Boise BnB’s Guide to the Greater Boise Area
Coffee
Craft coffee drinks with house-roasted beans, baked goods & brewing equipment in hip quarters.
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Form & Function
511 W Broad StCraft coffee drinks with house-roasted beans, baked goods & brewing equipment in hip quarters.
This is a Boise favorite. Centrally located downtown, the quirky, off-the-wall atmosphere features local artists’ work on the walls and unique gifts and postcards. They have lots of seating and live music on weekends.
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Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho StThis is a Boise favorite. Centrally located downtown, the quirky, off-the-wall atmosphere features local artists’ work on the walls and unique gifts and postcards. They have lots of seating and live music on weekends.
This was my (Caitie, one of the managers) favorite place to study in college. They have comfy couches and delicious homemade NY-style bagels and coffee.
Alia's Coffee House
908 W Main StThis was my (Caitie, one of the managers) favorite place to study in college. They have comfy couches and delicious homemade NY-style bagels and coffee.
This cool hang is smack-dab on the border between South Boise, West Boise, and Meridian. if you’ll be out towards Meridian this is worth a stop. Awakenings roasts their beans in-house and have a full breakfast and lunch menu. Plenty of seating and open mics in the evenings. Truly the best coffee in Boise!
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Awakenings Coffee House
10650 W Overland RdThis cool hang is smack-dab on the border between South Boise, West Boise, and Meridian. if you’ll be out towards Meridian this is worth a stop. Awakenings roasts their beans in-house and have a full breakfast and lunch menu. Plenty of seating and open mics in the evenings. Truly the best coffee in Boise!
In charming downtown Meridian with a fabulous patio. They serve breakfast all day and have an extensive menu. Our Boise BnB team has meetings here each week and we love this place!
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Deja Brew Laugh A Latte
112 E Idaho AveIn charming downtown Meridian with a fabulous patio. They serve breakfast all day and have an extensive menu. Our Boise BnB team has meetings here each week and we love this place!
Breakfast
Consistently voted Boise’s Best Breakfast, Goldy’s is famous for their many types of Eggs Benedict. The restaurant’s menu is influenced by Boise’s heavy Basque presence. A busy place, so arrive early and prepare to wait- but be sure to do it with one of their mimosas in hand!
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Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdConsistently voted Boise’s Best Breakfast, Goldy’s is famous for their many types of Eggs Benedict. The restaurant’s menu is influenced by Boise’s heavy Basque presence. A busy place, so arrive early and prepare to wait- but be sure to do it with one of their mimosas in hand!
A rustic-chic bakeshop featuring artisanal donuts in classic & unique flavors, with vegan options. In the Idanha building downtown. Great place to grab a bite before exploring downtown Boise on foot.
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Guru Donuts
2826 W Main StA rustic-chic bakeshop featuring artisanal donuts in classic & unique flavors, with vegan options. In the Idanha building downtown. Great place to grab a bite before exploring downtown Boise on foot.
Hearty cafe fare, espresso & pastries served in a cozy space adorned with colorful vintage signs. There are huge portions! This place is always packed so expect a wait, but definitely a top pick in Boise.
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Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StHearty cafe fare, espresso & pastries served in a cozy space adorned with colorful vintage signs. There are huge portions! This place is always packed so expect a wait, but definitely a top pick in Boise.
Casual, modern spot with a patio for seasonal fare including Saturday brunch, kombucha & wine. Many vegan and gluten free options available.
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Wild Root Café
276 N 8th StCasual, modern spot with a patio for seasonal fare including Saturday brunch, kombucha & wine. Many vegan and gluten free options available.
An unassuming cafe serving hearty breakfast & old-school American comfort fare since 1974. A Nampa classic.
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LeBaron's Honker Cafe
1210 2nd St SAn unassuming cafe serving hearty breakfast & old-school American comfort fare since 1974. A Nampa classic.
This is a local chain that has a dedicated following. Hearty breakfast options, but many lighter and vegetarian choices as well. This location is close to Meridian, but there are other locations as well.
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The Griddle
404 E Parkcenter BlvdThis is a local chain that has a dedicated following. Hearty breakfast options, but many lighter and vegetarian choices as well. This location is close to Meridian, but there are other locations as well.
This is a great breakfast joint, serving standard fare. One of our family’s favorites. In Nampa for visitors out on the West side of town.
Sunrise Inn
515 12th Ave RdThis is a great breakfast joint, serving standard fare. One of our family’s favorites. In Nampa for visitors out on the West side of town.
