Elizabeth’s Guidebook to Boise
Favorite Restaurants
Alchemist Coffee is just out the back door on 27th and Stewart. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and service beer, wine and spirits. Super easy and convenient if you arrive late or want to grab something quick for breakfast.
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Alchemist Coffee 27th
2701 West Stewart AvenueAlchemist Coffee is just out the back door on 27th and Stewart. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and service beer, wine and spirits. Super easy and convenient if you arrive late or want to grab something quick for breakfast.
Fantastic little bakery that makes all their baked food fresh daily. Everything is sooo good!! I adore this place. A five minute walk from the guest house.
Trailside Bakery Cafe
2919 West State StreetFantastic little bakery that makes all their baked food fresh daily. Everything is sooo good!! I adore this place. A five minute walk from the guest house.
Fun menu and drinks. Love the decor. Super fun date night as there is a bowling alley and lots of games!! Highly recommended for a fun night out.
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Western Proper
610 West Idaho StreetFun menu and drinks. Love the decor. Super fun date night as there is a bowling alley and lots of games!! Highly recommended for a fun night out.
One of my favorite restaurants. If you’re a foodie, I highly recommend. Great cocktails and food. Sit at the bar if you can. The bar staff are awesome!
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Coa de Jima
615 West Main StreetOne of my favorite restaurants. If you’re a foodie, I highly recommend. Great cocktails and food. Sit at the bar if you can. The bar staff are awesome!
Chandlers
981 W Grove StIf you want something fancy for dinner or it is a special occasion.
One of my all time favorite places. They do a great happy hour and have super yummy apps. The tiki bar vibe makes you feel like you are on holiday!
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Reef
105 S 6th StOne of my all time favorite places. They do a great happy hour and have super yummy apps. The tiki bar vibe makes you feel like you are on holiday!
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StA great breakfast spot with farm fresh options.
It is a beautiful walk from the guesthouse to Luciano's, which is located on the river (Green Belt). A must do in warmer weather!
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Caffè Luciano's
3588 N Prospect WayIt is a beautiful walk from the guesthouse to Luciano's, which is located on the river (Green Belt). A must do in warmer weather!
Super close to the guest house. Dog friendly patio. Just down the end of the street! Amazing cuisine! A favorite of locals. You must try the honey cake.
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Alyonka Russian Cuisine
2870 W State StSuper close to the guest house. Dog friendly patio. Just down the end of the street! Amazing cuisine! A favorite of locals. You must try the honey cake.
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtAmazing food and drinks! You will not be disappointed!
Huck House Brunchette
7135 W State StThis has really fun Mimosa flights. A fantastic brunch spot!
Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdA great place for breakfast!
Bacon provides bacon flights and amazing breakfast and brunch options. Dog friendly patio.
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BACON
121 N 9th StBacon provides bacon flights and amazing breakfast and brunch options. Dog friendly patio.
A great coffee place to explore Hyde Park. There are lots of cute shops to explore in this neighborhood.
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Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StA great coffee place to explore Hyde Park. There are lots of cute shops to explore in this neighborhood.
Owyhee Tavern has a great menu and fantastic happy hour for food and drinks!
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Owyhee Tavern - Steak and Seafood Restaurant
1109 W Main StOwyhee Tavern has a great menu and fantastic happy hour for food and drinks!
Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdLocated in the Basque District of Boise in downtown, this is a local favorite!
Located on the river. You can walk here. It's a favorite spot of mine in summer and they often have live music!
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The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdLocated on the river. You can walk here. It's a favorite spot of mine in summer and they often have live music!
A new Puerto Rican restaurant with a fun menu. It is located near the river so a lovely walk from the guesthouse across the river.
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Wepa Cafe
175 East 35th StreetA new Puerto Rican restaurant with a fun menu. It is located near the river so a lovely walk from the guesthouse across the river.
Fantastic food truck park located on the river with live music. Dog friendly. A really nice walk or bike ride in the when the weather is nice. They have rotating food trucks. Check their website for trucks on the day. Open from April to October.
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Green Acres Food Truck Park
1401 Shoreline DriveFantastic food truck park located on the river with live music. Dog friendly. A really nice walk or bike ride in the when the weather is nice. They have rotating food trucks. Check their website for trucks on the day. Open from April to October.
If you’re not sure what you feel like, head to the warehouse, Boise’s biggest food court. Lots to choose from and there is a full bar. The steam buns are AMAZING!
