Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Fast & friendly service, plenty of options, delicious food, even better mimosas & a great Sunday brunch!
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The Griddle
404 E Parkcenter BlvdFast & friendly service, plenty of options, delicious food, even better mimosas & a great Sunday brunch!
There's so much to take in as soon as you step in to Barbacoa. Place to stimulate the senses--from Massive Twin Medusa figures in the lounge to stylishly plated entrees. Reservation is a must for dinner even during the week! Table side guacamole and the fire rock steak are incredible!
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtThere's so much to take in as soon as you step in to Barbacoa. Place to stimulate the senses--from Massive Twin Medusa figures in the lounge to stylishly plated entrees. Reservation is a must for dinner even during the week! Table side guacamole and the fire rock steak are incredible!
Guru always has fun experimental donuts that will
blow your mind, samples to try new flavors, and superb coffee. The maple bacon bar is my absolute favorite!
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Guru Donuts
2826 W Main StGuru always has fun experimental donuts that will
blow your mind, samples to try new flavors, and superb coffee. The maple bacon bar is my absolute favorite!
Fantastic food & beer!! Amazing, cool, rustic atmosphere in a great part of town. The burgers are an absolute must to have here -so mouth watering, juicy, and delicious. The beers are even better. There's something here for everyone! Highly recommended.
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10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StFantastic food & beer!! Amazing, cool, rustic atmosphere in a great part of town. The burgers are an absolute must to have here -so mouth watering, juicy, and delicious. The beers are even better. There's something here for everyone! Highly recommended.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boise! There are two locations in Boise: downtown and Bown Crossing (which is 3 minutes from our location). I LOVE the sweet potato fries, bison burgers, and maple bacon brussels! They also have local beers and wines available!
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Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdThis is one of my favorite restaurants in Boise! There are two locations in Boise: downtown and Bown Crossing (which is 3 minutes from our location). I LOVE the sweet potato fries, bison burgers, and maple bacon brussels! They also have local beers and wines available!
Parrilla is a local favorite! Tuesdays and Thursdays they have $2 tacos and $2 Tecates. I would highly suggest going here!
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Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StParrilla is a local favorite! Tuesdays and Thursdays they have $2 tacos and $2 Tecates. I would highly suggest going here!
Entertainment & Activities
Edwards movie theatre is located in the heart of downtown Boise and has a great selection of the newest movies!
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Regal Edwards Boise Downtown
760 W Broad StEdwards movie theatre is located in the heart of downtown Boise and has a great selection of the newest movies!
Great place to rent paddle boards or kayaks! They also offer lessons!
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Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdGreat place to rent paddle boards or kayaks! They also offer lessons!
It's a great place to see and learn about many of the world's animals. The staff and volunteers have always been helpfully and friendly.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrIt's a great place to see and learn about many of the world's animals. The staff and volunteers have always been helpfully and friendly.
Table Rock Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Boise, Idaho that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Little to NO shade, no water, takes an average person about 45mins. The view from the top is incredible and highly recommended!
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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdTable Rock Trail is a 3.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Boise, Idaho that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Little to NO shade, no water, takes an average person about 45mins. The view from the top is incredible and highly recommended!
Inexpensive and super friendly atmosphere where family and friends can race in go-karts, play laser tag, mini golf and arcade games!
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Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnInexpensive and super friendly atmosphere where family and friends can race in go-karts, play laser tag, mini golf and arcade games!
Very fun water park, lots of slides and great for bringing the kids to keep them entertained. Great for the price and good way to keep cool!
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Parque acuático Roaring Springs
400 W Overland RdVery fun water park, lots of slides and great for bringing the kids to keep them entertained. Great for the price and good way to keep cool!
The pool is perfect for a hot day. Gets a bit crowded on the weekends, but the crowd is always friendly. Plenty of guards to keep people safe. As well as a pool there are tennis courts, a baseball field and small playground. Easy access for pedestrians and bikers as well as lots of parking.
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Ivywild Pool
2250 S Leadville AveThe pool is perfect for a hot day. Gets a bit crowded on the weekends, but the crowd is always friendly. Plenty of guards to keep people safe. As well as a pool there are tennis courts, a baseball field and small playground. Easy access for pedestrians and bikers as well as lots of parking.
Awesome place to rent a bike to ride along the Boise River and it's only a 3 minute Uber lift from our location!
Pedego Electric Bikes Boise
393 W Parkcenter BlvdAwesome place to rent a bike to ride along the Boise River and it's only a 3 minute Uber lift from our location!
Nationally famous BSU stadium is home to the Boise State Broncos, an extremely popular team among the locals! Check out their schedule online and go watch a game!
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Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnNationally famous BSU stadium is home to the Boise State Broncos, an extremely popular team among the locals! Check out their schedule online and go watch a game!
Essentials
Only a half mile away from the guest suite is a trust-worthy dry cleaning company I have used for 15 years!
Baird's Dry Cleaners (Broadway-Boise)
2202 Broadway AveOnly a half mile away from the guest suite is a trust-worthy dry cleaning company I have used for 15 years!
Albertsons has a great selection of produce, snacks, medicine, wine and beer and any other necessities you may need during your stay.
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Albertsons
1650 W State StAlbertsons has a great selection of produce, snacks, medicine, wine and beer and any other necessities you may need during your stay.
This place is very popular for their salad bar, sandwiches, burritos, bakery, and fresh produce! The salad bar can get spendy but their burritos are inexpensive and delicious!
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Whole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveThis place is very popular for their salad bar, sandwiches, burritos, bakery, and fresh produce! The salad bar can get spendy but their burritos are inexpensive and delicious!
