Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Tango's Empanadas - Boise
701 N Orchard StAeroCaffe Coffee Shop
201 N Orchard StDelicious coffee, sunny patio, great neighborhood atmosphere.
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard StTasty coffee on the go.
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
4898 Emerald StCampos Market
413 N Orchard StOne word: tacos
Entertainment & Activities
Bowling, pool, air hockey and kids arcades, with a beer and wine bar. Cosmic bowling on the weekends.
7 locals recommend
Emerald Lanes
4860 Emerald StBowling, pool, air hockey and kids arcades, with a beer and wine bar. Cosmic bowling on the weekends.
Nerfed
5878 W. Franklin St.Indoor NERF tag!
Overland Park Cinema
7051 W Overland RdDollar theater
Classic art-house/indie movie theater with in-movie dinner and wine/beer.
76 locals recommend
The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StClassic art-house/indie movie theater with in-movie dinner and wine/beer.
CenturyLink Arena Boise
233 S Capitol BlvdSports, concerts, and large conventions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neapolitan pizzeria with a great selection of drinks for connoisseurs of finer beers and cocktails. Just upstairs is a busy restaurant/venue that often has live music and dancing. Plus great patios.
Front Door
105 S 6th StNeapolitan pizzeria with a great selection of drinks for connoisseurs of finer beers and cocktails. Just upstairs is a busy restaurant/venue that often has live music and dancing. Plus great patios.
Parks & Nature
Large playground, fountain feature, biking, outdoor gym, greenbelt and river (fishing) access. Also home to many of Boise's larger festivals, like the 4th of July Fireworks, Boise Classic (hot air balloons) and Fat Tire's Tour de Fat.
79 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdLarge playground, fountain feature, biking, outdoor gym, greenbelt and river (fishing) access. Also home to many of Boise's larger festivals, like the 4th of July Fireworks, Boise Classic (hot air balloons) and Fat Tire's Tour de Fat.
Gorgeous nature park, full of bridges, gazebos, and wildlife.
72 locals recommend
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdGorgeous nature park, full of bridges, gazebos, and wildlife.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.WinCo Foods
110 E Myrtle StCostco prices with regular grocery options, without the membership
Sightseeing
Iconic Boise Train Depot, including garden, koi ponds, public art, and a phenomenal view of downtown.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceIconic Boise Train Depot, including garden, koi ponds, public art, and a phenomenal view of downtown.