On a personal note, this my (Caitie, the manager's) favorite breakfast place in Boise. Centrally located right between Meridian, South Boise/Kuna, and Boise. Their staff is so friendly, and the skillets are to die for. This is a must-try. If coming on a weekend, anticipate a bit of a wait.
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Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery
2951 E Overland RdOn a personal note, this my (Caitie, the manager's) favorite breakfast place in Boise. Centrally located right between Meridian, South Boise/Kuna, and Boise. Their staff is so friendly, and the skillets are to die for. This is a must-try. If coming on a weekend, anticipate a bit of a wait.
Their specialty is huckleberry- homemade huckleberry sausages, pancakes, and more. They are always busy so arrive early.
Terri's Cafè
2483 E Fairview AveTheir specialty is huckleberry- homemade huckleberry sausages, pancakes, and more. They are always busy so arrive early.
Known for their biscuits and gravy, this restaurant has a cult following. If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast this is the place for you! Gluten free options available.
Express cafe
400 E Fairview AveKnown for their biscuits and gravy, this restaurant has a cult following. If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast this is the place for you! Gluten free options available.
Call them for directions if you get lost! This place is a true hole-in-the-wall and is one of Boise’s best-kept secrets. It’s tiny and almost never busy, but the hearty breakfast and lunch food is exquisite.
The Chef's Hut
164 S Cole RdCall them for directions if you get lost! This place is a true hole-in-the-wall and is one of Boise’s best-kept secrets. It’s tiny and almost never busy, but the hearty breakfast and lunch food is exquisite.
Lunch
Family-run BBQ joint serving up pecan-smoked meats & vegan fare in a casual, streamlined setting. Try the "Bigfoot," but be prepared to loosen your pants afterwards!
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BBQ4LIFE
930 S Vista AveFamily-run BBQ joint serving up pecan-smoked meats & vegan fare in a casual, streamlined setting. Try the "Bigfoot," but be prepared to loosen your pants afterwards!
Bardenay is a spacious brick distillery serving creative Northwest fare & craft cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Multiple locations, though I've linked you to the downtown Boise one.
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Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StBardenay is a spacious brick distillery serving creative Northwest fare & craft cocktails in a lively atmosphere. Multiple locations, though I've linked you to the downtown Boise one.
This place is always a hit with out-of-towners! If you’re looking to try some authentic Idaho potatoes, stop here, where fries are the entree and the burger comes on the side. Choose from multiple types of potato, different cuts of fry, a variety of fry sauces or ketchups and various salt seasonings. There are many locations across Boise; I've linked to the downtown location on Capitol Boulevard.
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Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdThis place is always a hit with out-of-towners! If you’re looking to try some authentic Idaho potatoes, stop here, where fries are the entree and the burger comes on the side. Choose from multiple types of potato, different cuts of fry, a variety of fry sauces or ketchups and various salt seasonings. There are many locations across Boise; I've linked to the downtown location on Capitol Boulevard.
A more refined choice, Fork offers creative, farm-to-table American dishes & craft cocktails served in a vibrant, brick-&-wood space.
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Fork
199 N 8th StA more refined choice, Fork offers creative, farm-to-table American dishes & craft cocktails served in a vibrant, brick-&-wood space.
If you want a cheap, delicious lunch served by a friendly face, head to Tango’s! Owned by an Argentinian family, Tango’s serves authentic Argentenian food and each empanada only costs $2.50! Sweet and savory options. Seating is extremely limited so this is a good grab-and-go option.
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Tango's Empanadas - Boise
701 N Orchard StIf you want a cheap, delicious lunch served by a friendly face, head to Tango’s! Owned by an Argentinian family, Tango’s serves authentic Argentenian food and each empanada only costs $2.50! Sweet and savory options. Seating is extremely limited so this is a good grab-and-go option.
For those staying in Nampa, don't miss this cafe. Offering freshly baked bagels with sweet, savory, and sandwich toppings. Everything is delicious and the food is affordable.
Sarah's Bagel Cafe
509 12th Ave RdFor those staying in Nampa, don't miss this cafe. Offering freshly baked bagels with sweet, savory, and sandwich toppings. Everything is delicious and the food is affordable.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. It’s super affordable, fast service. The Baja shrimp or the Picadillo are both delicious! There is another location in North Meridian on McMillan.
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Tin Roof Tacos
115 Broadway AveThis is one of my favorite places to eat. It’s super affordable, fast service. The Baja shrimp or the Picadillo are both delicious! There is another location in North Meridian on McMillan.
Homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads. If the name doesn’t give you a hint, this is GOOD food! In Meridian near the border between Kuna/South Boise, Boise, and Meridian.
