Sightseeing
A popular hiking trail that leads to the top of a plateau with a large crucifix that is illuminated at night. and has incredible views of the valley. The historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, Botanical Gardens, and Bishops House are located at the base of the trailhead.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdA popular hiking trail that leads to the top of a plateau with a large crucifix that is illuminated at night. and has incredible views of the valley. The historic Old Idaho Penitentiary, Botanical Gardens, and Bishops House are located at the base of the trailhead.
A 25 mile trail that follows along the beautiful treelined Boise River.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltA 25 mile trail that follows along the beautiful treelined Boise River.
Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StThe Northwest's largest outdoor, multi-artist mural gallery
Historic and beautiful train depot with incredible views of downtown Boise.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceHistoric and beautiful train depot with incredible views of downtown Boise.
Food scene
Locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients, with a rotating seasonal menu and brunch on the weekends.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StLocally-sourced and sustainable ingredients, with a rotating seasonal menu and brunch on the weekends.
An upscale Spanish-American Fusion steak house with views of Parkcenter Pond and decorated with ornate glasswork from Chihuly's apprentice.
160 locals recommend
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtAn upscale Spanish-American Fusion steak house with views of Parkcenter Pond and decorated with ornate glasswork from Chihuly's apprentice.
Located in Hyde Park, grab some dollar tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays and don't forget to try a vodka slushie!
50 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StLocated in Hyde Park, grab some dollar tacos on Tuesdays and Thursdays and don't forget to try a vodka slushie!
IOU Sushi
Great sushi with an all you can eat option. Try the crystal shrimp or snow corn.
Just a block away from Maxwell house, this cute and delicious bakery is Afghan and woman-owned with award winning pastries and a healthy lunch menu.
Sunshine Spice Bakery & Cafe
6911 W Fairview AveJust a block away from Maxwell house, this cute and delicious bakery is Afghan and woman-owned with award winning pastries and a healthy lunch menu.
Outdoor Activities
An 11 acre park with a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, outdoor work-out gym, and hiking trails. Behind the hill, there's Hulls Gulch Reserve which is a 292-acre site at the base of the foothills with hiking and biking trails.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StAn 11 acre park with a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, outdoor work-out gym, and hiking trails. Behind the hill, there's Hulls Gulch Reserve which is a 292-acre site at the base of the foothills with hiking and biking trails.
Floating the Boise River: Take an inner tube, raft, kayak, or paddleboard down the Boise River and stop at the rope swings or jumping spots.
61 locals recommend
Barber Park
Barber ParkFloating the Boise River: Take an inner tube, raft, kayak, or paddleboard down the Boise River and stop at the rope swings or jumping spots.
Rhodes Skate Park
1555 W Front StRenowned as one of the best skate parks in the country!
Dog Island at Ann Morrison Park has 5.4 open acres for dogs to run, swim, and play. Speaks for itself!
79 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdDog Island at Ann Morrison Park has 5.4 open acres for dogs to run, swim, and play. Speaks for itself!
You can choose to get passes for Roaring Springs or
Wahooz or you can get a combination pass for entrance to both amusement centers. Enjoy the lazy river, wave pool, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, bowling, waterslides, arcade games and more.
89 locals recommend
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland RdYou can choose to get passes for Roaring Springs or
Wahooz or you can get a combination pass for entrance to both amusement centers. Enjoy the lazy river, wave pool, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, bowling, waterslides, arcade games and more.
A public park with underwater fish viewing areas along a stream & walking paths amid wild birds, beavers, & deer.
39 locals recommend
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
600 S Walnut StA public park with underwater fish viewing areas along a stream & walking paths amid wild birds, beavers, & deer.
Experience
Located one block from Camel's Back, has local shops, artisan bakeries and cafes, bars and restaurants, and an old-school candy shop.
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StLocated one block from Camel's Back, has local shops, artisan bakeries and cafes, bars and restaurants, and an old-school candy shop.
The Village at Meridian is a beautiful outdoor shopping mall with an arcade and bowling center, lots of shopping and food, a kid's play area, movie theater, and often features live music.
245 locals recommend
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnThe Village at Meridian is a beautiful outdoor shopping mall with an arcade and bowling center, lots of shopping and food, a kid's play area, movie theater, and often features live music.
Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) is a non-profit interactive creative center and community gathering space in downtown Boise with an outdoor jungle gym, agricultural museum, spiral slide, and hosts various events.
32 locals recommend
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
1000 W Myrtle StJack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) is a non-profit interactive creative center and community gathering space in downtown Boise with an outdoor jungle gym, agricultural museum, spiral slide, and hosts various events.
A science museum with rotating interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas. This is kid-friendly but I can tell you from experience it's fun for all ages :)
73 locals recommend
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StA science museum with rotating interactive exhibits explaining complex ideas. This is kid-friendly but I can tell you from experience it's fun for all ages :)
An array of activities all under one roof including, Ninja Warrior class and courses, martial arts classes, fitness classes, variety of camps, indoor playground, ropes course, team building, birthday parties, preschool and a flatbread café and espresso bar.
Bodies in Motion
729 W Diamond StAn array of activities all under one roof including, Ninja Warrior class and courses, martial arts classes, fitness classes, variety of camps, indoor playground, ropes course, team building, birthday parties, preschool and a flatbread café and espresso bar.