Katie’s Boise guidebook
Food scene
2 minute walk to get your morning coffee. Great way to start your walk along the greenbelt!
Coffee Mill
4979 E Warm Springs Ave2 minute walk to get your morning coffee. Great way to start your walk along the greenbelt!
Dont want to go far for dinner? Walk 3 minutes to Lucky 13 where you can sit inside and catch a game on the TV, or sit outside and enjoy all the local pups and people watching. Local favorite for beer and pizza. Has some gluten free options!
13 residents recomanen
Lucky 13
3662 S Eckert RdDont want to go far for dinner? Walk 3 minutes to Lucky 13 where you can sit inside and catch a game on the TV, or sit outside and enjoy all the local pups and people watching. Local favorite for beer and pizza. Has some gluten free options!
Also 3 minute walk... are we seeing a trend? After dinner at Lucky 13 or Lost Shack, try some of the Stil's Alcohol infused ice cream! Non-alcoholic options available too.
32 residents recomanen
The STIL
786 W Broad StAlso 3 minute walk... are we seeing a trend? After dinner at Lucky 13 or Lost Shack, try some of the Stil's Alcohol infused ice cream! Non-alcoholic options available too.
Lost Shack
3724 South Eckert Road3 minute walk to dinner? Yes please! Sushi and beer selection from Lost Grove
Lemon Tree Co.
224 N 10th StAmazing artisan sandwiches!
Are you in Vegas or Boise? If you want steak or seafood or just an amazing visual experience, head to Barbacoa. From the Medusa sculpture to the Pichuli art glass to the huge painting on the ceiling it is almost too much to take it (and no, the ceiling portrait it isn't Michael Jackson, it is the owners wife!).
160 residents recomanen
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtAre you in Vegas or Boise? If you want steak or seafood or just an amazing visual experience, head to Barbacoa. From the Medusa sculpture to the Pichuli art glass to the huge painting on the ceiling it is almost too much to take it (and no, the ceiling portrait it isn't Michael Jackson, it is the owners wife!).
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StLocal favorite!
Cute little neighborhood near downtown with restaurants and Camels Back park.
73 residents recomanen
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StCute little neighborhood near downtown with restaurants and Camels Back park.
Sightseeing
Seasonal favorite- enjoy Shakespear under the stars in the outdoor amphitheater. We have loved some other non- Shakespearean classics as well like Les Misérables and the Hound of Baskerville (hilarious!).
81 residents recomanen
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveSeasonal favorite- enjoy Shakespear under the stars in the outdoor amphitheater. We have loved some other non- Shakespearean classics as well like Les Misérables and the Hound of Baskerville (hilarious!).
Check out their summer concert series or classes! Or just take a tour for a low key outdoor adventure.
124 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic d'Idaho
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdCheck out their summer concert series or classes! Or just take a tour for a low key outdoor adventure.
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdShort but challenging hike to one of the best views in Boise!
Lucky Peak State Park ( swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, and kayaking): https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak/
22 residents recomanen
Lucky Peak Lake
Lucky Peak State Park ( swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, and kayaking): https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak/
Bogus Basin
Winter Ski Resort and Summer activities.
Easy to find? No... Amazing experience? yes!...
TIP: Call ahead for reservations or you can get turned down.
Make sure you look at mile markers on your directions as you can lose wifi once up the mountain.
Hot Springs
Easy to find? No... Amazing experience? yes!...
TIP: Call ahead for reservations or you can get turned down.
Make sure you look at mile markers on your directions as you can lose wifi once up the mountain.
Park along the river with walking path connecting to the greenbelt.
61 residents recomanen
Barber Park
Barber ParkPark along the river with walking path connecting to the greenbelt.
Looking for an overnight? Or for the adventurous, a day trip? Roughly 2.5 hours from Boise is our mountain town McCall with great skiing at Tamarak or Brundige during winter and lake activities during summer.
67 residents recomanen
McCall
Looking for an overnight? Or for the adventurous, a day trip? Roughly 2.5 hours from Boise is our mountain town McCall with great skiing at Tamarak or Brundige during winter and lake activities during summer.
Neighborhoods
The Basque Block – one of the largest Basque communities in the US! Located in downtown Boise including museum and several wonderful restaurants.
54 residents recomanen
Basque Block
The Basque Block – one of the largest Basque communities in the US! Located in downtown Boise including museum and several wonderful restaurants.