Food Scene
Good food, good prices, great service, convenient location.
21 locals recommend
Goodwood Barbecue Company
1140 N Eagle RdGood food, good prices, great service, convenient location.
They have wonderful breakfast and lunch dishes, fresh squeezed orange juice, and amazing cinnamon rolls.
58 locals recommend
The Griddle
404 E Parkcenter BlvdThey have wonderful breakfast and lunch dishes, fresh squeezed orange juice, and amazing cinnamon rolls.
Food and beer. What more needs to be said?
This can be your meal before or after your tour of N. Harrison Blvd., as it's right across Hill Rd. from that neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
Highlands Hollow Brewhouse
2455 N Highlands HolwFood and beer. What more needs to be said?
This can be your meal before or after your tour of N. Harrison Blvd., as it's right across Hill Rd. from that neighborhood.
Sockeye Brewing
12542 W Fairview AveIt's walking distance from our house, and has great pizza, a salad bar, and craft brews on tap - mostly from breweries in McCall, Idaho.
Growler's Pizza Grill
9931 W Cable Car StIt's walking distance from our house, and has great pizza, a salad bar, and craft brews on tap - mostly from breweries in McCall, Idaho.
This is a popular Asian restaurant, walking distance from our house. Sometimes they get so busy they turn off their phone!
13 locals recommend
Pad Thai House
10038 W Overland RdThis is a popular Asian restaurant, walking distance from our house. Sometimes they get so busy they turn off their phone!
Parks & Nature
It's convenient for walking and biking. It does get congested in the downtown area.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltIt's convenient for walking and biking. It does get congested in the downtown area.
For a break from the crowds in Boise, you can get on the Weiser River Trail at many trailheads along US 95 north of I-84. It does involve some driving (up to two hours each way), but it's worth it. One of our favorites rides is Midvale to Cambridge and back, which is about an 18 mile round-trip. At 85 miles total, it's the longest Rails-To-Trails trail out there, and it is unpaved.
6 locals recommend
Weiser River Trail
2018 (c Weiser River TrailFor a break from the crowds in Boise, you can get on the Weiser River Trail at many trailheads along US 95 north of I-84. It does involve some driving (up to two hours each way), but it's worth it. One of our favorites rides is Midvale to Cambridge and back, which is about an 18 mile round-trip. At 85 miles total, it's the longest Rails-To-Trails trail out there, and it is unpaved.
Sightseeing
Cecil D. Andrus Park
601 W Jefferson StIt's the fixture in downtown Boise.
Harrison Boulevard
Great architecture and lots of trees - very picturesque.
Drinks & Nightlife
They don't serve food, but usually a food truck is parked outside. This place is kind of industro-rustic, and set in an unusual location (not downtown). Try the Haus Session Ale for a light libation, or the Deadfall Ale if you're into something with more gravitas.
8 locals recommend
Powderhaus Brewing Company
9719 W Chinden BlvdThey don't serve food, but usually a food truck is parked outside. This place is kind of industro-rustic, and set in an unusual location (not downtown). Try the Haus Session Ale for a light libation, or the Deadfall Ale if you're into something with more gravitas.
It's actually a distillery, but they have to brew before they distill. Tours and tasting on Saturdays from Noon to 5 pm.
8 Feathers Distillery
272 N Maple Grove RdIt's actually a distillery, but they have to brew before they distill. Tours and tasting on Saturdays from Noon to 5 pm.
Essentials
Albertsons
1650 W State StNatural Grocers
1195 N Milwaukee StShopping
Costco Wholesale
2051 S Cole RdThis is the place to go for bicycle commuting or touring needs. The shop is tiny, but packed with all kinds of gear that you just can't find anywhere else locally, like Surly brand bicycles and accessories.
Bike Touring News
3853 N Garden Center WayThis is the place to go for bicycle commuting or touring needs. The shop is tiny, but packed with all kinds of gear that you just can't find anywhere else locally, like Surly brand bicycles and accessories.
Fred Meyer Fuel Center
10751 W Overland RdThey have everything, and it's not Walmart.
Entertainment & Activities
It's the biggest cinema complex in the area, and it's very near by.
32 locals recommend
Edwards Boise Imax
7701 W Overland RdIt's the biggest cinema complex in the area, and it's very near by.
Sometimes you just need to punch holes in paper. Rentals are available. Extra hearing protection is recommended.
Impact Guns Boise
11655 W Executive DrSometimes you just need to punch holes in paper. Rentals are available. Extra hearing protection is recommended.