Essentials
Awesome deli/bakery, coffee/juice bar, and the best groceries in the neighborhood.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StAwesome deli/bakery, coffee/juice bar, and the best groceries in the neighborhood.
Stinker Station
1620 N 13th St24 hour convenience store and gas station
Albertsons
1650 W State StCostco Wholesale
2051 S Cole RdFood Scene
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StBest coffee in the neighborhood.
Good pub food, with a few healthy options even! They have a nice outdoor seating area, a small kid's menu. It's a solid choice for a local restaurant/bar.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StGood pub food, with a few healthy options even! They have a nice outdoor seating area, a small kid's menu. It's a solid choice for a local restaurant/bar.
Unpretentious burgers and sandwiches with a large outdoor seating area. It's a nice casual choice with sports on the TV without being a sports bar per se.
58 locals recommend
Hyde Park Pub & Grill
1501 N 13th StUnpretentious burgers and sandwiches with a large outdoor seating area. It's a nice casual choice with sports on the TV without being a sports bar per se.
Every Saturday April - October, you will find the best local foods Boise has to offer.
63 locals recommend
Boise Farmers Market
1500 Shoreline DrEvery Saturday April - October, you will find the best local foods Boise has to offer.
Sun Ray Cafe
1602 N 13th StHuge mist cooled patio and breakfast every day!
Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StIce Cream!
Waffle Me Up
204 N Capitol BlvdTry the chicken and waffles, so good!
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock StGreat atmosphere and tacos with flair.
Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StParks & Nature
1200 Heron St
1200 Heron StreetCamel's Back Park has trails into the foothills and awesome views. Highly recommended!
Great place for swimming and boat rental.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak
62 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadGreat place for swimming and boat rental.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak
bike/walk trail that runs all through Boise
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/greenbelt/
11 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbeltbike/walk trail that runs all through Boise
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/greenbelt/
Arts & Culture
A trip to Boise has to include a walk around the Basque Block, the cultural center is only a part of it. Stop by the nearby Basque eateries and bars.
31 locals recommend
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StA trip to Boise has to include a walk around the Basque Block, the cultural center is only a part of it. Stop by the nearby Basque eateries and bars.
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrDrinks & Nightlife
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StLovely atmosphere, live music on the weekends.
Reef
105 S 6th StMusic, dancing, rooftop deck
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StCraft cocktails
Press & Pony
622 W Idaho StSmall and cozy bar with great craft cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
Great for any time of the year! For summer there is hiking, biking, tubing, climbing, horseback riding, etc. https://bogusbasin.org/
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdGreat for any time of the year! For summer there is hiking, biking, tubing, climbing, horseback riding, etc. https://bogusbasin.org/
Free Alive after Five concerts every Wednesday from 5-8 June- August. https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/alive-after-five/Event?oid=9309085
6 locals recommend
The Grove Plaza
827 W Main StFree Alive after Five concerts every Wednesday from 5-8 June- August. https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/alive-after-five/Event?oid=9309085
Warm Springs Golf Course
2495 E Warm Springs Avepublic golf course
Shopping
Capitol City is an open air market held every Saturday April - October that features a lot of Idaho made arts, crafts, and foods.
33 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetCapitol City is an open air market held every Saturday April - October that features a lot of Idaho made arts, crafts, and foods.