Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StBest coffee in the neighborhood.
Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StLocal chain for quick eats: burritos, wraps, nachos, adjacent bar
Good pub grub with a couple healthy options even. They have a nice patio, though the seating is a little limited. There is a small kid's menu. A solid choice for in the neighborhood eats.
70 locals recommend
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StGood pub grub with a couple healthy options even. They have a nice patio, though the seating is a little limited. There is a small kid's menu. A solid choice for in the neighborhood eats.
Unpretentious burgers and sandwiches, outdoor seating area, sports on the TV without being a sports bar, trivia on Tuesdays.
58 locals recommend
Hyde Park Pub & Grill
1501 N 13th StUnpretentious burgers and sandwiches, outdoor seating area, sports on the TV without being a sports bar, trivia on Tuesdays.
Lulu's Pizza
2594 N Bogus Basin RdThe best pizza in Boise. Hands down. They also deliver after 5.
Mai Thai Restaurant
750 W Idaho StBreakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, and bar with a huge mist cooled patio.
25 locals recommend
Sun Ray Cafe
1602 N 13th StBreakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, and bar with a huge mist cooled patio.
The Funky Taco
801 W Bannock StFun fusion taco place with sit down eating.
Adventurous waffles with exciting topping combinations as well as traditional waffles.
10 locals recommend
Waffle Me Up
204 N Capitol BlvdAdventurous waffles with exciting topping combinations as well as traditional waffles.
Moon's Kitchen Cafe
800 W Idaho StDiner serving breakfast until 3pm
Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
Chandlers
981 W Grove StUpscale steakhouse with a martini bar and live jazz
Everyone talks about this place. Reasonable prices, quality food. Good drinks, yummy brunch.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StEveryone talks about this place. Reasonable prices, quality food. Good drinks, yummy brunch.
This is recommended for the experience. Borrow our two bikes out back or rent a bike in Ann Morrison Park and ride to the Sandbar for lunch on the Boise Greenbelt.
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdThis is recommended for the experience. Borrow our two bikes out back or rent a bike in Ann Morrison Park and ride to the Sandbar for lunch on the Boise Greenbelt.
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th StThe brunch here is great, lots of mimosas to choose from.
Guru Donuts
2826 W Main StEssentials
Wonderful deli with coffee and fresh juice. Best groceries around.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StWonderful deli with coffee and fresh juice. Best groceries around.
Stinker Stores
1620 N 13th St24 hour convenience store with an excellent beer selection and growler filling.
Albertsons
1650 W State StThis is a secret, off the beaten path laundromat It's not at the park, but 1 block away on 12th and O'Farrell. It's not gross, it's not crowded, so don't you dare tell anyone about it or add it to Google Maps!
Gordon S. Bowen Park
1013 Ofarrell StThis is a secret, off the beaten path laundromat It's not at the park, but 1 block away on 12th and O'Farrell. It's not gross, it's not crowded, so don't you dare tell anyone about it or add it to Google Maps!
Costco Wholesale
2051 S Cole RdShopping
Who doesn't love a farmer's market . . .and this one is particularly good.
64 locals recommend
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrWho doesn't love a farmer's market . . .and this one is particularly good.
BANANA ink
214 N 9th StThe best creative Idaho themed clothing.
This place is great. A good old fashioned record store. So few left in this world . . .
16 locals recommend
The Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StThis place is great. A good old fashioned record store. So few left in this world . . .
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetEvery Saturday
Parks & Nature
Camel's Back Park has trails for hiking into the foothills, great views, tennis courts, and a playground for the kiddos. Highly recommended!
1200 Heron St
1200 Heron StreetCamel's Back Park has trails for hiking into the foothills, great views, tennis courts, and a playground for the kiddos. Highly recommended!
Great place for swimming and boat rental.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak
62 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadGreat place for swimming and boat rental.
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak
This pond is in Esther Simplot park which has open green spaces, boardwalks, and other recreation. But the best part is definitely the swimming.
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveThis pond is in Esther Simplot park which has open green spaces, boardwalks, and other recreation. But the best part is definitely the swimming.
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdHiking an Biking in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains
Drinks & Nightlife
Pengillys Saloon
513 W Main StLovely atmosphere, live music on the weekends.
Fun, hip, dive bar with arcade games, pinball machines, trivia, and gaming nights. Serves beer and wine.
19 locals recommend
Spacebar
620 N Capitol BlvdFun, hip, dive bar with arcade games, pinball machines, trivia, and gaming nights. Serves beer and wine.
Press & Pony
622 W Idaho StA large selection of craft cocktails.
Knitting Factory Boise
416 S 9th StLiquid Laughs Comedy Club & Lounge
405 S 8th StMusic, Comedy, bar, pub food
Reef
105 S 6th StLive music, rooftop deck
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StGood for large groups
10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StBodovino
404 S 8th StSo very many wines to try
Entertainment & Activities
Great for any time of the year! For summer there is hiking, biking, tubing, climbing, horseback riding, etc. https://bogusbasin.org/
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdGreat for any time of the year! For summer there is hiking, biking, tubing, climbing, horseback riding, etc. https://bogusbasin.org/
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrLearn about bike rides for causes and events all throughout the year.
8 locals recommend
Boise Bicycle Project
1027 S Lusk StLearn about bike rides for causes and events all throughout the year.
Boise Hawks Baseball Club
5600 N Glenwood StIdaho Steelheads
233 S Capitol BlvdRide for miles and miles all over Boise. Bike rental available.
12 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltRide for miles and miles all over Boise. Bike rental available.
Downtown Boise YMCA
1050 W State StA historic old movie theater showing a mix of cult and classic films, as well as concerts.
34 locals recommend
The Egyptian Theatre
700 W Main StA historic old movie theater showing a mix of cult and classic films, as well as concerts.
Boise Spectrum Center
7709 W Overland RdMovie Theater, Shopping, Chow, other food, summer concert series, video games.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnGood old fashioned family fun
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnBroncos!
Arts & Culture
Boise's Performing Arts Center. Lectures, concerts, theater, and sports.
35 locals recommend
Morrison Center
2201 W Cesar Chavez LnBoise's Performing Arts Center. Lectures, concerts, theater, and sports.
Boise Contemporary Theater
854 W Fulton StBoise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrDiscovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StIdaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs Ave