Fat Guys Fresh Deli
1626 S Wells AveHomemade soups, sandwiches, and salads. If the name doesn’t give you a hint, this is GOOD food! In Meridian near the border between Kuna/South Boise, Boise, and Meridian.
A gastropub with a chef driven but playful menu, quality cocktails and a large craft draft beer selection.
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Eight Thirty Common
830 N Main StA gastropub with a chef driven but playful menu, quality cocktails and a large craft draft beer selection.
Dinner
For a casual choice, this is the best pizza in Boise by far, and any Boisean will tell you so. Try the “Stromboli,” which is made on a sourdough crust. They also do a great lunch buffet. There are multiple locations; this location is closest to Downtown Boise, across the street from BSU.
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Flying Pie Pizzaria & Bistro- Broadway
1326 Broadway AveFor a casual choice, this is the best pizza in Boise by far, and any Boisean will tell you so. Try the “Stromboli,” which is made on a sourdough crust. They also do a great lunch buffet. There are multiple locations; this location is closest to Downtown Boise, across the street from BSU.
Madre is an upscale, non-traditional taco restaurant. Their ingredients are fresh and the food is full of flavor. Service style is fast casual so reservations are only requested for parties of 8 or more. Hands down the best tacos in Boise!
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Madre - Boutique Taqueria
1034 S La Pointe StMadre is an upscale, non-traditional taco restaurant. Their ingredients are fresh and the food is full of flavor. Service style is fast casual so reservations are only requested for parties of 8 or more. Hands down the best tacos in Boise!
A fine dining option, Chandler’s is known for their top-shelf steaks & seafood served in a swanky setting with live jazz & a martini bar. A great option for a romantic dinner!
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Chandlers
981 W Grove StA fine dining option, Chandler’s is known for their top-shelf steaks & seafood served in a swanky setting with live jazz & a martini bar. A great option for a romantic dinner!
A concept restaurant getting in touch with the roots of Americana, everything at St. Lawrence is excellent, from cocktails to the entrees and more. Seating is very limited but the food is worth the wait.
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Old Chicago Boise Downtown
705 W Bannock StA concept restaurant getting in touch with the roots of Americana, everything at St. Lawrence is excellent, from cocktails to the entrees and more. Seating is very limited but the food is worth the wait.
Upscale, urban-chic spot for steak & seafood offerings plus wine & craft beer in a spacious room. Great for a fancy night out.
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Owyhee Tavern - Steak and Seafood Restaurant
1109 W Main StUpscale, urban-chic spot for steak & seafood offerings plus wine & craft beer in a spacious room. Great for a fancy night out.
An eco-conscious alehouse serving a wide range of draft microbrews alongside locally sourced pub fare. They have a great happy hour as well. This is me (Caitie, the manager) and my husband's favorite late-night hang.
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StAn eco-conscious alehouse serving a wide range of draft microbrews alongside locally sourced pub fare. They have a great happy hour as well. This is me (Caitie, the manager) and my husband's favorite late-night hang.
This new restaurant has taken Boise by storm. Serving up cool vibes and inventive takes on classic comforts, this is one you don’t want to miss. Reservations strongly recommended.
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Petite 4
4 N Latah StThis new restaurant has taken Boise by storm. Serving up cool vibes and inventive takes on classic comforts, this is one you don’t want to miss. Reservations strongly recommended.
Luciano’s restaurant offers the best Italian food in Boise! Diverse Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, in an informal Tuscan-inspired space with a bar. They are nearly always busy so call 1 hour ahead to reserve a table in advance.
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Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StLuciano’s restaurant offers the best Italian food in Boise! Diverse Italian cooking, including pizza & pasta, in an informal Tuscan-inspired space with a bar. They are nearly always busy so call 1 hour ahead to reserve a table in advance.
If you're out towards Nampa, don't miss this spot. Delicious drinks, tacos, music, and atmosphere. This newer eatery is quickly gaining popularity, and despite being less than a year old was nominated in 2020’s “Best of Boise” contest.
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MESA Tacos + Tequila
1213 1st St SIf you're out towards Nampa, don't miss this spot. Delicious drinks, tacos, music, and atmosphere. This newer eatery is quickly gaining popularity, and despite being less than a year old was nominated in 2020’s “Best of Boise” contest.
If in Nampa, don't miss this authentic family-owned Viatnamese cuisine. Try the pork noodle bowl or any of the curries.
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Little Saigon Restaurant
1305 2nd St SIf in Nampa, don't miss this authentic family-owned Viatnamese cuisine. Try the pork noodle bowl or any of the curries.
