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2 Welcome to Boise Table of Contents that isIdaho. Idaho’s past andpresent. Discover the great beautyand wilderness INCREDIBLE IDAHO to Boiseand get around once you’re here. Planes, trains andautomoblies —plus buses, carpooling andmore. How to make it TRANSPORTATION education, colleges, universities andmore. in national testing. Abrief description of localschools, school districts, secondary Students who attend award-winning Boiseschools consistently have highscores EDUCATION Of course you want to live here! Find out how to make your dream come true. REAL ESTATE Where to go for your medicial needsandphysical well-being — from hospitals to yoga. HEALTH and ANDWELLNESS college local support —and skate swim, professional teams. fish, Go Broncos! bike, mountain golf, Ski, RECREATION ANDSPORTS What are you hungry for? Findithere by cuisine — over 350 to choose from! DINING GUIDE and crannies.nooks You can shoptill you drop inBoise — at themall, downtown andinshopping SHOPPING Museums and galleries, dance, poetry, opera, plays and more — you can find it all in Boise. ARTS ANDCULTURE It’s a fact, the city even won an award — and find out how you can bikeBIKE-FRIENDLY share today. BOISE Let Boise entertain you. Live music, family fun, festivals, celebrations, fairs andmore. ENTERTAINMENT &EVENTS Discover exciting thingsto do inandaround Boise, all year long. ATTRACTIONS housing, cost of livingandmore. What’s so great aboutBoise? Get thefacts aboutBoise’s geography, population, FACTS AT A GLANCE the future may have to offer. The big city with a small town heart. A look at Boise’s past, present and at what BOISE CITY OF TREES2016 City of BoiseMayor David H. Bieter welcomes you to Boise. FROM THEMAYOR LETTER FROMTHEEDITOR ...... 82 ...... 12 ...... 44-64 40 30 20 66 70 36 78 74 72 14 4 6 5 PUBLISHER On the cover Bill Cummings EDITOR Jeanne Huff

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Cindy Suffa

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Rocky Cook Corey Wong

MAGAZINE/ GRAPHIC DESIGN Maura Wery Michael Duntz

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ PUBLIC NOTICE/ REPRINTS Laura Butler

COVER PHOTO Joshua Roper

PHOTO CAPTION Susanna Smith and Justus Jones on a bike ride in downtown Boise.

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Welcome to Boise magazine is published by Idaho Business Review Inc. Every effort has been made to verify editorial content “This photo was taken at dusk — the magic hour for accuracy; however, — in late October 2015 at the corner of Eighth and the publisher cannot Idaho in downtown Boise. You can see the transition be responsible for any — the neon lights that just came on and the light be- inaccuracies or omissions. Opinions expressed are ginning to leave the sky. Susanna Smith, who handles those of the individual writer banquet and catering sales for Kindness, and Justus and do not necessarily Jones, freelance Web designer and online marketer, reflect the editorial policy are biking from their daytime jobs to check out some of Idaho Business Review nightlife fun. Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. I shot this with a Nikon D750 with 17 – 35mm 2.8 © Copyright 2016 Idaho lens at f4.” Business Review Inc. All — Joshua Roper rights reserved. Welcome to Boise 3 Welcome to Boise. This city has got what you’re looking for, whether you are here for a weekend getaway, at a business convention, or you’re moving in. You’ll see friendly faces wherever you go: downtown, at the coffee shops, at the malls, on the streets, standing in line at the movies or stopping in at the grocery store. That’s because we like it here. And we want to share our city with you. This place that keeps getting bigger – but still has a small-town heart – also has just about everything you’d ever want in a city: sports including football, basketball, baseball and hockey; cultural activities Photo by Pete Grady including art galleries, ballet, live theater, an orchestra and the opera; attractions such as a zoo, an aquarium and museums of all kinds; shopping opportunities from funky thrift stores to a destination shopping center that features live music, an ice-skating rink and dancing fountains; and dozens of parks, ponds and streams, as well as a river with a kayak park. This year, we have also included a comprehensive Dining Decisions dining guide, listing local eateries by cuisine, so you can find your way to whatever you’re hungry for. Also, check out our cover story, “Bike-friendly Boise.” And feel free to take a bicycle tour around town – you can rent Boise GreenBikes by the hour. Boise. We like it here. And, we know you will like it, too!

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From the mayor Boise to Welcome David H. Bieter David H. Mayor Sincerely, Welcome to Boise! Welcome a remarkable place. this city is discover, As you’re about to and you’ll Stay a little longer, no wonder that our city draws attention from coast to It’s Enjoy! Newcomers and visitors are always impressed by Boise’s vibrant are always impressed by Boise’s Newcomers and visitors abundant recreational welcoming neighborhoods, downtown, and friendly people. opportunities, spirit of in- get a sense of the spirit novation and independent in our deeply imbedded that’s as Located, 150-year history. so far from other major we are, Boiseans have urban centers, always looked to ourselves to roll up our sleeves and make things happen – to find the new ideas that will make our community why so many That’s stronger. entrepreneurs and businesses—including some of the most cutting-edge technology firms in the country – call Boise home. Our mission is to make Boise the most livable city in coast. and with the help of our dynamic and imaginative the country, we’re making it happen. citizens, Photo by Joshua Roper

estled in a valley surrounded by foothills, Boise has the wide-open feel of the Wild West. It is the state capital and Idaho’s largest city. Boise is a big city with a small-town heart. Many dream about such a place. It’s got affordable housing, whether you live in a downtown high-rise, in a bungalow or a stately Victorian in the historic North End, in a mid-century ranch house on The Bench or in the outlying bedroom communities. There’s little to no traffic; rush hours are over in minutes. But the great outdoors may be its greatest as- Nset. Skiing is less than an hour’s drive and just 16.5 miles away. Foothill trails by the hundreds skirt the Boise City of Trees 2016 of Trees Boise City heart of the city. A river runs right through Boise, with floating and boating in summer, and an angler’s paradise all year long. Boise also is a center for culture, arts, finance and politics.

6 Welcome to Boise Boise has quickly become one of the • Non-stop air service from 19 major U.S. cities. Northwest’s most vibrant hot spots and • Currently expanding to 86,000 sq. ft. A new Boise Centre’s convenient location in 14,000 sq. ft. ballroom, 22,000 sq. ft. of new downtown is easily accessible to culture, meeting and pre-function space is coming in entertainment and recreation. September 2016. It’s easier than ever to host your next • Boise is adding hotels to accommodate larger meeting, convention or tradeshow at conventions and groups. Boise Centre, Idaho’s premier Give us a call. We look forward to introducing Bigger. convention facility. you to a bigger and better Boise Centre. Better. Boise.

boisecentre.com 208.336.8900 Boise, the city of trees, has a rich history that dates back to before its HISTORY incorporation in 1863. Find out more information by visiting the Idaho State Historical Society at www.history.idaho.gov. All photos from the The Coeur d’Alene, Kalispell, Koo- collection of the Idaho State Historical Society. Clockwise starting at the tenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock top: No. 72-47-11B; No. 63-176-73; No. 62-53.4; No. 61-174-8. and Paiute Indians lived in the Idaho territory long before the Lewis and Clark expedition arrived in 1805. Their arrival opened the way for others, including fur traders, who followed La Riviére Bois, the river named from the French “bois,” which means “woods, timber or forests.” This is how the City of Boise got its name and its nick- name: the City of Trees. In 1863, Boise was incorporated and proclaimed the capital of the Idaho Territory. In 1886, the Capitol building was completed, one year before Boise had its first streetcar. Since then, Boise has steadily grown.

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BOISE TODAY: TRAFFIC? WHAT TRAFFIC? BOI-SEE NOT BOI-ZEE The typical daily commute here is about 20 minutes. And Boasting a low cost of living, Boise is part of Idaho’s the airport makes long-distance travel easy, too – with connec- “banana belt” – it has a moderate climate and is pleasant tions to just about anywhere and nonstop flights to Chicago, year round. San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, Denver, Las There are more than 85 miles of trails and pathways Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Phoe- for hiking, biking or jogging in the Boise foothills. And the nix, Portland, Reno, Spokane, Lewiston, Idaho Falls, Houston, area’s 20 public golf courses get used a lot – there are on Oakland and McCall/Salmon. average 325 playable days a year. Beyond the foothills the Boise regularly makes the top of the list as one of the best landscape is shaped with mountains, lakes, reservoirs and places to live, raise children and do business. Situated on the high-valley prairies, perfect for hunting, camping, fishing valley floor at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and boating. the city is alive and growing, offering a plethora of educational Boise also has become a major regional center for and career opportunities. And, literally within minutes, you can business and education. And, it is the third-largest city in move from work to play, casting a line into the Boise River, hik- the Pacific Northwest. ing on a foothills trail or skiing on a cushion of powdery snow.

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SCHEDULE TODAY SaintAlphonsus.org/docs (208) 367-DOCS he city of Boise is located in a ETHNIC/RACE BREAKDOWN broad basin along the Boise River Boise City - Nampa MSA, five-year estimates, U.S. Bureau of valley. It is the state’s capital city Census, 2014 and the county seat for Ada County. Provided by: Idaho Department of Labor, Communication Westward along the valley, the cities & Research of Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa and Caldwell White alone ...... 81.4% Black alone...... 0.8 % Tblend into one another, creating a sprawling Hispanic ...... 12.9 % Native Hawaiian & Other ...... metropolitan area. Asian alone ...... 2.0% Pacific Islander...... 0.2 % American Indian or Alaskan Two or more races... 2.1 % The Boise City-Nampa metropolitan statistical Native alone...... 0.6 % area comprises Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem and Owyhee counties. These counties form the most TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE densely populated area in the state of Idaho. This Ada County region is referred to as the “Treasure Valley,” so Land area...... 1,645 square miles named for the great treasures of gold and silver Boise elevation ...... 2,842 feet once mined in the area. Mean temperature ...... 51.1 degrees Precipitation ...... 12.1 inches per year GEOGRAPHY Snowfall ...... 21.4 inches per year The geological forces that created the area Sunny days...... 234 per year resulted in foothills that sweep up from the city to mountains 7,600 feet in altitude. The plain in HOUSING – MEDIAN HOME PRICE which most of the greater Boise area is located is Intermountain MLS Statistics, 2015 Q3 Report at 2,842 feet in elevation. A large concentration Ada County of geothermal wells, springs and hot springs is New construction ...... $320,000 located throughout the foothills. Existing homes ...... $219,000 TAX STRUCTURE Idaho has one of the most balanced tax systems EMPLOYMENT in the nation. Revenues are obtained from personal Annual 2014, Idaho Department of Labor, Communication income tax, sales tax and property tax, with no & Research single tax being out of balance with the others. This sound structure, coupled with moderate tax rates, Total employed provides a good climate for economic growth. City of Boise ...... 108,528 Ada County...... 201,664 Boise City-Nampa MSA...... 299,088 State of Idaho...... 739,800 POPULATION Source: U.S. Bureau of Census, 2014 estimates Unemployment rate Provided by: Idaho Department of Labor, Communication & City of Boise...... 3.9% Research Ada County...... 4.1% City of Boise ...... 216,282 Boise City-Nampa MSA...... 4.4% Ada County...... 426,236 State of Idaho...... 4.8 % Boise City-Nampa MSA...... 664,422 United States...... 6.2 % Canyon County...... 203,143 State of Idaho...... 1,634,464 Per Capita Income U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, 2014 POPULATION GROWTH Ada County...... $43,783 Boise City-Nampa MSA Annual Growth Rates Boise City-Nampa MSA...... $37,991 Source: U.S. Bureau of Census Idaho...... $36,743 Provided by: Idaho Department of Labor, Communication & Research EFFECTIVE BUYING INCOME 1990-00 ...... 4.5% 2006-07 ...... 3.4% U.S. Bureau of Census, 2014 American Community Survey 2000-01 ...... 3.6% 2007-08 ...... 2.1% Ada County one-year estimates in 2014 inflation-adjusted 2001-02 ...... 2.8% 2008-09 ...... 1.3% dollars 2002-03 ...... 2.4% 2009-10 ...... 1.9% 2003-04 ...... 2.5% 2010-11 ...... 1.6% Total number of households...... 159,896 2004-05 ...... 3.0% 2011-12 ...... 1.6% 2005-06 ...... 4.2% 2012-13 ...... 2.0% • Median household income .... $57,716 2013-14 ...... 2.2% • Average household income ... $78,548 Facts at a Glance a at Facts

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Just what you want in PROPERTY 208.287.5050 MANAGEMENT www.groupone-pm.com | [email protected] PROPERTY MANAGEMENT! hen fur trappers first arrived here in the early 1800s, the Boise River was the star attraction. Today, more than 100 years later, “La Riviére Bois” retains that status as it winds through the heart of our city. But that’s not all; there are many more sights to see and experience here. Five city parks, each unique, line the Boise River as it flows through the city. Within walking distance of the river are many downtown points of interest, and more are outside Wcity limits. We have included as many as we can think of here, in alphabetical order. Can you find more? Ann Morrison Park Ann Morrison Park, Boise’s largest park, starts up across Capitol Boulevard where Julia Davis leaves off. It features athletic fields, a lighted fountain, picnic facilities, cycle and jogging paths, and playgrounds. The Aquarium of Boise The Aquarium of Boise on Cole Road has more than 250 species of animal and marine life. It is home to an octopus, sharks, eels, seahorses, alligators, puffins and a variety of fish. It’s a hands-on experience, too – you can pet and feed sharks and rays. Aquariumofboise.org. Barber Park Barber Park is a county park located along the Boise River six miles upstream, and is the starting point for raft and tube trips down the Boise River, which also has year-round fishing for rainbow trout even in the middle of downtown. The Basque Block Boise has one of the highest concentrations of Basques in the U.S. The Basque Block, on Grove Street between Sixth Street and Capitol Boulevard, houses several historical buildings, including the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. The museum comprises a complex of buildings including the original boarding house that was home to many Basque immigrants and sheepherders from 1910 through the 1970s. Basquecenter.com. BoDo Located at the crossroads of Broad and Eighth Streets, BoDo is a four-block, multi-use shopping, dining and entertainment district that combines the renovated warehouses of the 8th Street Marketplace with new construction. Businesses include a major hotel, a multi-screen movie complex, fine and casual restaurants, coffee shops, wine shops, a concert venue, a dozen or more national and local retail and specialty shops, art galleries and two parking garages. Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, about 16 miles north of Boise, offers day and night skiing with 67 runs and seven chairlifts. Deep powder, short lift lines, nearly 23 miles of groomed Nordic ski trails and a children’s tubing hill make Bogus Basin a popular winter destination for locals and visitors. Boise Art Museum Boise Art Museum features a diverse range of exhibitions, from cutting edge to historical. BAM also hosts one of the Northwest’s most popular arts and crafts festivals, Art in the Park, held the weekend after Labor Day.

Attractions The Boise Depot Up Capitol Boulevard from downtown is the city’s most photogenic landmark: the stately, mission-style Boise Depot, completed in 1925 when the railroads still ruled the West. Today, enhanced by the scenic nearby Platt Gardens, the depot offers one of the best views of downtown Boise. The Boise River Greenbelt The Boise River Greenbelt, a system of walking and biking paths along both banks of the Boise River, is about 25 miles long and has pathways for jogging, skating, cycling or just strolling. With towering trees, lush growth and abundant small wildlife – including eagles, deer and foxes – it is one of Boise’s most popular features.

