Guidebook for Garden City
Food Scene
Sit on the patio, overlooking the Boise River while enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner during your stay. You can also do a carry out meal or pizza.
17 locals recommend
Caffè Luciano's
3588 N Prospect WaySit on the patio, overlooking the Boise River while enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner during your stay. You can also do a carry out meal or pizza.
Enjoy a glass of local wine while enjoying beautiful views of the Greenbelt and Boise River in their air conditioned interior or outdoor on the patio at a fireside table.
41 locals recommend
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StEnjoy a glass of local wine while enjoying beautiful views of the Greenbelt and Boise River in their air conditioned interior or outdoor on the patio at a fireside table.
An iconic seafood/steakhouse know for their prime rib, halibut chunks and strong cheap drinks. Dine in or our favorite, sit in the bar and order some cocktails while placing food to take home. Either way, you can't go wrong.
14 locals recommend
The Stagecoach Inn
3132 W Chinden BlvdAn iconic seafood/steakhouse know for their prime rib, halibut chunks and strong cheap drinks. Dine in or our favorite, sit in the bar and order some cocktails while placing food to take home. Either way, you can't go wrong.
Go for a morning walk and grab some fresh coffee and amazing avocado toast or fresh pastries from local bakeries. They also serve beer and wine so it's a great place to hang out any time of day.
47 locals recommend
Push and Pour
214 E 34th StGo for a morning walk and grab some fresh coffee and amazing avocado toast or fresh pastries from local bakeries. They also serve beer and wine so it's a great place to hang out any time of day.
Wepa Cafe
Fantastic Puerto Rican restaurant with an amazing atmosphere.
A wonderful Asain cusine right on the Boise River within walking distance.
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill
A wonderful Asain cusine right on the Boise River within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boise's iconic container bar allows you to sit back and relax with a cold beer, street tacos and sand on your feet. It's one of our favorite neighborhood bars. Please note 21 and older only.
17 locals recommend
Yardarm
314 E 35th StBoise's iconic container bar allows you to sit back and relax with a cold beer, street tacos and sand on your feet. It's one of our favorite neighborhood bars. Please note 21 and older only.
A seasonal, outdoor restaurant and bar right off the Greenbelt. Sit and enjoy the view of the Boise River while listening to live music. Their music schedule can be found on the Riverside Hotel Sandbar website, buy they typically have music in the evenings and afternoon on the weekend when open for the season.
41 locals recommend
The Sandbar Patio Bar & Grill
2900 W Chinden BlvdA seasonal, outdoor restaurant and bar right off the Greenbelt. Sit and enjoy the view of the Boise River while listening to live music. Their music schedule can be found on the Riverside Hotel Sandbar website, buy they typically have music in the evenings and afternoon on the weekend when open for the season.
If you like comedy and love to laugh I would highly recommend catching a show while you are in town.
14 locals recommend
Liquid Laughs Comedy Club & Lounge
405 S 8th StIf you like comedy and love to laugh I would highly recommend catching a show while you are in town.
Hang out inside or on the lawn and enjoy local beer and wide variety of food truck specialties. This a great family friendly spot to relax. Don't forget to bring some yard games or games for the kids and a picnic blanket for enjoying time outside.
70 locals recommend
Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StHang out inside or on the lawn and enjoy local beer and wide variety of food truck specialties. This a great family friendly spot to relax. Don't forget to bring some yard games or games for the kids and a picnic blanket for enjoying time outside.
Western Collective
111 W 33rd StA local brewery that also offers a wine slushy tasting!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak or SUP/paddle-board and enjoy any one of the 3 ponds at the Esther Simplot Park or kayak the river.
21 locals recommend
Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdRent a kayak or SUP/paddle-board and enjoy any one of the 3 ponds at the Esther Simplot Park or kayak the river.
Another neighborhood surf shop and SUP/paddle-board rental, right next to the YardArm Bar, which we highly recommend.
Corridor Surf Shop & Necessary Goods
314 E 35th StAnother neighborhood surf shop and SUP/paddle-board rental, right next to the YardArm Bar, which we highly recommend.
Check out their website to see if there are any plays, art auctions, or concerts while you are in town. It too is within walking distance.
9 locals recommend
Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
3638 Osage StCheck out their website to see if there are any plays, art auctions, or concerts while you are in town. It too is within walking distance.
Enjoy a Boise Hawks Baseball game while you are in town. It's a 20 minute bike ride from the house, but I would recommend taking an Uber so you don't have to bike the Greenbelt in the dark after the game.
9 locals recommend
Boise Hawks Baseball Club
5600 N Glenwood StEnjoy a Boise Hawks Baseball game while you are in town. It's a 20 minute bike ride from the house, but I would recommend taking an Uber so you don't have to bike the Greenbelt in the dark after the game.
Catch a Boise State Bronco game while you are in town and see the famous blue turf in person. I suggest getting their early enough to tailgate.
44 locals recommend
Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnCatch a Boise State Bronco game while you are in town and see the famous blue turf in person. I suggest getting their early enough to tailgate.
Treefort Music Fest
700 W Royal BlvdMusic Festival in downtown Boise, in 2019 from March 20-24.
Cinder Wines
107 E 44th StSplit Rail Winery
3200 W Chinden BlvdMore local wine!!!
Coiled Wines
3408 W Chinden BlvdMore local wine!
Proletariat Wine Company, Idaho
Opening soon with amazing views of the Boise Foothills!
Parks & Nature
This isn't just a park, it has a sandy beach, docks, fishing, kayaking, and live music a few times throughout the summer.
91 locals recommend
Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveThis isn't just a park, it has a sandy beach, docks, fishing, kayaking, and live music a few times throughout the summer.
Everything Else
Bike downtown for the Saturday Market on 8th Street for fresh produce and local art or come for the variety of food, drinks, shopping, and entertainment options.
8 locals recommend
North 8th Street
North 8th StreetBike downtown for the Saturday Market on 8th Street for fresh produce and local art or come for the variety of food, drinks, shopping, and entertainment options.
An outdoor bar nestled right off the Greenbelt, along the Boise River. Stop and grab a drink and watch kayak's and surfer's maneuver the wave. Occasional live music and football watch parties.
Greenbelt Market
An outdoor bar nestled right off the Greenbelt, along the Boise River. Stop and grab a drink and watch kayak's and surfer's maneuver the wave. Occasional live music and football watch parties.
Arts & Culture
Garden City hosts a Final Friday Arts Tour with a stop at our community club house and pool. You can catch the trolley, bike or walk, but don't miss Surel's place on 33rd. They host artists from all over the world and offer a variety of classes.
Surel's Place
212 E 33rd StGarden City hosts a Final Friday Arts Tour with a stop at our community club house and pool. You can catch the trolley, bike or walk, but don't miss Surel's place on 33rd. They host artists from all over the world and offer a variety of classes.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.They have everything you could possibly need under one roof.