BOISEvisitor guide WELCOME 2 BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG Carrie Westergard, Executive Director We’ve never metastranger. InBoisewe meetfriends! so muchmore. stay, andculture, day whattodo,history trips,uniqueparksandfeatures alongtheBoiseRiver and help you navigate thearea onceyou are here. We’ve putlotsofusefulinformationsuchaswhere to We designedthisbooklettobebothengagingandusefulasyou arrange your vacation,oruseitto stop in,you’ll seewhy we’ve madesomany “Top 10”listsinthelastfew years. We are delightedthatyou are thinkingaboutBoiseasyour placetovisit.Myhopeisthatonceyou downtown.thoroughly walkable, friendlyandsafe andclose-inoutdoorrecreation.experiences, uniqueattractions Whenyou get here, you’ll enjoy a to theworld. Boise’s stellarqualityoflifeincludesavibranturbandowntown, culturalandculinary are ourcityatthefootofBoisemountainfront 20non-stopdestination flightsdailyconnecting Idaho’s ofsouthwestern capitalcityissituatedinthehighdesert Idaho,rightontheBoiseRiver. There fromBoise,Idaho! Greetings (208) 810-7324boisecentre.com Visitor InformationCenter (208) 472-5229 bvep.org Boise Valley Economic Partnership (208) 384-4240parks.cityofboise.org Boise Parks&Recreation (208) 472-5205 boisechamber.org Boise MetroChamberofCommerce (800) 635-5240boise.org Boise Convention &VisitorsBureau INFORMATION RESOURCES Welcome Toll Free (888)432-7683 Road ConditionsReport parksandrecreation.idaho.gov (208) 334-4199 Idaho StateParks&Recreation (208) 334-2470 commerce.idaho.gov ofCommerce Idaho Department (208) 385-7300downtownboise.org Downtown BoiseAssociation 12 Events 10 8 6 4 2 Welcome Basques inBoise Then &Now Fun Facts withBoise Connect TABLE OFCONTENTS 42 Dining 40 Sports 32 Outdoors 24 Lodging 20 18 Getting Around Getting Here 66 60 Attractions 56 Wineries 52 Breweries Day Trips 3 WELCOME 4 BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG for acquaintingyou withBoise! the world? TheBoiseConvention &Visitors Bureau isyour officialsource Or justwanttovicariouslylive theBoiselifestylefrom somewhere else in Planning atriptoBoise?Lookingforinsightsandtipswhileyou’re here? connect withusat #visitboise&these resources: BOISE.ORG TWITTER @boisecvb
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Every city and state offer something unique. Idaho and its capital are no MORE STATE FACTS: State flower different! To check out a few of our favorite insights and learn more about The Syringa all we have to offer, visit boise.org. State bird The Mountain Bluebird IDAHO’S POPULATION State tree The Western White Pine 1,716,943 State animal The Appaloosa Horse State fish The Cutthroat Trout State insect The Monarch Butterfly BOISE’S POPULATION WEATHER State vegetable 223,154 BOISE HAS ALL FOUR SEASONS The Potato AND IS WARM AND DRY WITH LOW State fruit HUMIDITY IN SUMMER AND FALL. The Wild Huckleberry State gemstone The Star Garnet State fossil The Hagerman Horse Who was the first Idaho BOISE’S ELEVATION potato grower? In 1836, Henry Harmon Spalding, a Presbyterian missionary, taught 2,840 the Nez Perce tribe how to FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL 4+K cultivate potatoes. What special potato does 3K Idaho produce? INDUSTRY Russet Burbank 2K MAJOR INDUSTRIES INCLUDE AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING, HEALTHCARE, 1K HIGH TECH, TOURISM AND GOVERNMENT. BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
6 7 WELCOME 8 BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG and History? Checkouttheirwebsite. atboiseartsandhistory.org and History? Did you know ofArts thattheCityofBoisehasitsown Department importantly, enjoy it! define whatmakes Boiseunique.Getup-close,embraceit,learn,and most you’ll finditinthestreets, inthehillsand State Capitol—allofwhich comesalive inBoise.Andnotjusttheplacesyou’dHistory Here expect.
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In Boise, the Basque culture is alive and well — enriched by both its history and the vibrancy of an active, engaged community. More people of Basque descent live in the Boise area per capita than any other place outside of the Basque region of Southern France and Northern Spain. Basque descendants first began arriving in Idaho in the late 1800s, often taking work as sheepherders for English and Scottish immigrants. Today, Basque traditions from “the old country” as well as their time as sheepherders can be experienced in Boise. The most notable place to find it all? The Basque Block! Here, the Basque Museum, set in a historic Basque boarding house, tells the story of Basques in Idaho and beyond. Restaurants Bar Gernika and Leku Ona give you a taste of Basque culture. The Basque Market, stocked with wines and food from the Basque Country and Spain, lets you take a bit home with you. And the Basque Center, built in 1949, offers an opportunity to participate in community events and The Basque Country is Basque dancing and gatherings. Bay of Biscay France home to approximately 3 While events and small festivals are a common occurrence on the million people. The region Basque Block, none match the size and scale of the international Basque covers 8,088 square miles of of Southern France and festival “Jaialdi” (pronounced hi-all-dee). Every five years, Boise welcomes Northern Spain. Basque performers and visitors from the Basque Country and around the world. Country The next Jaialdi Festival is July 28-August 2, 2020. Portugal Spain Learn more at thebasqueblock.com. Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE VISITOR
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CONNECT with Boise 2 on Lonely Planet list of Destinations You Need There’s always something happening in Boise. Here’s a list of a few favorite To See in 2018. events. Looking for more? Visit boise.org for a complete calendar of events. March 2018