14 Welcome to Boise The Boise Art Museum features a diverse range of exhibitions. Photo courtesy of Boise Art Museum.

The Boise River Park is a participatory science and industry facility with a unique, The Boise River Park The Boise River Park in Garden City hands-on learning environment fun for children and adults. features wave shapers for surfing and kayaking. Downtown Boise The Bown House Downtown Boise offers shopping, urban parks, cultural The Bown House lies along the Oregon Trail and is facilities, sidewalk cafes and buildings of architectural interest. listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was Self-guided walking tours are available through the Boise City built in 1879 by Joseph and Temperance Bown and features Department of Arts and History and feature public art by local sandstone quarried from the local foothills. Today, it is used artists, including on dozens of traffic boxes. as a teaching classroom of a home of the 1800s, including furniture, kitchen and laundry items, toys, newspapers and Floating the Boise River more. It is on the site of the Riverside Elementary School Floating the Boise River from Barber Park into the city is a and is open to the public on the first Saturday of the month popular summertime activity for people of all ages. Tubes or rafts from 1 to 4 p.m. can be rented at Barber Park and a shuttle service is available for City Hall Plaza a small fee. City Hall Plaza is in the heart of downtown in front of Eagle Island State Park City Hall. It features a flag plaza, fountain, arboretum and Eagle Island State Park, a few miles west of Boise in the city historical artifacts and is a great place to sit and relax when of Eagle, has a natural swimming area just off the Boise River, exploring the city. plus picnic grounds and a waterslide. C.W. Moore Park The Grove C.W. Moore Park is a quaint city park at the corner of At the focal point of the downtown area lies The Grove, Fifth and Grove streets that features pieces of Boise’s past Boise’s public plaza. The Grove is the venue for many commu- architecture – recognizable pieces and parts of buildings nity events, including Alive After Five, a weekly event during the that were razed and demolished – and one of Boise’s orig- spring and summer months that features live music, food and inal waterwheels (it still works). It’s a great place to take a entertainment. coffee or lunch break or to relax any time. Historical buildings The Discovery Center of Idaho Boise’s pioneer heritage has been preserved in numerous At the edge of Julia Davis Park, the Discovery Center of Idaho historical buildings in the downtown area, including four shopping

Welcome to Boise 15 districts – Old Boise at Sixth and Main streets; the central down- temporary home of museum’s staff and store, will feature a small town core at the corner of downtown at Eighth and Idaho streets; sampling of the Essential Idaho: 150 Things That Make the Gem BoDo District at the crossroads of Broad and Eighth streets; and State Unique exhibit that was a featured at the Idaho State Histor- the Linen District along Grove between 14th and 15th streets. All ical Museum for the Idaho Territorial Sesquicentennial. feature specialty shopping in renovated and restored buildings that reflect Boise’s past. Idaho Ice World Other buildings of historic interest include the restored 1927 Idaho Ice World, just off the Gowen Road exit of I-84, features Egyptian Theater (Capitol Boulevard and Main); the French cha- two public skating rinks for open ice skating, as well as youth and teau-style Idanha Hotel, now converted into apartments (10th and adult hockey leagues. Skate rentals are available, as well as food Main); the Simplot Building (10th and Main); Alexander Building concessions and fast-food restaurants. (Ninth and Main); the Union Block (on Idaho between Seventh and Eighth); Pioneer Building (Sixth and Main); Fidelity Building The Idaho Museum of Military History (Eighth and Idaho); the Hoff Building (Eighth and Bannock); the old The Idaho Museum of Military History, at Gowen Field south Central Fire Station (Sixth and Idaho); and the original U.S. Assay of the Boise Airport, is dedicated to Idaho military history and to Office (between Idaho and Main, and Second and Third Streets). those who served in America’s conflicts from post Civil War to the Several churches near downtown also are of historical interest. present. It features displays and military memorabilia. Hyde Park Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology Hyde Park, on North 13th Street in Boise’s historic North End Next door to the Old Pen, as the locals call it (see the Old neighborhood, a little more than a mile from downtown Boise, Idaho Penitentiary) is the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geolo- has been a thriving commercial district since the turn of the 20th gy, featuring the state’s colorful history of mining and geology century. Today, it’s a popular gathering place that includes a vari- through historical photograph and artifact exhibits. ety of restaurants, unique antique shops, boutiques and galleries. The Idaho State Capitol Idaho Anne Frank Down Capitol Boulevard is the Idaho State Capitol, a smaller version of the nation’s Capitol and the only statehouse in the Human Rights Memorial country heated with natural geothermal hot water. Built from A few blocks west of downtown, at the intersection of Eighth native sandstone quarried at nearby Table Rock, it was completed Street and the Greenbelt, is the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights in 1920. Memorial. This educational park consists of the Human Rights Wall, inscribed with more than 60 quotations and stories from Julia Davis Park human rights heroes; two reflecting ponds; three waterfalls; an Julia Davis Park is the site of several of Boise’s main attrac- amphitheater; and a life-sized bronze sculpture of Anne Frank. tions. Named for a pioneer family, the 90-acre park lies along the Boise River in the center of the city. It has picnic facilities, play- The Idaho Black History Museum grounds, tennis and Bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, public art, The Idaho Black History Museum was established to pre- a playground, boat rentals (featuring swan-shaped paddle boats) serve, enhance and display accurate and stimulating information and a band shell. (It also is home to The Idaho Historical Museum, regarding African-American culture as an essential part of Idaho’s Boise Art Museum, The Memorial Rose Garden, Zoo Boise, The diverse heritage. Housed in the historic St. Paul Baptist Church Idaho Black History Museum the Discovery Center of Idaho, and building in Julia Davis Park, the museum presents exhibits and new this year, the Bloch Cancer Survivor Plaza.) provides educational and community outreach programs including lectures, films, workshops, literacy programs, and musical Kathryn Albertson Park performances. Across Americana Boulevard from Ann Morrison Park, near the river, is Kathryn Albertson Park, a passive botanical and wild- The Idaho Botanical Garden life park. It is located near downtown and features wide walking The Idaho Botanical Garden, located on the grounds of the paths, ponds, fountains, outdoor gazebos, thousands of trees and Old Pen, is a regional destination garden on 15 acres, featuring an other plants, and birds and small wildlife. ever-expanding range of horticultural offerings. It has 14 separate theme and display gardens, including the Lewis and Clark Native Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Plant Garden. It also hosts outdoor summer concerts in its Outlaw The 60-acre Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park has a band shell, Field, in conjunction with the Knitting Factory. Bocce ball, tennis courts, basketball, gardens, ponds, fishing, a playground, and volleyball, among other amenities. It is also the The Idaho Historical Museum site of the Meridian Senior Center and the Rock of Honor Memorial The Idaho Historical Museum is currently closed for renova- Monument for Veterans. It is adjacent to The Village at Meridian. tion until 2017. However, the Museum Store as well as several exhibits will take temporary residence at 214 Broadway Avenue, the former Bureau of Reclamation Building. The BOR, as the

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KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY BOISE Les Bois Park told in a slide show and self-guided tour. In recent years, the Les Bois Park features live horse racing (May – August) and Old Pen has been a popular site for paranormal investiga- simulcast racing daily. On Ladies Night, women get in free. tions and has been featured on TV shows, including Ghost Adventures on the Travel Channel. At Halloween, the site hosts Lucky Peak State Park Frightened Felons, an event that attracts thousands and fea- Lucky Peak State Park is about eight miles east of Boise, has tures the Thrill the World Boise zombie dancers. Today, the site year-round fishing, and in the summer features water skiing and also houses the Idaho Transportation Exhibit and the History of sailing in the reservoir, and swimming at Sandy Point Beach below Electricity in Idaho Exhibit. the Lucky Peak Dam. And, if you’re lucky enough to be around in the spring when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discharges Veterans Memorial State Park water from the lake, you’ll be able to see an amazing site called Veterans Memorial State Park, off of State Street, features “the rooster tail.” 100-year-old cedars along the Boise River, a large fishing The Memorial Rose Garden lake, extensive trails and a children’s playground. The Memorial Rose Garden in Julia Davis Park is a favorite The Village at Meridian spot for flower lovers and is a lovely, fragrant place to stroll or relax. The Village at Meridian, at the corner of Fairview and Ea- The garden has about 2,400 roses every year and is a popular site gle Roads in Meridian, features a plaza-like park dotted with for weddings. trees, a dancing, Bellagio-style fountain, live music in temper- ate months and an outdoor ice-skating rink in the winter. The Military Reserve Park plaza is rimmed by shops, restaurants and a 15-screen movie Military Reserve Park, located at Fort and Reserve streets, is a theater, and is adjacent to the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial 466-acre historic and natural attraction that encompasses the Old Park. Boise Barracks, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and hiking trails in the foothills that offer spectacular views over the city. Victorian mansions Municipal Park on Warm Springs Avenue Heading upriver from Julia Davis Park is Municipal Park, on There are a number of stately Victorian mansions that line Walnut Street off Warm Springs Avenue. The park has playgrounds Warm Springs Avenue, by which many are heated by Boise’s and picnic facilities adjacent to the Idaho Fish & Game headquar- geothermal resources. ters (your source for hunting and fishing information and licenses). It is a favorite place for family reunions and company picnics (but The World Center for Birds of Prey no dogs allowed). Just south of Boise is the World Center for Birds of Prey, Morrison Knudsen Nature Center where you can see dozens of species of raptors up close. At the edge of Municipal Park is the one-of-a-kind Morrison Zoo Boise Knudsen Nature Center, a living museum that, among other things, Zoo Boise is a nationally accredited facility that safely lets you see sturgeon, and the life of a mountain stream through and humanely exhibits living animals. It is home to more underwater viewing windows and interpretive signs. than 200 animals from more than 80 different species, including the largest display of birds of prey in the North- The O’Farrell Cabin west. Special features include Butterflies in Bloom, June to On the grounds of the Military Reserve Park is the O’Farrell September; the Giraffe Encounter; the Sloth Bear Encoun- Cabin, considered to be the city’s first permanent residence and ter; the Zoo Farm; big game animals; the Small Animal first place of Catholic worship. Limited tours are available. Kingdom, which features three separate environmental areas to explore; an African plains exhibit; and a variety of Old Boise Historic District exotic species from around the world. Old Boise Historic District, located at Sixth and Main Streets, offers an array of businesses, including restaurants, unique shops More attractions and nightlife. More attractions are outside of Boise, but still close by, including Roaring Springs Waterpark, Wahooz Fun The Old Idaho Penitentiary Center and Pinz Bowling Center, and the Meridian Toward the end of Warm Springs lies the Old Idaho Peniten- Speedway racetrack in Meridian; and in Nampa the tiary, built in 1870 and used until 1973. The Old Pen held many Rollerdrome indoor roller skating rink and Warhawk Air Wild West desperadoes in its time, and many of their stories are Museum, featuring aircraft from U.S. wars.

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8 Treasure Valley locations www.mountainwestbank.com | (208) 376-0471 20 Welcome to Boise Entertainment & Events I at avarietyofinnercitywineries.at ing thoseinwineriessurroundingNampaandCardwell, youcantipaglassinGardenCity throughout thecityandbeyond,number oftastingroomsandwinebarsscattered includ- following. toitsloyal breweries largeandsmallwitheachonecatering And, inadditiontoa andjustplainoldpeople-watching. live comedy place toanother, coffeehousesandnightclubs takinginnightlifeat withmusic, dancing, offerings. refer tothe ontheperformingartsandculturalArts &Culturesectionformore information storytelling, operaanddanceroundsouttheartsentertainmentsceneinBoise. Please restaurants, coffeehousesandstreetcorners. Livetheater, concerts, slampoetry, around thecity. screens, andseveralsmallerdiscountcinemacomplexes(aka “dollar movies”)scattered Bistro, adultbeverages,The Backstage serves Meridian’s that MajesticCinemas with18 andincludes D-Boxmotionseats restaurant,Cinema 15inMeridianfeatures itsown on thepatio. There alsoisanine-screen Edwards complexinBoDo,Theater The Village MERIDIAN’S FARMERS MARKET AND BAZAAR EAGLE SATURDAY PUBLICMARKET 516 S. EighthSt. NovemberandDecember. theboisefarmersmarket.com. BOISE FARMERS MARKET visit capitalcitypublicmarket.com. Bannock Streettoselltheirproductsresidentsandvisitors. toDecember.April Call345-9287or CAPITAL CITYPUBLIC MARKET musicians. March23–27. treefortmusicfest.com. TREEFORT MUSICFEST offering awidevarietyofcuisines. Call472-5251 orvisitdowntownboise.org. city’s entertainment, uniquegalleriesandstoreswhileenjoying restaurants eventsandthemany businesses offerextendedhourstogivethepublicanopportunitystrollthroughsomeof FIRST THURSDAY SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS 30 concerts, lecturesandmore. Ortry The Flicks, Boise’s its celebrating arthousetheatre multiplex andIMAXtheater, tothehistoricEgyptian Theatre, classic features that movies, Tabernacle sell-outaudiences. treated Choirshave Groban, ItzhakPerlman, theBostonPops, andtheworld-famous andMormonVienna Boys th year, whereyoucanwineanddinebefore, duringorafteryourmovie, insideorout And, cheers!Ifyouareacraftbeeraficionado oranoenophile, you’reinluck. We have After dark, Boise’s ofpeopleroamfromone streetscomealiveascrowds downtown Boiseconcert houses, day–ornightoftheweekat livemusicany Catch nightclubs, This takes place in the Ustick Marketplace II on Eagle Road,This takesplace intheUstickMarketplaceII on Eagle May toSeptember. Park Heritage inEagle,It isheldat to October.April 9a.m. Saturday This isevery to1p.m. 11thandGrovestreetsinBoise, at toOctober,April at Local farmersandproducerssetupalongtheEighthStreet corridorbetween The Groveand andregional fromnational Get atasteofthelocalmusicandartscenewithappearances This monthlyeventtakesplaceonthefirst Thursday ofeachmonth, Boise whendowntown Like togothemovies?Boisehasavarietyofchoices, fromtheEdwards21-screen here, lightupthenights. andBroadwayshows ClassicalperformerssuchasJosh The RollingStones, EltonJohn, Sting, SnoopDog, performed morehave andmany Boise, thereareeventsthroughouttheyeartopleaseeveryone. f youlikegoingplacesanddoingthings, you’vecometotherightplace–herein Boise is a routine stop on national touritineraries.Boise isaroutinestoponnational performerslike Legendary The Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series at the Idaho Botanical Garden is a popular summer attraction. Photo courtesy of Idaho Botanical Garden

GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL for the local service area. May 7, 2016. Call 384-0013 or visit Started by “Idaho’s Musical Ambassador to the World,” komenboise.org. the Gene Harris Jazz Festival features great public jazz concerts by world-class musicians, competitions and jam RUSSIAN FOOD FESTIVAL sessions. March 29, April 1, 2016. Visit geneharris.org. Come enjoy stroganoff, piroshki, blini, manti, borscht and baklava for dessert at this annual event. Watch readings by KNOBBY TIRE MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES professional actors of Chekhov plays or tour the St. Seraphim of The Knobby Tire Mountain Bike Series promotes moun- Sarov Orthodox church while you enjoy all of the amazing food. tain bike races throughout the state of Idaho, endorsing health May. Call 345-1553 or visit stseraphimboise.org. benefits and team spirit. April to September. knobbytireseries. com. ALIVE AFTER FIVE Wednesday evenings come “alive” on The Grove in down- BOISE MUSIC WEEK town Boise with musicians, entertainers and great food. June to A Boise tradition for 92 years, this weeklong musical event September. Call 472-5251 or visit downtownboise.org. includes choral and full-cast musical theater performances throughout the city. Boise is nationally recognized as the first GREAT GARDEN ESCAPE CONCERT SERIES city to observe Music Week; other cities throughout the country Enjoy live music every Thursday evening June through have followed suit. All performances are free to the public. Late September at Idaho Botanical Garden. Food and drink vendors April to early May. Call 375-4711 or visit boisemusicweek.org. are available, or you can bring your own picnic. Call 343-8649. idahobotanicalgarden.org. RACE FOR THE CURE The Boise Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure joins more OUTLAW FIELD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES than a million survivors and activists around the world working Idaho Botanical Garden partners with the Knitting Factory to to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local bring world-famous performers to their outdoor concert venue. community. The 5K run/walk is followed by a survivor parade June through September. Call 343-8649 or visit idahobotanical- and an awards ceremony and has raised more than $2 million garden.org.

