Our Boise Favorites!
Food scene
You can walk to this cute area from our house in just a few minutes. Cute shops and restaurants, including several coffee shops and even an ice cream eatery.
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StYou can walk to this cute area from our house in just a few minutes. Cute shops and restaurants, including several coffee shops and even an ice cream eatery.
Great location on the Boise River where you can enjoy delicious wine while hanging out in a casual environment. Fire pits for cooler weather, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Different food trucks and events each week
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StGreat location on the Boise River where you can enjoy delicious wine while hanging out in a casual environment. Fire pits for cooler weather, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Different food trucks and events each week
Patio dining with live music nightly during the summer months. Great spot to people watch, both on the dance floor and along the Greenbelt. Drinks are great too!
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdPatio dining with live music nightly during the summer months. Great spot to people watch, both on the dance floor and along the Greenbelt. Drinks are great too!
Fun neighborhood coffee shop, friendly staff and yummy treats!
59 locals recommend
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StFun neighborhood coffee shop, friendly staff and yummy treats!
Great food, drinks and ambiance all year long with indoor outdoor seating and large indoor fire pit which is so lovely to sit at when the snow is falling outside.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StGreat food, drinks and ambiance all year long with indoor outdoor seating and large indoor fire pit which is so lovely to sit at when the snow is falling outside.
This is a great breakfast and lunch venue in the historic and quirky Linen District. Get there early otherwise there is usually a line but the wait is worth it. Great breakfast menu with portions that are easy to share.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StThis is a great breakfast and lunch venue in the historic and quirky Linen District. Get there early otherwise there is usually a line but the wait is worth it. Great breakfast menu with portions that are easy to share.
Great breakfast and lunch spot in the beautiful neighborhood of Hyde Park. Love the breakfast sandwich! Their blueberry scones are to die for as well. Not a huge "eat in" option but you can sit outside if the weather permits or just take it to go. Totally worth it either way!
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StGreat breakfast and lunch spot in the beautiful neighborhood of Hyde Park. Love the breakfast sandwich! Their blueberry scones are to die for as well. Not a huge "eat in" option but you can sit outside if the weather permits or just take it to go. Totally worth it either way!
Local store offering healthy, delicious food, while supporting local growers and ranchers. Boise Co-op is Idaho's leading local provider of natural, organic, and specialty grocery items. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Boise Co-op and no membership is required to shop! The Boise Co-op kitchen offers a daily selection of hot bar and salad bar dishes, along with delicious baked goods. Just steps a way from the Farmhouse on Hays.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StLocal store offering healthy, delicious food, while supporting local growers and ranchers. Boise Co-op is Idaho's leading local provider of natural, organic, and specialty grocery items. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Boise Co-op and no membership is required to shop! The Boise Co-op kitchen offers a daily selection of hot bar and salad bar dishes, along with delicious baked goods. Just steps a way from the Farmhouse on Hays.
Great food, great vibe and who doesn't love a beer flight! Some of the best wait staff downtown.... ask for Laura, she is the absolute BEST!
91 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StGreat food, great vibe and who doesn't love a beer flight! Some of the best wait staff downtown.... ask for Laura, she is the absolute BEST!
Enjoy the historic Basque section of downtown by eating in the beautiful outside patio. Great food and laid back atmosphere.
69 locals recommend
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StEnjoy the historic Basque section of downtown by eating in the beautiful outside patio. Great food and laid back atmosphere.
Delicious food, wonderful staff and beautiful view of the river and mountains. Can't beat it for a casual dining experience!
17 locals recommend
Caffè Luciano's
3588 N Prospect WayDelicious food, wonderful staff and beautiful view of the river and mountains. Can't beat it for a casual dining experience!
Such a great local restaurant! Amazing cocktails and the most delicious pizza... HoneyBear and Gem State are two of our favorites.
48 locals recommend
The Wylder
501 W Broad StSuch a great local restaurant! Amazing cocktails and the most delicious pizza... HoneyBear and Gem State are two of our favorites.