OnGoing Events April through December June through August October through May Boise Farmers’ Market Local food & products. Alive After Five Music, entertainment and Boise Contemporary Theater Season Year-Round Saturdays 9am-1pm, Downtown Boise. food on the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise, Performances at Fulton Street Theater. Bogus Basin From hiking, mountain biking, disc 10th & Grove St. (208) 345-9287 Wednesday evenings 5pm-8pm. (208) 331-9224 bctheater.org (208) 385-7300 downtownboise.org golf, camping, live music, and horseback rides, theboisefarmersmarket.com November through March Bogus Basin has incredible outdoor activities June through early September Capital City Public Market Enjoy the bountiful Boise State Basketball Season at Taco Bell Arena. for you and your family! They also provide daily harvest of fruits, vegetables and specialty Boise Hawks Baseball Season Home games at (208) 426-4737 broncosports.com summer chairlift and mountain coaster rides products available for purchase. Saturdays Memorial Stadium near Expo Idaho. starting in July. In winter, families can enjoy both November through April 9:30am-1:30pm, Downtown Boise. (208) 345-3499 (208) 322-5000 boisehawks.com downhill and cross-country skiing. capitalcitypublicmarket.com Idaho Dance Theatre Season Most performances (208) 332-5100 bogusbasin.org Concert Series Ste. Chapelle Winery. Sunday at BSU Special Events Center. (208) 331-9592 May through September afternoons. (208) 453-7840 stechapelle.com First Thursday of the month events in downtown idahodancetheatre.org Boise. (208) 385-7300 downtownboise.org Idaho Shakespeare Festival Open-air theater. August through November Bring your own picnic or purchase items from November through April Morrison Center Today the center is recognized Boise State Football Season Home games Cafè Shakespeare. Low-backed chairs or Ski Season at Bogus Basin. (208) 332-5100 or as a major destination for arts and culture, hosting at Albertsons Stadium. (208) 426-4737 blankets are recommended. (208) 336-9221 (800) 367-4397 bogusbasin.org hundreds of live entertainment and arts education idahoshakespeare.org broncosports.com events that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of November through January May through September September through April all ages. The Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise series Winter Garden aGlow Artfully arranged display Flea Markets at Expo Idaho Saturdays and brings you the very best that Broadway touring Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series Musical of lights and color at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Sundays. (208) 287-5650 expoidaho.com has to offer. The wide variety of shows brought entertainment on summer evenings at the Idaho Traditional evening with cocoa, cookies, music, to Boise range from the hottest current Broadway Botanical Garden. Refreshments on-site or bring September through March/April bonfires and visits from Santa. For specific dates titles to time-honored favorites. your own picnic dinner. (208) 343-8649 or and times call (877) 527-8233 or (208) 343-8649 The Boise Philharmonic Most performances at (208) 426-1110 mc.boisestate.edu (877) 527-8233 idahobotanicalgarden.org idahobotanicalgarden.org the Morrison Center. (208) 344-7849 or April through October May through October (888) 800-7849 boisephil.org December Drag Racing Season at Firebird Raceway off Connect on the Deck at JUMP Thursdays from October through early April This month is filled with holiday activities Highway 16, northwest of Eagle. 5pm-9pm for the happiest of hours and Saturdays including concerts, plays, ballet performances Idaho Steelheads Hockey Season at CenturyLink (208) 938-8986 firebirdonline.com from 11am-1pm for lunch on the grill. Free to attend, and much more. For more specific information, Arena. (208) 331-8497 idahosteelheads.com beverages and food available for purchase. contact the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau. (208) 639-6610 jumpboise.org October through April (208) 344-7777 boise.org Ballet Idaho Season performances at the Morrison Center. (208) 343-0556 BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR balletidaho.org 12 13 Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival in Annual Events Weiser. Nationally-recognized fiddle players EVENTS March compete at all age levels. Weiser is a small community with limited accommodations, Home and Garden Show at Expo Idaho. so plan ahead to attend this event. Admission (208) 287-5650 expoidaho.com fees to some performances/competitions. Treefort Music Festival (208) 414-0255 fiddlecontest.org treefortmusicfest.com Owyhee Outpost Day A local celebration held Boise Flower and Garden Show at Boise Centre. in Murphy with special emphasis on the excellent (503) 335-3336 gardenshowboise.com local museum. (208) 495-2319 owyheemuseum.org April Zoo Daze at Zoo Boise. Educational, animal Gene Harris Jazz Festival enrichment and other fun activities. (208) 426-3099 geneharris.org (208) 608-7760 zooboise.org Easter “Egg”stravaganza at Zoo Boise. Easter egg July hunts, photos with the Easter Bunny and other fun activities. Eagle Fun Days The highlight of this annual event (208) 608-7760 zooboise.org is the world’s largest Rocky Mountain Oyster feed. (208) 939-4222 eaglechamber.com May Traditional Fourth of July Activities are hosted Gingerfest at Old Idaho Penitentiary. by the City of Boise in Ann Morrison Park. Or enjoy (208) 334-2844 a parade and evening fireworks at Expo Idaho. history.idaho.gov/old-idaho-penitentiary (208) 287-5650 parks.cityofboise.org/4thofjuly Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Snake River Stampede Nationally-known rodeo (208) 384-0013 in Nampa. (208) 466-8497 komenidahomontana.org/idaho-race snakeriverstampede.com June Twilight Criterium Bicycle race in downtown Art & Roses Event in Julia Davis Park with over 75 Boise. (208) 472-5251 boisetwilightcriterium.com artists, food, drinks and live music. Sponsored by St. Ignatius Basque Festival Annual event Idaho Centennial Art Group and Boise Parks and celebrating the Basque culture. Features music, Recreation. (208) 362-2228 or (208) 938-5741 or dancing, food, sporting events and exhibitions (208) 433-9705 displaying the customs characteristic of the Boise Music Festival The Boise Music Festival has Basque people. (208) 342-9983 become one of the most iconic family events in the basquecenter.com Treasure Valley attracting attendees from across Jaialdi International Basque festival held in 2020 at the state and the Pacific Northwest. Expo Idaho and Downtown Boise. (208) 939-4222 boisemusicfestival.com jaialdi.com Boise is home to hundreds of Cherry Festival Local celebration in Emmett August events each year! For a complete includes sports events, entertainment and carnival. (208) 365-3485 Bam Jam is the biggest streetball 3-on-3 basketball list of events that will appeal to emmettcherryfestival.com tournament in the Northwest. With divisions for all ages and abilities it is truly B-BALL FOR ALL! everyone, visit boise.org. Dairy Days City-wide celebration with several Located at the College of Western Idaho Center special events in Meridian. (208) 318-3981 Court and Downtown Boise. bamjamboise.com dairydays.org Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho on Chinden Old-Fashioned Festival A local celebration in Blvd. Traditional state fair activities, livestock, Marsing on Highway 55. (208) 896-4122 produce, crafts, carnival and performances by Old Fort Boise Days in Parma. top-name entertainers. Gate fee plus additional oldfortboisedays.org costs for carnival, food and special performances. (208) 287-5650 idahofair.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR Photo courtesy of Idaho Tourism.
