tattoo Studio
10 N Latah StNeed ink? This crew is the place. They are most likely booked out, so you might just have to come back. Oh no.... :)
Amazing LGBTQA space to get a great haircut. In-house artist in residence, Ashley Dreyfus, and cuts for all.
Mullet Proof
928 W Main StAmazing LGBTQA space to get a great haircut. In-house artist in residence, Ashley Dreyfus, and cuts for all.
Hometown skateshop for all. Owned by some of Boise's finest. great boards, shoes, merch and more.
Prestige Skateshop
106 S 11th StHometown skateshop for all. Owned by some of Boise's finest. great boards, shoes, merch and more.
Incredibly selection of both new and second hand luxury clothing + accessories for men and women.
8 locals recommend
Piece Unique Clothing Co. & Shoez
205 N 10th StIncredibly selection of both new and second hand luxury clothing + accessories for men and women.
A Succulent Day, LLC
2753 W State StBeautiful plant shop located right off of State Street.
Incredible Consignment shop for ALL. Find your everyday looks, or the costume you've been dreaming of.
Serendipity Boutique Consignment Clothing
3117 W State StIncredible Consignment shop for ALL. Find your everyday looks, or the costume you've been dreaming of.
Incredible selection of books and gifts. Knowledgeable staff, and kid friendly.
14 locals recommend
Rediscovered Bookshop
180 N 8th StIncredible selection of books and gifts. Knowledgeable staff, and kid friendly.
Boise Bicycle Project
1027 S Lusk StIncredible community ran bike shop for all your bike needs.
Food scene
Best pour over coffee in town. Great indoor work tables, amazing staff and beans from roasters all across the country.
27 locals recommend
Slow by Slow Coffee
405 S 8th StBest pour over coffee in town. Great indoor work tables, amazing staff and beans from roasters all across the country.
Incredible personalized food, amazing cocktails, and the most knowledgeable staff.
13 locals recommend
KIN
999 W Main StIncredible personalized food, amazing cocktails, and the most knowledgeable staff.
Neckar Coffee
117 S 10th StAmazing space, fantastic in-house roasted coffee, amazing staff.
Take your time and dine in, or order to-go. Best Butter Chicken.
9 locals recommend
Mount Everest Momo Cafe
2144 Broadway AveTake your time and dine in, or order to-go. Best Butter Chicken.
Cute breakfast place in historic Hyde Park. Great food and easy to order in advance.
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StCute breakfast place in historic Hyde Park. Great food and easy to order in advance.
Located in Both Garden City and Boise, Push & Pour is a definite yes. Great coffee, snacks, atmosphere, and merchandise you won't want to miss.
Push & Pour
501 S Ash StLocated in Both Garden City and Boise, Push & Pour is a definite yes. Great coffee, snacks, atmosphere, and merchandise you won't want to miss.
The original Boise Co-op located right outside of Downtown in the gorgeous North End. Amazing specialty foods, with an expansive wine and pet shop across the parking lot.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StThe original Boise Co-op located right outside of Downtown in the gorgeous North End. Amazing specialty foods, with an expansive wine and pet shop across the parking lot.
Roots Zero Waste Market
3308 W Chinden BlvdZero Waste Market with an incredible apothecary and deli.
Right next door to Woodland Empire Brewery, awesome food selection with vegan options.
Manfred's Catering
1114 W Front StRight next door to Woodland Empire Brewery, awesome food selection with vegan options.
Best catered food, best people, and sometimes they will even be open for lunch.
Wild Plum Catering + Luncheonette
1621 N Orchard StBest catered food, best people, and sometimes they will even be open for lunch.
In-house Radio Station
All you need to do is listen :) 89.9fm or 93.5fm. Stream online at radioboise.org
Radio Boise - KRBX | 89.9 & 93.5 FM
1020 W Main StAll you need to do is listen :) 89.9fm or 93.5fm. Stream online at radioboise.org
Sightseeing
Absolutely stunning all year round. Live Music on the Lawn during the Summer, and Winter Garden Aglow during the colder months.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdAbsolutely stunning all year round. Live Music on the Lawn during the Summer, and Winter Garden Aglow during the colder months.
Historic home of artist James Castle. Incredible gallery inside the actual home, artist in residency programs, and gift shop.
7 locals recommend
James Castle House
5015 Eugene StHistoric home of artist James Castle. Incredible gallery inside the actual home, artist in residency programs, and gift shop.
Work Spaces
Need a place to work? Fort Builder is the place! Great wifi, private rooms, and shared work space.
Fort Builder Cowork and Social Space - Downtown
110 S 11th StNeed a place to work? Fort Builder is the place! Great wifi, private rooms, and shared work space.