Great local hangout from April through October, weather permitting . Schedule changes day to day with local musical groups, food trucks and activities. You can track the going ons on Instagram...go to greenacresboise
6 locals recommend
Green Acres Food Truck Park
1401 Shoreline DriveGreat local hangout from April through October, weather permitting . Schedule changes day to day with local musical groups, food trucks and activities. You can track the going ons on Instagram...go to greenacresboise
Recreating
Such a fun local park! Huge playground for the kids, a sunny spot to have a picnic, the beginning of many trails if hiking or biking is what you are looking for. If it happens to snow while you are here, sledding down the small hills is what the locals do. Check it out
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StSuch a fun local park! Huge playground for the kids, a sunny spot to have a picnic, the beginning of many trails if hiking or biking is what you are looking for. If it happens to snow while you are here, sledding down the small hills is what the locals do. Check it out
Year round fun for the entire family. Winter fun includes skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Rest of the year this area offers concerts, hiking, bike riding and a fun mountain coaster
81 locals recommend
Bogus Basin
Year round fun for the entire family. Winter fun includes skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and more. Rest of the year this area offers concerts, hiking, bike riding and a fun mountain coaster
Summertime fun for family and groups. Bring your own tube or raft... or rent a kayak, a raft or a tube. Float down the river for several hours and enjoy a different vantage point of downtown Boise.
61 locals recommend
Barber Park
Barber ParkSummertime fun for family and groups. Bring your own tube or raft... or rent a kayak, a raft or a tube. Float down the river for several hours and enjoy a different vantage point of downtown Boise.
So much to do on the Greenbelt! Bike ride, leisurely stroll, sightsee and people watch.
11 locals recommend
Boise Greenbelt Trail
Boise Greenbelt TrailSo much to do on the Greenbelt! Bike ride, leisurely stroll, sightsee and people watch.
Sightseeing
The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows. The site features thirty historic buildings and special exhibits including the J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit, a collection of historic weaponry.
131 locals recommend
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdThe Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison history with a visit to Solitary Confinement, cell blocks, and the Gallows. The site features thirty historic buildings and special exhibits including the J. Curtis Earl Memorial Exhibit, a collection of historic weaponry.
Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park, in the heart of Downtown Boise, Zoo Boise is one of the most popular attractions in Southern Idaho as well as a living science facility that is home to over 300 animals from 100 various species. Zoo Boise is a community treasure where more than 350,000 annual visitors of all ages can learn about our natural world and the
159 locals recommend
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrLocated in beautiful Julia Davis Park, in the heart of Downtown Boise, Zoo Boise is one of the most popular attractions in Southern Idaho as well as a living science facility that is home to over 300 animals from 100 various species. Zoo Boise is a community treasure where more than 350,000 annual visitors of all ages can learn about our natural world and the
Table Rock stands right above the city and can often be seen from anywhere in town. Table Rock is known for the wonderful 3.7 mile hike located along the Boise foothills, offering a number of activity options and beautiful views overlooking the city. Table Rock is one of Boise’s most frequently used trails- recognized for the 60-foot cross at the top of the hike.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdTable Rock stands right above the city and can often be seen from anywhere in town. Table Rock is known for the wonderful 3.7 mile hike located along the Boise foothills, offering a number of activity options and beautiful views overlooking the city. Table Rock is one of Boise’s most frequently used trails- recognized for the 60-foot cross at the top of the hike.
The Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive experience where you can come to explore the story of Idaho. The museum features over 514 artifacts, 800 photographs, and 46 individual multimedia exhibits. The museum showcases the important relationship between Idaho's land and its people... each shaping the other over time. Great little museum to visit while you are in town.
37 locals recommend
Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis DrThe Idaho State Museum is a fun, interactive experience where you can come to explore the story of Idaho. The museum features over 514 artifacts, 800 photographs, and 46 individual multimedia exhibits. The museum showcases the important relationship between Idaho's land and its people... each shaping the other over time. Great little museum to visit while you are in town.