14 15 Photo courtesy of Pro Image Photography. Frightened Felons at Old Idaho Penitentiary. Annual Events (cont.) (208) 334-2844 history.idaho.gov/ EVENTS August (cont.) old-idaho-penitentiary Caldwell Night Rodeo A fast-paced western Halloween Classic at Firebird Raceway. event. (208) 459-2060 (208) 938-8986 firebirdonline.com caldwellnightrodeo.com Hoptober Freshtival The largest fresh hop Gold Dust Rodeo at the Idaho City Gold Dust beer festival in Idaho, located at Boise Brewing. Events Center. golddustrodeo.com Features over 60 fresh hop and seasonal beers from 30+ local to regional craft breweries. September hoptoberfreshtival.com Albertsons Boise Open Located at the Hillcrest Idaho Horror Film Festival at locations Country Club in mid-September. The Albertsons across downtown Boise. (208) 283-7065 Boise Open continues its rich history on the idahohorrorfilmfestival.org Web.com Tour, while donating more than $20 million for hundreds of deserving local charities Onward Shay This Boston qualifying world-class since its inception. (208) 336-3029 ext. 200 marathon/half-marathon event for 5,000 runners albertsonsboiseopen.com will be located in the City of Boise in October. The race begins at Payette Brewing on River Street and Spirit of Boise Balloon Festival meanders through North End neighborhoods Ann Morrison Park. (208) 344-6363 before it spills onto the Boise Greenbelt. spiritofboise.com onwardshay.com Art in the Park An arts and crafts festival in Julia November Davis Park. (208) 345-8330 boiseartmuseum.org Holiday Parade in downtown Boise. Hermit Music Festival Labor Day weekend boiseholidayparade.org hermitmusicfestival.com Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees Boise’s Hyde Park Street Fair Entertainment, kid’s premier holiday fundraising event featuring In Boise, people don’t stay out-of-towners for long. activities and vendors in Camel’s Back Park. dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas (208) 336-0380 northend.org trees delightfully displayed at the Boise Centre. Visit Boise.org for more event details. St. Luke’s FitOne is a race organized for the Admission fee. (208) 367-8733 benefit of the participants, the community and the saintalphonsus.org/festival promotion of health and fitness. December (208) 381-2221 fitoneboise.org Famous Idaho Potato Bowl This annual game is Museum Comes to Life Special exhibits at held at Boise State University’s Albertsons Stadium. the Idaho State Historical Museum. Costumed The nation’s longest-running outdoor bowl will volunteers perform skills used in the days of feature a Mountain West Conference (MW) versus settlement. Informative fun for the whole family. Mid-American Conference (MAC) matchup. Free. (208) 780-5182 history.idaho.gov (208) 424-1011 famousidahopotatobowl.com October Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Boise. (208) 608-7760 zooboise.org BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR Photo courtesy of Idaho Tourism.
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Wonderful, walkable Boise! There’s so much to see and do whether you’re on foot, grabbing public transportation or cruising through town on a Boise Green Bike — we make it easy to see Boise and beyond!
car, van & bus rental buses, shuttles & taxis Charter Motor Coach/Vans Boise Limousine Service Public Transportation Boise Airport Taxi (208) 871-9515 boiselimoservice.com (208) 424-2234 boiseairporttaxi.com Boise-Winnemucca Stages Commuteride 1230 W. Bannock St., Boise, ID 83702 Diamond Limousine (208) 345-7665 (POOL) commuteride.com Boise City Taxi (208) 336-3300 or (800) 448-5692 (208) 861-1120 diamondlimoboise.com (208) 377-3333 Greyhound Bus Lines northwesterntrailways.com Idaho Towncar (208) 343-3681 greyhound.com Uber Boise Caldwell Transportation (208) 871-6900 idahotowncar.com Download the Free App Valley Ride 3503 S. 10th Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605 Car Rental (208) 345-7433 valleyride.com Yellow Cab (208) 459-6612 or (800) 727-9925 ctcbus.com (208) 333-0333 or 345-5555 Avis Rent-A-Car Taxi First Student (208) 383-3350 (airport) avis.com 465 W. Gowen Rd., Boise, Idaho 83705 ABC Taxi (208) 854-5230 Budget Rent-A-Car (208) 344-4444 (208) 383-3090 (airport) budget.com Sawtooth Transportation (Summer) P.O. Box 366, Stanley, ID 83278 Dollar Rent-A-Car Bike & Scooter rental (208) 774-2323 (208) 345-9727 (airport) dollarcar.com Boise Green Bike (Winter) 8027 W. Bobran St., Boise, ID 83709 Enterprise Rent-A-Car boise.greenbike.com (208) 869-2536 sawtoothtrans.com (208) 381-0650 (airport) enterprise.com Pedego Bikes Sun Valley Express, Inc. Hertz Rent-A-Car pedegoelectricbikes.com P.O. Box 15086, Boise, ID 83715 (208) 383-3100 (airport) hertz.com Synergy Cycles (877) 622-8267 sunvalleyexpress.com National Car Rental synergyecycles.com Limo Services (208) 383-3210 (airport) nationcar.com Veronica Scooter Rental A Showcase Limousine Service Thrifty Car Rental veronicascooters.com 209 W. 38th St., Boise, ID 83714 (208) 342-3924 (airport) thrifty.com (208) 938-1726 showcaselimousine.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
20 21 Boise Trolley Tours Tour & Guide Services Boise Trolley Tours offer something for everyone. See the city, learn it’s history or take advantage of Boise Ale Trail our unique seasonal tours such as the Halloween The Boise Ale Trail is a self-guided tour through
GETTING HERE Tour or the Holiday Lights Tour. the incredible craft breweries in the Boise area. No purchase is necessary at any of the brewery (208) 433-0849 boisetrolleytours.com stops, though it’s a great reason to sample our amazing local beers and experience Boise’s vibrant craft beer culture. Download the free app and Indulge Boise Food Tours check in at breweries to earn Boise Ale Trail prizes. Indulge Boise Food Tours is Boise’s first food and See you on the Trail! culinary tour company dedicated to helping visitors and Idaho residents enjoy the best food (208) 866-7822 boisealetrail.com and cultural experience off the beaten path in the City of Trees. Boise Bicycle Tours (208) 540-4458 indulgeboise.com The best way to discover the City of Trees is on two wheels! Choose from the Best of Boise tour, Greenbelt Tour, or schedule a private custom tour. JUMP Tractor Tours Open daily. If you would like to explore our tractors, you may sign up for a tractor tour. Tours