This is a must-try in Nampa, and worth the drive even if staying in Boise. The restaurant is located on the runway of the Nampa airport, and you can watch the planes land and take off out of the windows. On Friday it is a chef’s special only, so if looking for options, come by Sat-Thurs. This place also serves breakfast.
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The Tower Grill
105 Municipal DrThis is a must-try in Nampa, and worth the drive even if staying in Boise. The restaurant is located on the runway of the Nampa airport, and you can watch the planes land and take off out of the windows. On Friday it is a chef’s special only, so if looking for options, come by Sat-Thurs. This place also serves breakfast.
One of the most popular restaurants in Nampa, Brick 29 is an industrial-chic downstairs spot that serves inspired American comfort foods with a local, seasonal bent.
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Brick 29 Bistro
320 11th Ave SOne of the most popular restaurants in Nampa, Brick 29 is an industrial-chic downstairs spot that serves inspired American comfort foods with a local, seasonal bent.
Are you out in Caldwell during your stay? If looking for a fancier night out, look no further. Indian Creek is a down-home restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood, with live country music on weekends.
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Indian Creek Steakhouse
711 Main StAre you out in Caldwell during your stay? If looking for a fancier night out, look no further. Indian Creek is a down-home restaurant & bar serving steaks & seafood, with live country music on weekends.
Casual strip-mall spot for American fare, such as steaks, seafood & burgers, with full bar & patio.
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Grant's Neighborhood Grill
1835 W Cherry LnCasual strip-mall spot for American fare, such as steaks, seafood & burgers, with full bar & patio.
Steak & alehouse serves up classic American dishes & a range of microbrews in a casual atmosphere.
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Kahootz Steak and Ale House
1603 N Main StSteak & alehouse serves up classic American dishes & a range of microbrews in a casual atmosphere.
Family Activities
This is Boise’s science museum. They have great standing exhibits on motion, sound, light and more, but they also have rotating special exhibits. Check their website for the current offerings.
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Centro de Descubrimiento de Idaho
131 W Myrtle StThis is Boise’s science museum. They have great standing exhibits on motion, sound, light and more, but they also have rotating special exhibits. Check their website for the current offerings.
This is a mix of indoor/outdoor. This is a conservatory/science exhibit/zoo working to save raptors and other birds of prey and educate the public about them. This is a really great family activity not to be missed!
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneThis is a mix of indoor/outdoor. This is a conservatory/science exhibit/zoo working to save raptors and other birds of prey and educate the public about them. This is a really great family activity not to be missed!
No visit to Nampa is complete without trying your hand at roller skating! Check their website for public skating hours: namparollerdrome.com
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Rollerdrome Skating Rink
19 10th Ave SNo visit to Nampa is complete without trying your hand at roller skating! Check their website for public skating hours: namparollerdrome.com
Located inside Wahooz Family Fun Zone, this is the best bowling alley in Boise. Regular and 21+ lanes available, with a great bar and yummy food options.
Pinz Bowling Center
1385 S Blue Marlin LnLocated inside Wahooz Family Fun Zone, this is the best bowling alley in Boise. Regular and 21+ lanes available, with a great bar and yummy food options.
This is the Northwest’s largest water park! Rides, food, pools and more. See website for pricing.
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Parque acuático Roaring Springs
400 W Overland RdThis is the Northwest’s largest water park! Rides, food, pools and more. See website for pricing.
Boise’s zoo is one of the nation’s zoos leading the conservation effort, and you will see that focus reflected in the zoo’s exhibits. A great day activity. While there, be sure to check out the nearby art and history museums, rose garden, and parks.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrBoise’s zoo is one of the nation’s zoos leading the conservation effort, and you will see that focus reflected in the zoo’s exhibits. A great day activity. While there, be sure to check out the nearby art and history museums, rose garden, and parks.
This is the best park in Meridian. A large walking path, tennis courts, baseball fields, horseshoes, a all-access playground, a splash pad, and movies in the park in the summertime
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Parque de los Colonos
3245 N Meridian RdThis is the best park in Meridian. A large walking path, tennis courts, baseball fields, horseshoes, a all-access playground, a splash pad, and movies in the park in the summertime
Culture
This is Boise’s independent theater, showing a range of art films mixed with a few Blockbuster hits. They also have a large selection of movie rentals. The Flicks serves a full menu including beer and wine as well as typical movie theater fare.
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The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StThis is Boise’s independent theater, showing a range of art films mixed with a few Blockbuster hits. They also have a large selection of movie rentals. The Flicks serves a full menu including beer and wine as well as typical movie theater fare.
Boise has several Farmer's Markets, but this is Boise’s largest farmer’s market with food, crafts, and more. Saturdays on 8th St in warmer months.