The Warehouse Food Hall
370 South 8th StreetIf you’re not sure what you feel like, head to the warehouse, Boise’s biggest food court. Lots to choose from and there is a full bar. The steam buns are AMAZING!
The Stagecoach Inn
3132 W Chinden BlvdA nice walk from the guesthouse across the river.
Breweries, bars, wineries etc!
I’ve heard that Boise has the most micro breweries per capita in the US… Here is a small selection of our favorites!
A short walk from our place. They have a fun patio and patio games.
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Clairvoyant Brewing Company
2800 W Idaho StA short walk from our place. They have a fun patio and patio games.
Hyde Park Pub & Grill
1501 N 13th StThe Handlebar Boise
1519 W Main StDan loves this place!
Barbarian Brewing
114 W Chinden BlvdDan’s favorite brewery and the patio is dog friendly!
Yardarm
314 E 35th StFun outdoor surf bar that is open seasonally
Popular Boise hangout. They have a dog and kid friendly lawn area and often have a yummy food truck!
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Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StPopular Boise hangout. They have a dog and kid friendly lawn area and often have a yummy food truck!
Cloud 9 Brewery
1750 W State StDog friendly patio
A local brewery that is a favorite among locals and also kid and dog friendly.
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Western Collective
111 W 33rd StA local brewery that is a favorite among locals and also kid and dog friendly.
White Dog Brewing Co. - Boise
705 W Fulton StDog friendly patio.
Good beers on tap including some on nitro. Dogs are allowed inside as well as on the patio!
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Mother Earth Brew Co. - Boise
406 South 3rd StreetGood beers on tap including some on nitro. Dogs are allowed inside as well as on the patio!
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StDog friendly patio.
Press & Pony
622 W Idaho StA fantastic boutique cocktail bar with a great happy hour!
My new favorite bar in Boise. It’s a prohibition bar and you have to call on an old telephone to get in through a secret door. Best to book to make sure you are able to get in. AMAZING cocktails! 🥂🍸
Thick as Thieves
620 West Idaho StreetMy new favorite bar in Boise. It’s a prohibition bar and you have to call on an old telephone to get in through a secret door. Best to book to make sure you are able to get in. AMAZING cocktails! 🥂🍸
A fantastic nearby winery with great food and wine. You can walk here if you want. Located right on the river.
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Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StA fantastic nearby winery with great food and wine. You can walk here if you want. Located right on the river.
Located on 32nd st near the river, you can easily walk from the guest house. Such a pretty walk!
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Split Rail Winery
3200 W Chinden BlvdLocated on 32nd st near the river, you can easily walk from the guest house. Such a pretty walk!
Koenig Vineyards
21452 Hoskins RdA beautiful winery with a giant chess board.
Delicious wine flights and cheese boards. What more could you want!
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Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room
19348 Lowell RdDelicious wine flights and cheese boards. What more could you want!
A winery located less than 40 minutes away. A really nice day trip!
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Ste. Chapelle Winery & Tasting Room
19348 Lowell RdA winery located less than 40 minutes away. A really nice day trip!
The Lift
4091 W State StSymposion
2801 Fletcher StA short walk from our place.
Hyde Park Pub & Grill
1501 N 13th StDog friendly patio
A new cocktail lounge in downtown Boise with a good menu and fun aesthetic. A great place if you feeling like getting dressed up! There is live music on Saturday’s.
Gatsby
A new cocktail lounge in downtown Boise with a good menu and fun aesthetic. A great place if you feeling like getting dressed up! There is live music on Saturday’s.
My favorite happy hours!
Check out this list of my favorite happy hours for cheap eats and drinks!
Apps and 241 cocktails for their happy hour. Happy Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.-close, reduced priced wells.
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtApps and 241 cocktails for their happy hour. Happy Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.-close, reduced priced wells.
Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 3-5:30 p.m.; late-night Wed.-Thurs., 10-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat., 11-1 a.m.
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StHappy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 3-5:30 p.m.; late-night Wed.-Thurs., 10-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat., 11-1 a.m.
M-Thurs 5-6:30pm + 9-10pm, F-Sat 5-6:30 + 9:30-10:30pm, Sun 5-9:30pm • BOGO on all drinks from the bar including featured cocktail menu, and Japanese-Fusion small-plate menu
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Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StM-Thurs 5-6:30pm + 9-10pm, F-Sat 5-6:30 + 9:30-10:30pm, Sun 5-9:30pm • BOGO on all drinks from the bar including featured cocktail menu, and Japanese-Fusion small-plate menu
Juniper
211 N 8th St
Happy Hours: Mon.- Fri., 4-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-close.