Welcome to Boise 21 Welcome to Boise 208.336.8900 Centre www.boisecentre.com

oise Centre is Idaho’s premier convention center and and technical services, high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi connec- meeting venue. Conveniently located in the heart of tions throughout, extensive recycling and sustainability vibrant downtown Boise with hotels, restaurants, programs. Bentertainment, nightlife and recreation just outside Boise Centre has consistently earned top accolades for Boise Centre’s doors. its quality meals, presentation and service. Our in–house Each year Boise Centre hosts international, national culinary team is the exclusive provider of food and bev- and regional conventions, corporate conferences, associa- erage service for all events held at the facility. Whenever tion meetings, tradeshows and special events. Currently possible, Boise Centre uses Idaho Preferred and Buy Idaho offering 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ingredients to help support Idaho’s farmers, ranchers and Boise Centre is excited to be opening an expansion in food producers. September 2016. Upon completion of the expansion, Boise To begin planning your event, we encourage you to visit Centre will feature 90,000 square feet of meeting and Boise Centre’s website www.boisecentre.com. Here you event space. will find an event photo gallery, facility floor plans, menus, technology services and a convention and tradeshow More Space for Your Events Boise Centre Expansion checklist. Opening September 2016 Concierge Corner & Visitor Services The expanded meeting and event space will provide Locals, as well as visitors, can discover the many Boise Centre the opportunity to accommodate more local opportunities Idaho has to offer when they visit Con- events and larger conventions. Included in the expansion cierge Corner & Visitor Services. Conveniently located is a new 14,000-square-foot ballroom to seat 800 guests, just across the street from Boise Centre, on the south- eight new flexible meeting rooms and a spacious glass east corner of 9th and Front Streets, information is enclosed lobby overlooking the city’s civic plaza and foun- readily available on events, accommodations, dining, tain. recreation opportunities, and Idaho’s growing arts and A new catering kitchen is included in the expansion cultural scene. The Concierge Corner Team is made up ensuring Boise Centre will continue to deliver the highest levels of culinary excellence and guest service. An enclosed of dedicated volunteers who have welcomed visitors from concourse will connect Boise Centre East to the existing around the world. Boise Centre, providing guest’s seamless access between New 4th Floor Lobby Stop by to discover more information about Boise, the the two buildings. State of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Concierge Cor- Along with the convention center expansion, several ner & Visitor Services is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday developers have announced they will build hotels in down- through Friday and on special occasions. town Boise in the next two years. The additional hotel rooms will help Boise accommodate larger conventions and multiple groups meeting at Boise Centre. Two hotels began An Economic Powerhouse construction in 2015 and two more are expected to break Boise Centre is a key contributor to the economic ground before the end of 2016. health of the Treasure Valley. Since opening in 1990, Boise Centre is more than just a meeting place; it’s an Boise Centre has welcomed over 4.4 million guests, gen- integral part of the community. Just outside the Centre’s erating over $899 million dollars in goods, services, jobs A Tradition of Excellence doors rests the Grove Plaza, a public area dedicated to and taxes. As the premier location for meetings, conventions and civic and community events including the seasonal Capital Out of town visitors, attend events at Boise Centre, special events, this in-demand gathering place hosts over City Public Market and weekly concerts. spend money locally on lodging, dining, retail, transporta- 200 events each year providing more than 120,000 guests New 14,000 S.F. Ballroom tion, recreation and entertainment. Annually, Boise Centre with outstanding service. generates an estimated $20 million dollars in local eco- Treasure Valley residents enjoy dozens of communi- Professional Staff and Catering Services nomic impact and over $500 hundred thousand dollars in ty-oriented events. Highlights each year include Festival of of the customizable set up options within the Centre. From Over the past 26 years, the venue has built a reputation sales tax revenues. Trees, Kid for a Night, and the Flower and Garden Show. tradeshows, product launches, music performances to fash- for providing excellent service and high quality events. Boise Centre is truly a community gathering place, and Meeting and event planners appreciate the venue because ion shows and auctions, Boise Centre is an ideal location. Boise Centre features full-service catering, audio visual an economic powerhouse. Welcome to Boise 208.336.8900 Centre www.boisecentre.com oise Centre is Idaho’s premier convention center and and technical services, high-speed Internet, Wi-Fi connec- meeting venue. Conveniently located in the heart of tions throughout, extensive recycling and sustainability vibrant downtown Boise with hotels, restaurants, programs. Bentertainment, nightlife and recreation just outside Boise Centre has consistently earned top accolades for Boise Centre’s doors. its quality meals, presentation and service. Our in–house Each year Boise Centre hosts international, national culinary team is the exclusive provider of food and bev- and regional conventions, corporate conferences, associa- erage service for all events held at the facility. Whenever tion meetings, tradeshows and special events. Currently possible, Boise Centre uses Idaho Preferred and Buy Idaho offering 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ingredients to help support Idaho’s farmers, ranchers and Boise Centre is excited to be opening an expansion in food producers. September 2016. Upon completion of the expansion, Boise To begin planning your event, we encourage you to visit Centre will feature 90,000 square feet of meeting and Boise Centre’s website www.boisecentre.com. Here you event space. will find an event photo gallery, facility floor plans, menus, technology services and a convention and tradeshow More Space for Your Events Boise Centre Expansion checklist. Opening September 2016 Concierge Corner & Visitor Services The expanded meeting and event space will provide Locals, as well as visitors, can discover the many Boise Centre the opportunity to accommodate more local opportunities Idaho has to offer when they visit Con- events and larger conventions. Included in the expansion cierge Corner & Visitor Services. Conveniently located is a new 14,000-square-foot ballroom to seat 800 guests, just across the street from Boise Centre, on the south- eight new flexible meeting rooms and a spacious glass east corner of 9th and Front Streets, information is enclosed lobby overlooking the city’s civic plaza and foun- readily available on events, accommodations, dining, tain. recreation opportunities, and Idaho’s growing arts and A new catering kitchen is included in the expansion cultural scene. The Concierge Corner Team is made up ensuring Boise Centre will continue to deliver the highest levels of culinary excellence and guest service. An enclosed of dedicated volunteers who have welcomed visitors from concourse will connect Boise Centre East to the existing around the world. Boise Centre, providing guest’s seamless access between New 4th Floor Lobby Stop by to discover more information about Boise, the the two buildings. State of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Concierge Cor- Along with the convention center expansion, several ner & Visitor Services is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday developers have announced they will build hotels in down- through Friday and on special occasions. town Boise in the next two years. The additional hotel rooms will help Boise accommodate larger conventions and multiple groups meeting at Boise Centre. Two hotels began An Economic Powerhouse construction in 2015 and two more are expected to break Boise Centre is a key contributor to the economic ground before the end of 2016. health of the Treasure Valley. Since opening in 1990, Boise Centre is more than just a meeting place; it’s an Boise Centre has welcomed over 4.4 million guests, gen- integral part of the community. Just outside the Centre’s erating over $899 million dollars in goods, services, jobs A Tradition of Excellence doors rests the Grove Plaza, a public area dedicated to and taxes. As the premier location for meetings, conventions and civic and community events including the seasonal Capital Out of town visitors, attend events at Boise Centre, special events, this in-demand gathering place hosts over City Public Market and weekly concerts. spend money locally on lodging, dining, retail, transporta- 200 events each year providing more than 120,000 guests New 14,000 S.F. Ballroom tion, recreation and entertainment. Annually, Boise Centre with outstanding service. generates an estimated $20 million dollars in local eco- Treasure Valley residents enjoy dozens of communi- Professional Staff and Catering Services nomic impact and over $500 hundred thousand dollars in ty-oriented events. Highlights each year include Festival of of the customizable set up options within the Centre. From Over the past 26 years, the venue has built a reputation sales tax revenues. Trees, Kid for a Night, and the Flower and Garden Show. tradeshows, product launches, music performances to fash- for providing excellent service and high quality events. Boise Centre is truly a community gathering place, and Meeting and event planners appreciate the venue because ion shows and auctions, Boise Centre is an ideal location. Boise Centre features full-service catering, audio visual an economic powerhouse. The Caldwell Night Rodeo in August. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Night Rodeo/Photo by Jim Babb

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL MERIDIAN DAIRY DAYS Enjoy Greek dancing, music and entertainment by Greek Celebrating Meridian’s rural heritage with a dairy show, Mediterranean dancers while you partake in delicious souvlaki, petting zoo, carnival and parade. June. Call 888-2817 or visit dolmathes, gyros, pastries and much more. There is a sug- meridianchamber.org. gested donation of $1. First Friday and Saturday in June. Call 345-6147 or visit serfes.org. DELI DAYS Enjoy New York deli food, all kinds of kosher Israeli SAINT ALPHONSUS CAPITOL CLASSIC RACE sandwiches, knishes, salads, bagels and desserts as well as This is a children’s race designed to encourage children entertainment at this two-day event at Ahavath Beth Israel to be healthy and have fun. It is still one of the largest “chil- Synagogue on the Boise Bench. Delivery available. Late June. dren-only” races in the country. June. Call 367-4997 or visit Call 343-6601 or visit ahavathbethisrael.org. saintalphonsus.org/Foundation_events.html. TWILIGHT CRITERIUM EMMETT CHERRY FESTIVAL Ranked by VeloNews as the third best Criterium in the U.S., The cherry capital of the state celebrates with a carnival, this premier cycling event draws more than 20,000 specta- arts and crafts, concessions, parades, music and dancing, tors to the streets of downtown Boise. Racers compete for the and cherry pie-eating contests. June. Call 365-3485 or visit $20,000 purse in cash and merchandise. July 16. Visit boi- emmettcherryfestival.com. setwilightcriterium.com.

NATIONAL OLDTIME FIDDLERS’ CONTEST 4TH OF JULY LIBERTY DAY PARADE The best fiddlers in the nation gather in Weiser for a heated This is a Fourth of July parade through downtown Boise hoedown competition. Live entertainment, carnival, arts and featuring marching bands, antique cars, floats, fireworks and crafts, food and workshops. June. Call 414-0255 or visit fiddle- flag-waving fun. Visit libertydayparade.com. contest.com.

24 Welcome to Boise Find out why Boise is so excited about its libraries! Stop by or visit our website to learn about: • Using our online video tutorials on graphic & website design, coding & more • Reserving a 3D printer or meeting room • Using our computers, laptops, tablets or WiFi • Downloading music, ebooks & emagazines • Attending a class or program • Borrowing books, movies & video games ....and so much more!

Boise Public Library

Main Library • 715 S. Capitol Blvd. • 972-8255 Library! at Cole & Ustick • 7557 W. Ustick Rd. • 972-8300 Library! at Collister • 4724 W. State St. • 972-8320 Library! at Hillcrest • 5246 W. Overland Rd. • 972-8340

www.boisepubliclibrary.org LEFT: A child watches in anticipation as a lion strolls around at the Boise Zoo. Photo courtesy of Zoo Boise. | RIGHT: The Veteran’s Memorial State Park features 100-year-old-cedars. Photo courtesy of Boise Parks and Recreation.

EAGLE FUN DAYS CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET A three-day community party, with live music, family Local farmers and producers set up along the Eighth Street bike night, a pancake breakfast, the Wet & Wild Parade and corridor between The Grove and Bannock Street to sell their the world’s largest Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed, which also products to residents and visitors. April to December. Call 345- serves as a fundraiser for the Eagle Volunteer Fire Depart- 9287 or visit capitalcitypublicmarket.com. ment. July. Call 939-4222 or visit eaglechamber.com. BOISE FARMERS MARKET SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE RODEO It is every Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11th and Grove The Snake River Dayz signature event, Nampa’s Pro-Ro- streets in Boise, April to October; at 516 S. Eighth St. November deo Cowboys Association rodeo, is one of the top 10 regular and December. Theboisefarmersmarket.com. professional rodeos out of about 800 in the PRCA and features one of the largest all-horse parades in the West, as well as EAGLE SATURDAY PUBLIC MARKET clowns, barrel racers and cowboys. July 14 - 18. Call 466- It is held at Heritage Park in Eagle, April to October. 8497 or visit snakeriverstampede.com. MERIDIAN’S FARMERS MARKET AND BAZAAR CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO Voted as one of the Top 5 Large Outdoor Pro-Rodeos out ALBERTSONS BOISE OPEN 2016 of 700 and listed among the top 20 Pro-Rodeos in the nation, This Pro-Am golf tournament is presented and sponsored the Caldwell Night Rodeo draws more than 40,000 fans to by Kraft Albertsons and Hillcrest Country Club, and brings big watch world-class cowboys and cowgirls compete for one of names and newcomers to town. Sept. 12-18. Visit the website Pro-Rodeo’s richest purses. August 18 – 23 in Caldwell. Call at albertsonsboiseopen.com. 459-2060 or visit caldwellnightrodeo.com. FITONE WESTERN IDAHO FAIR A three-day event that starts with a two-day Women’s Big-name entertainment, carnival rides, games, food and Show and ends with thousands of women of all ages gathering traditional country fair activities at Expo Idaho. August 21-30. to participate in this 5K/10k/half marathon run/walk event and Call 287-5650 or visit idahofair.com. expo with a party in the park afterward. September. Call 381- 2221 or visit fitoneboise.org.

FALL/WINTER EVENTS ART IN THE PARK Boise Art Museum’s annual three-day arts sale in beautiful FIRST THURSDAY Julia Davis Park showcases juried arts and crafts and features This monthly event takes place on the first Thursday of a variety of food booths and entertainment. Sept. 9, 10, 11. Call each month, when downtown Boise businesses offer extended 345-8330 or visit boiseartmuseum.org. hours to give the public an opportunity to stroll through some of the city’s unique galleries and stores while enjoying entertain- HYDE PARK STREET FAIR ment, events and the many restaurants offering a wide variety Celebrating Boise’s quaint Bohemian neighborhood in the of cuisines. Call 472-5251 or visit downtownboise.org. North End, live rock music, a plethora of arts and crafts, and

26 Welcome to Boise FEATURING THE BEST independent, foreign and art films, including the best Hollywood movies.

Visit the historic Boise Depot, an Idaho landmark! Tour the former Union Pacific passenger station, enjoy 4 SCREENS • BEER • WINE • CAFE the panoramic view from the belltower, and learn PATIO & FIRESIDE DINING about railroad history. Free Public Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays & Mondays (closed on legal holidays) Free Guided Tours 1st Sunday of every month Noon and 1:30 p.m., GIFT CERTIFICATES • VIDEO & DVD RENTALS approximately 1 hour in length theflicksboise.com Mon - Thurs 4pm-9:30pm THE BOISE DEPOT Fri - Sun 12pm-9:30pm 2603 Eastover Terrace • Boise, ID 83706 342-4222 • 646 Fulton parks.cityofboise.org • (208) 608-7600 The Western Idaho Fair features big-name entertainment, carnival rides, games, food and more. Photo courtesy of Western Idaho Fair a beer garden and food court highlight this three-day fair in TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION Camel’s Back Park. Held the third weekend in September, Sept. Welcome the holiday season with the Mayor as he lights 16, 17, 18. Restaurants, antique shops and other specialty the Christmas tree on The Grove in downtown Boise. Saturday stores in Hyde Park also stay open during the event. northend- after Thanksgiving. Call 385-7300 or visit downtownboise.org. boise.org. FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL HOLIDAY PARADE Played on the blue turf at Bronco Stadium, this bowl game The holiday season is heralded each year with a parade of includes a team from the Western Athletic Conference versus a floats, bands and Santa Claus. End of November. boiseholiday- team from the Mountain West Conference. December. Call 424- parade.org. 1011 or visit famousidahopotatobowl.com.

WINTER GARDEN AGLOW CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY Idaho Botanical Garden’s Christmas lights display with hot Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, downtown Boise refreshments and cookies to help you revel in the holiday atmo- lights up for the holiday season, with the Holiday Parade and sphere. November to January. Call 343-8649 or visit idahobo- many other festivities. It’s a great time to stroll through unique tanicalgarden.org. shops and galleries and enjoy the variety of restaurants and entertainment downtown. Late November to December. Call SAINT ALPHONSUS FESTIVAL OF TREES 472-5251 or visit downtownboise.org. Elaborately decorated trees are displayed and sold with proceeds benefiting Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center’s THE NEW YEAR’S EVE IDAHO POTATO DROP special programs. Over more than 20 years, the Festival has The Idaho New Year’s Commission presents music, raised more than $5 million to improve health care in our com- activities, refreshments, magic shows, street performers, fire munity. Thanksgiving weekend. Call 367-2759 or visit saintal- dancers and more for the whole family. 954-5077 or visit ida- phonsus.org/Foundation_events.html. honewyearscommission.com.

28 Welcome to Boise INNEMUCCA, W THERE’S MORE THAN MEETS THEN EYEV

Annual Events March July Boise, ID Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend Silver State International Rodeo 257 MILES Shooting the West Fifties Fever Car Show MaY September 95 Run-A-Mucca - Motorcycle Rally Tri-County Fair & Stampede JUNE October Basque Festival Fall Farm Festival Ladies Ranch Rodeo Western States Ranch Rodeo Finals WINNEMUCCA

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Explore the many outdoor adventures, exciting special events, Nevada style gaming and night life, historic museums, and exquisite Basque dining. www.winnemucca.com Bike-Friendly Boise Bike-Friendly

You can bike on the GreenBelt year-round. Photo by Pete Grady.

