Amy’s Boise guidebook
Food scene
Great market within walking distance that features locally sourced products. Also has a deli counter, baked goods, bulk items, toiletries, and a great beer selection. Don't miss the Wine Co-op across the parking lot!
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Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StGreat market within walking distance that features locally sourced products. Also has a deli counter, baked goods, bulk items, toiletries, and a great beer selection. Don't miss the Wine Co-op across the parking lot!
Upscale but comfortable eatery with elevated pub fare. Has a great indoor/outdoor ambiance. Craft cocktails and local specialities (get the trout!).
70 lokalaca preporučuje
13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th StUpscale but comfortable eatery with elevated pub fare. Has a great indoor/outdoor ambiance. Craft cocktails and local specialities (get the trout!).
Fork
199 N 8th StExcellent local food in a vibrant atmosphere.
Beautifully made and delicious French pastries. Be sure to check their website for current hours before you go.
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Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State StBeautifully made and delicious French pastries. Be sure to check their website for current hours before you go.
Elevated pub fare with extensive beer menu. Located on popular 8th St.
101 lokalaca preporučuje
Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StElevated pub fare with extensive beer menu. Located on popular 8th St.
Popular brunch spot that specializes in -- you guessed it -- bacon. Be prepared for a wait (the line moves quickly, though!).
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BACON
121 N 9th StPopular brunch spot that specializes in -- you guessed it -- bacon. Be prepared for a wait (the line moves quickly, though!).
If you want a Michelin star type of experience in Boise, this is the spot.
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KIN
999 W Main StIf you want a Michelin star type of experience in Boise, this is the spot.
Popular spot for breakfast with an extensive menu (and mimosas!). If it's too busy, there's also Goldy's Corner next door where you can get coffee drinks and smaller food items.
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Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol BlvdPopular spot for breakfast with an extensive menu (and mimosas!). If it's too busy, there's also Goldy's Corner next door where you can get coffee drinks and smaller food items.
A lovely, intimate dining experience in Hyde Park. The menu is European-inspired, focused on fresh ingredients. In the summer you can dine on the front patio along 13th St., and there is often live music.
Apericena
A lovely, intimate dining experience in Hyde Park. The menu is European-inspired, focused on fresh ingredients. In the summer you can dine on the front patio along 13th St., and there is often live music.
Neighborhoods
Quaint and historic neighborhood. Backed by the Boise Foothills, the 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 is lined with small shops, 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
Quaint and historic neighborhood. Backed by the Boise Foothills, the 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 is lined with small shops, cafes, and restaurants with patios. Stately turn-of-the-century homes in varied architectural styles line Harrison Boulevard, the area’s leafy main street.
The cultural and political center of Idaho, downtown Boise offers extensive entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
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Downtown
The cultural and political center of Idaho, downtown Boise offers extensive entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
Sightseeing
Open-air gallery set along an alley between 8th and 10th Streets and Bannock and Idaho Streets. Fun to walk through any time of year to see the ever-changing murals.
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Галерија Фрик Али
210 N 9th StOpen-air gallery set along an alley between 8th and 10th Streets and Bannock and Idaho Streets. Fun to walk through any time of year to see the ever-changing murals.
The vibrant Basque Block is a compact Downtown district home to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, which highlights Basque communities in the American West through oral history exhibits, artifacts, and photographs. The Basque Center stages traditional dance and music performances, and homey restaurants and bars serve pintxos (Basque tapas), paella, and Spanish wines.
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Basque Block
The vibrant Basque Block is a compact Downtown district home to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, which highlights Basque communities in the American West through oral history exhibits, artifacts, and photographs. The Basque Center stages traditional dance and music performances, and homey restaurants and bars serve pintxos (Basque tapas), paella, and Spanish wines.
Provides a great overview of Idaho's history, and is centrally located in Julia Davis Park.
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Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis DrProvides a great overview of Idaho's history, and is centrally located in Julia Davis Park.
Parks & Nature
Not your average park -- there is an extensive trail system you can explore with beautiful views of the foothills and of Boise.
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StNot your average park -- there is an extensive trail system you can explore with beautiful views of the foothills and of Boise.
Great spot for a hike, jog, or bike ride. There are multiple trails that wind along cottonwoods and up into the foothills. Great views over downtown Boise.
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The Military Reserve
750 Mountain Cove RdGreat spot for a hike, jog, or bike ride. There are multiple trails that wind along cottonwoods and up into the foothills. Great views over downtown Boise.
A lovely walk/bike path that stretches through the entire city. Explore parks and take in the scenery as you meander along the Boise River.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltA lovely walk/bike path that stretches through the entire city. Explore parks and take in the scenery as you meander along the Boise River.
Popular hike that provides extensive views across Boise. Especially great at sunset.
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Табле Роцк
3199 E Table Rock RdPopular hike that provides extensive views across Boise. Especially great at sunset.
A unique spot along the Boise River Greenbelt where you can watch surfers and kayakers navigate rapids. There are nearby dining, coffee, and wine/beer garden options to make for a nice outing.
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveA unique spot along the Boise River Greenbelt where you can watch surfers and kayakers navigate rapids. There are nearby dining, coffee, and wine/beer garden options to make for a nice outing.
Bars & Nightlife
Water Bear Bar
350 N 9th StUnique craft cocktails and a hip, cozy atmosphere.
Neurolux
111 N 11th StGreat lounge known for live music.
Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdBasque dive bar. Unique and fun.
Excellent craft cocktails with an art deco vibe. During the summer, sit outside and people watch along 8th St.
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The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StExcellent craft cocktails with an art deco vibe. During the summer, sit outside and people watch along 8th St.
Cocktail bar in Hyde Park. Boasts an outdoor patio and a shuffleboard table; can't go wrong.
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The Royal
1509 N 13th StCocktail bar in Hyde Park. Boasts an outdoor patio and a shuffleboard table; can't go wrong.
Coffee
Local coffee roaster with speciality drinks and small bites/pastries. The loft is a great area to sit and read or get work done.
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Form & Function
511 W Broad StLocal coffee roaster with speciality drinks and small bites/pastries. The loft is a great area to sit and read or get work done.
One of Boise's original spots to drink coffee, read a book, get work done, or just people watch. There's also a fun little store offering gifts and knick-knacks located inside.
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Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho StOne of Boise's original spots to drink coffee, read a book, get work done, or just people watch. There's also a fun little store offering gifts and knick-knacks located inside.
Great local coffee spot with pastries, hot breakfast, and lunch options. Try the Bowl of Soul (spicy mocha with homemade whipped cream).
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Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StGreat local coffee spot with pastries, hot breakfast, and lunch options. Try the Bowl of Soul (spicy mocha with homemade whipped cream).
Craft coffee in an old brick building downtown. Good atmosphere and excellent brews.
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Slow by Slow Coffee
405 S 8th StCraft coffee in an old brick building downtown. Good atmosphere and excellent brews.
Saveti o gradu
Kretanje u lokalu
No need for a car
You can easily walk most places, rent a bike/scooter, or call a Lyft/Uber.
Šta poneti
Pack layers
Be sure to check the forecast and pack accordingly. It can get cool even in the summer!