Essentials
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.Sightseeing
Great Views of Downtown Boise. Ponds and Waterfall. The tower is open on Sunday and Monday, and you can ride the elevator up to the top and get a 360 degree view of Boise.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceGreat Views of Downtown Boise. Ponds and Waterfall. The tower is open on Sunday and Monday, and you can ride the elevator up to the top and get a 360 degree view of Boise.
Parks & Nature
We have a great Zoo. Great Family Fun, and lots of parks and bike paths surrounding it also.
159 locals recommend
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrWe have a great Zoo. Great Family Fun, and lots of parks and bike paths surrounding it also.
Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdRight by Zoo Boise.
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdA beautiful park.
A 2 Hour car ride North of Boise. Has great sandy beaches. In town you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards and spend the day relaxing on the lake. There is a 9 hole golf course on the lake and several places to eat.
21 locals recommend
Lake Cascade
A 2 Hour car ride North of Boise. Has great sandy beaches. In town you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards and spend the day relaxing on the lake. There is a 9 hole golf course on the lake and several places to eat.
Great place for families, with a beach and picnic areas. A short 20 minute drive.
62 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadGreat place for families, with a beach and picnic areas. A short 20 minute drive.
Arts & Culture
The Museum, Zoo and Parks are all together, a fun day, and so close to each other.
155 locals recommend
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrThe Museum, Zoo and Parks are all together, a fun day, and so close to each other.
Food Scene
Great Thai Food. Eat in or carry out. Open for Lunch and dinner everyday, except lunch on Sunday.
12 locals recommend
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
4898 Emerald StGreat Thai Food. Eat in or carry out. Open for Lunch and dinner everyday, except lunch on Sunday.
Very good Italian. One of my favorites is the Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich. You can also pick up a lasagna to back at home. Everything is homemade by the owners that will be there. Soups are made fresh daily, and are amazing.
13 locals recommend
Cucina Di Paolo
1504 S Vista AveVery good Italian. One of my favorites is the Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich. You can also pick up a lasagna to back at home. Everything is homemade by the owners that will be there. Soups are made fresh daily, and are amazing.
Their slogan is "Fries with a side of burger". Both fries and their burgers are great.
98 locals recommend
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdTheir slogan is "Fries with a side of burger". Both fries and their burgers are great.
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard StIn my opinion, the best coffee.
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StWonderful Italian. Make a reservation.
Great Food, in the middle of Downtown. They also have a great outdoor patio.
10 locals recommend
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th StGreat Food, in the middle of Downtown. They also have a great outdoor patio.
Papa Joe's
1301 S Capitol BlvdGreat Pizza and Pasta!! Nice patio. They also have a coffee shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Or just taking a drive. Not far from Boise at all.
Bogus Basin & Hill station
Great Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Or just taking a drive. Not far from Boise at all.
Boise State University
1910 W University DrHome of the Broncos!! And the "blue" field!!!
Natatorium Pool
1811 E Warm Springs AvePool with a water slide.