Therese And David’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
The North End of Boise is full of historic homes, mature trees, great sidewalks and parks. It is a charming setting within walking distance of downtown Boise. Hiking and mountain biking trails are readily accessible.
51 locals recommend
North End
The North End of Boise is full of historic homes, mature trees, great sidewalks and parks. It is a charming setting within walking distance of downtown Boise. Hiking and mountain biking trails are readily accessible.
Food scene
Several GREAT coffee shops, restaurants, and bars just a short walk away. We recommend a "Bowl of Soul" at Java - our favorite!
73 locals recommend
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StSeveral GREAT coffee shops, restaurants, and bars just a short walk away. We recommend a "Bowl of Soul" at Java - our favorite!
Boise
Restaurants in Boise: https://downtownboise.org/dine/dining
OPEN SATURDAY | 9AM-1PM | APRIL - OCTOBER
Buy fresh produce or bread, get your morning cup of coffee, or enjoy freshly made lunch.
MARKET ADDRESS: 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, ID 83702
64 locals recommend
Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrOPEN SATURDAY | 9AM-1PM | APRIL - OCTOBER
Buy fresh produce or bread, get your morning cup of coffee, or enjoy freshly made lunch.
MARKET ADDRESS: 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, ID 83702
Sightseeing
Access hiking, trail running, and mountain bike trails right here! Or, play tennis, volleyball, or throw a frisbee in the grass. Try the stone staircase a few times for a great leg work out. View the Boise skyline from the top of the camel's hump - a great spot to watch the sunset.
232 locals recommend
Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StAccess hiking, trail running, and mountain bike trails right here! Or, play tennis, volleyball, or throw a frisbee in the grass. Try the stone staircase a few times for a great leg work out. View the Boise skyline from the top of the camel's hump - a great spot to watch the sunset.
Visit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and enjoy some really good food!
54 locals recommend
Basque Block
Visit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center and enjoy some really good food!
Literally across the street, this hiking trail features native plants and benches to sit and watch the sunset
The North End Native Plant Reserve
611 W Brumback StLiterally across the street, this hiking trail features native plants and benches to sit and watch the sunset
A really moving display highlighting Anne Frank and Human Rights issues everywhere
37 locals recommend
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th StA really moving display highlighting Anne Frank and Human Rights issues everywhere
Check out local arts, crafts, and food. Located downtown in the Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St., April - December, Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetCheck out local arts, crafts, and food. Located downtown in the Grove Plaza, 827 W. Main St., April - December, Saturdays 9:30am - 1:30pm
Recreation
The JA and Kathryn Albertson's Bike Park has cross country trails, pump tracks, and slopeside trails for all ability levels.
https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/ja-and-kathryn-albertson-family-foundation-bike-park/
7 locals recommend
Boise Bike Park
750 Mountain Cove RdThe JA and Kathryn Albertson's Bike Park has cross country trails, pump tracks, and slopeside trails for all ability levels.
https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/ja-and-kathryn-albertson-family-foundation-bike-park/
Great & affordable skiing in the winter and open for mountain biking in the summer. Or, ride the mountain coaster! A great, locally owned and managed resort. Plus, its a non-profit!
https://bogusbasin.org/
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdGreat & affordable skiing in the winter and open for mountain biking in the summer. Or, ride the mountain coaster! A great, locally owned and managed resort. Plus, its a non-profit!
https://bogusbasin.org/
Miles of mountain bike trails less than a quarter mile from your stay. Get in a early mountain ride to enjoy a sunrise, or head out in the evening to view an awesome sunset.
26 locals recommend
Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdMiles of mountain bike trails less than a quarter mile from your stay. Get in a early mountain ride to enjoy a sunrise, or head out in the evening to view an awesome sunset.
A great idea on a hot day! It takes about 2 hours to tube from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park, then you can catch a shuttle bus ($3) back to your car.
31 locals recommend
Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals
4049 S Eckert RdA great idea on a hot day! It takes about 2 hours to tube from Barber Park to Ann Morrison Park, then you can catch a shuttle bus ($3) back to your car.
Great spot to take a dip and cool off, or picnic by the river and pond.
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveGreat spot to take a dip and cool off, or picnic by the river and pond.
Downtown movie theater that includes a restaurant and bar.
76 locals recommend
The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StDowntown movie theater that includes a restaurant and bar.
Local Grocer
Great local food options, deli to satisfy all pre-made meal needs, wonderful craft beer and wine selection, and friendly service.
111 locals recommend
Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StGreat local food options, deli to satisfy all pre-made meal needs, wonderful craft beer and wine selection, and friendly service.
City/town information
Enter "downtownboise" in your internet search engine to check out what is going on while you're here
39 locals recommend
Boise
Enter "downtownboise" in your internet search engine to check out what is going on while you're here
Museums
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrA great collection and manageable to see in a couple of hours.
Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis Dr