Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
"Idaho-American Beer Bar" is their style since 1995.
Great food - a favorite spot.
101 locals recommend
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th St"Idaho-American Beer Bar" is their style since 1995.
Great food - a favorite spot.
Take away only - In Hyde Park, Boise's favorite neighborhood.
You can't go wrong for breakfast. Lunch is great, too!
My favorite - Huevos Breakfast Burrito or any of their homemade english muffin sandwiches (they have a 50+yo press they make the english muffins fresh daily).
Note the hours - check website beforehand. Closed Mondays.
36 locals recommend
Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StTake away only - In Hyde Park, Boise's favorite neighborhood.
You can't go wrong for breakfast. Lunch is great, too!
My favorite - Huevos Breakfast Burrito or any of their homemade english muffin sandwiches (they have a 50+yo press they make the english muffins fresh daily).
Note the hours - check website beforehand. Closed Mondays.
Craft cocktails and small bites like cheese plate or charcuterie board.
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
16 locals recommend
The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StCraft cocktails and small bites like cheese plate or charcuterie board.
Happy Hour 4-7 pm
Sightseeing
RidgetoRivers.org or BoiseTrails.com
Either site will give you the best insite for where to hike and how the trails are being kept up/closures.
Less than a mile away we have the entrance to 170 miles of Boise trails. Trails range from easy to advanced. Hiking, biking, walking, horseback riding, running, etc. Gorgeous and a must if you're able.
26 locals recommend
Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdRidgetoRivers.org or BoiseTrails.com
Either site will give you the best insite for where to hike and how the trails are being kept up/closures.
Less than a mile away we have the entrance to 170 miles of Boise trails. Trails range from easy to advanced. Hiking, biking, walking, horseback riding, running, etc. Gorgeous and a must if you're able.
City/town information
McCall (2 hours north) is a gorgeous seasonal town situated around Payette Lake. Summer offers boating and water recreations, hiking/biking on the trails. Winter means Brundage Mountain -- skiing and snowboarding kicks off. Winter Carnival is an annual can't miss also -- the whole town participates in carving sometimes 10 ft tall statues/sculptures from snow/ice.
67 locals recommend
McCall
McCall (2 hours north) is a gorgeous seasonal town situated around Payette Lake. Summer offers boating and water recreations, hiking/biking on the trails. Winter means Brundage Mountain -- skiing and snowboarding kicks off. Winter Carnival is an annual can't miss also -- the whole town participates in carving sometimes 10 ft tall statues/sculptures from snow/ice.
City advice
Useful phrases
Boise is pronounced "Boy-Cee" - no "Z" :)
You might get corrected, but Boise's extremely friendly.
Customs and culture
Tipping Standard in the USA
Restaurants: 20%
Bars: $1-2/drink