Guidebook for Boise

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Guidebook for Boise

Essentials

51 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.
51 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Great Views of Downtown Boise. Ponds and Waterfall. The tower is open on Sunday and Monday, and you can ride the elevator up to the top and get a 360 degree view of Boise.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover Terrace
62 locals recommend
Great Views of Downtown Boise. Ponds and Waterfall. The tower is open on Sunday and Monday, and you can ride the elevator up to the top and get a 360 degree view of Boise.

Parks & Nature

We have a great Zoo. Great Family Fun, and lots of parks and bike paths surrounding it also.
159 locals recommend
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Dr
159 locals recommend
We have a great Zoo. Great Family Fun, and lots of parks and bike paths surrounding it also.
Right by Zoo Boise.
81 locals recommend
Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol Blvd
81 locals recommend
Right by Zoo Boise.
A beautiful park.
79 locals recommend
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana Blvd
79 locals recommend
A beautiful park.
A 2 Hour car ride North of Boise. Has great sandy beaches. In town you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards and spend the day relaxing on the lake. There is a 9 hole golf course on the lake and several places to eat.
21 locals recommend
Lake Cascade
21 locals recommend
A 2 Hour car ride North of Boise. Has great sandy beaches. In town you can rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards and spend the day relaxing on the lake. There is a 9 hole golf course on the lake and several places to eat.
Great place for families, with a beach and picnic areas. A short 20 minute drive.
62 locals recommend
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock Road
62 locals recommend
Great place for families, with a beach and picnic areas. A short 20 minute drive.

Arts & Culture

The Museum, Zoo and Parks are all together, a fun day, and so close to each other.
155 locals recommend
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr
155 locals recommend
The Museum, Zoo and Parks are all together, a fun day, and so close to each other.

Food Scene

Great Thai Food. Eat in or carry out. Open for Lunch and dinner everyday, except lunch on Sunday.
12 locals recommend
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
4898 Emerald St
12 locals recommend
Great Thai Food. Eat in or carry out. Open for Lunch and dinner everyday, except lunch on Sunday.
Very good Italian. One of my favorites is the Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich. You can also pick up a lasagna to back at home. Everything is homemade by the owners that will be there. Soups are made fresh daily, and are amazing.
13 locals recommend
Cucina Di Paolo
1504 S Vista Ave
13 locals recommend
Very good Italian. One of my favorites is the Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich. You can also pick up a lasagna to back at home. Everything is homemade by the owners that will be there. Soups are made fresh daily, and are amazing.
Their slogan is "Fries with a side of burger". Both fries and their burgers are great.
98 locals recommend
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol Blvd
98 locals recommend
Their slogan is "Fries with a side of burger". Both fries and their burgers are great.
In my opinion, the best coffee.
31 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
101 S Orchard St
31 locals recommend
In my opinion, the best coffee.
Wonderful Italian. Make a reservation.
41 locals recommend
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard St
41 locals recommend
Wonderful Italian. Make a reservation.
Great Food, in the middle of Downtown. They also have a great outdoor patio.
10 locals recommend
Solid Grill & Bar
405 S 8th St
10 locals recommend
Great Food, in the middle of Downtown. They also have a great outdoor patio.
Great Pizza and Pasta!! Nice patio. They also have a coffee shop.
6 locals recommend
Papa Joe's
1301 S Capitol Blvd
6 locals recommend
Great Pizza and Pasta!! Nice patio. They also have a coffee shop.

Entertainment & Activities

Great Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Or just taking a drive. Not far from Boise at all.
Bogus Basin & Hill station
Great Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Or just taking a drive. Not far from Boise at all.
Home of the Broncos!! And the "blue" field!!!
88 locals recommend
Boise State University
1910 W University Dr
88 locals recommend
Home of the Broncos!! And the "blue" field!!!
Pool with a water slide.
11 locals recommend
Natatorium Pool
1811 E Warm Springs Ave
11 locals recommend
Pool with a water slide.