Guidebook for Boise
Parks & Nature
Great park along green belt and Boise river, you can bike, take kids to play, feed ducks, play disc golf. or just take a nice walk.
16 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Park Drive
Ann Morrison Park DriveGreat park along green belt and Boise river, you can bike, take kids to play, feed ducks, play disc golf. or just take a nice walk.
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdHike to the famous Table Rock cross.
Essentials
Fred Meyer is great one stop shopping for groceries and other essentials.
51 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.Fred Meyer is great one stop shopping for groceries and other essentials.
Albertsons
1650 W State StGrocery shopping
Food Scene
Best breakfast in town! You may have to wait but it is worth it.
96 locals recommend
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdBest breakfast in town! You may have to wait but it is worth it.
Moon's Kitchen Cafe
800 W Idaho StOld style diner - great milkshakes. Breakfast or Lunch spot.
American Steakhouse. Recommend for dinner. I believe this turns into a piano bar at night.
11 locals recommend
The Brickyard
601 W Main StAmerican Steakhouse. Recommend for dinner. I believe this turns into a piano bar at night.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
800 West Main StreetIf you like Ruth's Chris here it is.
Boise has a large Basque community, sample some Northern Spainish dishes.
19 locals recommend
Epi's Basque Restaurant
1115 N Main StBoise has a large Basque community, sample some Northern Spainish dishes.
Fork
199 N 8th StCreative farm to table dishes.
Cottonwood Grille
913 W River StLocated along Boise river, good place for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Prost German Pub
274 N 8th StFriendly staff and crowd with German beers.
Good drinks at a good price. Have live music most nights more the folk scene.
54 locals recommend
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StGood drinks at a good price. Have live music most nights more the folk scene.
Not really a winery but you can sample various varieties and wine and pair with food.
31 locals recommend
Bodovino
404 S 8th StNot really a winery but you can sample various varieties and wine and pair with food.
The Balcony Club
150 N 8th StKnown as a good dance club. This is LGBTQ friendly
Distill liquor and also have good food, great place for a drink and food.
69 locals recommend
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StDistill liquor and also have good food, great place for a drink and food.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall, lots of restaurants, cool wimsical atmosphere. Free live music in summers on weekends.
245 locals recommend
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnOutdoor shopping mall, lots of restaurants, cool wimsical atmosphere. Free live music in summers on weekends.
Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StTypical shopping mall.
Entertainment & Activities
I have never been but it is a class and interactive based program. I have heard it is cool be good for kids and family.
32 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
1000 W Myrtle StI have never been but it is a class and interactive based program. I have heard it is cool be good for kids and family.
Fun for kids and family to go ice skating especially on a hot summer day.
9 locals recommend
Idaho IceWorld
7072 S Eisenman RdFun for kids and family to go ice skating especially on a hot summer day.
Edwards Boise Imax
7701 W Overland RdMovie theater.
Go see the famous smurf turf and watch a BSU Broncos game. Great tailgating and friendly people.
44 locals recommend
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnGo see the famous smurf turf and watch a BSU Broncos game. Great tailgating and friendly people.
Idaho Steelheads
233 S Capitol BlvdGo watch the local semi-pro hockey team.
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrGreat for little ones can do in a few hours.
Sightseeing
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StVisit the State Capital building.
East Old Penitentiary
East Old PenitentiaryTour the old penitentiary.