Guidebook for Boise

Melanie
Guidebook for Boise

Food Scene

Great breakfast spot near the river - I recommend the Eggs Benedict and their homestyle potatoes!
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Joe Momma's Breakfast Eatery
3510 N Eagle Rd
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Great breakfast spot near the river - I recommend the Eggs Benedict and their homestyle potatoes!
Delicious Spot for lunch or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine
228 E Plaza Dr
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Delicious Spot for lunch or dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
Quick and easy, this is a great little spot near our home.
Sakura Sushi
3210 W Chinden Blvd
Quick and easy, this is a great little spot near our home.
The Boise Fry Company is a Fry Company that serves amazing gourmet burgers on the side. We're in Idaho, so don't miss your opportunity to choose from a selection of gourmet potatoes sliced and diced in whatever style you like with an entire bar of seasonings and sauces.
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Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol Blvd
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The Boise Fry Company is a Fry Company that serves amazing gourmet burgers on the side. We're in Idaho, so don't miss your opportunity to choose from a selection of gourmet potatoes sliced and diced in whatever style you like with an entire bar of seasonings and sauces.
Hands down, this is the best Mexican food in the valley! Worth the beautiful drive!
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Enrique's Mexican Restaurant
345 N Ave E
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Hands down, this is the best Mexican food in the valley! Worth the beautiful drive!
Highly rated restaurant - this one is a splurge, and may require reservations.
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State & Lemp
2870 W State St
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Highly rated restaurant - this one is a splurge, and may require reservations.
Great local BBQ spot with a fun vibe.
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Bodacious Pig Barbecue
34 E State St
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Great local BBQ spot with a fun vibe.
Gourmet pizzas and great options for kids too.
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Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
1805 W State St
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Gourmet pizzas and great options for kids too.
The lunch buffet at Idaho Pizza Company is an amazing deal for families with children!
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Idaho Pizza Company
78 E Eagle River St
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The lunch buffet at Idaho Pizza Company is an amazing deal for families with children!
Italian classics with a lovely patio view.
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Bella Aquila Restaurant
775 S Rivershore Ln
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Italian classics with a lovely patio view.
Quality coffee, great atmosphere, and nice selection of breakfast/brunch items.
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Rembrandts
93 S Eagle Rd
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Quality coffee, great atmosphere, and nice selection of breakfast/brunch items.
A coffee shop that knows what they are doing - and right on the way to McCall if that's where you are headed:)
Cafe Crane
3130 E State St
A coffee shop that knows what they are doing - and right on the way to McCall if that's where you are headed:)
National Chain with "Freaky Fast Subs" - and they deliver!
Jimmy John's
1471 N Happy Valley Rd
National Chain with "Freaky Fast Subs" - and they deliver!
Highly rated BBQ chain, expect quick service and easy accommodation of larger groups.
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Goodwood Barbecue Company
1140 N Eagle Rd
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Highly rated BBQ chain, expect quick service and easy accommodation of larger groups.
Our favorite spot for great Thai food - they offer a nice selection of sushi rolls too!
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Sa-Wad-Dee Thai Restaurant
1890 E Fairview Ave
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Our favorite spot for great Thai food - they offer a nice selection of sushi rolls too!
I love their lamb and goat cheese burger, but there are seriously just a ridiculous number of burger combos to choose from here.
The Counter - Custom Built Burgers
3505 E Monarch Sky Ln
I love their lamb and goat cheese burger, but there are seriously just a ridiculous number of burger combos to choose from here.
Panera - if you haven't heard of it, it's a healthy national chain that offers free wi-fi for guests. Soups, Salads, Sandwiches. Vegetarian Options.
Panera Bread
3421 N Eagle Rd
Panera - if you haven't heard of it, it's a healthy national chain that offers free wi-fi for guests. Soups, Salads, Sandwiches. Vegetarian Options.
Holy cow! These are great bagels! Sandwiches, schmears, and just plain good bagels for breakfast or lunch. Soups too.
Blue Sky Bagels
12375 W Chinden Blvd
Holy cow! These are great bagels! Sandwiches, schmears, and just plain good bagels for breakfast or lunch. Soups too.
It's close, and it's open until 12am.
Burger King
6350 N Discovery Pl
It's close, and it's open until 12am.