Chandlers
981 W Grove StFor something a bit fancy! Happy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m.
Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main StHappy Hours: Mon.-Fri., 4-6 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m.–close.
Happy Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4-6 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 9-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9-11 p.m.
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Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StHappy Hours: Mon.-Sun., 4-6 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 9-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9-11 p.m.
Coa de Jima
615 West Main StreetBuy on get one free happy hour from 4-6pm.
Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm: 1/2 off ALL lounge beverages and $7 food specials. Dueling Pianos Friday & Saturday starting at 10pm: $7 food specials, $3 beers, $4 drinks, and $5 wines available during the show until close.
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The Brickyard
601 W Main StMonday-Friday 3pm-6pm: 1/2 off ALL lounge beverages and $7 food specials. Dueling Pianos Friday & Saturday starting at 10pm: $7 food specials, $3 beers, $4 drinks, and $5 wines available during the show until close.
4pm-6pm 7 DAYS A WEEK!
$2 TECATE AND ROTATOR BEER SPECIALS
$5 MARGARITAS
$5 NACHOS
$2.50 TACOS
$5 YIPPEE CALLE'S! (TECATE AND A SHOT OF TEQUILA)
MARGARITA MONDAYS- BUY 1 GET 1 ALL DAY!
TACO TUESDAYS- BUY 2 GET 1 FREE ALL DAY!
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS- $2 OFF ANY GLASS OF WINE ALL DAY!
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Calle 75 Street Tacos
110 N 11th St4pm-6pm 7 DAYS A WEEK!
$2 TECATE AND ROTATOR BEER SPECIALS
$5 MARGARITAS
$5 NACHOS
$2.50 TACOS
$5 YIPPEE CALLE'S! (TECATE AND A SHOT OF TEQUILA)
MARGARITA MONDAYS- BUY 1 GET 1 ALL DAY!
TACO TUESDAYS- BUY 2 GET 1 FREE ALL DAY!
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS- $2 OFF ANY GLASS OF WINE ALL DAY!
The Matador
3690 E Monarch Sky Ln4PM-6PM and 10PM-1AM, foods specials $5-8
Reef
105 S 6th St3-6pm M-F 50% off draft beer, wine by the glass, well cocktails, and appetizers
Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – Close
Discounts on drinks and a great apps menu!
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Owyhee Tavern - Steak and Seafood Restaurant
1109 W Main StMonday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Tuesday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – Close
Discounts on drinks and a great apps menu!
Monday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – Close
Known for its vast selection of draft beers, the Yard House also has delicious food. During happy hour, diners can enjoy ½ off select appetizers and all pizzas. Drink specials include $2 off beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
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Yard House
3693 E Longwing LnMonday – Friday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – Close
Known for its vast selection of draft beers, the Yard House also has delicious food. During happy hour, diners can enjoy ½ off select appetizers and all pizzas. Drink specials include $2 off beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
Sightseeing
Bogus Basin is a short drive from Boise (approx half an hour). It is fun in both winter and summer. You can ski and snow board in winter and hike or mountain bike the trails in summer. Rentals for snow and biking activities is available on the mountain.
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Bogus Basin
Bogus Basin is a short drive from Boise (approx half an hour). It is fun in both winter and summer. You can ski and snow board in winter and hike or mountain bike the trails in summer. Rentals for snow and biking activities is available on the mountain.
A great place to take lots of Instagram photos! There is amazing graffiti and wall art. Definitely check it out.
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StA great place to take lots of Instagram photos! There is amazing graffiti and wall art. Definitely check it out.
Clay by Shay on State Street is just at the end of the road and it is a perfect way to arrange a date night. You can make pottery, jewelry or make paintings. Drinks provided. My husband and I made mugs on a date night. It is so fun!!
Clay Collective
3017 West State StreetClay by Shay on State Street is just at the end of the road and it is a perfect way to arrange a date night. You can make pottery, jewelry or make paintings. Drinks provided. My husband and I made mugs on a date night. It is so fun!!
Idaho Botanical Gardens is always doing fun music and live events with food trucks etc. Check their website to see what is happening.
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdIdaho Botanical Gardens is always doing fun music and live events with food trucks etc. Check their website to see what is happening.
