Food Scene
Starbucks
536 S Meridian RdHere's the closest Starbucks to my home.
Amazing locally-owned burger place. They use organic, grass-fed beef and locally-sourced veggies. Incredible food.
Main Street Burger
1615 N Main StAmazing locally-owned burger place. They use organic, grass-fed beef and locally-sourced veggies. Incredible food.
One of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. Their sushi is great as well.
7 locals recommend
Sa-Wad-Dee Thai Restaurant
1890 E Fairview AveOne of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. Their sushi is great as well.
One of my favorite local restaurants downtown Boise. They have a great balcony for the warmer months. American fare, seafood, and drinks.
27 locals recommend
Reef
105 S 6th StOne of my favorite local restaurants downtown Boise. They have a great balcony for the warmer months. American fare, seafood, and drinks.
The famous Flying Pie Pizzeria has been on multiple Food Network shows including Man Vs. Food. Really great pizza.
Flying Pie Pizzaria- Meridian
601 S Main StThe famous Flying Pie Pizzeria has been on multiple Food Network shows including Man Vs. Food. Really great pizza.
Yogurtz Grill
1560 N Locust Grove RdMy favorite spot for frozen yogurt.
Yard House
3693 E Longwing LnGreat chain restaurant.
Pie Hole
205 N 8th StNew York style pizza by the slice.
Great specialty pizza, pasta, sandwich place. Incredible lunch special.
41 locals recommend
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main StGreat specialty pizza, pasta, sandwich place. Incredible lunch special.
Texas Roadhouse
3801 E Fairview AveGreat chain BBQ place.
Essentials
WinCo is a great, less-expensive grocery store in the area. Their bulk food section is awesome!
34 locals recommend
WinCo Foods
8200 W Fairview AveWinCo is a great, less-expensive grocery store in the area. Their bulk food section is awesome!
Albertsons
20 E Fairview AveHere's the closest Albertsons to my home.
Arts & Culture
The Village is the valley's latest and greatest shopping/entertainment area. Lots of great restaurants and shops and a fantastic theater.
245 locals recommend
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnThe Village is the valley's latest and greatest shopping/entertainment area. Lots of great restaurants and shops and a fantastic theater.
This theater is very close to home. $5 movies on Tuesdays!
12 locals recommend
Cinemark Majestic Cinemas
2140 E Cinema DrThis theater is very close to home. $5 movies on Tuesdays!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite place to eat in Boise. Locally-sourced ingredients, very fresh food and a great selection of craft beer. Highly recommended.
101 locals recommend
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StMy favorite place to eat in Boise. Locally-sourced ingredients, very fresh food and a great selection of craft beer. Highly recommended.
Sockeye Brewing
12542 W Fairview AveA great local brewery with great food as well.
A great, clean club for drinks and dancing. For the younger crowd.
17 locals recommend
Tom Grainey's Sporting Pub
109 S 6th StA great, clean club for drinks and dancing. For the younger crowd.
Classy saloon in the heart of downtown Boise for drinks, pool and live country-western music.
54 locals recommend
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StClassy saloon in the heart of downtown Boise for drinks, pool and live country-western music.
A great restaurant for craft beer and American fare. Local hotspot.
91 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StA great restaurant for craft beer and American fare. Local hotspot.
Great local spot for craft beer and American fare. Excellent burgers. Downtown location has a great atmosphere and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
21 locals recommend
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
3272 E Pine AveGreat local spot for craft beer and American fare. Excellent burgers. Downtown location has a great atmosphere and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Sightseeing
Local favorite park. Excellent for hiking, mountain biking, and picnics.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StLocal favorite park. Excellent for hiking, mountain biking, and picnics.
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StVisit the Idaho capitol building.
A great two-mile hike up to scenic Table Rock. Simply park near the Old Historic Penitentiary at the trailhead.
195 locals recommend
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdA great two-mile hike up to scenic Table Rock. Simply park near the Old Historic Penitentiary at the trailhead.
Enjoy a beautiful scenic drive up to McCall. Walk around the lake, and enjoy the local shops and restaurants. A beautiful mountain town.
67 locals recommend
McCall
Enjoy a beautiful scenic drive up to McCall. Walk around the lake, and enjoy the local shops and restaurants. A beautiful mountain town.
Skiing and snowboarding are only 45 minutes away from my home. Great for mountain biking and hiking in the warmer months.
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdSkiing and snowboarding are only 45 minutes away from my home. Great for mountain biking and hiking in the warmer months.
Floating the river is one of the most popular summer activities in Boise. My friends and I do it almost weekly in the summer. Park, rent a raft, float the river, then take a bus back to the park.
61 locals recommend
Barber Park
Barber ParkFloating the river is one of the most popular summer activities in Boise. My friends and I do it almost weekly in the summer. Park, rent a raft, float the river, then take a bus back to the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Idaho IceWorld
7072 S Eisenman RdGo ice skating at Idaho Ice World if you're looking for family fun.
Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing
10243 Franklin RdIndoor kart racing. Tons of fun.
Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdA beautiful park to walk around and explore.
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrThe Boise Zoo is great, especially for a small town.