Food scene
Great food and service, excellent ambiance with winter fireplace and summer patio on the river.
21 locals recommend
Cottonwood Grille
913 W River StGreat food and service, excellent ambiance with winter fireplace and summer patio on the river.
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdA Boise hot spot for breakfast. Worth the wait.
Excellent good. Great atmosphere. Try the honey badger pizza and butterscotch budino!
48 locals recommend
The Wylder
501 W Broad StExcellent good. Great atmosphere. Try the honey badger pizza and butterscotch budino!
Excellent little neighborhood to explore. Hyde Park. Grab coffee/pastries and walk around or sit down to breakfast or lunch. It is small and gets crowded... takeout can be enjoyed at nearby camels back park... great place to relax, hike, or play with the kids. Highly recommend the English muffins (bring some home!) all sandwiches, and star chip cookie!
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StExcellent little neighborhood to explore. Hyde Park. Grab coffee/pastries and walk around or sit down to breakfast or lunch. It is small and gets crowded... takeout can be enjoyed at nearby camels back park... great place to relax, hike, or play with the kids. Highly recommend the English muffins (bring some home!) all sandwiches, and star chip cookie!
Sightseeing
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdBeautiful grounds, creepy/historical place!
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdExcellent views if the city and hiking! Sunset is gorgeous here.
Rent a tube and float the river. Rentals/snacks available and shuttle back. 2+ hours. Bring a lunch if you want. Alcohol not allowed on the river.
61 locals recommend
Barber Park
Barber ParkRent a tube and float the river. Rentals/snacks available and shuttle back. 2+ hours. Bring a lunch if you want. Alcohol not allowed on the river.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Things to do: outdoor activity
Hiking: Ridge to Rivers trail system
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Farmers markets
Capital city farmers market and Boise farmers market
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Walking/scenery
Boise greenbelt walk along the river in any season
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Seasonal/Christmas
Winter Garden A Glow at Idaho botanical gardens and Festival of Trees
Useful phrases
“Boy-See”
Not “Boyzee”