泰布爾洛克
3199 E Table Rock RdA great nearby hike!
Great markets, but they only operate seasonally. Check their website for updates: https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com
34th Street Market
303 E 34th StGreat markets, but they only operate seasonally. Check their website for updates: https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com
Wondering what to do? I highly recommend going to a hockey game while you are in town. So fun! Check their website for local games: https://www.idahosteelheads.com
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Idaho Steelheads
233 S Capitol BlvdWondering what to do? I highly recommend going to a hockey game while you are in town. So fun! Check their website for local games: https://www.idahosteelheads.com
Check out the famous blue turf while you are here! Check their website for games details: https://broncosports.com/sports/football/schedule
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Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnCheck out the famous blue turf while you are here! Check their website for games details: https://broncosports.com/sports/football/schedule
The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnGreat place for food and shopping!
A MUST SEE in winter. They have a winter wonderland with many lights, sleigh rides, food and drinks. It's great all seasons as there are a multitude of restaurants, but it is really special in winter and highly recommended.
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印第安溪廣場及溜冰帶
120 S Kimball AveA MUST SEE in winter. They have a winter wonderland with many lights, sleigh rides, food and drinks. It's great all seasons as there are a multitude of restaurants, but it is really special in winter and highly recommended.
Walk to White Water Park - a two minute walk away to get to the ponds! Cross the red bridge if you want to watch some river surfing. There is a little market to grab coffee or snacks.
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North Whitewater Park Boulevard
North Whitewater Park BoulevardWalk to White Water Park - a two minute walk away to get to the ponds! Cross the red bridge if you want to watch some river surfing. There is a little market to grab coffee or snacks.
A great trail nearby. I often run there in in the mornings. It's a good workout getting up those stairs! There is a playground and lots of space for kids, dogs and families to run around too. Lots of space if you want to have a picnic.
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Camels back trail
A great trail nearby. I often run there in in the mornings. It's a good workout getting up those stairs! There is a playground and lots of space for kids, dogs and families to run around too. Lots of space if you want to have a picnic.
Boise's destination for specialty items from the Iberian Peninsula, especially the Basque Country. Wines, tapas, catering, and special events too!
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The Basque Market
608 W Grove StBoise's destination for specialty items from the Iberian Peninsula, especially the Basque Country. Wines, tapas, catering, and special events too!
Roaring Springs 水上樂園
400 W Overland RdFun summer activity. Great water park for all ages.
Indoor and outdoor center dedicated to birds of prey. If you are interested in bird watching let me know as I have a cool bird watching book for birds in the area.
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneIndoor and outdoor center dedicated to birds of prey. If you are interested in bird watching let me know as I have a cool bird watching book for birds in the area.
If you are floating the Boise River this is the spot to launch your rafts. There are air hoses conveniently located by the launch spot and there is an outfitter with raft/tube rentals available as well. A snack shack with drinks, shaved ice and food is usually open during daylight ours as well. You park at Barber and then float down the river to the Ann Morrison where the shuttle can bring you back to your car. There is also a series of trails, both paved (bicycles, strollers) and dirt for exploring the park. Dock on the river and watch the floaters coming down. Floating the river in a local summer favorite!
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Barber Park
Barber ParkIf you are floating the Boise River this is the spot to launch your rafts. There are air hoses conveniently located by the launch spot and there is an outfitter with raft/tube rentals available as well. A snack shack with drinks, shaved ice and food is usually open during daylight ours as well. You park at Barber and then float down the river to the Ann Morrison where the shuttle can bring you back to your car. There is also a series of trails, both paved (bicycles, strollers) and dirt for exploring the park. Dock on the river and watch the floaters coming down. Floating the river in a local summer favorite!
Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdRent a kayak and get an ice cream for some fun on the river!
The Basque Block is one of Idaho’s unique cultural blocks of a living ethnic neighborhood- Basque. It is comprised of two boarding houses - the Cyrus Jacobs-Uberruaga house, and the Anduiza.
The block has its unique indoor frontón court, the Basque Center, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Bar Gernika, Leku Ona restaurant, and the Basque Market. The cultural food is one of the main attractions here.
There is Basque History Mural completed by Noel Weber and The Letterheads in 2000, located on the Basque Block off of Capitol Blvd. One of the original Letterhead Members, Bill Hueg, hand painted a reproduction of the work which was translated into this new digital version displayed on the west-facing wall of the 104-year-old Anduiza Fronton building.