are Wednesdays (208) 340-9432 boisebicycletours.com from 12pm-2:30pm. (208) 639-6610 [email protected] Boise Brew Bus and Boise Brews Cruise The Boise Brews Cruise’s mission is to give a behind the scenes educational look at brewing process, WalkAbout Boise sample some fantastic beer, and to encourage WalkAbout Boise is a 1.5-hour guided walking and celebrate locally-crafted beer and the brewing tour through 150 years of history and architec- community. ture. They will introduce you to the built environment that makes downtown Boise unlike (208) 800-9132 brewscruise.com/boise any other place. (208) 424-5111 preservationidaho.org/boise- Boise Hot Air Company walking-tours-historic-boise Flying for over 25 years, Boise Hot Air Company is a full-service hot air balloon ride company providing History buff? Join the guided tours Tuesday through Sunday. Winery Seekers Offering tours since 2009, Winery Seekers offers (208) 941-2625 balloonboise.com walking tour every Saturday an exclusive tour of the famous Snake River Valley, a unique experience giving a deep insight to to explore downtown Boise. Idaho’s wine industry. Ready to go beyond Boise? Boise Township Tours They’ve got a tour for that, too. Not just for wine Learn more at preservationidaho.org. Come take a fun, interesting tour of Boise and see enthusiasts, it’s also a great way to see Idaho’s what makes this city wonderful and unique. Hear beautiful countryside. the stories behind many locations throughout the city including the Old Penitentiary, the Depot, the (888) 581-7768 wineryseekers.com Capitol, the Old Fort and our main parks. (208) 570-9025 boisetownshiptours.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
22 23 24 LODGING BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG options includeRV Parks,BedandBreakfast andclassicmotels.It’s allhere! to thethrowback modernvibeoftheModernHoteland43.Other Hotel choicesrange from freeway-convenient andsuburbanoptions airport classic, bigorboutique,you’ll find itinBoise. problem. Whetheryou’re high-classorlow-key after lodging,modernor alongdayAfter ofexploringyou’re going toneedagood night’s rest. No the many downtown hotels. recreation, barsandrestaurants allwithinabrief, walkfrom oneof safe Boise’s outdoor vibrantdowntown culture, entertainment, offersarts, to to where stay
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32 33 Boise is Built for families. The 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt is one of Boise’s most beloved features. The tree-lined pathway follows the river
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land locked & lovin’ it There’s no debating it, Boise is active! When in Boise, do as the locals do: get outside! The city’s mild, four-season climate and easy access to mountains, rivers, lakes and more, make it a haven for those looking to explore beyond the city.
Fishing, Hunting & More A series of beautiful public parks parallel the river and are linked by the 25-mile long Boise River Greenbelt system. The river and greenbelt provide year-round recreational opportunities that include rafting, walking, running, bicycling and fishing. Hunting in Idaho runs the spectrum from plentiful upland game to highly coveted trophy species.
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Winter Bogus Basin has 2,600 acres of downhill skiing.
Park N’ Ski The Park N’ Ski system northeast of Idaho City provides access to 60 miles of varied trails for snowshoers and cross-country skiers with some gorgeous views. You can hike into a cozy yurt for an overnight winter adventure that won’t soon be forgotten.
Photos courtesy of Idaho Tourism. Year-Round Bogus Basin has 37,000 acres of Nordic trails, snowshoe trails and tubing runs. Sporting Open 7 days a week during the CenturyLink Arena in Boise has over 5,000 seats to accommodate summer allowing access screaming fans on game nights to watch hockey, basketball, to hiking, biking, chairlift concerts and boxing matches. and mountain coaster rides. BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
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TOp10 Best Town for game on College Football. September 2017 There’s no denying it, Boise is a sports town. No matter the season, sports fans can find a team to follow or a game to watch.
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Boise State Athletics Idaho Steelheads Rhodes Skatepark Boise Hawks Baseball The famous blue turf of our football field is Boise is home to the Idaho Steelheads, named Rhodes Skatepark is a 1.28-acre special use Affiliated with the Colorado Rockies, the Hawks just the start of Boise State Athletics. Sure, the for a species of rainbow trout native to Idaho park located in west downtown near the play at the Memorial Stadium in Northwest consistent BCS football bowl game contenders rivers. The team, established in 1997, has been a Linen District. Local youth helped design the Boise. A fun atmosphere with great in-between are always a hot ticket, but so are the many member of the ECHL since 2003. Matches are park which features both in-line skating and inning entertainment, classic stadium foods and other great BSU sports programs including hosted at the CentruyLink Arena in the heart of skateboarding. The park has drawn national foothill views. men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, downtown Boise, offering fans non-stop action attention for its unique and challenging milb.com/boise tennis and soccer. Find more information and October through March. attributes. Rhodes Park also hosts a stop game schedules at broncosports.com. idahosteelheads.com on the X Games qualifying tour. parks.cityofboise.org BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
