Boise Guidebook
Local Eats
boutique taqueria near Boise State University
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Madre - Boutique Taqueria
1034 S La Pointe Stboutique taqueria near Boise State University
the Nation’s first restaurant distillery, Northwest cuisine
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Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove Stthe Nation’s first restaurant distillery, Northwest cuisine
Andrade's Restaurante Mexicano
4620 W Overland Rdfamily favorite traditional Mexican
The Wylder
501 W Broad St Modern pizza
Calle 75 Street Tacos
110 N 11th Ststreet tacos and great margaritas
great Happy Hour *reservations recommended*
15 personas locales recomiendan
Owyhee Tavern - Steak and Seafood Restaurant
1109 W Main Stgreat Happy Hour *reservations recommended*
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th Stpub food and extensive beer selection
Tango's Empanadas - Boise
701 N Orchard StArgentinian empanadas and sandwiches
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StItalian *reservations recommended*
Tupelo Honey
150 N 8th StSouthern fare
Little Pearl Oyster Bar
160 North 8th StreetWild Plum Catering + Luncheonette
1621 N Orchard Stoutdoor seating, takeout or delivery available
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
11 N Orchard StClassic Italian
American and smoked meats *reservations recommended*
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Old Chicago Boise Downtown
705 W Bannock St American and smoked meats *reservations recommended*
Breakfast only, if the line is long head to Goldy’s Corner next door
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Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol Blvd Breakfast only, if the line is long head to Goldy’s Corner next door
Steak and seafood, 10 minute martini *reservations recommended*
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Chandlers
981 W Grove StSteak and seafood, 10 minute martini *reservations recommended*
Northwest and Basque cuisine *reservations recommended*
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The Hyde House
1607 N 13th StNorthwest and Basque cuisine *reservations recommended*
North End Pizza
1513 N 13th StCreative and classic pizza and calzones
Breakfast, lunch, pastries and great take-home dishes, the house-made English muffins are a must!
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Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StBreakfast, lunch, pastries and great take-home dishes, the house-made English muffins are a must!
Fort Street Station
808 W Fort Stupscale pub food
Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State Stbest pastries and desserts in town
Breweries
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StHuge outdoor space and food trucks daily
Boise Brewing
521 W Broad StWoodland Empire Brewery
1114 W Front StMeriwether Cider House
224 N 9th St10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StWineries and Tasting Rooms
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StCinder Wines
107 E 44th StCoiled Wine Bar
813 W Bannock StBodovino
404 S 8th StClassy Bars
Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StThe Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StModern Hotel
1314 W Grove StClassy cocktails and also great food
The Royal
1509 N 13th StWater Bear Bar
350 N 9th StOysters too
The Atlas Bar
108 S 11th StDive Bars
Jumpin Janet's
572 S Vista AveGil's K-Nine Bar
2506 W Main St10th Street Station
104 N 10th StUnlimited free popcorn
Terry's State Street Saloon
3301 Collister DrKaraoke at its best
Dutch Goose
3515 W State StVista Bar
813 S Vista AveCoffee Shops
Push and Pour
214 E 34th StJava Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StNeckar Coffee
117 S 10th StForm & Function
511 W Broad StExplore Boise
Parque Kathryn Albertson
1001 S Americana BlvdPark right down the hill- less than one mile
Parks (both right down the hill- less than one mile)
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Parque de perros Ann Morrison
1000 S Americana BlvdParks (both right down the hill- less than one mile)
Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdHike in the Boise Foothills
a 25- mile paved pathway that runs along the Boise River through downtown, Boise State University area, all the way to Lucky Peak reservoir and Eagle (suburb north of Boise). You can easily access the Greenbelt via Ann Morrison Park just down the hill. Bikes are available to rent at several locations (Boise GreenBike share is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19)
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelta 25- mile paved pathway that runs along the Boise River through downtown, Boise State University area, all the way to Lucky Peak reservoir and Eagle (suburb north of Boise). You can easily access the Greenbelt via Ann Morrison Park just down the hill. Bikes are available to rent at several locations (Boise GreenBike share is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19)
local ski hill, hiking, biking, concerts in the summer
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin Rdlocal ski hill, hiking, biking, concerts in the summer
Excellent permanent collection and rotating exhibits throughout the year
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrExcellent permanent collection and rotating exhibits throughout the year
Powerful memorial at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
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Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
770 S 8th St Powerful memorial at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Galería Freak Alley
210 N 9th St Outdoor mural space that changes yearly
Basque Block
Outdoor mural space that changes yearly
This area has a wave shaper in the Boise River for surfing and kayaking, Quinn’s pond has areas to swim and rent paddle boards. Lots of walking paths, Esther Simplot Park is right there too. Several restaurants and wine tasting rooms in the area as well.
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveThis area has a wave shaper in the Boise River for surfing and kayaking, Quinn’s pond has areas to swim and rent paddle boards. Lots of walking paths, Esther Simplot Park is right there too. Several restaurants and wine tasting rooms in the area as well.
A scenic drive up to the quaint town of Idaho City, The Springs is a natural hot spring resort that also has spa services, and serves food and drinks poolside. Reservations are required.
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The Springs
3742 ID-21A scenic drive up to the quaint town of Idaho City, The Springs is a natural hot spring resort that also has spa services, and serves food and drinks poolside. Reservations are required.