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Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetBoise has several Farmer's Markets, but this is Boise’s largest farmer’s market with food, crafts, and more. Saturdays on 8th St in warmer months.
This is Boise's premiere art gallery, with wonderful rotating exhibits. Located inside beautiful Julia Davis Park, close to the Rose Garden, Boise River, and Boise Zoo, there's a wealth of things to do nearby.
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrThis is Boise's premiere art gallery, with wonderful rotating exhibits. Located inside beautiful Julia Davis Park, close to the Rose Garden, Boise River, and Boise Zoo, there's a wealth of things to do nearby.
Museum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture. The museum went through a major renovation around 2015 and has lots of new great exhibits.
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Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis DrMuseum with permanent, temporary & interactive exhibitions about Idaho history, nature & culture. The museum went through a major renovation around 2015 and has lots of new great exhibits.
NNU’s Brandt Center is one of the premiere performing arts centers in Boise. Catch a show from the Boise Philharmonic or a play put on by NNU students. If visiting in December, the annual NNU music department’s Noel Concert is not to be missed! Call (208) 467-8790 to find out about upcoming events.
Brandt Center
707 Fern StreetNNU’s Brandt Center is one of the premiere performing arts centers in Boise. Catch a show from the Boise Philharmonic or a play put on by NNU students. If visiting in December, the annual NNU music department’s Noel Concert is not to be missed! Call (208) 467-8790 to find out about upcoming events.
It’s a blast from the past when you visit this Caldwell theater! Double features on 3 screens and classic concessions, spring through fall. Call for showtimes (no website): (208) 455-1433.
Terrace Drive-In
4011 South Lake AvenueIt’s a blast from the past when you visit this Caldwell theater! Double features on 3 screens and classic concessions, spring through fall. Call for showtimes (no website): (208) 455-1433.
Sightseeing
This is the starting point for floating the Boise River. This is a favorite activity of locals in the summertime. You can rent inner tubes at the park, as well as fill your own with air. Don’t miss a lazy afternoon floating the Boise River!
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Barber Park
Barber ParkThis is the starting point for floating the Boise River. This is a favorite activity of locals in the summertime. You can rent inner tubes at the park, as well as fill your own with air. Don’t miss a lazy afternoon floating the Boise River!
The Boise Greenbelt goes for 25 miles across the city. Walk, run, or rent bikes and spend some time enjoying the sunshine and the city. You can rent bikes by the hour at the “Boise Green Bike” locations around the city.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltThe Boise Greenbelt goes for 25 miles across the city. Walk, run, or rent bikes and spend some time enjoying the sunshine and the city. You can rent bikes by the hour at the “Boise Green Bike” locations around the city.
This is a popular hiking spot in Boise. The moderate hike leads to a mesa with amazing vistas of the whole Valley. The hike starts at the Old State Penitentiary (another fun place to visit!)
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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdThis is a popular hiking spot in Boise. The moderate hike leads to a mesa with amazing vistas of the whole Valley. The hike starts at the Old State Penitentiary (another fun place to visit!)
There are numerous mountain biking trails in the Boise foothills- try at the Military Reserve to start. There are many other trails to explore if you do a quick Google search.
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The Military Reserve
750 Mountain Cove RdThere are numerous mountain biking trails in the Boise foothills- try at the Military Reserve to start. There are many other trails to explore if you do a quick Google search.
Escape to the gorgeous Idaho mountains at this state park about 45 mins-1 hour away. There are picnic pavilions, fishing & trails, plus a beach with swimming, marina & boat ramps.
Lucky Peak
Escape to the gorgeous Idaho mountains at this state park about 45 mins-1 hour away. There are picnic pavilions, fishing & trails, plus a beach with swimming, marina & boat ramps.
This ski resort offers winter fun, and in the summer there is a toboggan ride, picnicking spots, and hiking areas.
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Bogus Basin
This ski resort offers winter fun, and in the summer there is a toboggan ride, picnicking spots, and hiking areas.
This city park offers summer swimming with lifeguards, picnic & BBQ facilities & a story trail.
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Lake Lowell
This city park offers summer swimming with lifeguards, picnic & BBQ facilities & a story trail.
This state park provides opportunities for swimming, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and a water slide. $5/vehicle/day.
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Parque Estatal de la Isla del Águila
165 Eagle Island PkwyThis state park provides opportunities for swimming, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and a water slide. $5/vehicle/day.
This park features a whitewater rapid practice area, paddleboarding, swimming, and more.
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveThis park features a whitewater rapid practice area, paddleboarding, swimming, and more.