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Eat, drink and stay out late. Boise’s food Bittercreek Ale House Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria Downtown 246 N. 8th St. 800 W. Main St., Ste. 230 scene is diverse and delicious with distinctly When it comes to variety, (208) 429-6340 (208) 287-4757 look to downtown Boise. bcrfl.com/bittercreek flatbreadpizza.com Idaho highlights. Often using ingredients sourced Local favorites include farm from local farms and ranches. fresh American food, New Boise Fry Company Fork York style pizza and fine 204 N. Capitol Blvd. 199 N. 8th St. For endless variety in one stop, try downtown Italian dining. (208) 949-7523 (208) 287-1700 boisefrycompany.com boisefork.com Boise. Nearly every style of food and attitude is Casual Dining The Bridge Café Fresh Healthy Cafè on display—from swank lounge menus to casual 10 Barrel Brewing Co. 123 N. 6th St. 860 W. Broad St. pub fare to ethnic cuisines. 826 W. Bannock St. (208) 345-5526 (208) 332-9800 (208) 344-5870 freshcafeboise.com Buffalo Wild Wings Boise 10barrel.com At night, the downtown core becomes a full-on 777 W. Main St., #130 Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro playground. Enjoy the active local music scene Amsterdam Lounge (208) 429-6355 108 S. Capitol Blvd. 609 W. Main St. buffalowildwings.com (208) 345-4100 at the many clubs and venues featuring live (208) 345-9515 goldysbreakfastbistro.com Chicago Connection boisesbestbars.com/ entertainment. 310 N. 4th St. The Gyro Shack amsterdam (208) 342-3434 777 W. Main St., #115 From Grapevines to Hops. Beverages abound in Bacon chicagoconnection.com (208) 918-0004 121 N. 9th St. thegyroshack.com this urban oasis. Step aside, potatoes...make way for El Gallo Giro (208) 387-3553 615 W. Main St. Java Coffee & Cafè wine and craft libations. baconboise.com (208) 488-4757 223 N. 6th, #110 The rich volcanic soil of the Snake River Valley, Bar Gernika gallogiroboise.com (208) 345-0777 202 S. Capitol Blvd. javabowlofsoul.com Eureka! paired with a mild four-season climate, results in (208) 344-2175 800 W. Idaho St. Jersey Mike’s Subs bargernika.com distinctive, award-winning vintages that rival the best (208) 286-4410 1624 S. Broadway Ave of surrounding states. Bardenay Restaurant eurekarestaurantgroup.com (208) 629-5465 & Distillery jerseymikes.com Even Stevens TOp 610 W. Grove St. And there’s no shortage of craft brewery options in 3 Sandwich Shop Jimmy John’s Up-and-Coming Culinary (208) 426-0538 815 W. Bannock St. Gourmet Sandwiches Boise. Take a tour of the brewing process, sample Destinations to Visit bardenay.com (208) 343-4018 598 W. Main St. in the West. great beer and finish your tour with a distinct meal full The Basque Market evenstevens.com (208) 955-7250 U.S. News August 2017 608 W. Grove St. jimmyjohns.com of local flavors. Five Guys Burgers & Fries (208) 433-1208 321 S. 8th St. Juniper thebasquemarket.com (208) 429-8776 211 N. 8th St. fiveguys.com (208) 342-1142
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42 43 Leku Ona Prefunk Craft Beer Bar The Wylder 117 S. 6th St. 1100 W. Front St. 501 W. Broad St. DINING (208) 345-6665 (208) 331-3865 (208) 209-3837 lekuonaid.com prefunkbeerbar.com thewylderboise.com Life’s Kitchen Red Feather Lounge Zee’s Rooftop Café 1025 S. Capitol Blvd. 246 N. 8th St. The Penthouse at (208) 331-0199 (208) 429-6340 CW Moore Plaza lifeskitchen.org bcrfl.com/redfeather 250 S. 5th St. Lucky Fins Reef (208) 381-0034 801 W. Main St. 105 S. 6th St. zeechristopher.com/ (208) 888-3467 (208) 287-9200 zees-rooftop-cafe luckyfinsgrill.com reefboise.com Zeppole Mai Thai Restaurant 217 N. 8th St. Rooster’s Eatery and Bar (208) 345-2149 750 W. Idaho St. & Catering zeppolebakery.com (208) 344-8424 720 Park Blvd., #101 maithaigroup.com (208) 336-9300 Coffee/Specialty roosterseateryboise.com Main Street Deli A’Tavola Gourmet 904 W. Main St. Saint Lawrence Gridiron Marketplace (208) 386-3354 705 W. Bannock St. 1515 W. Grove St. mainstreetdeliboise.com (208) 433-5598 (208) 336-3641 atavolaboise.com Manfred’s saintlawrencegridiron.com Alia’s Coffee House 1114 W. Front St., Suite B Smoke & Thyme 908 W. Main St. (208) 343-7202 701 W. Fulton St. (208) 338-1299 manfredscatering.com (208) 420-7656 Dawson Taylor Coffee Matador The Stonehouse 219 N. 8th St. 215 N. 8th St. 709 E. Parkcenter Blvd. (208) 336-5633 (208) 342-9988 (208) 345-6790 dawsontaylor.com matadorrestaurants.com/ stonehouseindaho.com mexican-food-boise The District Coffee House 219 N. 10th St. Meraki Greek Street Food Tin Roof Tacos (208) 343-1089 345 S. 8th St. 115 S. Broadway Ave. districtcoffeehouse.com (208) 639-1693 (208) 336-6461 merakigsf.com tinrooftacos.com Flying M Coffeehouse 500 W. Idaho St. The Modern Hotel & Bar Tropical Smoothie Cafè (208) 345-4320 1314 W. Grove St. 777 W. Main St., #120 flyingmcoffee.com (208) 424-8224 (208) 345-6138 themodernhotel.com tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Goldy’s Corner 625 W. Main St. Moon’s Kitchen Cafè Waffle Me Up (208) 433-3934 712 W. Idaho St. 204 N. Capitol Blvd. goldyscorner.com (208) 385-0472 (208) 412-7253 Guru Donuts Old Chicago Pizza wafflemeup.com 928 W. Main St., #100 and Taproom Wild Root Café & Market (208) 571-7792 730 W. Idaho St. gurudonuts.com (208) 363-0037 276 N. 8th St. oldchicago.com/ (208) 856-8956 Java Coffee & Cafè locations/downtownboise wildrootcafe.com 223 N. 6th, #110 (208) 345-0777 javabowlofsoul.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR = Boise CVB Strategic Partner 44 45 46 DINING BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG bonefishgrill.com (208) 433-1234 855 W. BroadSt. Bonefish Grill alavitaboise.com (208) 780-1100 807 W. IdahoSt. Àlavita Fine Dining hammercoffee.com (208) 433-8005 298 N.8thSt. Coffee Roasters Thomas Hammer ilovethestil.com (208) 953-7007 786 W. BroadSt. The Stil slowbyslow.com 405 S.8thSt.,#155 Slow bySlow emiliosboise.com (208) 333-8002 245 S.CapitalBlvd. Emilio’s cottonwoodgrille.com (208) 333-9800 913 W. River St. Cottonwood Grille chandlersboise.com (208) 383-4300 981 W. Grove St. Chandler’s Steakhouse capitolcellarsllc.com (208) 344-9463 110 S.5thSt. Capitol Cellars brickyardboise.com (208) 287-2121 601 MainSt. The Brickyard = BoiseCVB StrategicPartner
ruthschrisprime.com (208) 426-8000 800 W. MainSt. Ruth’s ChrisSteakHouse richardsboise.com (208) 472-1463 500 S.CapitolBlvd. Richard’s owyheetavern.com (208) 639-0440 1109 MainSt. Steaks &Sea Owyhee Tavern meltingpot.com/boise-id (208) 343-8800 200 N.6thSt. The MeltingPot lsbboise.com (208) 336-4266 1100 W. JeffersonSt. Lock, Stock&Barrel
