Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Incredible Thai food just down the street! A great takeout option.
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Thai Cuisine
6777 W Overland RdIncredible Thai food just down the street! A great takeout option.
Good Americana style food, good service, and very accommodating for families!
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Eureka!
800 W Idaho StGood Americana style food, good service, and very accommodating for families!
One of our favorite spots for date nights. Grab a patio seat during the summer. Amazing food and craft cocktails!
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Juniper
211 N 8th StOne of our favorite spots for date nights. Grab a patio seat during the summer. Amazing food and craft cocktails!
Beautiful interior, amazing food and drinks. We always have a lovely time here.
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The Wylder
501 W Broad StBeautiful interior, amazing food and drinks. We always have a lovely time here.
Incredible + authentic Mexican food and market. We've never been disappointed when we go for lunch or dinner
Carniceria Coalcoman
5234 W Fairview AveIncredible + authentic Mexican food and market. We've never been disappointed when we go for lunch or dinner
Form & Function
511 W Broad StBright, beautiful space and good coffee.
Beautiful patio space, great coffee, and a perfect location if you're riding the greenbelt.
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Push and Pour
214 E 34th StBeautiful patio space, great coffee, and a perfect location if you're riding the greenbelt.
Bittercreek is our solid go-to if we just want good food and drinks and a casual fun atmosphere. They have a great selection of local beer and all their food is incredible!
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StBittercreek is our solid go-to if we just want good food and drinks and a casual fun atmosphere. They have a great selection of local beer and all their food is incredible!
Essentials
This is a great option for snacks, ice cream, baked bread, and a lot of random homewares. We go here often since it's less than a minute away!
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
6969 W Overland RdThis is a great option for snacks, ice cream, baked bread, and a lot of random homewares. We go here often since it's less than a minute away!
WinCo Foods
8200 W Fairview AveOur go-to for all groceries.
If you're looking for organics, this is the best bet close to our house. The Boise Co-op, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are all great options if you're downtown.
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Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.If you're looking for organics, this is the best bet close to our house. The Boise Co-op, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are all great options if you're downtown.
Parks & Nature
Whitewater Park is a great place to go on a hot day! Rent SUP boards or a kayak, or just go swimming in the ponds. There's a great playground, and lots of picnic areas.
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveWhitewater Park is a great place to go on a hot day! Rent SUP boards or a kayak, or just go swimming in the ponds. There's a great playground, and lots of picnic areas.
Whenever friends are here from out of town we head to Camel's Back Park. It's a short and steep hike to the top, but the views of the city are worth it! There's a playground and lots of grass. Cute coffee and food places are just a short walk away (We love Java for coffee and Parilla for lunch).
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StWhenever friends are here from out of town we head to Camel's Back Park. It's a short and steep hike to the top, but the views of the city are worth it! There's a playground and lots of grass. Cute coffee and food places are just a short walk away (We love Java for coffee and Parilla for lunch).
Beautiful park on the river. Ride a bike along the greenbelt, cross the bridge to explore the BSU campus, or stop to take a swim!
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Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdBeautiful park on the river. Ride a bike along the greenbelt, cross the bridge to explore the BSU campus, or stop to take a swim!
This wonderful park is a short walk from our house! There's a fun playground, covered picnic tables, and a public pool and splash pad. Bring lunch and money for a snow cone and a swim. We frequent this spot!
Borah Park
801 Aurora DriveThis wonderful park is a short walk from our house! There's a fun playground, covered picnic tables, and a public pool and splash pad. Bring lunch and money for a snow cone and a swim. We frequent this spot!
The views from the top of Table Rock are incredible! Hike or drive up for sunset in the summer, you won't regret it! The Botanical Gardens at the base of the hill are also worth exploring.
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Tafelberg
3199 E Table Rock RdThe views from the top of Table Rock are incredible! Hike or drive up for sunset in the summer, you won't regret it! The Botanical Gardens at the base of the hill are also worth exploring.
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a raft from BSU's outdoor program, and float the river, or rent bikes and ride for miles.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltRent a raft from BSU's outdoor program, and float the river, or rent bikes and ride for miles.
A one hour drive will take you to the mountains! In the winter head up for great skiing (cross country and downhill), and in the summer head up and rent mountain bikes, or go for a hike. Even if you go just for a picnic, the views and drive up are worth it!
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdA one hour drive will take you to the mountains! In the winter head up for great skiing (cross country and downhill), and in the summer head up and rent mountain bikes, or go for a hike. Even if you go just for a picnic, the views and drive up are worth it!
This is a must for anyone visiting! The farmer's market runs until 1pm on summer Saturday mornings. Amazing fresh produce, handmade wares, and food from all different cultures. Always a fun way to walk around our little city.
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Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrThis is a must for anyone visiting! The farmer's market runs until 1pm on summer Saturday mornings. Amazing fresh produce, handmade wares, and food from all different cultures. Always a fun way to walk around our little city.
Arts & Culture
Our little local art museum is always worth a stop! We are always impressed with the exhibits.
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrOur little local art museum is always worth a stop! We are always impressed with the exhibits.
A one of a kind experience! Bring dinner and sit back in a beautiful setting along the river to enjoy a top quality show.
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Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveA one of a kind experience! Bring dinner and sit back in a beautiful setting along the river to enjoy a top quality show.