Our favorite places in the Boise area!
Outdoors
Great place to connect with the beautiful nature that Boise has to offer. Have a picnic, BBQ, kayak, go tubing, float the river.
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Barber Park
Barber ParkGreat place to connect with the beautiful nature that Boise has to offer. Have a picnic, BBQ, kayak, go tubing, float the river.
Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park is a 31-acre park and home to the popular 22-acre Quinn's Pond. Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing are popular activities at the park. Amenities include walking paths, landscaping, improved pond access, and a shelter with seating.
Bernadine Quinn Park
Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park is a 31-acre park and home to the popular 22-acre Quinn's Pond. Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing are popular activities at the park. Amenities include walking paths, landscaping, improved pond access, and a shelter with seating.
Lucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, or biking.
Sandy Point and Discovery Park are a 10-minute drive from downtown Boise or a 30-minute bike ride on the scenic Boise River Greenbelt.
Springs Shores Marina is a 40-minute drive. Ride your bike to the park and enjoy a cool dip at the Sandy Point beach.
Bring your family and your dog to Discovery Park for a picnic, or bring your water toys to Spring Shores, which offers boat ramps, ample parking, a full-service marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
Three distinct day-use units make up Lucky Peak State Park.
Discovery is a popular roadside park that is a great place to host a company party or family reunion.
Sandy Point, at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, is popular for its beach and clear, cool water.
Spring Shores offers lakeside access for water enthusiasts by providing two boat ramps, parking, a marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
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Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock RoadLucky Peak State Park is the perfect place for swimming, picnicking, fishing, boating, or biking.
Sandy Point and Discovery Park are a 10-minute drive from downtown Boise or a 30-minute bike ride on the scenic Boise River Greenbelt.
Springs Shores Marina is a 40-minute drive. Ride your bike to the park and enjoy a cool dip at the Sandy Point beach.
Bring your family and your dog to Discovery Park for a picnic, or bring your water toys to Spring Shores, which offers boat ramps, ample parking, a full-service marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
Three distinct day-use units make up Lucky Peak State Park.
Discovery is a popular roadside park that is a great place to host a company party or family reunion.
Sandy Point, at the base of the Lucky Peak Dam, is popular for its beach and clear, cool water.
Spring Shores offers lakeside access for water enthusiasts by providing two boat ramps, parking, a marina, watercraft rentals, and a convenience store.
Eagle Island State Park is a 545-acre park west of Boise. Bordered on the north and south by the Boise River, Eagle Island features a swimming beach, grassy picnic area, and more than five miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, or walking your dog.
The waterslide opens on Memorial Day weekend and is open generally until Labor Day.
A 19-hole disc golf course provides a challenge for players.
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Eagle Island State Park
165 Eagle Island PkwyEagle Island State Park is a 545-acre park west of Boise. Bordered on the north and south by the Boise River, Eagle Island features a swimming beach, grassy picnic area, and more than five miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, or walking your dog.
The waterslide opens on Memorial Day weekend and is open generally until Labor Day.
A 19-hole disc golf course provides a challenge for players.
Enjoy a magnificent 60-foot waterfall at Jump Creek. The fall flows from Sands Basin and the surrounding canyon boasts vibrant rock walls that rise hundreds of feet above the canyon floor.
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Jump Creek Falls
Enjoy a magnificent 60-foot waterfall at Jump Creek. The fall flows from Sands Basin and the surrounding canyon boasts vibrant rock walls that rise hundreds of feet above the canyon floor.
Ann Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdGreat place to get outside in downtown Boise
Great access to the Boise River Greenbelt which has a great flat, easy, river walk. The park is also a good access point to fly fish in the river.
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Reid Merrill Park
637 E Shore DrGreat access to the Boise River Greenbelt which has a great flat, easy, river walk. The park is also a good access point to fly fish in the river.
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdLocal ski resort and outdoor activities area
Food scene
Cahoots
13 Kingly CtOne of the hottest restaurants in downtown Boise.
Go there for their craft, slow-batch one-of-a-kind sourdough crust pizza or their authentic homemade lasagna.
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The Wylder
501 W Broad StOne of the hottest restaurants in downtown Boise.
Go there for their craft, slow-batch one-of-a-kind sourdough crust pizza or their authentic homemade lasagna.
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StGood coffee in a fun-to-walk neighborhood.
Stella's Ice Cream - Boise
100 N 8th StSome of the best ice cream in Boise
ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StGreat Italian cuisine in Downtown Boise.
Coyne's Restaurant & Bar
676 East Riverside DriveGreat food, service, and atmosphere.
Bodacious Pig Barbecue
34 E State StSome of the best BBQ in Boise.
ONE HAUTE COOKiE
257 E State StGet your sugar fix with these tasty custom cookies.
Neighborhoods
Backed by the Boise Foothills, the affluent North End contains massive Camel's Back Park, known for city views and as a gateway for hiking and biking trails.
The Hyde Park district around 13th Street hosts frequent community events and is home to small shops and cafes and restaurants with patios.
Stately turn-of-the-century homes in varied architectural styles line Harrison Boulevard, the area’s leafy main street
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North End
Backed by the Boise Foothills, the affluent North End contains massive Camel's Back Park, known for city views and as a gateway for hiking and biking trails.
The Hyde Park district around 13th Street hosts frequent community events and is home to small shops and cafes and restaurants with patios.
Stately turn-of-the-century homes in varied architectural styles line Harrison Boulevard, the area’s leafy main street
Sightseeing
Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StState Capitol in the Downtown Boise area.
Idaho Steelheads
233 S Capitol BlvdLocal minor league hockey team located in downtown Boise
Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrStarting in mid-November head to Caldwell and skate at the Indian Creek Plaza's ice skating ribbon! Bring your family and enjoy an impressive Christmas light walk along the waterway.
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Indian Creek Plaza & IJs Skating Ribbon
120 S Kimball AveStarting in mid-November head to Caldwell and skate at the Indian Creek Plaza's ice skating ribbon! Bring your family and enjoy an impressive Christmas light walk along the waterway.
City/town information
Set in the Boise Foothills, Eagle is a quaint suburb known for its golf courses, spas, and green spaces like riverside Eagle Island State Park, with hiking trails, a swimming beach, and a zip line course.
Vendors selling produce and crafts set up in Heritage Park for the popular Eagle Saturday Market, which also features local music.
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Eagle
Set in the Boise Foothills, Eagle is a quaint suburb known for its golf courses, spas, and green spaces like riverside Eagle Island State Park, with hiking trails, a swimming beach, and a zip line course.
Vendors selling produce and crafts set up in Heritage Park for the popular Eagle Saturday Market, which also features local music.