Guidebook for Boise
Parks & Nature
Ivywild Park
416 W Ivywild StNice walking path and trees and playground right outside my backyard.
Great Interpretive Nature center. Its free and right on the greenbelt.
39 locals recommend
MK Nature Center - Idaho Fish and Game
600 S Walnut StGreat Interpretive Nature center. Its free and right on the greenbelt.
The Greenbelt runs through the center of town along the Boise River. as well as east and west for 17 miles. Great place for a bike ride a run or just a walk. Bring your fishing pole or fly rod and a fishing license to try your luck catching a rainbow or brown trout.
128 locals recommend
Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltThe Greenbelt runs through the center of town along the Boise River. as well as east and west for 17 miles. Great place for a bike ride a run or just a walk. Bring your fishing pole or fly rod and a fishing license to try your luck catching a rainbow or brown trout.
Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock RdTons of Hiking/Biking trails in the Boise foothills.
Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdAnn Morrison Dog Park
1000 S Americana BlvdGreat flowers and plants in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Wonderful Christmas light show in the winter. Concerts in the summer and early Fall
124 locals recommend
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd Great flowers and plants in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Wonderful Christmas light show in the winter. Concerts in the summer and early Fall
Great place to see nature right in the city. Very peaceful and a great place to take pictures of the wildlife or of your group to remember your trip by. A walking path runs throughout the park. Lots of ducks and waterfowl and the occasional deer.
72 locals recommend
Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdGreat place to see nature right in the city. Very peaceful and a great place to take pictures of the wildlife or of your group to remember your trip by. A walking path runs throughout the park. Lots of ducks and waterfowl and the occasional deer.
Arts & Culture
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrIdaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StVery cool rotunda....
Sightseeing
Great view of Boise and a nice garden and water features. Also great history of the Boise train service. You can also rent for events.
62 locals recommend
Boise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceGreat view of Boise and a nice garden and water features. Also great history of the Boise train service. You can also rent for events.
The Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is The Peregrine Fund's one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor education center where you'll meet eagles, owls, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world.
54 locals recommend
World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneThe Velma Morrison Interpretive Center is The Peregrine Fund's one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor education center where you'll meet eagles, owls, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world.
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary RdEntertainment & Activities
Edwards Boise Imax
7701 W Overland RdRegal Edwards Boise Downtown
760 W Broad StAlbertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco LnBoise State Bronco Football (The Blue Turf)
Winter: Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Tubing, and the Mountain coaster.
Hiking in the Fall Spring and Summer.
Summer: Mountain Biking, Mountain Coaster, Summer Tubing, Scenic Chair rides
174 locals recommend
Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdWinter: Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Tubing, and the Mountain coaster.
Hiking in the Fall Spring and Summer.
Summer: Mountain Biking, Mountain Coaster, Summer Tubing, Scenic Chair rides
Barclay Bay
Fishing, water skiing, swimming or hiking.
Downtown venue that hosts Hockey games, Big Sky Basketball Tournament, and other events,
15 locals recommend
CenturyLink Arena Boise
233 S Capitol BlvdDowntown venue that hosts Hockey games, Big Sky Basketball Tournament, and other events,
Everything Else
Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StGreat little neighborhood markets and shops in the North End of Boise
This is a Saturday market that runs Spring through Fall. Great local produce, and local products.
https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/
34 locals recommend
Capital City Public Market
827 West Main StreetThis is a Saturday market that runs Spring through Fall. Great local produce, and local products.
https://www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com/
Shopping
Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StDillards, Sears, Eddie Bauer, Apple, Macy's and much more.
Buy your groceries or essential items here including clothes, hardware, toys etc.
51 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.Buy your groceries or essential items here including clothes, hardware, toys etc.
Great Deli, Produce, Food Bar and grocery shopping. Staff is the nicest you will find.
151 locals recommend
Albertsons
1650 W State StGreat Deli, Produce, Food Bar and grocery shopping. Staff is the nicest you will find.
Drinks & Nightlife
8th And Main Boise
800 W Main StBars, Pubs and live music along 8th street between Main and Bannock .
Basque Museum and Basque restaurants in downtown Boise. Fun place to have dinner and enjoy the Basque Culture.
54 locals recommend
Basque Block
Basque Museum and Basque restaurants in downtown Boise. Fun place to have dinner and enjoy the Basque Culture.