Visit boise.orgformore diningideas. Get atasteofBoise.You’ll bebackformore! 47 48 DINING BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG fancifreez.com (208) 429-1400 1402 W. StateSt. Fanci Freeze 36streetgardencenter.com (208) 433-5108 3823 N.GardenCenterWay & Bistro Center 36th St.Garden 13pubandgrill.com (208) 639-8888 1520 N.13thSt. 13th St.Pub&Grill Casual Dining in thecityofBoise. some ofthebestpatiodining neighborhood charmwith Endblends Park, theNorth Anchored byhistoricHyde Hyde Park North End& Coffee/Specialty parillagrillhydepark.com (208) 323-4688 1512 N.13thSt. Parilla Grill omichaelspub.com (208) 342-8948 2433 BogusBasinRd. O’Michael’s Pub&Grill harryshydepark.com (208) 336-9260 1501-B N.13thSt. Hyde ParkPub hydehouseboise.com (208) 387-4933 1607 N.13thSt. The HydeHouse janjou.com (208) 297-5853 1754 W. StateSt. Janjou Pâtisserie hydeperkboise.com (208) 345-2046 1507 N.13thSt. Hyde PerkCoffeeHouse Casual Dining flatbreadpizza.com (208) 343-4177 3139 S.Bown Rd. NeapolitanPizzeriaFlatbread boisefrycompany.com (208) 965-1551 3083 S.Bown Way Company Boise Fry bajafresh.com (208) 331-1100 980 S.Broadway Ave. Baja Fresh something foreveryone. Broadway Ave., there’s Bown Crossingoroffof of thebestfare.Whetherin Boise alsooffersupsome Boise Greenbelt,Southeast Boise River andthesunny features inthecitylike the With someofthebest East Boise Fine Dining zeppolebakery.com (208) 338-1499 2345 S.AppleSt. Zeppole theram.com (208)345-2929 709 E.ParkBlvd. & Brewery The RamRestaurant tavernatbown.com (208) 345-2277 3111 S.Bown Way Tavern at Bown Crossing locavoreboise.com (208)338-8887 3110 S.Bown Way Locavore idahopizzacompany.com (208) 343-1011 1677 Broadway Ave. Idaho PizzaCompany barbacoa-boise.com (208) 338-5000 276 BobwhiteCt. Barbacoa Casual Dining changmaihousethaiboise.com changmaihousethaiboise.com (208) 342-4051 4898 EmeraldSt. Chiang MaiThai bigjudsboise.com (208) 343-4439 1289 ProtestAve. Big Jud’s restaurantwebexpert.com andraderestaurante. (208) 344-1234 4903 W. Overland Rd. Andrade’s Boise Airport. Bronco Stadiumandthe minutes fromdowntown, is conveniently locatedjust residential areas,theBench One ofBoise’s oldest The Bench tango-empanadas.com (208) 322-3090 701 N.OrchardSt. Tango’s Empanadas redbenchpizza.com (208) 344-6600 1204 S.VistaAve. Red BenchPizza lucianosboise.com (208) 577-6415 11 N.OrchardSt. Luciano’s alpenhausdelillc.com (208) 426-0773 1340 S.VistaAve. Das AlpenhausDelikatessen chicagoconnection.com (208) 377-5551 7070 Fairview Ave. Chicago Connection 49 Café Olé Longhorn Steakhouse Greater Boise 210 N. Milwaukee 7997 W. Franklin Rd.
DINING With a large collection of (208) 322-0222 (208) 375-9398 restaurants within a few cafeole.com longhornsteakhouse.com square miles, there’s no shortage of selection. The Chick-Fil-A Mad Mac Boise Spectrum and the Boise 8000 W. Franklin Rd. 7709 W. Overland Rd., #120 Towne Square Mall offer a (208) 376-6110 (801) 900-3868 large variety of restaurants chick-fil-a.com facebook.com/madmactruck that are sure to cover your Dave & Buster’s San Francisco cravings. Here is a sampling. 546 N. Milwaukee St. Sourdough Eatery (208) 901-3800 8073 W. Emerald St. Casual Dining daveandbusters.com (208) 378-8866 Baja Fresh sfsourdougheatery.com El Gallo Giro 992 N. Milwaukee St. 5285 N. Glenwood St. The Stagecoach (208) 327-0099 (208) 321-0355 3132 W. Chinden Blvd. bajafresh.com elgallogiroboise.com (208) 342-4161 Bardenay stagecoachidaho.com El Tenampa 155 E. Riverside Dr. 7802 W. Spectrum St. Tucanos Brazilian Grill (208) 938-5893 (208) 375-8044 1388 S. Entertainment Ave. bardenay.com eltenampamexican (208) 343-4300 Big Al’s cuisine.com tucanos.com 1900 N. Eagle Rd. Frugals Nampa (208) 780-6118 704 12th Ave. ilovebigals.com/meridian (406) 461-9143 Black Bear Diner frugalburger.com 1731 S. Entertainment Ave. Guang Zhou (208) 322-1888 Chinese Restaurant blackbeardiner.com 7609 W. Overland Rd. Boise Bistro Market (208) 378-5888 6103 W. Fairview Ave. guangzhou.com (208) 377-8664 The Gyro Shack boisebistromarket.com 5602 W. State St. The Chef’s Hut (208) 853-2684 164 S. Cole Rd. thegyroshack.com (208) 376-3125 Jersey Mikes Subs chefshut.com 7610 W. State St., #102A The Creperie Café (208) 853-2350 7709 W. Overland Rd., #130 jerseymikes.com (208) 375-2737 Joe’s Crab Shack thecreperiecafe.com 2288 N. Garden St. Chicago Connection (208) 336-9370 7072 S. Eisenman Rd. joescrabshack.com (208) 388-8888 Legends Pub & Grill Gather. Eat. Make friends! chicagoconnection.com 7609 W. Overland Rd. CK Hawaiian BBQ (208) 377-1819 Visit boise.org for more dining ideas. 7709 W. Overland Rd., #110 legendspubandgrill.com/ (208) 376-4380 legpub ckhawaiianbbq.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR = Boise CVB Strategic Partner 50 51 DINING
breweries Up and coming. That’s one way to describe Boise’s brewery scene. Along with Boise’s culinary scene, the brewery vibe is as present as ever. Recently, compared to other favorable Northwest cities, we take the notoriety for offering countless brewery choicesbreweries in Boise and just outside the city, too. The area is now home to over 20 breweries, which includes the state’s largest craft brewer, Payette Brewing. You can fill a few days just touring each one’s uniqueness! Go it alone in the downtown core which hosts a mix of taphouses, or utilize Boise Beer Buddies to connect with other craft beer enthusiasts and learn about local beer events. Get some guidance on your route via the boisealetrail free app, or sit back and relax and let Boise Brews Cruise chauffeur your tour. Learn more at brewscruise.com. Growing at a rapid rate, TOp the Boise area boasts Expedia List of 8Best Beer over 20 breweries. Counties in the U.S. (Ada County)
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ATTRACTIONS 4 on Expedia’s List of North America’s Coolest Downtowns. things to do February 2018 The scope and depth of Boise’s vast array of activities take many first-time Idaho Anne Frank Idaho Shakespeare Festival Human Rights Memorial The festival’s mission is to produce great theater visitors by surprise. After all, few mid-sized cities can match either in quan- Consists of two reflecting ponds, three waterfalls, and education. To realize this mission, the Festival tity or in vibrancy Boise’s cultural opportunities. Venturing inside or out, a reading circle, an amphitheater and a life-size seeks to develop an artistic home for theater artists, bronze sculpture of Anne Frank. educate through a range of programs and there’s something for everyone. Check boise.org for more! illuminate human nature and our rich 770 S. 8th St., Boise, (208) 345-0304 cultural heritage. idaho-humanrights.org Boise Contemporary Theatre 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, (208) 336-9221 Arts & Culture Boise Contemporary Theatre is a nationally- Idaho Dance Theatre idaho.shakespeare.org recognized originator of great new plays with a Idaho Dance Theatre is a non-profit corporation Abraham Lincoln Exhibit welcoming production and education facility in that creates, performs and teaches dance so that Idaho State Museum Lincoln’s Legacy in Idaho exhibition at the Idaho the heart of Boise’s Cultural District. Idaho Communities can experience dance. Idaho’s story from prehistoric time through State Archives features over 200 artifacts and pioneer settlement. Includes Native American, documents that reveal the connections between 854 Fulton St., Boise, (208) 331-9224 bctheater.org Boise, (208) 331-9592 idahodancetheatre.org Basque and Chinese history. the 16th President and the 43rd state. Boise Little Theater Idaho Black History Museum 610 N. