Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StGreat food, huge portions and locals love it!
Red Bench Pizza Vista
1204 S Vista AveClose to the space and super cute! Great, local wines.
It's close to the space and has American food AND sushi! Laid back atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Willowcreek Grill
2273 S Vista AveIt's close to the space and has American food AND sushi! Laid back atmosphere.
Madre - Boutique Taqueria
1034 S La Pointe StThe Shed
1010 S La Pointe StFood and a bar! College kids to 30's love this place.
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StGreat Italian food!
Local with lots of variety of flavors. Also, housed in a cool, vintage building in downtown.
38 locals recommend
Guru Donuts
2826 W Main StLocal with lots of variety of flavors. Also, housed in a cool, vintage building in downtown.
Delicious breakfast! My favorite is the strawberries and Nutella. They also have a food truck at the Saturday Market.
10 locals recommend
Waffle Me Up
204 N Capitol BlvdDelicious breakfast! My favorite is the strawberries and Nutella. They also have a food truck at the Saturday Market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StThis is a great restaurant/bar that the locals love!
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StOne of the many great local breweries!
Little Dutch Garden
1910 S Owyhee StDive-bar (beer and wine). Cash only. Hipster vibe.
Spacebar
620 N Capitol BlvdFun spot to grab a drink and play a retro arcade game.
Everything Else
Hyde Park in the North End has great shops, restaurants, coffee, drinks and a pretty park. Great neighborhood that all locals love.
North 13th Street
North 13th StreetHyde Park in the North End has great shops, restaurants, coffee, drinks and a pretty park. Great neighborhood that all locals love.
Every Saturday morning (except winter). Great shopping for all things local! Produce, gifts, flowers, food trucks, coffee, etc.
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetEvery Saturday morning (except winter). Great shopping for all things local! Produce, gifts, flowers, food trucks, coffee, etc.
Parks & Nature
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdCamel's Back Park
27 Heron StJulia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdKathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdSnowboard/ski in the winter or hike/bike/ride the mountain rail in the summer!
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdSnowboard/ski in the winter or hike/bike/ride the mountain rail in the summer!
Gorgeous gardens, also a venue for concerts and other events. During the winter they have a Winter Garden A Glow event that is amazing! It runs through the holidays and into January (possibly Feb).
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdGorgeous gardens, also a venue for concerts and other events. During the winter they have a Winter Garden A Glow event that is amazing! It runs through the holidays and into January (possibly Feb).
Entertainment & Activities
This is a gorgeous, old venue. Lots of concerts, movies, comedians, etc. are booked here. If you happen to come on a night that Boise Classic Movies is playing, go!
34 locals recommend
The Egyptian Theatre
700 W Main StThis is a gorgeous, old venue. Lots of concerts, movies, comedians, etc. are booked here. If you happen to come on a night that Boise Classic Movies is playing, go!
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnBoise State games, concerts, comedians, etc. are held here.
Boise Contemporary Theater
854 W Fulton StEssentials
Albertsons
1650 W State StGetting Around
Walking distance from our space, you can rent a scooter to get around and sight see! Very fun. :)
Veronica Scooters: Works and Rentals
1502 S Vista AveWalking distance from our space, you can rent a scooter to get around and sight see! Very fun. :)