30 WelcomeWelcome to Boise Biking is easy and fun Story by Teya Vitu Idaho Business Review

he bicycle world now knows Boise’s streets are painted Boise is a force to be reckoned with as a bicycle-friendly com- with wide bicycle lanes, the munity. Boise River Greenbelt can Boise was listed at the silver level as a Bicycle Friendly Community for T2015 by The League of American Bicyclists, take you on a two-wheel a national organization that promotes safer tour from Lucky Peak to roads and a bicycle-friendly America. This was the first time Boise applied for Meridian, try the foothills for bicycle-friendly status and the Boise was one of only 73 communities to reach the silver extreme mountain biking, and level out of 350 recognized communities. There are four platinum cities (Boulder, Colo.; GreenBike takes bike riding in Fort Collins, Colo.; Davis, Calif.; and Portland, Boise to easy street Ore.), 21 gold and 252 bronze – but no diamond communities, the highest level, according to the league. “Boise has done a lot of good things to be a bike-friendly city,” said Cynthia Gibson, executive director of the Idaho Walk Bike Al- liance, which promotes active transportation across the state. ”We have the new bike lanes on Capitol Boulevard. We have a lot more bike parking than even last year. They just beefed up bike parking on Eighth Street in the last six months.” Groups that promote bicycling and walking, including Gibson’s, say communities with strong walking and biking facilities are safer, healthier, and more economically vibrant. Boi- se established a Bicycle Advisory Committee last year and one of its tasks was to apply for this League of American Bicyclists recognition. “One of the things (the league) wanted Downtown bicycling is popular in Boise, and parking it is easy to see was a bicycle advisory committee,” Photo by Patrick Sweeney. said Dave Fotsch, a committee member and

Welcome to Boise 31 BOISE GREENBIKE BIKE SHARING IS A HIT, TRY ONE OUT

Bike sharing in Boise ends its first fair-weather riding season with 3,395 members enrolled in Boise GreenBike, the local bike-sharing program that is a service of Valley Regional Transit. This is a program where people can pay $4 to use a bicycle for 60 minutes or enroll in monthly or annual memberships. By far, the most popular use of these bicycles is for rides on the Boise River Greenbelt. Bicycle-friendly Eighth Street is the most commonly used city street, though all downtown streets between Third and 11th streets and State Street to the greenbelt see bike sharing usage, said Dave Fotsch, director of Boise Greenbike. “We’ve added an amenity that provides greater mobility in downtown,” Fotsch said. By November 2015, cyclists made some 10,300 rides on the 114 green-and-blue bicycles since the first bikes hit the streets on April 15, 2015. The bike fleet at Boise GreenBike’s 15 docking sta- tions in and near downtown Boise will likely be reduced to half in the winter months, but bike sharing is available year-round, said Fotsch, who would like to double ridership in the next year. Boise is now one of 91 American cities with bike sharing programs – 25 of them new in 2015, said Matt Martin, project manager at the North American BikeShare Association. Boise got bike sharing before Portland, Ore., which will introduce its system in summer 2016. “More than 90 percent of our members are pay-as-you-go (at $4 for 60 minutes),” Fotsch said. “That’s in line with the way it works in most other cities. Day passes outnumber all other plans.” Boise, however, has a unique twist on buying an hour of riding time. Most bike share programs, Fotsch said, charge for an hour whether you ride one minute or 60. Boise GreenBike only counts off minutes ridden and the $4 hour is good for as many days as it takes to log 60 minutes. Dave Fotsch, of Boise GreenBike, in downtown — Teya Vitu | Idaho Business Review Boise. Photo by Lisa Jordan.

director of Boise GreenBike, the bike sharing program. “One of the things that helped pull us to the silver level is the bike share program. The League of American Bicyclists has named bicycle-friendly communities since 2003. “We applaud this new round of communities for investing in a more sustainable future for the country and a healthier future for their residents and beyond,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists, in a news release. “The growing number of leaders Local restaurateur, Remi McManus, co-owner of Boise’s State and taking up bicycling as a way of solving many Lemp upscale restaurant, enjoys road biking. Photo by Pete Grady. complex community problems is encouraging.”

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Download the Social Bicycles App. Go to SOBI.IO | Boise.GreenBike.com n any given day in Boise, you might see a Shakespeare play, listen to a jazz concert, attend a classical ballet, watch a contemporary play, visit a world-class art exhibit, or see, or participate in, a Story Story Night or a poetry slam competition. Boise’s cultural infrastructure includes performing arts facilities, outdoor venues, museums and creative businesses. Public art is a part of downtown, displayed in – and on – buildings, sidewalks and traffic light boxes. Cafés and art galleries feature local artists. OThe Boise City Department of Arts & History organizes events and manages projects to showcase local musicians and performing, literary and visual artists. The department also supports public art, offers art and history tours and a lecture series. Public art, including sculptures, murals and paintings, is on display from the moment you step off the plane at the airport or take a taxi or Uber ride downtown. You’ll see it at the Boise Watershed and Foothills Learning Center, at any of the public library branches and in the city parks. Pick up a self-guided Public Art Map at a cultural district kiosk at Eighth and Idaho streets or Eighth and Broad streets, the Anne Frank Memorial Kiosk, or outside the front entrance of City Hall; or you can download it and a self-guided Traffic Box map online at boiseartsandhistory.org. You won’t want to miss the Banksy-esque Freak Alley between Bannock and Idaho streets, an ongoing exposition created by dozens of local artists that evolves with each new addition. And there are now more than 60 traffic light boxes wrapped with original art by Boise artists. In addition, there are about 10 transit shelters with art by local artists. Also: Mark your calendars for Treefort Music Fest. Treefort is a multi-day, multi-venue celebration of Boise’s music and art scene that allows the city to host national musical acts, while also providing a prominent spotlight for local and emerging musicians and artists of all stripes. The festival is sched- uled for March 23-27 at venues all across downtown Boise. And that’s not all – branching off from the original, you can now go to Comedyfort, Filmfort, Foodfort, Storyfort, Hackfort, Yogafort, Kidfort – plus, there will be a number of performance art “beyond the stage” presentations. Community cultural and arts events take place year-round. Be sure to check and see what events you’ll want to attend. SMALL TO MID-SIZE VENUES Designed in a spare “modernist” style by the Conrad-Lombard Architect firm, The Velma V. Mor- rison Center for the Performing Arts opened in Boise with My Fair Lady on April 7, 1984. It is on the Boise State University campus and has an idyllic location along the Boise River. Fun fact: From above, the building is in the shape of the state of Idaho. The venue features a 10-story stage house that drops to six stories for the performing hall, seats more than 2,000, and – doubling as the Boise State departments of music and theater arts – the classroom portion consists of three stories. The Morri- son Center presents Broadway in Boise productions, Boise Philharmonic performances, and locally produced professional and student performances and concerts. The Egyptian Theatre, designed by Tourtellotte and Hummel Architects and built by contractor J.O. Jordan & Son, opened with Don Juan on April 19, 1927. Its name changed twice – to the Fox and the Ada – before returning to the original. As the Ada Theater, it was entered on the National Register of Historic Places on Nov. 21, 1974. In 1927, it had about 1,200 seats, but it now has 749, after a second restoration in 1999 by the Hardy Foundation. Earl Hardy first renovated it in 1978. It had survived the blight of “urban renewal” and continued as a first-run movie house with a stage, and the Robert Morton pipe organ. Today, the theater is used for movies – check out Boise Classic Movies that show oldies but goodies on the big screen – but is also available for speakers, concerts, live performances and special events. Opera Idaho performances are held at the Egyptian. An idea first dreamed up by government officials and business and community leaders, the Boise Centre became a reality in January 1990. Adaptable for groups of 10 to 2,000, the 85,000-square-foot building resides in the heart of downtown and is the city’s convention center and premiere meeting facility. With the Grove Plaza fountain dancing in the open air beyond its doors, the center is literally within steps of many fine hotels, first-rate restaurants, coffee shops, bars, museums, entertainment attractions and shopping. (Currently, the Boise Centre is undergoing an expansion and in September 2016 will include nearly 40,000 square feet and will be able to host 1,000 convention attendees at a time.) Open since 1990, Boise Centre is Idaho’s premier convention center and is located in the heart of downtown Boise. Each year Boise Centre hosts over 200 events including conventions, meetings, Arts and Culture conferences, tradeshows and social functions. Boise Centre features 50,000 square feet of meeting

34 Welcome to Boise Season Runs June – September Get your Tickets ONLINE! And Then2016 There P lWereays None BY AGATHA CHRISTIE May 27 – July 31 Love’s Labor’s Lost BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE June 3–26 My Fair Lady BOOK AND LYRICS BY ALAN JAY LERNER, MUSIC BY FREDERICK LOEWE July 1–August 26 Twelfth Night BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE August 5–28 Forever Plaid WRITTEN AND ORIGINALLY DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY STUART ROSS, MUSICAL CONTINUITY SUPERVISION AND ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES RAITT Season Sponsor KeyBank September 2–25 Season Partners Albertsons, Foerstel Design, Micron Foundation, Truckstop.com Season Media Partners 94.9 FM the River, The Idaho Statesman, KTVB–Idaho’s News Channel 7 www. idahoshakespeare.org or call 336-9221 Laura Welsh Berg*. *Member Actors’ Equity. DKM Photography.

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BoiseLittleTheater.org 208.342.5104 100 E. Fort St., Boise The Egyptian Theatre first opened its doors in April 1927 with the movie Don Juan. In 1999, the theatre was restored to it full glory and today is used as a special events space for concerts, weddings and comedians as well as a movie theatre for those die-hard classic movie fans. Photo courtesy of Hardy Foundation/Photo by John Korom. and event space and an expansion is currently underway that ing, which holds events from art installations to lectures in its will add another 40,000 square feet of space. Over the past more than 40 ballrooms and event spaces, each with a differing 25 years, Boise Centre has consistently earned top accolades capacity from 35 to 520. for its quality meals, presentation and service. Boise Cen- Other cultural performance facilities include the Boise Little tre features full-service catering, audio-visual and technical Theater, The Flicks Theatre and Knock ’Em Dead Dinner Theater. services, high speed Internet, Wi-Fi connections throughout, extensive recycling and sustainability programs. Just outside its doors are more than 100 shops, 80 restaurants, a number OUTDOOR PERFORMING ARTS SPACES of microbreweries and nightlife. The Fulton Street Theater is a The Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater, located just beautifully transformed seed warehouse located downtown in outside of Boise along the Boise River, has a beautiful view of the Boise Cultural District. This intimate, 231-seat theater is the the foothills. It is the performing home of Boise’s profession- primary venue for Boise Contemporary Theater and Balance al Shakespeare troupe and a nature reserve where you can Dance Company. It also houses the Idaho Shakespeare Festival observe bald eagles in the winter. The company plays to an administrative offices and a dance studio, along with a variety audience of more than 50,000 each year. of rehearsal and classroom spaces. The Grove Plaza, located in the center of downtown, is the The Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy is a rehears- central outdoor gathering place for Boise and plays host to a al, recital and performing space with administrative offices variety of special events, including the Mayor’s Christmas Tree housing Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho and the Boise Philharmonic. It Lighting. During the summer it is the venue for Alive after Five, also features a number of classrooms that local musicians and a concert series provided by the Downtown Boise Association, smaller organizations can use. as well as a variety of other community and commercial events. Outside of the downtown area, the Visual Arts Collective is And, from early spring to winter holidays, it is the location for a mixed-use, contemporary venue that caters to exhibitions and many of the Capital City Public Market vendors and live music. events for the performing arts and visual art mediums, includ- The Gene Harris Band Shell in Julia Davis Park is a tradi- ing performances by the Alley Repertory Theater. (See also Art tional outdoor band shell that was built in 1927 and can accom- Galleries.) modate up to 1,500 for lawn seating. It is used throughout the Boise State University Special Events Center is on campus, summer by a variety of local organizations as a performing and seats 435, has a stage, and is used by local arts organizations event venue. as well as university departments for dance, theater and film Boise State’s Centennial Amphitheater is an outdoor venue events. It is located inside the Boise State Student Union Build- located on campus along the Boise River and can seat up to

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at Pick up your complimentary copy opportunities CONCIERGE CORNER & VISITOR SERVICES 2016 Event Calendar Listed on boisecentre.com • 208 344-5338 Located at the Southeast corner of Front Street and Ninth 650 for summer events. rary life through fully produced plays and staged readings. They The Idaho Botanical Garden – which features thousands of reside in, perform at, and manage the Fulton Street Theater. lush flowers and seven specialty gardens in the spring, summer Balance Dance Company is a contemporary youth dance and fall, and shines with more than 300,000 sparkly lights for company that works with several choreographers every season, Winter Garden aGlow through the winter holidays – also comes both local and national. Balance presents several performances, alive with music, culture and art, hosting plein air painting including two fully produced concerts at Boise Contemporary events, opera, outdoor movies and concerts. Theater, one in November and one in March. For more information, visit balancedance.org. Idaho Dance Theatre is a professional dance company re- LARGE VENUE ARENAS nowned for innovative artistic collaborations working with local The Ford Idaho Center Complex, located just off I-84 at the artists. They produce two or three public performances through- edge of Nampa about 20 minutes west of Boise, consists of a out the year featuring original contemporary choreography, and 3,000 to 12,000-seat, multi-purpose arena that hosts concerts, provide extensive educational outreach as well. trade shows, a variety of sporting events and other large gath- Off Center Dance is a modern dance company dedicated erings. It includes a separate sports center, an outdoor amphi- “to bring dance to Boise and Idaho.” It is seven years old. theater and a horse park for equestrian events. The Cabin serves writers and readers with educational CenturyLink Arena is a 5,000-seat indoor sports and events and cultural programs that highlight the power of language. center connected to the Grove Hotel in downtown Boise. The Programs include: Reading and Conversations: a reading series; arena is home to the Idaho Steelheads ice hockey team, Idaho Writers in the Schools; The Big Read (Citywide Book Club); Stampede basketball team and a venue for the staging of popu- Idaho Writing Camps; and a monthly newsletter. lar concerts, trade shows, ice shows, circuses and other events. Boise Baroque Orchestra is a professional performing Taco Bell Arena, on the campus of Boise State, is a 2,500 ensemble comprising a chamber orchestra and chorus of about to 13,500-seat, multi-purpose events center designed for 50 musicians. Its season runs September through April. event flexibility, audience comfort and performer luxury. The The Boise Highlanders, a bagpipe band established in arena can accommodate virtually any type of performance or 1961, performs in dozens of parades and other local events sporting event, including circuses and ice shows, by adjusting and celebrations each year, including St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of seats, stages, lights and sound. It opened originally as the BSU July, Veterans’ Day and the Holiday Parade. Pavilion, in 1982. Boise Little Theater is a nonprofit community theater company established in the 1950s that produces six to seven plays a year. The works vary in style and origination and include LOCAL PERFORMING comedies, dramas, mysteries and musicals. Boise Master Chorale is a symphonic chorus of about 100 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS auditioned voices and performs four concerts each season. Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare and Featured are major secular and sacred choral literatures from other classical and contemporary playwrights June through all musical periods. September. Plays run in repertory Tuesday through Sunday Knock ’Em Dead Dinner Theater is a unique opportunity and are performed at the festival’s riverside amphitheater (see to enjoy community musical theater and plays along with a Outdoor Performing Arts Spaces). The festival manages Idaho fully catered meal. Five annual productions perform Thursday Theater for Youth and The Drama School, which produces edu- through Saturday nights from September through June. cational touring programs for schools and a year-round training Other acting groups include Alley Repertory Theater, which program for all grades. performs at the Visual Arts Collective, Stage Coach Theatre and Boise Philharmonic performs seven subscription concerts Daisy’s Madhouse. in both Boise and Nampa during its October-through-May Boise is also home to several arts organizations for the season, plus a Holiday Pops Concert in December, a free family younger set, including the Treasure Valley Institute for Children’s concert in the park in May and a variety of educational concerts Arts, called Trica, and the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater. for children throughout the year. Ballet Idaho presents a diverse season of dance and performances, ranging from the great classics to premier contemporary works. The company tours productions and provides VISUAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS educational outreach opportunities statewide. Visual arts organizations include Boise Open Space Collec- Opera Idaho produces operas using national, international tive, a group of local artists who, once a year, open their studios and Idaho artists. The company’s season also includes outreach to the public for weekend art tours. and youth programs. Opera Idaho performs at the Egyptian Through Idaho Parents Unlimited Inc., The Creative Access Theatre. Art Center and the VSA brings art to all Idahoans, including Boise Contemporary Theater is a professional theater com- those with special needs, through workshops, artists-in-resi- pany producing a season that reflects and explores contempo- dence, classes, installations and a rotating art gallery.

38 Welcome to Boise During a 2015 summer Idaho Shakespeare Festival performance of the Secret Garden — based on the novel of the same name by Frances Hodgson Burnett — the 11-year-old main character as well as audience members are shipped off to England after an outbreak of a deadly disease spreads through India in the early 20th century. The musical features book and lyrics by Marsha Norman, music by Lucy Simon. Photo courtesy of Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

The Green Chutes Artists Co-op offers local artists a retail be delighted with gallery and gift shop choices. space in which to sell their wares to the public. Boise’s anchor art gallery, the Boise Art Museum, located The Treasure Valley Artists Alliance is a community of in historic Julia Davis Park close to downtown, is Idaho’s only artists whose mission is “to forge connections among visual collecting art museum accredited by the American Association artists in the Treasure Valley in order to create opportunities for of Museums. BAM features a diverse range of art exhibitions creative collaboration, support and community contribution.” from cutting-edge to historical and offers an array of educational programs for adults and children. Other downtown galleries include Art Source Gallery (with SPOKEN WORD an annex at the Boise Air Terminal), Brown’s Gallery, Gallery Story Story Night, which occurs monthly, is “is a live 601, Lisk Gallery and Stewart Gallery. The Boise Creative storytelling program that provides a forum for our community Center is a private studio and gallery. Sue Latta’s The Sculp- to come together to share real experiences, live on stage and ture Studio offers hands-on, 3-D, multi-dimensional artist without notes.” workshops. Big Tree Arts hosts bi-monthly poetry slams, where local Beyond downtown Boise in Garden City, is a new and poets perform original poems that are three minutes or shorter, burgeoning arts district. The Alley Arts and Cultural District in front of a live audience and randomly chosen judges. At the includes Zion Warne Studios, featuring glass-blowing classes, night’s end, one is pronounced “winner.” shop rental and an art gallery, and the Visual Arts Collective, a You can catch open mic poetry readings throughout the contemporary fine art gallery and venue for visual and perfor- Boise metro area at coffee shops, libraries and bars. mance arts, film, music and theater. Enso Artspace is an artist collective and gallery featuring exhibitions of local artists. First Thursdays in Boise are some of the best times to ART GALLERIES peruse the range of local galleries, sample complimentary hors Boise’s art gallery listing includes fine art galleries that d’oeuvres, taste wines and catch a glimpse of some great local feature everything from traditional to contemporary fine art, artwork displayed in area businesses. The event is year-round glass art, sculpture, photography, prints and many other types on the first Thursday of each month. Pick and choose where to of visual art. If you’re an artist, you may find a gallery to display stop according to your interests, or see how many of them you your work, and if you’re a collector, or like to purchase art, you’ll can pack into your schedule.