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, (208) 334-2120 2205 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, (208) 344-2620 Boise Little Theater is an all-volunteer, non-profit A showplace of historical photos, crafts and history.idaho.gov history.idaho.gov/abraham-lincoln-exhibit organization with an unwavering dedication to other artifacts reflecting black culture in Idaho’s amateur theatrical quality. For over 65 years they diverse heritage. James Castle House Ballet Idaho have produced plays in all genres, making them Houses take on a central role in James Castle’s Ballet Idaho has been performing in Idaho since 508 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, (208) 789-2164 ibhm.org one of the longest-running community theatres in art, perhaps because the three he lived in over 1972. They offer a full-season of 20 performances America. the course of his life dominated his physical from November through May. Idaho Museum of Military History relationship to the world. 100 E. Fort St., Boise, (208) 345-5104 The museum features Idaho naval history, the 501 S. 8th St., Boise., (208) 343-0556 boiselittletheater.org development of Gowen Field and the General 5015 Eugene St., Boise, (208) 336-6610 balletidaho.org Patch Collection of WWI. jamescastlehouse.org Egyptian Theatre Basque Museum and Cultural Center 4692 W. Harvard St., Boise, (208) 272-4841 Boise’s premiere historical theatre is home LED Dance Group Original Basque boarding house. Exhibits show the museum.mil.idaho.gov to a variety of events from movie screenings to LED combines contempory dance, original music Basque culture’s impact on Idaho. concerts, comedians, documentaries and more! Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology and film into breathtaking cinematic experience. 611 Grove St., Boise, (208) 343-2671 700 Main St., Boise, (208) 387-1273 Historical artifacts and photographs of early Idaho 1737 S. Broadway Ave., Boise ledboise.com basquemuseum.com egyptiantheatre.net mining days as well as exhibits depicting the state’s varied and spectacular geographical features. Ming Studios Boise Art Museum The Flicks Theatre Ming Studios is a contemporary art center Idaho’s only accredited museum collecting fine art 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, (208) 368-9876 This theater features independent, foreign and and international artist in residency program. in Idaho and featuring education programs and idahomuseum.org art films, including the best of Hollywood movies. Programs include workshops, cultural activities, special events. Along with four viewing screens, they have a lobby performances, readings, screenings and lectures. 670 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, (208) 345-8330 cafe, a meeting room, a patio and DVD rentals. 420 S. 6th St., Boise, (208) 927-9028 boiseartmuseum.com 646 Fulton St., Boise, (208) 342-4288 mingstudios.com theflicksboise.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR = Boise CVB Strategic Partner 60 61 Morrison Center for the Performing Arts Discovery Center Today the center is recognized as a major Family Fun Interactive, hands-on exhibits and educational destination for arts and culture, hosting hundreds programs that make STEM (science, technology, Aquarium of Boise of live entertainment and arts education offerings engineering and math) learning exciting and Home to over 250 different species of animals and ATTRACTIONS annually that serve to enrich the lives of patrons tangible for people of all ages and from all walks marine life, including sharks, manta rays, puffins of all ages. of life. and sea turtles. 1920 University Dr., Boise, (208) 426-1609 64 N. Cole Rd., Boise 131 W. Myrtle St., Boise, (208) 343-9895 mc.boisestate.edu (208) 375-1932 aquariumofboise.org dcidaho.org NfiniT Gallery Bogus Basin Mountain Idaho Botanical Garden NfiniT Gallery, founded June 2012 was formed to Bogus Basin is a multi-season destination just 16 A living museum featuring native and exotic plants, allow local artists to showcase their work free of miles from Boise. In the winter there are 2,600 theme gardens, education programs and events. superficial barriers. acres of skiable terrain, tubing, nordic skiing, and 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, (208) 343-8649 405 S. 8th St. Suite 131, Boise, (208) 371-0586 snowshoeing. A gravity driven mountain coaster idahobotanicalgarden.org nfinitartgallery.com operates year round. And in warmer months guests can enjoy biking, hiking, chairlift rides, Idaho Ice World Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series gold panning, music and summer tubing. Figure skating, hockey and public skating sessions. The Boise Botanical Garden brings another 2405 Bogus Basin Rd., Boise, (208) 332-5100 outstanding Outlaw Field summer concert 7072 S. Eisenman Rd., Boise, (208) 608-7716 (800) 367-4397, Snow Report (208) 342-2100 season featuring the nation’s best musical idahoiceworld.com bogusbasin.or artists to the Treasure Valley. Idaho State Capitol 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, (208) 343-8649 Boise Green Bike A smaller version of the nation’s capitol and the idahobotanicalgarden.org/outlaw-field- Boise Green Bike provides people who live in, work only statehouse heated geothermally. summer-concerts in or visit Boise with a new mobility option. It’s an easy way of get places, without contributing to 700 W. Jefferson St., Boise, (208) 332-1013 Stage Coach Theatre traffic congestion