Wilson’s Kid-Friendly Guide for Boise
Family Attractions
A small but charming zoo with giraffes, monkeys, hyenas, farm animals and more.
159 locals recommend
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrA small but charming zoo with giraffes, monkeys, hyenas, farm animals and more.
Beautiful gardens, flowers and succulents. Great calendar of events including yoga, Winter Garden aGlow and concerts at Outlaw Stage.
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdBeautiful gardens, flowers and succulents. Great calendar of events including yoga, Winter Garden aGlow and concerts at Outlaw Stage.
Big Al's
1900 N Eagle RdGreat family bowling, food and drinks, and sports.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnFamily-friendly fun zone - Wahooz and Roaring Springs
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StHands-on exhibits for the whole family.
Our local ski and summer mountain and recreation area. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross country or skate ski in the winter - or mountain bike and bike in the summer. Events all year round and music concerts in the summer!
81 locals recommend
Bogus Basin
Our local ski and summer mountain and recreation area. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, cross country or skate ski in the winter - or mountain bike and bike in the summer. Events all year round and music concerts in the summer!
Boise Parks
Several playgrounds along the river and Greenbelt with miles of open green space and disc golf course.
11 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Park Disc Golf Course
Ann Morrison Park DriveSeveral playgrounds along the river and Greenbelt with miles of open green space and disc golf course.
Just one block from our Airbnb, there’s tennis courts, playgrounds and an entrance to 200 miles of trails.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StJust one block from our Airbnb, there’s tennis courts, playgrounds and an entrance to 200 miles of trails.
Attached to Quinn’s Pond and the Boise River, families can hang at the beach and park areas, walk the loop, paddle board or watch the surfers.
Esther Simplot Park
Esther Simplot ParkAttached to Quinn’s Pond and the Boise River, families can hang at the beach and park areas, walk the loop, paddle board or watch the surfers.
Eagle Island State Park
165 Eagle Island PkwyLots of family-friendly green space and activities.
Kid-friendly breweries and wineries
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StTelaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd St
Mother Earth Brew Co. - Boise
406 South 3rd StreetKid’s Toys & Shops
G. Willikers Toy Merchant
1508 N 13th St
City Kid Boutique
222 North 9th StreetRe-POP Gifts
210 N 10th StRediscovered Bookshop
180 N 8th StBoise Public Library
715 S Capitol Blvd