Shopping
Banana Ink is a local company that creates Idaho inspired designs and locally made apparel.
BANANA ink
214 N 9th StBanana Ink is a local company that creates Idaho inspired designs and locally made apparel.
There are a lot of new stores opening. It's clean and the atmosphere is nice. The food court has also improved and they offer a variety of fast food options.
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Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StThere are a lot of new stores opening. It's clean and the atmosphere is nice. The food court has also improved and they offer a variety of fast food options.
The Village is a newer shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. The fountain courtyard is always busy with people talking and enjoying each other's company, with places for kids to play. There are nice fire pits and heating lamps for the cooler weather. There are a number of nice restaurants with patio dining and great Happy Hour choices, as well as walk up counters with quicker fare. The Village Theatre is also excellent and a great evening on Tuesday $5 night. There is a great selection of quality shops
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The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnThe Village is a newer shopping destination for locals and visitors alike. The fountain courtyard is always busy with people talking and enjoying each other's company, with places for kids to play. There are nice fire pits and heating lamps for the cooler weather. There are a number of nice restaurants with patio dining and great Happy Hour choices, as well as walk up counters with quicker fare. The Village Theatre is also excellent and a great evening on Tuesday $5 night. There is a great selection of quality shops
Everything Else
I love going to the farmer's market every Saturday. There are plenty of local farms and businesses with great products at reasonable prices. It's always a good way to spend Saturday morning and very family friendly.
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Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetI love going to the farmer's market every Saturday. There are plenty of local farms and businesses with great products at reasonable prices. It's always a good way to spend Saturday morning and very family friendly.
Parks & Nature
Barber Park rents tubes to float the Boise River. Transportation is provided by buses. I think floating the river throughout Boise is a great way to spend a sunny day!
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Barber Park
Barber ParkBarber Park rents tubes to float the Boise River. Transportation is provided by buses. I think floating the river throughout Boise is a great way to spend a sunny day!
This park has trails that go for miles. Popular with off road biking, hikers, and nature lovers. Great place to see local plants and birds. On the backside of the hill there are creeks and ponds. Beautiful views of downtown and Owyhee range on clear days.
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Parque Camel's Back
27 Heron StThis park has trails that go for miles. Popular with off road biking, hikers, and nature lovers. Great place to see local plants and birds. On the backside of the hill there are creeks and ponds. Beautiful views of downtown and Owyhee range on clear days.
Great park with mature trees. There is a lot of shade here which is great. The green belt cuts through this park and it is also home to Boise's zoo.
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Parque Julia Davis
700 S Capitol BlvdGreat park with mature trees. There is a lot of shade here which is great. The green belt cuts through this park and it is also home to Boise's zoo.
The famed rock overlooks the City of Trees and surrounding Treasure Valley. This trek is popular among locals because of its proximity to the city and its spectacular views. It is my favorite trail in Idaho! It is about 8.5 miles round trip but is generally flat until about half a mile from the destination. This last stretch is steep but most definitely worth the sweat—as you approach the rock protruding form the trees, you get to see how big this rock actually is.
Getting There
From Boise, take Bogus Basin Road 13.1 miles to a small parking area just off of the road to the left. The trail begins from this parking area and the path is easy to locate below.
Stack Rock
The famed rock overlooks the City of Trees and surrounding Treasure Valley. This trek is popular among locals because of its proximity to the city and its spectacular views. It is my favorite trail in Idaho! It is about 8.5 miles round trip but is generally flat until about half a mile from the destination. This last stretch is steep but most definitely worth the sweat—as you approach the rock protruding form the trees, you get to see how big this rock actually is.
Getting There
From Boise, take Bogus Basin Road 13.1 miles to a small parking area just off of the road to the left. The trail begins from this parking area and the path is easy to locate below.
The Boise River flows through the city and provides more than 25 miles of scenic paths for biking, hiking and jogging.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltThe Boise River flows through the city and provides more than 25 miles of scenic paths for biking, hiking and jogging.
Beautilful park with a 3.5 mile paved trail along the river. You can park here for free and visit the zoo, stroll the park and smell the roses. This park has an awesome disc golf course too! You can buy frisbees at Boise Disc Golf 6003 W Overland Rd l105, Boise, ID 83709. (208) 703-4302
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Ann Morrison Park Drive
Ann Morrison Park DriveBeautilful park with a 3.5 mile paved trail along the river. You can park here for free and visit the zoo, stroll the park and smell the roses. This park has an awesome disc golf course too! You can buy frisbees at Boise Disc Golf 6003 W Overland Rd l105, Boise, ID 83709. (208) 703-4302
Sightseeing
Each summer, local artists paint colorful murals in this alley! It is absolutely a must-see! Great place for taking photos!
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StEach summer, local artists paint colorful murals in this alley! It is absolutely a must-see! Great place for taking photos!
The Idaho Botanical gardens is by far one of Boise's finest year-round attractions, from the summer Movies Under the Stars to Winter Garden-a-Glow, it is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdThe Idaho Botanical gardens is by far one of Boise's finest year-round attractions, from the summer Movies Under the Stars to Winter Garden-a-Glow, it is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.
They have imported oils and wine. They even have local snacks, cheeses and sausages. It's a great way to spend the morning or early afternoon hours and take things slow in this small section of street in the downtown Boise area.
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The Basque Center
601 W Grove StThey have imported oils and wine. They even have local snacks, cheeses and sausages. It's a great way to spend the morning or early afternoon hours and take things slow in this small section of street in the downtown Boise area.