Food scene
Great spot within walking distance for cafes, restaurants, a wine bar, bike shops and an ice cream shop/toy store.
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StGreat spot within walking distance for cafes, restaurants, a wine bar, bike shops and an ice cream shop/toy store.
Local's favorite ice cream shop in Hyde Park, also offers gourmet chocolates, caramel corn, and lots of stuffed animals.
53 locals recommend
Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StLocal's favorite ice cream shop in Hyde Park, also offers gourmet chocolates, caramel corn, and lots of stuffed animals.
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtTrendy and swanky, try the hot rock!
Neighborhood park
Play ground, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, a large grassy area and great hiking and biking trails.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StPlay ground, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, a large grassy area and great hiking and biking trails.
Miles of trail alongside the Boise River. Great for walking and biking.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltMiles of trail alongside the Boise River. Great for walking and biking.
Downtown Boise
Less than 5 minutes away, with restaurants, breweries, shops, banks, a movie theater, sports arena, and convention center.
Quaint Italian restaurant with hand-crafted pastas and other entrees. If there isn't a table available, sit at the bar! You'll get fabulous drinks, the full dinner menu, and great service.
49 locals recommend
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StQuaint Italian restaurant with hand-crafted pastas and other entrees. If there isn't a table available, sit at the bar! You'll get fabulous drinks, the full dinner menu, and great service.
Sister restaurant to Alavita, this popular restaurant has farm-to-table dishes and great outdoor seating.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StSister restaurant to Alavita, this popular restaurant has farm-to-table dishes and great outdoor seating.
Trendy Mexican-inspired cuisine (and top-shelf Tequilas) on downtown Boise's restaurant block.
39 locals recommend
The Matador
3690 E Monarch Sky LnTrendy Mexican-inspired cuisine (and top-shelf Tequilas) on downtown Boise's restaurant block.
Beautiful convention center right in Downtown Boise. Run through the fountain in front on a hot day, or grab some Idaho souvenirs from the nearby Tater's gift shop.
10 locals recommend
Boise Center
850 W Front StBeautiful convention center right in Downtown Boise. Run through the fountain in front on a hot day, or grab some Idaho souvenirs from the nearby Tater's gift shop.
Basketball, ice hockey, concerts, and more. Find out what's happening downtown at the CenturyLink Arena. idahocentralarena.com
15 locals recommend
CenturyLink Arena Boise
233 S Capitol BlvdBasketball, ice hockey, concerts, and more. Find out what's happening downtown at the CenturyLink Arena. idahocentralarena.com
Local's favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. Sometimes the lines are long on weekends and they don't take reservations. But you can put your name and cell down, grab a mimosa or coffee, and they'll call you when you're up!
96 locals recommend
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdLocal's favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. Sometimes the lines are long on weekends and they don't take reservations. But you can put your name and cell down, grab a mimosa or coffee, and they'll call you when you're up!
Best Coffee shops
Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StTry their famous Bowl of Soul.
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StThe ladies who work here (the “Perkies”) are the sweetest!
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard StThis very popular drive-through has locations all over town.
Grocery stores
The original Albertsons grocery store, located on 1650 State Street. Has everything on your grocery list, a Starbucks, and a Redbox.
151 locals recommend
Albertsons
1650 W State StThe original Albertsons grocery store, located on 1650 State Street. Has everything on your grocery list, a Starbucks, and a Redbox.
Grocery store offering organic foods, a wine shop, pet store, and in-house cooking classes.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StGrocery store offering organic foods, a wine shop, pet store, and in-house cooking classes.
Laundry
Norge Laundry & Dry Cleaning
515 N 15th StClosest place to do your laundry and dry cleaning.