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HISTORIC DISTRICT SOUTH EIGHTHSTREET PARK ANDSHOP HISTORIC DISTRICT OLD BOISE 8 a.m. to6p.m. MondaythroughFriday. Street. The parkingmetersareenforced around BoiseCityHallandonEighth gift cardsinadditiontocoinsBoDo, Boise take creditcardsandDowntown now there areanumberofmetersthat you getthefirst20minutesfree. And, downtown, andwiththepushofabutton than 1,000meteredparkingspaces parkingisfree.rage There also are more parking spaces, andthefirsthourofga- tion. There aresixofthem, with2,561 System close toyourshoppingdestina- Parking intheDowntown parking garage ing, onthesoutheastcorner of Seventh buildings include the1879 Perrault Build- brick buildingswithstonetrim. Historic mercial structures. Mostaretwo-story clude dwellings, hallsandcom- fraternal Trees in1863. goes backtothefoundingofCity Boise HistoricDistrict, that hasaheritage commercial district, asOld known now little further. giftstobuy,doubt aboutwhat explorea diversity andcharacter. Ifyouarein heart ofthisareaandofferaunique and othernightlifeentertainment. Urban MeetingPlace(see “Attractions”), shops, restaurants, aconcerthall, Jack’s theater, ahotel, parkinggarages, retail includesdevelopment that anine-screen trial subdivisionandishometoBoDo, a was thecity’s firstcommercial/indus- ofthebuildings.names onmany This past intheformoforiginalowners’ lessonaswell.tory Lookforrelicsofthe only charming, butprovidesabriefhis- Be on the lookout for a Boise public Be onthelookoutforaBoisepublic A varietyofbuildingtypesthere in- The eastendofBoise’s downtown The individualbusinessesarethe A strollthroughthisdistrictisnot

The Village at Meridian dancing lights rival those at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photo by Village Staff.

and Main; the 1892 Masonic Temple, between Sixth BEYOND BOISE and Seventh on Main Street; the 1892 Spiegel Building/ The nearby communities of Eagle and Meridian Night Grocery (Pengilly’s Saloon), at 513 W. Main St.; are constantly expanding retail selections and have the 1904 Belgravia Apartments, at Fifth and Main; and many additional shopping and entertainment oppor- the 1906 Boise City Turnverein Building, at Sixth and tunities. Eagle Road, for instance, from its Meridian Main. The area peaked in 1910 with the development intersection at Interstate 84 through State Street in of the Statesman and Pioneer Tent & Awning Buildings, Eagle, has shopping options at each intersection and kitty-corner from one another at Sixth and Main, with the also along the way. last major historic building, the Fraternal Order of Eagles At the intersection of Eagle Road and Fairview is Hall, at 602 W. Idaho St., constructed in 1917. The Village at Meridian, a one-two punch that delivers Notable features of the Old Boise district included several shopping centers in one location. The “power early gas street lamps. A few of the original lights re- center” features a handful of quick-service restau- main, but most were replaced by single, electric-globe, rants and medical options along Eagle Road, backed cast-iron lights. by a handful of big-box stores. At the corner’s apex is The Village at Meridian’s lifestyle shopping center, anchored by Big Al’s and Cinema West (with four IMAX- BOWN CROSSING sized screens and a dozen regular screens). Also, on Located in southeast Boise, Bown Crossing the second floor of the theater is the Backstage Bistro, features restaurants and specialty shops and is easily a restaurant and bar for those going to the movies over accessible by automobile or via the Boise Greenbelt, 21. The shopping center includes more than 100 up- which accommodates foot traffic, bicycles, inline scale specialty shops, boutiques and restaurants, with skates and skateboards. a plaza-like park in the center featuring ice-skating in

Welcome to Boise 41 TOP: Eager shoppers can shop to their heart’s desire in downtown Boise. | LEFT: Shopping at the local farmer’s markets is fun. IBR file photos.

the winter and terrace-lined patio seating with bocce courts and live-music concerts in the summer. With outdoor heating, heated pavement and the valet parking that accommodates the surrounding free parking fields year-round shopping is comfortable at this mall alternative. There also are retailers whose off- the-beaten-path locations make them a destination stop (Cabela’s, Boise Army-Navy Store, and more). And keep an eye out for the many consignment and thrift stores throughout the community for fashionistas and bargain hunters.

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PREMIERING JANUARY 14TH, 2016 ON GOOD MORNING IDAHO! Enjoy Idaho’s Local Flavor every Thursday morning at 6:16 AM on Channel 6 in the “Sysco Kitchen”. Sysco Executive Chef, David Knickrehm will host and explore the uniqueness of what local independent restaurants have to offer. Please visit the “Sysco Kitchen” web page within Channel 6’s website at www.onyourside.com to see all archived interviews, stories, and recipes to try at home! Make your weekend dining plans by viewing Channel 6 every Thursday morning! Boise Fry Company $ Buckhorn Family Restaurant $ The Capri $ Boise / 204 N. Capitol Blvd. / Boise / 4115 Broadway Ave. / Boise / 2520 W. Fairview Ave. / 949-7523 344 -1091 342-1442 Boise / 6944 W. State St. / 391-1573 Boise / 3083 S. Bown Way / Burger Belly $ Castle Ranch Steakhouse $$$ 965-1551 Boise / 1079 Broadway Ave. / Boise / 3300 Vista Ave. / 914-3952 Meridian / 2020 E. Overland Road / 336-1240 884-5530 Chandlers Prime Steaks and Burger ’N Brew $$ Fine Seafood $$$$$$ Bono’s Real Chicago Food $$ Boise / 4295 W. State St. / 345-7700 Boise / 981 W. Grove St. / 383-4300 Meridian / 6700 N. Linder Road / 884-4422 Burger Time $ Cheerleaders Sports Grill $$ Boise / 1273 S. Orchard / 424-5073 Boise / 815 W. Ann Morrison Drive / Bowl of Heaven $ 789-0270 Boise / 5628 W. State St. / 853-3330 Busted Shovel $ Eagle / 435 S. Eagle Road / Meridian / 704 Main St. / 288-2217 The Chef’s Hut $$ 939-0748 Boise / 164 S. Cole Road / 376-3125 Buzz Coffee And Café $ Bread of Life $ Boise / 2999 N. Lakeharbor Lane / Cloud 9 Brewery $ 1535 W. Franklin Road 344-4321 Boise / 1750 W. State St. / 336-0681 Suite D / 887-1205 Nonprofit, pay what you want or Capitol Bar $ Cobby’s Sandwich Shop $$ pay it forward Lunch, M-S. Boise / 6100 W State St. / 629-5134 Boise / 1030 Broadway / 345-0990 Boise / 6899 Overland Road / The Bridge Café $ Capitol Cellars $$ 323-0606 Boise / 123 N. Sixth St. / 982-1720 Boise / 110 S. Fifth St. / 344-9463 Garden City / 4348 Chinden Blvd. / Boise / 2016 W Front St. / 345-5526 322-7401 Café Crane $ Broadway Deli $ Eagle / 3130 E. State Street Cottonwood Grille $$$$ Boise / 3369 S. Federal Way / 385-9943 Suite 105 / 938-7790 Boise / 913 W. River St. / 333-9800

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Curb Bar And Grill $ Meridian / 1760 S. Meridian Road / 855-0202

Cylos Lounge $$ Eagle / 1065 E. Winding Creek Drive / 939-6253

Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters $ Boise / 219 N. Eighth St. / 336-5633 Double Tap Pub $$ The Egg Factory $$ Deli At The Grove $ Boise / 409 S. Eighth St. / 364-7800 Boise / 6882 W. State St. / 853-2037 Boise / 101 S. Capitol Blvd. / Boise / 8061 W. Fairview Ave. / 336-3500 Doug’s Burger Den $ 322-0191 Eagle / 231 E. State St. / 939-3300 Eighteen 1 Restaurant & Catering The Drink Event Center & At Eagle Hills Golf Club $$$ Waterfront Grill & Bar $$ Eagle / 605 N. Edgewood Lane / Boise / 3000 N. Lakeharbor Lane / 939-0402 Deli George $ 853-5070 Boise / 220 S. Broadway Ave. / Elmer’s $$ 323-2582 / deligeorge.com Dutch Goose $$ Boise / 1385 Capitol Blvd. / 343-5714 A second generation deli embracing Boise / 3515 W. State St. / 342-8887 the word delicatessen. Serving Emilio’s $$$ hand-crafted pastrami, hand-cut Eddie’s Diner $ Boise / 245 S. Capitol Blvd. / steak sandwiches and the best box Boise / 3095 N. Lakeharbor Lane / 333-8002 lunches and office catering in Boise. 853-9800 Since 1997. Express Café $$ Eddie’s Restaurant $ Meridian / 400 E. Fairview Ave. / Delsa’s Ice Cream Parlour $ Boise / 7067 W. Overland Road / 888-3745 Boise / 7923 W. Ustick Road / 377-3340 377-3700 Fanci Freez $ Ed’s 50’s Café $ Boise / 1402 W. State St. / 429-1400 The Dish $$$ Meridian / 979 S. Progress Ave. / Boise / 205 N. 10th St. / 344-4231 258-2085 Fat Guys Fresh Deli $ Meridian / 1626 S. Wells Ave. The District Coffee House $ Edge Brewing Co. $$ Suite 100 / 855-0424 Boise / 210 N. 10th St. / 343-1089 Boise / 525 N. Steelhead Way / 995-2979

$ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Welcome to Boise 49 Wild Root Café and Market. Photo by Jeanne Huff

Flying M Coffeehouse $ Golden Wheel Drive-In $ Grind Modern Burger and Brewforia $ Boise / 500 W. Idaho St. / 345-4320 Boise / 11100 W. Fairview Ave. / Boise / 705 Fulton St. / 342-0944 Nampa / 1314 Second St. S / 467-5533 323-7849 Grit American Cuisine $$ Firehouse Pub and Grill $$ Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro $$ Eagle / 360 S. Eagle Road / Meridian / 1767 W. Franklin / Boise / 108 S. Capitol Blvd. / 576-6666 846-9535 345-4100 Harry’s Hideaway Bar and Grill $$ Fork $$ Goldy’s Corner $ Meridian / 2032 E. Overland Road / Boise / 199 N. Eighth St. / 287-1700 Boise / 625 W. Main St. / 433-3934 888-9868

Fresh Off The Hook $$ Gramercy Park Pizza and Grill $$ Hawkins Pac-Out $$ Boise / 507 N. Milwaukee St. / Meridian / 1626 Wells Ave., Suite 115 / Boise / 2315 N. Bogus Basin Road / 322-9224 854-7979 338-9627 Boise / 401 S. Eighth St. / 343-0220 Grant’s Neighborhood Grill $$ Highlands Hollow Brewhouse $$ Full Steam Bistro $$ Meridian / 1835 W Cherry Lane / Boise / 2455 Harrison Hollow Lane / Boise / 920 E. Park Blvd. / 999-8661 884-4278 343-6820

The Galley $ The Griddle Good Cookin’ $ High Note Café $$ Boise / 650 W. State St. / 336-3663 Boise, 404 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise / 225 N. Fifth St. / 429-1911 No. 200 / 297-7615 Gil’s K-9 Bar $ Eagle / 177 Eagle River St. / Hilltop Station $$ Boise / 2506 Main St. / 345-4420 939-9070 Boise / 12342 Idaho E. Highway 21 / Meridian / 2310 E. Overland Road / 338-8859 288-1848

50 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 A selection of downtown Bodovino Humpin’ Hannah’s Pengilly’s Saloon 404 S. Eighth St. 621 Main St. 513 W. Main St. cocktail bars “A total wine experience.” Featuring A dance club and bar. Open since the mid 1970s, features a Wine Emotion machines with 144 114-year-old hardwood Brunswick bar 10 Barrel Brewing Company wine bottles on tap. Leku Ona Fine Basque Dining and Spirits and a turn-of-the-century cash register. 826 W. Bannock 117 S. Sixth Street “Listed by Esquire magazine as one of Craft beer and pub food. Boise Brewing Means “good place.” Classic Basque the top 100 bars in the nation.” 521 W. Broad St. restaurant and bar. Balcony Club Brewery and tasting room. Piper Pub & Grill 150 N. Eighth St. “Community supported beer.” Liquid Lounge, Liquid Laughs 150 N. Eighth St. “The best dance and night clubbing 405 S. Eighth St., in BoDo A community gathering place in the experience in Boise.” The Brickyard A lounge and a comedy club. true pub tradition. 601 W. Main St. The Bar at the Grove Hotel Featuring dueling pianos. Matador Press & Pony 245 S. Capitol Blvd. 215 N. Eighth St. 622 W. Idaho St. A fireplace and piano music. China Blue Nightclub A tequila bar and restaurant Classic and craft cocktails in a 100 S. Sixth St. featuring Mexican cuisine. welcoming environment. The Bar at Mai Thai “We bring the upscale Vegas 750 W. Idaho St. experience to Boise.” The Mode Lounge Prost! Boise Mixologist on duty, featuring 800 W. Idaho St. 274 Eighth St. retro cocktails and new drinks. Crowbar Offers educational cocktail classes. “Finally, a proper German 107 S. Sixth St. “We are a lounge. We are a place bar for Boise.” Bardenay Dedicated to underground electronic for people who like to drink craft 610 Grove St. music artists. “We are about cocktails, meet friends and make new Red Feather Lounge Restaurant, bar with in-house experience. The experience of getting friends.” 246 N. Eighth St. distillery for gin, rum and vodka lost in the moment, the music, the Committed to the local movement. venue, and the hand crafted drinks.” The Modern Hotel and Bar A pioneer in Boise craft cocktails. The Basque Center 1314 W. Grove St. 601 W. Grove St. Dirty Little Roddy’s A former 1960s Travel Lodge turned Silly Birch Built in 1949. A cultural center 100 S. Sixth St. ultra cool. 507 Main St. with a public bar. Right beneath China Blue. A place to see and be seen. A sports bar with All you need to know: 12 flat screen TVs. Berryhill has a Mechanical Bull. Mulligans Bar & Grill 121 N. Ninth St. 1009 W. Main St. Tom Grainey’s Restaurant and cocktails. Fork “Where the beer flows like wine.” 109 S. Sixth St. 199 N. Eighth St. Pool tables. A sporting pub and Grainey’s Bittercreek Alehouse “Loyal to local.” Seventy-five percent Basement and Grainey’s 246 N. Eighth St. of the spirits served come from the Neurulux Underground. For 30 years. Featuring food and late night happy Northwest region. 111 N. 11th St. hour menu. Live music. Retro, hipster, The Whiskey Bar dive-y – where the cool kids go. 509 Main St. “A whiskey bar … ‘nuff said.”

Pizza, Elevated.

In the heart of Downtown Boise resides a true taste of Naples. Idaho’s only VPN certified wood-burning Neapolitan pizzeria, located on level 2 of the 8th and Main Zions Bank building, offers Boise’s best happy hour from 4-6 Mon-Fri. Authentically prepared pizzas, fresh salads, pastas and a wide assortment of small plates will please any appetite. Attentive service pairs perfectly with our full bar and our Pick-Two lunch offers the ultimate combination for any occasion. Come see why we’ve been voted Boise’s Best Family Restaurant many times over, and please visit us online for additional locations and our menu.

