Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Very affordable and my favorite Italian restaurant in Boise. Easy walk from the house.
41 locals recommend
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StVery affordable and my favorite Italian restaurant in Boise. Easy walk from the house.
My secret spot for the morning walk and great coffee. Locally owned, cozy and tasty baked goods.
AeroCaffe Coffee Shop
201 N Orchard StMy secret spot for the morning walk and great coffee. Locally owned, cozy and tasty baked goods.
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StGood food and craft brews. Always happening
Decadent bake goods, food and coffee. Always crowded but worth it.
90 locals recommend
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StDecadent bake goods, food and coffee. Always crowded but worth it.
High end dinner and drinks. Beautiful interior and great views of the foothills. *Happy hour is the best value
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtHigh end dinner and drinks. Beautiful interior and great views of the foothills. *Happy hour is the best value
In my opinion it's the best pizza in Boise. All ingredients locally made and a good selection of local craft beers. The restaurant is usually loud and busy with a very "alternative" friendly vibe. They do deliver to the house.
12 locals recommend
Flying Pie Pizzaria- Fairview
6508 W Fairview AveIn my opinion it's the best pizza in Boise. All ingredients locally made and a good selection of local craft beers. The restaurant is usually loud and busy with a very "alternative" friendly vibe. They do deliver to the house.
It doesn't get any more "greasy spoon" than the Capri. Basic breakfast coffee shop. I really like their eggs benny and their maple bacon cinnamon rolls (a must have). They are usually very busy weekend mornings, but the line usually moves quickly.
15 locals recommend
Capri
2520 W Fairview AveIt doesn't get any more "greasy spoon" than the Capri. Basic breakfast coffee shop. I really like their eggs benny and their maple bacon cinnamon rolls (a must have). They are usually very busy weekend mornings, but the line usually moves quickly.
Locally owned shop featuring homemade ice cream and toppings. Need I say more?
53 locals recommend
Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StLocally owned shop featuring homemade ice cream and toppings. Need I say more?
Sightseeing
Built in 1925, the Depot has wonderful views of downtown Boise, the building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond makes this a popular site for weddings, photographs and public gatherings. Only open: Sunday 11AM–5PM
Monday 11AM–5PM
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceBuilt in 1925, the Depot has wonderful views of downtown Boise, the building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond makes this a popular site for weddings, photographs and public gatherings. Only open: Sunday 11AM–5PM
Monday 11AM–5PM
Lots of local plants and live music during the Summer months.
Look into "Winter Garden aGlow" during the Winter months - they cover the garden with christmas lights. Great for kids.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdLots of local plants and live music during the Summer months.
Look into "Winter Garden aGlow" during the Winter months - they cover the garden with christmas lights. Great for kids.
Table Rock Cross is visible from pretty much everywhere in Boise. It sits on top of Table Rock mesa. Theres plenty of trails in this area and has some good views of city and valley.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdTable Rock Cross is visible from pretty much everywhere in Boise. It sits on top of Table Rock mesa. Theres plenty of trails in this area and has some good views of city and valley.
Parks & Nature
Great neighborhood park with paved walkways and kids area. Easy morning walk.
7 locals recommend
Morris Hill Dog Park
10 N Roosevelt StGreat neighborhood park with paved walkways and kids area. Easy morning walk.
This is a very large park. There are paved walking paths along the river and kids area. This is a great destination for that early morning walk.
79 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdThis is a very large park. There are paved walking paths along the river and kids area. This is a great destination for that early morning walk.
Arts & Culture
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrGreat for the occasional rainy day.
Shopping
Every Saturday they close off several streets in downtown Boise to accommodate this large outdoor market. Food and local crafts. Unfortunately it is closed during Winter months
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetEvery Saturday they close off several streets in downtown Boise to accommodate this large outdoor market. Food and local crafts. Unfortunately it is closed during Winter months
Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StThere's an Apple Store!
Essentials
They have everything and anything you might need. Groceries, bath and clothes. Fresh bakery and deli. Short walk from the house.
51 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.They have everything and anything you might need. Groceries, bath and clothes. Fresh bakery and deli. Short walk from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
If your not familiar with Redbox, it's a DVD rental machine. They have an app you can browse and reserve DVDs with or rent directly at the machine. This machine is close to the house and convenient. My DVD player plays both regular and BlueRay DVDs.
Redbox
5230 West Franklin StreetIf your not familiar with Redbox, it's a DVD rental machine. They have an app you can browse and reserve DVDs with or rent directly at the machine. This machine is close to the house and convenient. My DVD player plays both regular and BlueRay DVDs.