Food scene
Reef
105 S 6th StYummy, island inspired food, fun atmosphere, live music
Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere, usually has live music and right on the river greenbelt
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdExcellent food, drinks and atmosphere, usually has live music and right on the river greenbelt
Excellent food in a small family owned local setting. He cooks the food, she does desserts!
13 locals recommend
Cucina Di Paolo
1504 S Vista AveExcellent food in a small family owned local setting. He cooks the food, she does desserts!
BACON
121 N 9th StMore bacon than you could possibly ask for!
The Crêperie Cafe
7709 W Overland RdBreakfast or lunch, yummy sweet or savory crepes.
Breakfast or anytime treat. Customizable cinnamon rolls, and vegan though you’d never be able to tell!
Cinnaholic
3693 E Longwing LnBreakfast or anytime treat. Customizable cinnamon rolls, and vegan though you’d never be able to tell!
Flavorful, eat with your hands, vegan and gluten free options.
21 locals recommend
Kibrom's Ethiopean & Eritrean Food
3506 W State StFlavorful, eat with your hands, vegan and gluten free options.
Twisted Timber Foods & Brews
4563 S Cloverdale RdGreat pub food and brews close to the house.
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtMore spendy, but delicious food, drinks and a unique atmosphere!
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StDelicious drinks and amazing food.
Barbarian Brewing Downtown Taproom
1022 W Main StPopular brew house.
Sightseeing
Blocks of alleyway downtown covered in ground to roof art by local artists.
102 locals recommend
Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StBlocks of alleyway downtown covered in ground to roof art by local artists.
Great, spooky historical sight. Walk through the old prisons.
131 locals recommend
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdGreat, spooky historical sight. Walk through the old prisons.
Little nature center with outdoor paths that attach to the river greenbelt. Lots of little nooks and benches for critter and bird watching.
39 locals recommend
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
600 S Walnut StLittle nature center with outdoor paths that attach to the river greenbelt. Lots of little nooks and benches for critter and bird watching.
Endless foothills trails, nature center, outdoor gym and big playground.
15 locals recommend
Hulls Gulch/Camel's Back Reserve
Endless foothills trails, nature center, outdoor gym and big playground.
Beautiful place for an evening. Outdoor strung lights, fountains, movie theatre, great restaurants and shops. Often has live music and events as well.
245 locals recommend
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnBeautiful place for an evening. Outdoor strung lights, fountains, movie theatre, great restaurants and shops. Often has live music and events as well.