Parks & Nature

Enjoy a day at the lake at this beautiful park. In addition to the sandy beach, you can do a ropes course or ride the waterslide in summer, or enjoy the tubing hill in winter!
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Státní park Eagle Island
165 Eagle Island Pkwy
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Enjoy a day at the lake at this beautiful park. In addition to the sandy beach, you can do a ropes course or ride the waterslide in summer, or enjoy the tubing hill in winter!
This park is easily accessed along the walking path in our neighborhood. Playground, tennis courts, volleyball court, baseball diamond, and plenty of room to just relax and get out some energy.
Hobble Creek Park
6050 N Park Meadow Way
This park is easily accessed along the walking path in our neighborhood. Playground, tennis courts, volleyball court, baseball diamond, and plenty of room to just relax and get out some energy.
The Greenbelt rambles along the Boise River and is a great way to walk Boise. Access the Greenbelt from Bardenay on Eagle Road to get a taste of this amazing trail, or for a longer ride downtown, access from Glenwood.
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Greenbelt Entrance
1282 N Orchard St
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The Greenbelt rambles along the Boise River and is a great way to walk Boise. Access the Greenbelt from Bardenay on Eagle Road to get a taste of this amazing trail, or for a longer ride downtown, access from Glenwood.
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Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrow Rock Road
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Entertainment & Activities

Go to the YMCA for a day to workout or burn off some pent up kid energy in the heated indoor pool/water recreation area or on the climbing wall.
West YMCA station
Go to the YMCA for a day to workout or burn off some pent up kid energy in the heated indoor pool/water recreation area or on the climbing wall.
The #1 Water Park Destination in our area, take your kids and prepare to have lots of fun!
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Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland Rd
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The #1 Water Park Destination in our area, take your kids and prepare to have lots of fun!
So much more than bowling, Big Al's offers bowling, arcade, and outdoor games in a great environment with good food. Located in the heart of the upscale Village shopping center.
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Big Al's
1900 N Eagle Rd
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So much more than bowling, Big Al's offers bowling, arcade, and outdoor games in a great environment with good food. Located in the heart of the upscale Village shopping center.
All-you-can-play old school video games - think Pac Man and the like - for only a quarter each!
Grinkers
228 E Plaza Dr
All-you-can-play old school video games - think Pac Man and the like - for only a quarter each!
The number-one public golf course in Boise is just minutes from my doorstep! Take advantage of our sunny skies and mild weather and get in a game or two while you visit.
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BanBury Golf Course Eagle
2626 S Marypost Pl
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The number-one public golf course in Boise is just minutes from my doorstep! Take advantage of our sunny skies and mild weather and get in a game or two while you visit.
The Village Cinema offers upscale dining and wine or beer while you relax and watch a movie, or you can go for the movie alone and enjoy the stadium seating and comfy seats.
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Village Cinema
3711 E Longwing Ln
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The Village Cinema offers upscale dining and wine or beer while you relax and watch a movie, or you can go for the movie alone and enjoy the stadium seating and comfy seats.
Catch a Boise Hawks Minor League Game!
Memorial Stadium
5600 N Glenwood St
Catch a Boise Hawks Minor League Game!
See the one and only Bronco Blue turf in living color!
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Albertsons Stadium
1400 Bronco Ln
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See the one and only Bronco Blue turf in living color!
Great local spot for skiing in winter - awesome prices and rental gear is available. In summer, use the mountain biking/hiking trails to take in spectacular views of the beautiful Boise Basin.
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin Rd
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Great local spot for skiing in winter - awesome prices and rental gear is available. In summer, use the mountain biking/hiking trails to take in spectacular views of the beautiful Boise Basin.
Great stop for kids young and old.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis Dr
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Great stop for kids young and old.
Watch a hockey game in Century Link Arena
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Idaho Steelheads
233 S Capitol Blvd
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Watch a hockey game in Century Link Arena
So many things to do here from racing to batting cages to arcade games. A great place for a birthday or just a great time with kids.
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Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin Ln
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So many things to do here from racing to batting cages to arcade games. A great place for a birthday or just a great time with kids.
TRR offers frequent fly-casting classes for FREE! And they will even take you down to the river to learn how to fly fish! Access to the Boise River is just down the road from our house and TRR. This is a great chance to try out a new sport and fall in love with the river.
TRR Outfitters
60 S Eagle Rd
TRR offers frequent fly-casting classes for FREE! And they will even take you down to the river to learn how to fly fish! Access to the Boise River is just down the road from our house and TRR. This is a great chance to try out a new sport and fall in love with the river.
18 holes over 6,433 yards with a par of 72
Shadow Valley Golf Course
15711 N Horseshoe Bend Rd
18 holes over 6,433 yards with a par of 72
This petting zoo offers kids a chance to unique animals from around the world. As easy stop if you are headed out on 84 West.
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Babby Farms
5900 El Paso Rd
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This petting zoo offers kids a chance to unique animals from around the world. As easy stop if you are headed out on 84 West.
Floating the river is a classic summer activity in Boise, and Barber Park is the place to put in. Rent your raft at Barber, and pay a small fee to take the bus for the return trip from Ann Morrison Park. 2 hours is a good estimate for float time.
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Barber Park
Barber Park
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Floating the river is a classic summer activity in Boise, and Barber Park is the place to put in. Rent your raft at Barber, and pay a small fee to take the bus for the return trip from Ann Morrison Park. 2 hours is a good estimate for float time.