You are welcome to explore the Capitol at their leisure, while noting during the legislative session and other times, areas may be restricted due to government functions. Your can begin your tour of the Capitol on the Garden Level of the Building where you will find a central rotunda filled with educational panels about Idaho and our state government. Garden Level entrances are located on Jefferson Street. Follow the sloped walkways. Beautiful government building for "the people".
132 locals recommend
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StYou are welcome to explore the Capitol at their leisure, while noting during the legislative session and other times, areas may be restricted due to government functions. Your can begin your tour of the Capitol on the Garden Level of the Building where you will find a central rotunda filled with educational panels about Idaho and our state government. Garden Level entrances are located on Jefferson Street. Follow the sloped walkways. Beautiful government building for "the people".
The photos are interesting along with the history of the Basque settlers. The 3D exhibit makes everything come to life. 20 minutes you can see the whole exhibit and If you go on Wednesday, across the street they are serving Paella a great lunch!
31 locals recommend
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StThe photos are interesting along with the history of the Basque settlers. The 3D exhibit makes everything come to life. 20 minutes you can see the whole exhibit and If you go on Wednesday, across the street they are serving Paella a great lunch!
The Idaho Botanical Garden is a lush 15-acre park filled with shade and bursts of color. A peaceful haven for you, nestled in the Boise Foothills, located in the heart of Old Penitentiary Historic District. The Garden promotes gardening in the Treasure Valley using native and domestic plants that are adapted to the intermountain region. They additionally host classes, events and even concerts!
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdThe Idaho Botanical Garden is a lush 15-acre park filled with shade and bursts of color. A peaceful haven for you, nestled in the Boise Foothills, located in the heart of Old Penitentiary Historic District. The Garden promotes gardening in the Treasure Valley using native and domestic plants that are adapted to the intermountain region. They additionally host classes, events and even concerts!
Unique wildlife experience along the Boise Greenbelt. The StreamWalk and visitor center provides a glimpse of the abundant wildlife in the local area. There are underwater viewing windows along the walk which gives you a fish-eye view of the underwater world. It's free as well which is also a bonus!
39 locals recommend
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
600 S Walnut StUnique wildlife experience along the Boise Greenbelt. The StreamWalk and visitor center provides a glimpse of the abundant wildlife in the local area. There are underwater viewing windows along the walk which gives you a fish-eye view of the underwater world. It's free as well which is also a bonus!
Experience
Beautiful natural Hot Springs to enjoy. Several natural pools along the Payette River complete with waterfalls!
Kirkham Hot Springs is family friendly hot springs nestled along the north bank of the South Fork of the Payette River at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the central part of the state of Idaho. KIrkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the river. Such a great day trip from Boise and especially enjoyable during the colder months. Stop by Trudy's in Idaho City for a delicious slice of Huckleberry Pie on your way home.
41 locals recommend
Kirkham Hot Springs
7658 ID-21Kirkham Hot Springs is family friendly hot springs nestled along the north bank of the South Fork of the Payette River at an elevation of 4,000 feet in the central part of the state of Idaho. KIrkman boasts hot spring waterfalls and rock walled hot spring pools along the river. Such a great day trip from Boise and especially enjoyable during the colder months. Stop by Trudy's in Idaho City for a delicious slice of Huckleberry Pie on your way home.
The Springs hot springs retreat is just a short drive northeast of Boise in the historic mining town of Idaho City. Take a soak in a state-of-the-art hot pool fed by a natural hot spring after a long day of fun.
54 locals recommend
The Springs
3742 ID-21The Springs hot springs retreat is just a short drive northeast of Boise in the historic mining town of Idaho City. Take a soak in a state-of-the-art hot pool fed by a natural hot spring after a long day of fun.
A fun Speakeasy downtown. You need a reservation, and when you arrive your are greeted at a secret entrance and you can only enter with a password. So fun and the drinks are amazing.
Gatsby
A fun Speakeasy downtown. You need a reservation, and when you arrive your are greeted at a secret entrance and you can only enter with a password. So fun and the drinks are amazing.