800 W. MAIN ST, STE 230 • (208) 287-4757 • WWW.FLATBREADPIZZA.COM Hungry Onion $ Java $ Kind Cuisine Café $$ Meridian / 334 W. First St. / Boise / 223 N. Sixth St. / 345-0777 Boise / 4628 W. State St. / 888-0051 Boise / 1612 N. 13th St. / 345-4777 367-9000

Hyde Park Pub $ Jenny’s Lunch Line $ Kindness $$$ Boise / 1501 N. 13th St. / 336-9260 Boise / 106 N. Sixth St. / 433-0092 Boise / 1109 W. Main St. / 629-7444

Joe Momma’s $$ Kopper Kitchen $$ Eagle / 600 S. Rivershore Lane Boise / 2661 Airport Way / 344-5619 Suite 170 / 939-3917 Leaf Teahouse $ Jumpin’ Janet’s $$ Boise / 212 N. Ninth St., Suite B / Jakers Bar and Grill $$ Boise / 572 Vista Ave. / 342-7620 336-5323 Meridian / 3268 E. Pine Ave. / 288-0898 / jakers.com Juniper Kitchen & Cocktails $$ Legends Sports Pub and Grill $$ Forty years of legendary food and Boise / 211 N. Eighth St. / 342-1142 Boise / 7609 W. Overland Road genuine service. Featuring great Suite 100 / 377-1819 prime rib, steaks and seafood. Kahootz Steak and Alehouse $$ Seating for groups up to 40. Sunday Meridian / 1603 N. Main St. / Life’s Kitchen $ brunch 11-2 p.m. Reservations 895-9861 Boise / 1025 S. Capitol Blvd. / accepted, walk-ins welcome. 331-0199

The Lift Bar + Grill $$ State & Lemp / Photo by Pete Grady Boise / 4091 W. State St. / 342-3250

Lindy’s Steak House $$ Garden City / 12249 Chinden Blvd. / 376-4258

Locavore Bistro $$ Boise / 3110 S. Bown Way / 338-8887

Lock, Stock & Barrel $$ Boise / 1100 W. Jefferson St. / 336-4266

Lucky Fins Seafood Grill $$ Boise / 801 N. Main St. / 888-3467 Meridian / 1441 N. Eagle Road / 888-3467

The Local $$ Boise / 904 W. Main St. / 386-3354

Main Street Burger $ Meridian / 1615 N. Main St. / 288-2126

Main Street Deli $ Boise / 4822 Fairview Ave. / 514-4876

McGrath’s Seafood House $$ Boise / 1749 S. Cole Road / 375-6300

52 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Melting Pot $$$$ Boise / 200 N. Sixth St. / 383-0900 Bleubird / Photo by Pete Grady

Mercato Coffee House $ Meridian / 3015 W. McMillan Road / 855-9161

Menchies Frozen Yogurt $ Meridian / 2126 N. Eagle Road / 884-0518 / menchies.com

Merritt’s Family Restaurant $ Boise / 6630 W. State St. / 853-1801

The Mode Lounge $$ Boise / 800 W. Idaho St. / 342-6633

Modern Hotel and Bar $$$ Owl Tree Bakery $ Plan B Lounge $$ Boise / 1314 W. Grove St. / 424-8244 Boise / 3910 Hill Road / 570-7164 Boise / 121 N. Ninth St. / 387-3553 Open nightly for dinner, brunch on weekends. Craft cocktails, regional The Pantry $ Porterhouse $$ beers, thoughtfully selected wines, Boise / 1545 Shoreline Drive / Eagle / 600 S. Rivershore Lane / cuisine influenced by French and 344-5486 938-1441 American traditions. Northwest James Beard nominated Chef. Parrilla Grill Fusion Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge $$ Grill and Cantina $ Boise / 1005 S. Vista Ave. / Moe Joe’s Breakfast Eatery $$ Boise / 1512 N. 13th St. / 323-4688 342-9568 Meridian / 2961 E. Overland Road / 629-8761 The Ram Restaurant & Brewery $$ Pastry Perfection $ Boise / 709 E. Park Blvd. / 345-2929 Moon’s Kitchen Café $$ Garden City / 5855 Glenwood St. / Meridian / 3272 E. Pine / 888-0314 Boise / 712 W. Idaho St. / 385-0472 376-3700 The Ranch Club $$ Boise / 6767 W. Fairview Ave. / Garden City / 3544 W. Chinden Blvd. 376-6767 The Perks of Life $$ / 343-7447 Eagle / 1540 E. Iron Eagle Drive / Mulligan’s $$ 938-7809 Red Feather Lounge $$ Boise / 1009 W. Main St. / 336-6998 Boise / 246 N. Eighth St. / 429-6340 Pinnacle Sports Grill $$ Murph’s Corner Brew $ Meridian / 2902 N. Eagle Road / Boise / 7709 W. Overland Road / 884-4400 375-0012 Piper Pub & Grill $$ Muse Bistro and Wine Bar $$ Boise / 150 N. Eighth St. / 343-2444 Meridian / 1435 N. Eagle Road / 895-1900 Pizzalchik $$ Boise / 7330 W. State St. / 853-7757 Reel Foods Fish Market On The Fly Deli $ and Oyster Bar $$ Boise / 800 W. Main St., Suite 200 / Boise / 611 S. Capitol Blvd. / 344-6833 342-2727 / reelfoodsfish.net

$ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Welcome to Boise 53 The Refuge $ Rooster’s at Parkside Cafe $$ Sockeye Grill and Brewery $$ Boise / 404 E. Parkcenter Blvd. / Boise / 930 S. Vista Ave. / 336-9300 Boise / 3019 N. Cole Road / 424-8211 Boise / 720 E. Park Blvd. / 489-2999 658-1533 Boise / 12542 W. Fairview Ave / Rembrandt’s Coffee House $ Rudy’s Pub and Grill $$ 322-5200 Eagle / 93 S. Eagle Road / 938-1564 Meridian / 2310 E. Overland Road Suite 150 / 884-4453 Solid Grill & Bar $ Rendezvous $$ Boise / 405 S. Eighth St. / Eagle / 1117 E. Winding Creek / Saint Lawrence Gridiron $$$ 345-6620 939-1911 Boise / 705 W. Bannock St. / 433-5598 The Stagecoach $$$ Rick’s Café Americain Garden City / 3132 Chinden Blvd. / at the Flicks $ Sam’s Place $ 342-4161 Boise / 646 Fulton St. / 342-4288 Boise / 3395 N. Five Mile Road / 376-0074 State & Lemp $$$$$$$$ Rick’s Press Room $$ Boise / 2870 State St. / 371-4003 Meridian / 130 E. Idaho Ave. / Sandbar Patio Bar and Grill 288-0558 at the Riverside Hotel $ Steve’s Café $ Garden City / 2900 Chinden Blvd. / Meridian / 2483 E. Fairview Ave. River City Coffee and Café $ 343-1871 Suite 105 / 887-1133 Boise / 5517 W. State St. / 853-9161 Shanaz Home Kitchen Stub’s Sports Pub $ Riverside Grill Cuisine and Catering $$ Boise / S. Findley Ave. / 336-7882 at the Riverside Hotel $$ Meridian / 520 S. Main St. Garden City / 2900 Chinden Blvd. / Suite 96 / 922-6433 Sun Ray Café $$ 343-1871 Boise / 1602 N. 13th St. / 343-2887 Shangri-La Tea Room Rockies Diner $ & Vegetarian Restaurant $ Soup Kettle Grille $ Boise / 3900 Overland Road / Boise / 1800 W. Overland Road / Meridian/ 3675 E. Overland Road / 336-2878 424-0273 999-2830

Taphouse Pub & Eatery $$ Westside Drive-In / Photo by Pete Grady Boise / 760 W. Main St. / 336-6991

Tavern at Bown Crossing $$ Boise / 3111 S. Bown Way / 345-2277

Thomas Hammer $ Boise / 298 N. Eighth St. / 433-8005

Tom Sweeney’s Dutch Oven Café $ Boise / 1621 N. Orchard / 353-1535

The Trolley House $ Boise / 1821 Warm Springs Ave. / 345-9255

Twig’s Bistro and Martini Bar $$$ Meridian / 3690 E. Monarch Sky Lane / 895-0029

Twisted Timber Pub and Grill $$ Boise / 4563 S. Cloverdale / 362-7157

54 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 WEND YOUR WAY TO IDAHO WINE COUNTRY You can get to Idaho’s Wine Country in just minutes. Located in the Nampa valley, it is known as the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). It is one of the nation’s top wine areas and recognized by wine enthusiasts as a hotspot. Download a driving map to more than 30 wineries from the Idaho Wine Commission at idahowines.org. Then, take a leisurely trip through pastoral Idaho, stopping along the way for a few taste-bud-tickling and tantalizing wine tastings. Or, if you’d like to leave the driving to someone else, take a wine tour from Boise Shuttle Services. For more information visit boise-shuttle- charters.com. Most of the wine tastings are complimentary, but call ahead to make sure they are open for tasting. If you’re pressed for time, just stop at a local wine bar, tasting room or wine shop. The Boise Co-op Wine Shop (boisecoopwineshop.com) has a large selection of wines from around the globe and so does Albertsons (try the one at 16th & State in Boise, albertsons.com). Other shops in Boise you may want to check out include: the Basque Market, featuring wines from the Basque country (thebasquemarket.com); and for bargain basement prices, check out the Grocery Outlet (groceryoutlet.com) or, for its famous “two-buck Chuck,” that is now three bucks, go to Trader Joe’s (traderjoes.com). Varsity Pub $ Wild Root Café and Market $$ Zeppole Baking Co. $ Meridian / 1441 N. Eagle Road / Boise / 276 N. Eighth St. / 856-8956 Boise / 983 E. Parkcenter Blvd. / 906-0658 338-1499 Wild West Bakery and Espresso $ Boise / 217 N. Eighth St. / 345-2149 Viking Drive-In $ Boise / 83 E. State St. / 939-5677 Boise / 3790 W. State St. / 342-7289 Zimm’s Burger Stache $ Willowcreek Grill $$ Boise / 10889 Fairview Ave. / 514-3800 Boise / 2273 S. Vista Ave. / 343-5544 Windingcreek Grill and ARGENTINEAN Drunken Koi Sushi $$ Barbacoa $$$$ Eagle / 1065 E. Winding Creek Drive / Boise / 276 Bob White Court / 938-3010 338-5000 WilliB’s Saloon $$ Westside Drive-In $$ Tango’s Subs and Empanadas $ Boise / 12505 W. Chinden Blvd. / Boise / 1939 W. State St. / 342-2957 Boise / 701 N. Orchard / 322-3090 Boise / 1113 Parkcenter Blvd. / 331-5666 424-0000 / westsidedrivein.com With the most adventurous menu in Zee’s Rooftop Café $ ASIAN town, Chef Lou’s 2 decade run at the Boise / 250 S. Fifth St. / 381-0034 Westside has solidified the Westside Ahi Sushi $$ as a timeless Boise Institution. Eagle / 1193 E. Winding Creek / 938-3474

Baguette Deli (Vietnamese) $ Boise / 5204 W Franklin Road / 336-2989

Bankok Thai $ Boise / 477 N. Milwaukee St. / 375-0946

Chiang Mai House Thai Restaurant $$ Boise / 4898 W. Emerald St. / 342-4051

China Palace $ Eagle / 625 E. State St. / 939-8938

China Wok $ Meridian / 993 S. Progress Ave. / 855-1555

Confucius Restaurant $$ Boise / 8775 W. Fairview Ave. / 322-7851

Dharma Sushi & Thai $$ Boise / 624 W. Idaho St. / 392-2834

Dong Khanh $ Boise / 2137 S. Broadway Ave. / Chandlers Prime Steak 345-0980 and Fine Seafood / Photo by Guy Hand

56 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Fortune Wok $$ Garden City / 5161 N. Glenwood St. / 378-4645

Fujiyama $$ Boise / 283 N. Milwaukee St. / 672-8227

Gangnam (Korean) $$$ Boise / 303 N. OrchaRoad Road / 323-8822

Golden Star $ Boise / 1142 N. Orchard / 336-0191 A Boise classic. Try the fried rice.

Guang Zhou Chinese Restaurant $ Boise / 7609 W. Overland Road Suite 120 / 378-5888

Happy Fish (Sushi) $$ Boise / 855 Broad St. / 343-4810

IOU Sushi $$ Highlands Hollow / IBR file photo Boise / 1517 N. Milwaukee St. / 672-7223 Maru Sushi $$ Boise / 9140 W. Emerald St. / Jade Horse Restaurant $$ 639-5563 Meridian / 48 E. Fairview Ave. / 888-0322 Mekong Fresh Noodle & Grill (Laotian) $$ Jade’s Chopstick $$ Meridian / 520 S. Meridian Road / Garden City / 6790 W. State St. / 208-908-6191 Mr. Wok $$ 853-1302 Boise / 650 S. Vista Ave. / 336-7771 Mandarin Palace $ facebook.com/mrwokboise/ K-Fusion Korean BBQ & Grill $$ Boise / 5020 Franklin Road / Mr Wok restaurant serves Asian Boise / 1716 S. Broadway Ave. / 345-6682 cuisine. Our beloved customers most 336-5959 love Chicken Teriyaki, Soft Tofu Stew Mongolian Barbecue Grill $$ ( ), Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse $$$ Boise / 801 W. Bannock St. / ( ), and Boise / 6002 W. Fairview Ave. / 433-9334 Pho ( ). Our prices range 378-8808 Boise / 6920 W. State St. / 853-7964 from $7.50 to $11.50 for our Kalbi (Korean Short Ribs). Ling and Louie’s Asian Mongolian Stir Fry $$ Bar and Grill $$ Boise / 8037 W. Fairview Ave. / North End Chinese $$ Meridian / 3210 E. Louise Drive / 376-3662 Boise / 1806 W. State St. / 343-1080 888-5000 Pad Thai House $$ Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant $$ Boise / 1473 S. Five Mile Road / Boise / 8630 W. Overland Road / 375-6014 376-2828 Pat’s Thai Kitchen $$ Mai Thai $$ Boise / 577 E. Park Blvd. Boise / 750 W. Idaho St. / 344-8424 Suite C110 / 345-0026

$ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Welcome to Boise 57 Pho 79 $$ Raw $$ Sakana Sushi Steakhouse $$ Garden City / 7310 W. State St. / Boise / 2273 Vista Ave. / 343-0270 Meridian / 1718 S. Eagle Road / 853-8889 888-6278 Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine $$ Pho Bac $$ Eagle / 228 E. Plaza St / 939-2595 Sakura Sushi $$ Garden City / 7700 W. Eagle / 3210 E. Chinden Blvd. / Goddard Road / 319-0160 Rice Works $ 938-1599 Meridian / 3635 E. Longwing Lane/ Pho Nouveau $$ 855-5977 Siam Orchid Thai & Sushi Bar $$ Boise / 780 W. Idaho St. / 367-1111 Boise / 8716 W. Fairview Ave. / Rotary Sushi $$ 871-6371 Pho Tam $$ Boise / 10506 W. Fairview Ave. / Boise / 1098 N. Orchard / 375-3758 Shige Japanese Cuisine $$ 473-2386 Boise / 100 N. Eighth St. / 338-8423 Sa-Wad-Dee Thai Restaurant $$ Superb Sushi $$ Quik-Wok $$ Meridian / 1890 E. Fairview Ave. Boise / 2594 N. Bogus Basin Road / Boise / 2775 Broadway Ave. / Suite B / 884-0701 342-3385 342-1515 Boise / 208 N. Eighth St. / 385-0123 Boise / 4858 W. Overland Road / Sakana Sushi Bar and Grill $$ 342-2626 Boise / 925 Vista Ave. / 367-1688 Sushi Joy $$ Meridian / 3055 E. Fairview Ave. / Boise / 2275 W. Main St. / 433-8888 888-3373 Sushi Ya $$ Boise / 8915 W. Overland Road / Reef / Photo by 377-2000 Laurie Pearman a Taste of Thai $$ Boise / 8053 Emerald St. / 323-8424

Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House $$ Boise / 2197 N. Garden St. / 343-3515

Thai Basil Restaurant $$ Meridian / 3161 E. Fairview Ave. Suite 110 / 888-5797

Thai Cuisine $$ Boise / 6777 W. Overland Road / 658-0516 Top Wok $ Boise / 12375 W. Chinden Blvd. Suite C / 327-8889

Vina Vietnamese Restaurant $ Meridian / 1534 N. Main St. / 888-1378

Windingcreek Grill and Drunken Koi Sushi $$ Eagle / 1065 E. Winding Creek Drive / 938-3010

Wok-Inn Noodle $ Boise / 4912 Emerald St. / 343-7262

58 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 chef richard langston

2014 James Beard Award Nominee

classically trained locally inspired

808 w. fort street, boise 208.472.1463 cafevicino.com

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Visit Gino’s Italian Ristorante where century-old family recipes are re-created. Serving the Treasure Valley since 1996

Great Food - Great Place! CHINDEN BLVD Located just W. MCMILLAN RD Voted “Best Italian Restaurant,” three miles USTICK RD 9 years running. north of RD CAT BLACK FAIRVIEW AVE the 10 mile RD MILE TEN – Idaho Statesman, Best of Treasure Valley interchange. FRANKLIN RD RD LINDER Wine Spectator Award I-84 of Excellence 1939 W. State St...... 342-2957 1113 Parkcenter Blvd...... 424-0000 208-887-7710 • 3015 W. McMillan Road, Suite 108, Meridian Hours: Lunch 11am-3pm • Dinner 3pm-10pm Phone-in orders welcome • cheflou.com Find us on Facebook & Twitter! Goodwood Barbecue Company $$$ Boise / 7849 W. Spectrum St. / 658-7173 Meridian / 1140 N. Eagle Road / 884-1021

K-Fusion Korean BBQ & Grill $$ Boise / 1716 S. Broadway Ave. / 336-5959

Mickeyray’s Barbecue $$ Boise / 980 N. Milwaukee / 343-7427

BASQUE Bar Gernika $ Boise / 202 S. Capitol Blvd. / 344-2175

Basque Market $ Boise / 608 W. Grove St. / 433-1208 / thebasquemarket.com Boise’s destination for specialty items from the Iberian Peninsula, Guido’s / Photo by Pete Grady especially the Basque Country. Wines, paella, tapas, catering, and events too! Delicious seasonal Friday Wok-King $$ Big Daddy’s BBQ $$ night dinners! Boise / 2146 Broadway Ave. / Meridian / 1551 W Cherry Lane / 345-1799 898-5924 Leku Ona $$ Boise / 117 S. Sixth St. / 345-6665 Yen Ching $$ Boise / 305 N. Ninth St. / 384-0384 Epi’s Basque Restaurant $$$ Meridian / 1115 N. Main St. / 884-0142 Yoi Tomo $$ Boise / 405 S. Capitol Blvd. / 344-3375 Big K BBQ $$ CENTRAL, EASTERN Garden City / 3409 W. Chinden Blvd. EUROPEAN Yokozuna Teriyaki $$ 488-9527 / boiseidahobbq.com Boise / 824 S. Vista Ave. / 377-3064 Local, authentic BBQ, slow smoked, Tres Bonne $ Boise / 6555 Overland Road / Meridian / 2031 E. Fairview / never rushed, a true Ma and Pa, hole 658-1364 888-9699 in the wall BBQ joint!!!

