Bucket List Destinations in Boise
Food Scene
I love going downtown for dinner, there are many choices!
For more of an upscale dining experience, my top choice is Alavita. They serve Italian food that is delicious, they use many local ingredients, and the restaurant itself is beautiful!
49 locals recommend
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StI love going downtown for dinner, there are many choices!
For more of an upscale dining experience, my top choice is Alavita. They serve Italian food that is delicious, they use many local ingredients, and the restaurant itself is beautiful!
Bitter Creek Alehouse has a great lunch and dinner menu and a good beer and wine selection. Lovely patio too!
101 locals recommend
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StBitter Creek Alehouse has a great lunch and dinner menu and a good beer and wine selection. Lovely patio too!
The District Coffee shop is my favorite locally owned coffee shop downtown good coffee and good people!
They have won many awards for their coffee creations.
16 locals recommend
The District Coffee House
219 N 10th StThe District Coffee shop is my favorite locally owned coffee shop downtown good coffee and good people!
They have won many awards for their coffee creations.
Great coffee, fun art and gift shop! Voted Boise's Best coffee shop many many times.
66 locals recommend
Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho StGreat coffee, fun art and gift shop! Voted Boise's Best coffee shop many many times.
Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtLeku Ona
117 S 6th StFanci Freez Burgers and Shakes
1402 W State StFlying Pie Pizzaria- Fairview
6508 W Fairview AveForm & Function
511 W Broad StHands down, THE best coffee!
Fujiyama | Japanese Restaurant
1701 East Fairview AvenueFresh and delicious sushi and a lovely cultural experience!
Amazing breakfast, be sure to order the fresh OJ. The omelets are out of this world good!
58 locals recommend
The Griddle
404 E Parkcenter BlvdAmazing breakfast, be sure to order the fresh OJ. The omelets are out of this world good!
Sightseeing
Jack's Urban Meeting Place
1000 W Myrtle StBoise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceBoise State University
1910 W University DrBoise Rose Garden
670 Julia Davis DrEntertainment & Activities
We have such a special zoo in Boise! If you are coming with kids, it's a must see. Lots of great exhibits and fun playgrounds! The Giraffe Slide is one of a kind!
159 locals recommend
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrWe have such a special zoo in Boise! If you are coming with kids, it's a must see. Lots of great exhibits and fun playgrounds! The Giraffe Slide is one of a kind!
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrAn art museum with something for the whole family!
AWESOME water park in the summer and year round entertainment inside! Bowling, go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, air hockey, arcade, climbing wall etc!
98 locals recommend
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnAWESOME water park in the summer and year round entertainment inside! Bowling, go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, air hockey, arcade, climbing wall etc!
My favorite city pool in Boise! Long water slide, diving boards, toddler pool and big pool. Bring your own food and drinks to the pool, or purchase a snow cone or treat there.
11 locals recommend
Natatorium Pool
1811 E Warm Springs AveMy favorite city pool in Boise! Long water slide, diving boards, toddler pool and big pool. Bring your own food and drinks to the pool, or purchase a snow cone or treat there.
Located 45 minutes from downtown Boise, Bogus Basin offers skiing for all abilities! We love Bogus!
81 locals recommend
Bogus Basin
Located 45 minutes from downtown Boise, Bogus Basin offers skiing for all abilities! We love Bogus!
Ivywild Pool
2250 S Leadville AveRoaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland RdParks & Nature
The Boise River Greenbelt is a walking and biking path that offers views of the Boise River, parks and open spaces.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltThe Boise River Greenbelt is a walking and biking path that offers views of the Boise River, parks and open spaces.
An awesome playground for the kids, outdoor work out facility for adults and the Ridge to Rivers Trail system behind the park!
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StAn awesome playground for the kids, outdoor work out facility for adults and the Ridge to Rivers Trail system behind the park!
Hiking and biking trails within a 10 minute drive from the townhouse! Miles and miles of trails...
26 locals recommend
Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdHiking and biking trails within a 10 minute drive from the townhouse! Miles and miles of trails...
Rent a raft or a tube and float the Boise River July - August. It's a Boise tradition!
31 locals recommend
Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals
4049 S Eckert RdRent a raft or a tube and float the Boise River July - August. It's a Boise tradition!
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdBonneville Hot Springs
Drinks & Nightlife
Award winning cocktails! "By a fire in winter or under shade trees in summer, relax on our patio with a drink. Our cocktails show respect for the classics and the seasons, and our beer and wine lists range from familiar to rare and unusual."
61 locals recommend
Modern Hotel
1314 W Grove StAward winning cocktails! "By a fire in winter or under shade trees in summer, relax on our patio with a drink. Our cocktails show respect for the classics and the seasons, and our beer and wine lists range from familiar to rare and unusual."
The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StA short 35 minute drive from Boise, experience the country side and delicious Idaho wine!
51 locals recommend
Ste. Chapelle Winery & Tasting Room
19348 Lowell RdA short 35 minute drive from Boise, experience the country side and delicious Idaho wine!
Humpin' Hannah's
621 W Main StMeriwether Cider Company
5242 W Chinden BlvdGatsby
Unique cocktails (smoke and lights!) and fun atmosphere!