Essentials

Grab a bag of ice and fill up your tank!
Stinker Stations
6300 N Eagle Rd
Grab a bag of ice and fill up your tank!
Target is within walking distance of our place, and perfect for picking up anything you might need!
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Target
6280 N Eagle Rd
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Target is within walking distance of our place, and perfect for picking up anything you might need!
The Co-Op is Boise's home-grown natural foods store. If you need a specific health food or personal item, they are likely to have it. And their chocolate cake is to die for too:)
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Boise Co-op in the Village at Meridian
2350 N Eagle Rd
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The Co-Op is Boise's home-grown natural foods store. If you need a specific health food or personal item, they are likely to have it. And their chocolate cake is to die for too:)
Star Nail & Pedi can always work you in for a quick mani/pedi!
Star Nail & Pedi
3210 E Chinden Blvd
Star Nail & Pedi can always work you in for a quick mani/pedi!

Shopping

Perfect for your favorite Lego fan, this fantastic store has many fantastic Lego's on display and plenty of sets to keep hands occupied for hours.
Bricknowlogy
228 E Plaza Dr
Perfect for your favorite Lego fan, this fantastic store has many fantastic Lego's on display and plenty of sets to keep hands occupied for hours.
The Saturday Farmers Market is a refreshing, eclectic mix of food and specialty item vendors for local-grown goodness. Operates downtown April-October.
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Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline Dr
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The Saturday Farmers Market is a refreshing, eclectic mix of food and specialty item vendors for local-grown goodness. Operates downtown April-October.

Sightseeing

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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock Rd
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Boise Idaho Temple
1211 S Cole Rd
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Nádraží Boise
2603 W Eastover Terrace
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th St
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd
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Arts & Culture

Amazing opportunity to see owls, hawks, eagles, and more birds of prey undergoing rehabilitation. Educational talks, interactive exhibits.
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane
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Amazing opportunity to see owls, hawks, eagles, and more birds of prey undergoing rehabilitation. Educational talks, interactive exhibits.
Great venue for unique films, private concerts (Jewel performed here recently), and local culture.
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The Egyptian Theatre
700 W Main St
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Great venue for unique films, private concerts (Jewel performed here recently), and local culture.
Children's Museum featuring interactive exhibits.
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Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle St
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Children's Museum featuring interactive exhibits.