Zen Bento $ Bob’s Texas BBQ $$ CUBAN Boise / 1000 W. Main St. / 388-8808 Eagle / 9990 W. State St. / 921-9646 Boise / 3912 W. State / 343-1760 Casablanca Cuban Grill $$ Eagle / 342 E. State St. / 938-4277 Bodacious Pig $$ Boise / 5506 Overland Road / Eagle / 34 E. State St. / 514-0068 331-2370

BARBECUE C K Hawaiian BBQ $ BBQ 4 Life $ Boise / 7709 Overland Road Boise / 930 S Vista Ave. / 906-4960 Suite 110 / 376-4380

60 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 EGYPTIAN FRENCH IRISH Country Donuts $ Janjou Patisserie $ Ha’ Penny Irish Pub and Grill $$ Boise / 10358 W. Overland Road / Boise / 1754 W. State St. / 297-5853 Boise / 855 Broad St. / 343-5568 327-9867 Le Coq d’Or at O’Michael’s Pub & Grill $ Chateau des Fleurs $$$$ Boise / 2433 N. Bogus Basin Road / EUROPEAN/ Eagle / 176 S. Rosebud Lane / 342-8948 MEDITERRANEAN 947-2840 / 947-2844 Amir Mediterranean Food & Bakery $ ITALIAN/PIZZA Amir The Royal Spoon GERMAN Alavita $$ Boise / 201 W. Boise Ave. / 297-4318 Boise / 807 W. Idaho St. / 780-1100 Café Zupas $ Boise / 600 N Milwaukee St. / A’Tavola Gourmet Marketplace $$ Asiago’s $$ Boise / 1515 W. Grove / 336-3641 319-1295 Boise / 133 Broadway St. / 401-1414 Boise / 1002 W. Main St. / 336-5552 Bosnia Express (Boex) $ Meridian / 2148 N. Eagle Road / 401-2155 Bella Aquila $$$ Boise / 4846 Emerald St. / 433-9955 Eagle / 775 S. Rivershore Lane / 938-1900 Europe Delicious Bakery Prost $$ Boise / 274 N. Eighth St. / 336-9395 and Grocery $ Cacici’s Old World Sicilian Foods $ Boise / 9958 W. Fairview / 367-9109 Schnitzel Garten $$ Meridian / 3630 E. Monarch Sky Lane / 893-5020 The Gyro House $ Eagle / 1225 E. Winding Creek Drive / Boise / 6631 W. Ustick Road / 629-8855 378-1325 HAWAIIAN The Gyro Shack $ Boise / 6935 W. Overland Road / C K Hawaiian BBQ $ 375-7424 Boise / 7709 Overland Road Boise / 5602 W. State St. / 853-2684 Suite 110 / 376-4380 Chicago Connection $$ Mazzah $$ Maui Wowi $ Boise / Fourth and Bannock Streets Boise / 1772 W. State St. / 333-2566 Meridian / 520 E. Franklin Road / / 342-3434 Boise / 404 E. Parkcenter Blvd. / 869-9966 Boise / 3931 Overland / 344-6838 333-2223 Boise / 7072 S. Eisenman Road / HIMILAYAN 388-8888 Mo Mo Dumpling $$ Eagle / 1545 E. Iron Eagle Drive / Meridian / 3223 E. Louise Drive / Mount Everest Momo Café $$ 939-9100 514-2137 Boise / 2144 S. Broadway Ave. / Meridian / 1629 N. Main St. / 342-1268 888-1986 Primo’s $$ Meridian / 1935 S. Eagle Road / 888-0023 Boise / 8489 W. Overland Road / INDIAN 373-7700 chicagoconnection.com Meridian / 2830 S. Eagle Road / Bombay Grill $$ Chicago-style pizza, pasta, hot 855-0288 Boise / 928 W. Main St. / 345-7888 sandwiches, salads, salad bar and more. Hot oven pizza delivery. Romio’s $$ Madhuban $$ Try the Baked Lasagna Pie. Boise / 8125 W. Fairview Ave. / Boise / 6390 W. State St. / 853-8215 Large orders welcome. 658-1550 Taj Mahal Restaurant $$ Cucina Di Paolo $$ Sofia’s Greek Bistro $ Boise / 150 N. Eighth St. / 473-7200 Boise / 1504 Vista Ave. / 345-7150 Garden City / 6748 N. Glenwood St. / 853-0844 DaVinci’s $$ Eagle / 190 E. State St. / 939-2500

$ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Welcome to Boise 61 Shangri-La's Caprese Pizza Photo by Guy Hand

Digg’s Pizza $$ Flying Pie Pizzeria $ Gramercy Park Pizza and Grill $$ Boise / 4646 S. Cole Road / Boise / 6508 Fairview Ave. / Meridian / 1626 Wells Ave. 362-3177 376-3454 Suite 115 / 854-7979 Boise / 4320 W. State St. / 345-8585 Extreme Pizza $$ Meridian / 601 S. Main St. / Grimaldi’s Pizzeria $$ Boise / 590 Broadway Ave. / 888-9500 Meridian / 3573 Longwing Lane / 947-5675 884-2031 Franco’s NY Style Pizzeria $$ Boise / 1221 W. Boise Ave. /344-5144 Guido’s Pizzeria $ Boise / 235 N. Fifth St. / 345-9011 The Front Door Northwest Pizza Boise / 12375 Chinden Blvd. / and Taphouse $ 376-1008 Boise / 105 S. Sixth St. / 287-9201 Idaho Pizza Company $$ Gelato Café $$ Boise / 6840 N. Glenwood / Meridian / 2053 E. Fairview Ave. 853-1224 Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria $$ Suite 101 / 846-8410 Boise / 1677 Broadway / 343-1011 Boise / 3139 S. Bown Way / Boise / 4218 W. Overland Road / 343-4177 Gino’s Italian Ristorante & Bar $$$ 343-5455 Boise / 800 W. Main St. / 287-4757 Meridian / 3015 W. McMillan Road / Boise / 3053 S. Cole Road / Meridian / 830 N. Main St. / 887-7710 / On Facebook 362-7702 288-0969 / flatbreadpizza.com Reservations recommended at this Boise / 7100 W. Fairview Ave. / VPN certified wood-burning Italian restaurant relocated from 375-4100 Neapolitan pizzeria, level 2 of Eighth downtown Boise to Meridian. Eagle / 78 Eagle River St. /392-1175 and Main Zions Bank building. Voted Try the lasagna or Osso Bucco. Meridian / 405 E. Fairview Ave. / Best Family Restaurant. Happy hour 888-4441 4-6 Monday - Friday.

62 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Louie’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant $$ Meridian / 2500 E. Fairview Ave. / 884-5200

Luciano’s Italian Restaurant $$ Boise / 11 N. Orchard / 577-6415

Lucky 13 Pizza $$ Boise / 3662 S. Eckert Road / 344-6967

Lulu’s Fine Pizza $ Boise / 2594 Bogus Basin Road / 387-4992

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders $$ Boise / 6564 S. Federal Way / 333-1383

New York Richie’s $$ Bar Gernika Garden City / 5865 Glenwood St. / Photo by Jason Jacobsen 323-0003

Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana $$ Uncle Giuseppe’s $ Boise / 345 S. Eighth St. / 331-1400 Garden City / 6826 Glenwood St. / 853-1594

Wiseguy Pizza Pie $$ Boise / 106 N. Sixth St. / 336-7777 Old Chicago Pizza $$ Richard’s Café Vicino $$ Boise / 350 N. Milwaukee Boise / 808 W. Fort St. / Suite 1017 / 321-0033 MEXICAN 472-1463 / cafevicino.com Boise / 730 W. Idaho St. Richard’s Café Vicino (va-CHEE-no) Amigos Mexican Restaurant $$ 363-0037 / oldchicago.com offers a Mediterranean bistro-style Boise / 2919 W. State St. / 343-1001 Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or a big menu in an intimate, elegant setting sporting event, gather around at Old serving lunch and dinner with a full Andrade’s $$ Chicago Pizza & Taproom to share bar and excellent wine selection. Boise / 4903 W. Overland Road / handcrafted pizzas, an incredible 424-8890 selection of regional and local craft Slyce Box $$ beers, and great times. Meridian / 916 N. Main St. / 888-0842 Orbit-Fire Pizzeria $$ Smoky Mountain Pizza $$ Boise / 1204 S. Vista Ave. 344-6600 Boise / 1805 W. State St. / 387-2727 Boise / 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd. / Papa Joe’s/Papa’s Cup of Joe $$ 429-0011 Boise / 1301 S. Capital Blvd. / Eagle / 127 E. State St. / 939-0212 344-727 Meridian / 980 E. Fairview Ave. / Café Ole Mexican $$ 884-1067 Boise / 210 N. Milwaukee / 322-0222 Pie Hole $$ Meridian / 3284 E. Pine / 887-3888 Boise / 205 N. Eighth St. / 344-7783 The Stuffed Olive $$ cafeole.com Boise / 1016 S. Broadway Ave. / Eagle / 404 S. Eagle Road Café’ Ole’ has served exceptional, 424-2225 Suite A / 938-5185 regional Mexican cuisine & famous Margaritas for 30+ years. We offer Pizzalchik $$ Tony’s Pizzeria Teatro $$ the Valley’s best happy hour, Boise / 7330 W. State St. / 853-7757 Boise / 105 N. Capitol Blvd. / banquet rooms, catering & more! 343-1052 Open daily for lunch & dinner.

$ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Welcome to Boise 63 Photo courtesy of Cottonwood Grille

Café Rio Mexican Grill $$ El Tenampa $$ The Matador $$ Boise / 8233 W. Franklin Road / Meridian / 906 N. Main St. / Boise / 215 N. Eighth St. / 342-9988 287-9400 888-4089 Parrilla Grill Fusion Calle 75 Street Tacos $ El Torito $ Grill and Cantina $ Meridian / 3635 E. Longwing Lane / Boise / 4596 W. Chinden / 321-4651 Boise / 1512 N. 13th St. / 323-4688 846-9001 Campos Market $$ Enrique’s $$ Pollo Rey Mexican Rotisserie $ Boise / 413 N. Orchard / 658-0644 Kuna / 482 W. Main St / 922-5169 Boise / 222 N. Eighth St. / 345-0323 Fiesta Guadalajara $$ Cancun Authentic Mexican $$ Boise / 3552 S. Findley / Senor Fresh Mexican Eatery $$ Boise / 6919 W. Overland Road / 424-8580 / 424-8575 Boise / 12375 W. Chinden Blvd. 375-3882 Eagle / 3210 E. Chinden Blvd. / Suite F / 378-1888 938-1116 Carniceria Coalcoman Meridian / 704 E. Fairview Ave / Boise / 5234 W. Fairview Ave. / 884-0161 MIDDLE EASTERN 629-0467 Ishtar Market & Restaurant $ Jalapeno’s Bar and Grill $$ Boise / 4516 W. Overland Road / Boise / 8799 Franklin Road / Casa Mexico $$ 275-8437 Boise / 1605 N. 13th St. 375-2077 Suite B / 333-8330 Kabob House $$ Boise / 10332 Fairview Ave. / La Tapatia $$ Boise / 9140 W. Emerald St. / 375-0342 Boise / 401 W. Parkcenter Blvd. / 323-1112 Eagle / 393 W. State St. / 939-7795 343-6403

Chapala $$ Los Betos $ PERUVIAN Boise / 1201 S. Vista Ave. / 429-1208 Boise / 5220 W. Fairview Ave. / Amigos Mexican Restaurant Garden City / 3447 W. Chinden Blvd. 376-0679 (and Peruvian) $$ 342-5648 Boise / 6906 W. State St. / 853-1494 Boise / 2919 W. State St. / 343-1001 Garden City / 5697 Glenwood St. / Meridian / 3143 E. Magic View Drive / 321-8262 887-4711 Lima Limon Peruvian Restaurant $$ Kuna / 751 W. Fourth St. / 922-3144 Corona Village $$ Los Mariachis $ Boise / 4334 W. State St. / 338-9707 Boise / 6565 W. Fairview Ave. / Meridian / 21 E. Fairview Ave. / 323-5917 POLYNESIAN 887-9348 Reef $$ Mi Casa $$ Boise / 105 S. Sixth St. / 287-9200 El Gallo Giro $$ Meridian / 3223 E. Louise Dr. / Boise / 5285 Glenwood St. / 577-6534 321-0355

64 Welcome to Boise $ $10 $$ $20 $$$ $30 $$$$ $40 Engage with history! Visit the the Old Pen Historic District Wander through the Old Idaho Penitentiary learning tales of territorial day bad guys and Idaho’s notorious criminals and visit A. Lincoln: His Legacy in Idaho exhibit at the Idaho State Archives showcasing the 16th president and his connections to the 43rd state. For more information please call (208) 334-2682 or visit www.history.idaho.gov Located in the Old Pen historic district on Old Penitentiary Road in Boise

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24/7 Animal Emergency Hospital Located in Garden City, near Chinden and 50th 208.375.1600 • westvet.net rying to decide what to do? Just do it all! Head up to Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area for a half-day’s skiing or boarding, and make it back in plenty of time for a 3 p.m. tee time. Or hit the links early then go up in the evening and take in a little night skiing, beautiful and magical. Or maybe you’d rather go for a jog or bike ride? Boise’s Greenbelt has more than 25 miles of paved and graveled paths, and that’s just for starters. Take a walk on the Greenbelt that meanders along the TBoise River before work, and get in some fishing – in the river on your lunch hour. The mild “banana belt” climate encourages outdoor activities here year-round. Drop the kids off at one of the public swimming pools, then meet your tennis date, or go for a hike in the foothills, or get the camping gear out for a night under the stars with the whole family. Short day drives to the mountains around Boise make one-night camping a fun weekend trip.

RECREATION

BIKING In addition to miles of paved paths along the Greenbelt, bike trails in the foothills at the edge of town offer thrills and spills for the most avid mountain bikers. Dirt bikers and ATV enthusiasts will also discover miles of varied terrain and tracks for their passion. And, Boise is a bike-friendly place just about anywhere you want to pedal to. (See the cover story “Bike Friendly Boise” for more information.)

BOATING, SAILING AND WATER SKIING Lucky Peak Reservoir, Arrowrock Dam and many scenic mountain lakes are just a short drive from Boise, providing opportunities to enjoy boating, sailing or water skiing.

THE BOISE RIVER GREENBELT This runs along both banks of the Boise River and provides more than 25 miles of paved and graveled paths to accommodate walkers, bikers, skaters, joggers and runners. Anglers line the banks, and wildlife can be seen along the length of the Greenbelt year-round.

FLOATING THE BOISE RIVER This activity can be done by inner tube, raft or kayak from Barber Park to Julia Davis Park or Ann Morrison Park in the heart of the city is a popular summertime activity in Boise and a great way to cool down and enjoy a couple of hours of total relaxation. People of all ages float in inner tubes or rafts that can be rented at Barber Park; a shuttle service is available for a small cost.

CAMPING Southwestern Idaho’s scenery offers virtually endless opportunities for camping, and Boise is the gateway to hundreds of developed and primitive public and private campgrounds within one or two hours’ driving time from the city.

GOLFING There are 20 public and five private courses in the greater Boise area to offer golfers a wide variety of courses, covering every degree of difficulty and affordability. Area golf courses offer an average 325 playable days a year, and all are within an hour’s drive from Boise.

