Guidebook for Garden City
Parks & Nature
The Boise River Park is Just off the greenbelt. It's a great place to go to watch surfers and kayakers on the adjustable river wave. It all depends on the River flows but it is usually running well from March - November. If you are feeling adventurous you can give it a try.
9 locals recommend
Boise River Park
Boise River GreenbeltThe Boise River Park is Just off the greenbelt. It's a great place to go to watch surfers and kayakers on the adjustable river wave. It all depends on the River flows but it is usually running well from March - November. If you are feeling adventurous you can give it a try.
Great place to swim in the summer as the water is warmer than the river. It is also a good place to try paddle boarding, kayaking etc... as you can rent from The two shops nearby; either Corridor Surf Shop or Idaho River Sports.
30 locals recommend
Quinn's Pond
Great place to swim in the summer as the water is warmer than the river. It is also a good place to try paddle boarding, kayaking etc... as you can rent from The two shops nearby; either Corridor Surf Shop or Idaho River Sports.
Amazing Park that has multiple beaches and a nature trail. It is a great place to go for an evening walk or for a day in the water. It is just across the bridge on the North side of the Boise River.
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveAmazing Park that has multiple beaches and a nature trail. It is a great place to go for an evening walk or for a day in the water. It is just across the bridge on the North side of the Boise River.
Shopping
Corridor Surf Shop is a great place to rent Paddleboards, surfboards, and wetsuits. Whether you want to float the Boise River or give river Surfing a shot. The Staff are very friendly and willing to help. They also offer classes during the summer months.
Corridor Surf Shop & Necessary Goods
314 E 35th StCorridor Surf Shop is a great place to rent Paddleboards, surfboards, and wetsuits. Whether you want to float the Boise River or give river Surfing a shot. The Staff are very friendly and willing to help. They also offer classes during the summer months.
Great place to rent water sports gear (paddle boards, kayaks, canoes). They also have a small shop full of great stuff.
21 locals recommend
Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdGreat place to rent water sports gear (paddle boards, kayaks, canoes). They also have a small shop full of great stuff.
Drinks & Nightlife
New winery in Garden City just off the Greenbelt near the Riverside Hotel. The winery is open to the public from 12:00pm - 6:00pm seven days a week. They offer tastings and have quite a variety of wines.
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StNew winery in Garden City just off the Greenbelt near the Riverside Hotel. The winery is open to the public from 12:00pm - 6:00pm seven days a week. They offer tastings and have quite a variety of wines.
Great place to grab a drink and hang out in the evenings. There is also a Food truck here that has the best tacos in the West. I kid you not. It is just a short walk away. They are open seasonly from April through October.
17 locals recommend
Yardarm
314 E 35th StGreat place to grab a drink and hang out in the evenings. There is also a Food truck here that has the best tacos in the West. I kid you not. It is just a short walk away. They are open seasonly from April through October.
Food Scene
Great restaurant on the Greenbelt. It is only open seasonally from May - September. 11:00am - 10:00pm daily and happy hours is from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Bicycle parking is available. The Sandbar offers locally sourced fresh, grilled cuisine and a full service bar with specialty cocktails and the area’s best selection of local draft beer. Enjoy live music on the Sandbar stage every evening and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdGreat restaurant on the Greenbelt. It is only open seasonally from May - September. 11:00am - 10:00pm daily and happy hours is from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Bicycle parking is available. The Sandbar offers locally sourced fresh, grilled cuisine and a full service bar with specialty cocktails and the area’s best selection of local draft beer. Enjoy live music on the Sandbar stage every evening and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
One of our favorite local restaurants. The Fork blends fresh flavors from throughout the Northwest to create an Americana dining experience that is both surprising and comforting. Whenever possible, they follow the ‘farm to fork’ approach that includes sourcing farm-fresh ingredients locally, then preparing them in such a way as to enhance, but never cover, their natural qualities. Delicious food in one of Boise's historic buildings.
146 locals recommend
Fork
199 N 8th StOne of our favorite local restaurants. The Fork blends fresh flavors from throughout the Northwest to create an Americana dining experience that is both surprising and comforting. Whenever possible, they follow the ‘farm to fork’ approach that includes sourcing farm-fresh ingredients locally, then preparing them in such a way as to enhance, but never cover, their natural qualities. Delicious food in one of Boise's historic buildings.
Arts & Culture
Great place to visit if you are interested in Art. It is right off of the greenbelt next to Julia Davis Park.
155 locals recommend
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrGreat place to visit if you are interested in Art. It is right off of the greenbelt next to Julia Davis Park.