The Museum Hours are Tuesday – Friday: 10am to 5pm and Saturday: 11am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday, Monday, and Holidays.
If you are in Boise or visiting Boise and you are a history geek, I would say definitely check out this place and also try the food here to taste a different ethnic food.
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Basque Block
The Basque Block is one of Idaho’s unique cultural blocks of a living ethnic neighborhood- Basque. It is comprised of two boarding houses - the Cyrus Jacobs-Uberruaga house, and the Anduiza.
The block has its unique indoor frontón court, the Basque Center, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Bar Gernika, Leku Ona restaurant, and the Basque Market. The cultural food is one of the main attractions here.
There is Basque History Mural completed by Noel Weber and The Letterheads in 2000, located on the Basque Block off of Capitol Blvd. One of the original Letterhead Members, Bill Hueg, hand painted a reproduction of the work which was translated into this new digital version displayed on the west-facing wall of the 104-year-old Anduiza Fronton building.
The Museum Hours are Tuesday – Friday: 10am to 5pm and Saturday: 11am to 4pm. It is closed on Sunday, Monday, and Holidays.
If you are in Boise or visiting Boise and you are a history geek, I would say definitely check out this place and also try the food here to taste a different ethnic food.
Super fun day or night out with yummy food and drinks to practice your swing. Bookings recommended.
Topgolf
Super fun day or night out with yummy food and drinks to practice your swing. Bookings recommended.
Day trips from Boise
A great day trip from Boise. You can hire sand boards and zip down the dunes!
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Bruneau Dunes State Park
27608 Bruneau Sand Dunes RdA great day trip from Boise. You can hire sand boards and zip down the dunes!
Beautiful all times of the year! About an hour and 40 minutes from Boise.
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Kirkham Hot Springs
7658 ID-21Beautiful all times of the year! About an hour and 40 minutes from Boise.
A cute historic city, with bars, restaurants, museums and old toy stores. It's really interesting to walk around the streets. If you are planning a day trip from Boise, you could do Idaho City and Kirkham Hot Springs in the same trip.
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Idaho City
A cute historic city, with bars, restaurants, museums and old toy stores. It's really interesting to walk around the streets. If you are planning a day trip from Boise, you could do Idaho City and Kirkham Hot Springs in the same trip.
This place is so beautiful! No filters on these photos. You can rent kayaks at Banbury Hot Springs and kayak down the river the Blue Heart Springs. An hour and 45 minute drive from Boise.
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Blue Heart Springs
This place is so beautiful! No filters on these photos. You can rent kayaks at Banbury Hot Springs and kayak down the river the Blue Heart Springs. An hour and 45 minute drive from Boise.
A great hike to Jump Creek Falls. It is a short hike so very achievable if you have little people with you. You can swim in the falls in summer time.
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Jump Creek Falls
A great hike to Jump Creek Falls. It is a short hike so very achievable if you have little people with you. You can swim in the falls in summer time.
Fun in winter and in summer. I take my son tobogganing every year for his birthday. So fun!!!
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鷹島州立公園
165 Eagle Island PkwyFun in winter and in summer. I take my son tobogganing every year for his birthday. So fun!!!
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadFun for swimming, hiking, picnicing and disc golfing!
Grab a bite to eat and see a show at Starlight mountain outdoor theatre. Crouch has a quaint downtown for a coffee, some snacks and a nice walk too.
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Starlight Mountain Theatre
850 S Middlefork RdGrab a bite to eat and see a show at Starlight mountain outdoor theatre. Crouch has a quaint downtown for a coffee, some snacks and a nice walk too.
Rainy day ideas
Some ideas of places to try if the weather prevents you from outdoor activities.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnFun for the whole family or a cute date.
Open to the public to explore and completely free. Very pretty architecture.
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Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StOpen to the public to explore and completely free. Very pretty architecture.
博伊西水族館
64 N Cole RdA cool aquarium where you can feel and feed the fish!
愛達荷州探索中心
131 W Myrtle StFun science experiments for you and your kids to try as well as a museum exhibit.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3876 E Lanark StFun activity to get your body moving and blood pumping!
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrInteresting for all ages and the exhibits are constantly changing.
Vertical View
1334 E Bird Dog DrFun indoor workout! A favorite in the area.
Base Camp Pong & Axe
815 Ann Morrison Park DrA fun date idea! Axe throwing and beer pong ping. Food is fantastic too!