HIKING With hundreds of miles of trails, many starting in the foothills at the very edge of the city, hiking is a popular, almost year-round activity. Trails offer a variety of endurance levels, from short and easy to rugged mountain trails. The Ridge to Rivers Trail System weaves through the Boise Foothills with more than 125 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and some motor- ized vehicles. Recreation and Sports Recreation

66 Welcome to Boise Bogus Baisn is just minutes from Boise for skiing or snowboarding the winter. Photo courtesy of Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area. / Photo by Doug Karcher.

HUNTING AND FISHING SKIING/SNOWBOARDING Idaho has the widest variety of game in the nation, from Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, 16.5 miles from upland game birds to trophy elk. Idaho fishing is as interna- Boise, has more than 2,600 acres of skiing and snowboarding tionally famous as hunting, and the fly fishing is incomparable. terrain, a vertical drop of 1,800 feet, a lift capacity of 9,980 The state is home to 39 species of game fish, and steelhead skiers per hour, and a popular 800-foot-drop tubing hill. Bogus fishing is a major attraction. Professional outfitters and guides Basin has more night skiing terrain than any other ski area in offer trail rides and backpacking trips into the rugged, remote the Northwest. And, it has a tubing hill. areas of the state, escorting travelers on horses, llamas and Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are also available at Bogus pack mules. These trips are often combined with fishing, Basin. Park and ski trails are abundant in the mountains outside hunting, river running or wilderness getaways to area guest of Boise. ranches. SNOWMOBILING KAYAKING Within three hours of Boise, in the Donnelly and McCall Kayakers can enjoy surfing the waves at the Boise River areas, amid some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Park. There are two state-of-the-art “waveshapers,” and they the nation, there are more than 1,500 miles of groomed trails can create an approximately 20-foot wide primary wave and a with many more miles of untracked powder.Nordic skiing and 25-foot secondary wave, suitable for “green wave” surfing. snowshoeing are also available at Bogus Basin. Park and ski trails are abundant in the mountains outside of Boise. SKATING Long, smooth stretches of the Greenbelt are perfect for roller and inline skating. Boise’s skate parks have ramps, WHITEWATER RAFTING pipes, slide rails, pyramids and bowls that offer challenges Idaho has more than 3,100 miles of whitewater rivers, the for skateboarders and inline skaters. Idaho Ice World offers most of any state in the lower 48, with opportunity for adven- two indoor ice skating rinks, or you can join a hockey league ture on nearly every mile. While the Middle Fork of the Salmon if you’re up for some competition. And, if it’s winter time, you in central Idaho is the most famous and offers the most adven- can also skate at The Village at Meridian’s ice skating rink. turous river running, some of the best whitewater rafting is less

Welcome to Boise 67 Boise State football is the biggest spectator draw in Idaho. Albertsons Stadium, home of the famous Blue Turf, seats 36,387 Bronco fans. This photo features the student section during the Air Force football game. Photo courtesy of Boise State University. / Photo by Annelise Woodward.

than an hour’s drive north of Boise on the Payette River. Outfitters filiate of the Utah Jazz, is based in Boise and also plays its home and guides have trips available to suit every taste for adventure, games at CenturyLink Arena. from mild to wild. Firebird Raceway, located between Boise and Emmett, hosts Miscellaneous: There also are indoor and outdoor climbing several drag racing events each summer, including the NHRA facilities, equestrian facilities, kayaking classes, swimming pools, Nightfire Nationals. tennis courts, sky-diving outlets and more. Meridian Speedway has a full program of short-track racing. The Snake River Stampede in Nampa and the Caldwell Night Rodeo are annual rodeo events that bring professional competi- BOISE STATE SPORTS tors from all over the nation. Boise State football is the biggest spectator draw in Idaho. The Albertsons Boise Open presented by Kraft is a popular Albertsons Stadium, home of the famous Blue Turf, seats 36,387, annual golf tournament that brings well-known professional and the football team regularly plays in front of crowds at or near golfers to the city. capacity throughout the fall. The team is consistently ranked among the top teams in the country, won the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl in overtime against Oklahoma in “one of the greatest COMMUNITY SPORTS college football games ever played,” and is regularly featured in Several community organizations specialize in helping post-season bowl games. singles, families, the young and the not-so-young get involved in Taco Bell Arena is the home of the BSU men’s and women’s sports in Boise. basketball teams, and several of the Bronco teams regularly Youth programs abound, and lessons are available in virtually place among the nation’s top programs. every sport. Boise has a large number of sports complexes and facilities, including the Fort Boise Community Center, Simplot Sports Complex and two Treasure Valley Family YMCAs with PROFESSIONAL SPORTS aquatic centers. In addition, numerous city and neighborhood Boise Hawks Baseball Club is a Northwest League Affiliate of parks offer a variety of amenities that ensure residents and the Colorado Rockies. For all local games, you can join the legion visitors alike won’t lack for recreational facilities. of fans at Memorial Stadium on Glenwood Street. Boise Soccer League is an adult soccer league and has 16 The Idaho Steelheads ice hockey team is a local favorite. Since men’s teams and more than 250 players. The league is open to joining the ECHL, the team has racked up two Kelly Cup champion- all levels of play without any restrictions and provides the adult ships, three Western Conference titles, and an average of 41 wins community with one of the lowest cost-per-player participation in per season. Twenty Steelies players have advanced to the NHL. any organized sport. Watch their home games at CenturyLink Arena where you can get Ultimate Frisbee has spring, summer and fall leagues in Boi- close to the action and there is no such thing as a bad seat. se, and disc golf can be played at Ann Morrison Park, Julia Davis The Idaho Stampede, a men’s pro basketball team and af- Park and Bogus Basin in the summer months.

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Treasure Valley Hospital (private) 8800 W. Emerald St., Boise 373-5000 treasurevalleyhospital.com Public Health Services Central District Health Department 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise 375-5211 chhd.org

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Idaho Urologic Institute, PA is setting the standard for urologic care in the Treasure Valley and is dedicated to comprehensive urologic care for men, women, and children.

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ISU-Meridianalsohouses aspeechandlan- Pharmacy Complex, the Treasure Valley Laboratories, andPhysiology Anatomy andtheISU counseling, andphysicianassistantstudies. audiology The CenterishometotheL.S. Skaggs science,medical laboratory pharmacy, nursing, accelerated pathology, speech-language more thantwodozenundergraduate, graduate, postdoctoraland onlineprograms, including 1,000studentsandworkingprofessionals.Boise, approximately serves The campusoffers tion. The ISU-MeridianHealth ScienceCenter, 84westofdowntown offofInterstate located additional outreach. uidaho.edu/boise community withacademicprograms, research, alumnirelations, and newstudentservices sity ofIdahoBoiseCenteristheuniversity’s tothe gateway Treasure Valley, the serving HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Traditional financialaidisalsoavailable. riverstoneschool.org. It isIdaho’s onlyMaloneScholarSchool, youth. withscholarshipsforgiftedandmotivated preschool throughgrade12andisBoise’s Baccalaureate onlyInternational World School. idaho.gov/site/charter_schools/idaho_charter_schools.htm. facilitiesoffertutoringandenrichmentoptions.private There alsoarecharterschools. sde. inBoiseandMeridian,high schoollevelareavailable andaslightlysmallernumberof West schools. opportunitieswithmagnet Ada hasexpandeditseducational westada.org. five traditionalhighschools, highschools, threealternative andtwoseniorcharterschools. schools,students in31elementary middleschools, seventraditionalandtwoalternative surpassed BSDasIdaho’s largestschooldistrict, tonearly36,000 providingeducation Wahington Post’s listof America’s mostchallenginghighschools. boiseschools.org. program, programs. andstandoutathletic ally recognizedDehryl A. Dennis Technical Center, Education recognizedmusic anationally offerings, anaward-winning Treasure andScienceCenter,Valley Mathematics - thenation ho.edu field, withamajor andthreeminorsinfouryears. enablingthemtograduate collegeofida - peaks ofthehumanitiesandfinearts, sciences, natural socialsciences, andaprofessional majors and58minors, competenciesinthefourknowledge challengesstudentstoattain ing 2011winnerRobDayley. The College’s distinctivePEAKcurriculum, whichoffers26 Rhodes Scholars. Itisalsohometofourof thepastsixIdahoProfessorsof Year, includ- someofIdaho’shas atraditionofeducating mostaccomplishedgraduates, including seven community, programandabeautiful residentialcampus. acompetitiveNAIAathletics CofI colleges. The school’s smallclass 1,100studentsenjoy sizes, approximately aclose-knit boisestate.edu Boise,Park anddowntown providingeasyaccesstoart, cultureandentertainment. nearly 200majorsandprograms. studentsinUniversity hassevenacademiccolleges, andgraduate undergraduate serving Established in1901, Universityis thestate’s IdahoState leader in healthscienceseduca- Riverstone International Schoolisaprivate,Riverstone International independentschoolforstudentsfrom throughthe schools(parochialandnon-church-affiliated) More thanadozenprivate Ten yearsago, neighboringMeridianSchoolDistrict, now West Ada SchoolDistrict, Boise, Borah, and Capital Timberline highschoolsrankamongthetop9percentof The Founded in1889, theUniversityofIdahoisstate’s land-grantinstitution. 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Boise State University, a public metropolitan research university with more than 22,000 students, features seven academic colleges, serving undergraduate and graduate students in nearly 200 majors and programs. Students receive hands-on training with industry-leading technology from knowledgeable faculty and staff. Photo courtesy of Boise State University. / Photo by Carrie Quinney.

Northwest Nazarene University, a comprehensive The College of Western Idaho is Idaho’s newest Christian university, offers more than 60 areas of study, community college and offers associate degrees in 27 master’s degree programs in 11 disciplines, accelerated lower-division transfer/general education majors, and degree programs, concurrent credit for high school stu- associate of applied science degrees or certificates in 30 dents, and a variety of continuing education credits. In professional-technical programs. In fall 2015, the number addition to its 90-acre campus in Nampa, NNU also offers of total students served was nearly 20,000. CWI has seven programs online as well as in Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls campus locations throughout Boise and Nampa, including and in cooperation with programs in 10 countries. Founded a 178,000-square-foot building for professional technical in 1913, the university now serves more than 2,000 under- education, plus hundreds of classes online. cwidaho.cc/. graduate and graduate students, more than 6,000 continu- Treasure Valley Community College, founded in 1962, is lo- ing education students, and 2,300 high school students cated in Ontario, Ore., with a satellite center in Caldwell. Currently, through the concurrent credit program.nnu.edu. more than 9,000 students attend classes each year, either on a Boise Bible College is a four-year theological college full-time or part-time basis. It is dedicated to high-quality, up-to- fully accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher date instruction; typically a low student/instructor ratio; effective, Education. The college offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor low-cost education; and a pleasant college atmosphere. tvcc.cc. of Science degrees, as well as an Associate of Science The University of Phoenix-Boise offers classes that have degree. boisebible.edu. been designed for busy working adults. Undergraduate and grad- ITT Technical Institute is a leading private college. The uate degrees are offered in the fields of business management, Idaho ITT, located in Boise, is one of 140 in 35 states and administration, information technology and more. phoenix.edu. offers technology-oriented, career-focused degree pro- Boise’s Carrington College offers degree and diploma grams. itt-tech.edu. programs in dental assisting, dental hygiene, health care ad- Founded in 1891, Stevens-Henager College has five ministration, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical campuses – two in Idaho (Boise and Idaho Falls) and five billing and coding, nursing (registered), pharmacy tech- in Utah. The college offers associate’s, bachelor’s and nology, physical therapy assisting and practical nursing. It master’s degrees in the areas of health care, business, and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent computer and graphic arts. stevenshenager.edu. Colleges and Schools. carrington.edu/idaho/boise/home.

76 Welcome to Boise EXCELLENCE SUCCESS 125 Years of academic quality 64 National Championships 4 Idaho Professors of the Year 7 Rhodes Scholars #1 College in Idaho (Forbes Magazine) Countless leaders & innovators

VALUE PEAK Ranked among America’s best 1 major, 3 minors, 4 years college values by Money Magazine Design your own degree! and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance collegeofidaho.edu etting to Boise, and then, getting around Boise, is easy. Boise is strategically located to be within reach, and to reach all of the major western U.S. markets, and the vari- ous modes of transportation coming and going from the city reflect this accessibility. Major national airlines, regional airlines and private air charter companies, as well as motor-freight trucking companies, airfreight and package-express companies service Boise. The city is also home to a major regional office for NYK Line (North America) Inc., an Ginternational ocean shipping line. Union Pacific Railroad services the area as well. Bus/charter service includes Greyhound Bus Lines, Boise-Winnemucca Stages, Valley Express, Sun Valley Stages and Northwestern Stage Lines.

THE HIGHWAY SYSTEM The major highways that connect Boise to the region are Interstate 84 and U.S. 95. These two routes also connect Boise to Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Spokane and Seattle. Locally, I-84 provides a freeway connection between the four largest cities in the metropolitan area. The average commute time from home to work or whatever your destination in the Boise metro area is 20.2 minutes.

THE AIRPORT Boise’s airport is served by Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways. These airlines provide nonstop service to U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Lewiston, Los Angeles, McCall/Salmon, Idaho Falls, Minneapolis, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Houston and Spokane. An average of 4,772 seats on 51 flights depart every day. Regional airlines and private air charter companies include: Gem Air, Mountain Aviation, Jackson Jet Center, Turbo Air, McCall Aviation, Western Aircraft and Western Air Express. For more information, go to the airport website: iflyboise.com.

COMMUTER SERVICES Transporation Valley Regional Transit operates an extensive citywide bus system called ValleyRide, as well as RideLine, a telephone number (345-RIDE) for information on transportation alternatives in Boise and the surrounding areas. RideShare to Bogus is a carpooling program sponsored by VRT. Go to valleyride.org for details. Within the metro area, there are several alternatives for urban commuters. Commuteride, a system of carpools and vanpools coordinated by the Ada County Highway District, serves a large number of residents and employers with alternatives to single-car transport. The program also supports a

78 Welcome to Boise Getting to and around Boise is easy. Take the highway, or a byway, travel by plane or take the bus. Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Transit.

Welcome to Boise 79 Photo courtesy of Boise Airport

Park & Ride system with free parking areas for commuters to catch the bus or meet up with vanpool or carpool partners. Taxicabs are abundant throughout the city, and most provide service between all of the cities in the metro area. Boise Shuttle Service contracts with select area hotels to provide a free shuttle from the airport to the hotels. And, of course, if you have the Uber app on your smartphone, you can get an Uber ride.

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82 Welcome to Boise and lengths – is breathtaking. There are natural wonders Prey National Conservation Area. here, such as Hells Canyon, Malad Gorge, the Snake River Some remarkable geographical phenomena highlight the Canyon, Shoshone Falls, the Sawtooth Mountains, the south central region. The 250-foot-deep Malad Gorge is there, Bruneau Sand Dunes, Bruneau Canyon, the City of Rocks and irrigation has turned its desolate lands into a utopia of National Reserve, Craters of the Moon lava flows, Coeur beauty and richness, producing crops consumed by millions d’Alene and Payette lakes, the rolling wheat fields of the all over the world. Palouse, and more than seven million acres of dense forest. The essence of the southeastern Idaho region can be captured with two tours: one, a visit to the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello, and the other, of the full-scale replica of Fort Hall, AROUND THE STATE once a famous trading post along the Oregon Trail. Idaho is divided into seven distinct regions, each with its Eastern Idaho showcases the view of the Grand Teton own scenery, lifestyle and recreational opportunities. Northern mountains of Wyoming, grazing herds of moose and elk, and Idaho has more lakes than any other western state. what many say is some of the best fly fishing in the world. For centuries, north central Idaho was home to the Nez Finally, central Idaho is the whitewater-rafting mecca Perce American Indians, but in 1805 the Lewis and Clark of the world at Salmon and Challis. The Sawtooth National expedition rediscovered this region on the “Voyage of Discov- Recreation Area includes Redfish Lake, Idaho’s highest peak, ery,” describing the area as “paradise.” Mount Borah, at 12,662 feet, volcanic formations at Craters Southwestern Idaho is a land of diversity characterized of the Moon National Monument, and the world-famous Sun by snow-capped peaks in the north, desert canyons in the Valley Resort. The Salmon River, also called “The River of southernmost part and a rich agricultural valley, home to No Return,” is one of the few undammed waterways left in about one-third of the state’s population, in between. It also America. is home to the Bruneau Sand Dunes and Snake River Birds of This is Idaho.

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Cenin thetre of it all. Boise Centre is Idaho’s premier convention center and From groups of 10 to 2,000, we have the meeting is located in vibrant downtown Boise. Surrounded by space, atmosphere, professional event staff and restaurants, shops, culture and entertainment, Boise culinary services to deliver an unforgettable experience. Centre is truly in the center of it all. Just steps outside our doors is the Grove Plaza, a Boise landmark and central gathering place for the community. Boise Centre is the ideal venue for bringing people together to create memorable experiences. We are currently expanding to better accommodate larger conventions and multiple events.

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