or air pollution. capitolcommission.idaho.gov This theater produces live plays from all genres 700 N.E. 2nd St., # 100, Meridian, (208) 345-7433 including comedies, dramas and musicals. JUMP boise.greenbike.com Jack’s Urban Meeting Place is a not-for-profit, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, (208) 342-2000 interactive creative center and community stagecoachtheatre.com Boise Public Library gathering place in the heart of downtown Boise. The Library has an incredible number of books, Starlight Mountain Theatre movies and music for patrons to check out! The 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, (208) 639-6610 The mission of Starlight Mountain Theatre is to Library also offers events and classes for all ages. jumpboise.org make a positive, lasting impact on the families 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, (208) 972-8200 of the Treasure Valley by producing high-quality, MK Nature Center boisepubliclibrary.org family-friendly entertainment. Discover the underwater world of a living river through viewing windows. 850 S. Middlefork Rd., Garden Valley Boise Watershed Environmental (208) 462-5523 starlightmt.com Education Center 600 S. Walnut St., Boise, (208) 334-2225 The center promotes water stewardship through fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/education/mknc Treasure Valley Children’s Theater high-tech, hands-on exhibits. Located at West We believe theater arts programs have a powerful Boise Wastewater Treatment Facility, the LEED- Old Idaho Penitentiary impact on the health and success of a community. certified building also features a library, a theatre/ Over 13,000 prisoners did their time here between Join us at one of our many performances, community room and amazing artwork. 1870 and 1973. One of only three territorial prison workshops or camps. museums available to tour in the United States. 11818 W. Joplin Rd., Boise, (208) 608-7300 703 N. Main St., Meridian, (208) 287-8828 bee.cityofboise.org/watershed 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise, (208) 334-2844 treasurevalleychildrenstheater.com history.idaho.gov Cascade Raft and Kayak Warhawk Air Museum Offering a variety of whitewater rafting trips Roaring Springs Waterpark A WWII history experience with exhibits on aviation from mellow half-day river floats to a full day of The Northwest’s largest waterpark with a wave history from the advent of flight to the space age. whitewater thrills, Cascade Raft offers the best pool, two family raft rides, float river, tube slides, kiddie play area and more. 201 Municipal Dr., Nampa Airport Idaho rafting experience on the Payette River. (208) 465-6446 warhawkairmuseum.org 7050 Highway 55, Horseshoe Bend 400 W. Overland Rd., Meridian, (208) 884-8842 (208) 793-2221 cascaderaft.com roaringsprings.com BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR Photo courtesy of Idaho Tourism. = Boise CVB Strategic Partner 62 63 Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Downtown Boise PINZ Bowling Center Music shopping Your resource for all things Boise: downtown Wahooz is the area’s largest indoor family Boise Baroque Boise Farmer’s Market shopping, family fun and arts and culture. entertainment space at over 70,000 square feet. The Boise Baroque Orchestra was formed in 2003, The Boise Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday, 101 S. Capitol Blvd. #203, Boise, (280) 385-7300 ATTRACTIONS The facility includes amusement park rides, with the goal of bringing the best of the baroque April through December from 9am-1pm. The downtownboise.org a three story high ropes course, a climbing wall, and classical repertoire to the Treasure Valley. market supports a regenerative, healthy food a four level play structure with foam balls, bumper and agricultural system by operating a vibrant 1020 W. Main St., Suite 311, Boise, (208) 297-3182 The Village at Meridian cars, a lazer maze and more. marketplace featuring locally grown products. boisebaroque.org Specialty and apparel shops, state-of-the-art 1385 S. Blue Marlin Ln., Meridian, (208) 898-0900 1080 W. Front St., Boise, (208) 345-9287 cinema, enviable restaurants and a one-acre park wahoozfunzone.com Boise Master Chorale theboisefarmersmarket.com with children’s play area. The Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale is an 3600 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian, (208) 888-1701 World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame auditioned chorus of more than 100 singer Boise Towne Square thevillageatmeridian.com The exhibit recognizes individuals and volunteers. Indulge in brands you love at the best shopping organizations from the world of amateur mall in Boise. Boise, (208) 344-7901 Hyde Park and professional athletics who, through their boisephil.org/about/masterchoral 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, (208) 378-4400 The Hyde Park Historic District, is a section of the humanitarian efforts, distinguish themselves as boisetownesquare.com North End neighborhood known for its several role models in the community. Boise Philharmonic popular eateries and locally owned specialty Bronco Stadium, 1020 University Dr., Boise The Boise Philharmonic is Idaho’s largest and Capital City Public Market shops. Located on North 13th Street a few blocks (208) 343-7224 oldest performing arts organization. They perform The Capital City Public Market is a premier north of Downtown Boise, the Hyde Park Historic fourteen Masterworks concerts per season, with outdoor market that runs every Saturday, 9:30am- District was added to the National Register of World Center for Birds of Prey repertoire from the most well-known classical 1:30pm, April through December. The market Historic Places in 1982. Daily tours and live bird presentations provide and contemporary composers, while also supports local farmers in the Treasure Valley and N. 13th St. between Alturas and Brumback, Boise visitors an up-close and unforgettable encounter commissioning new works. surrounding region, as well as artisans and many with birds of prey. The experience includes tours other local vendors. 516 S. 9th St., Boise, (208) 344-7849 of the Archives of Falconry, a California Condor boisephilharmonic.org Idaho Street in the heart of downtown Boise, exhibit, an interpretive trail with a fantastic view of (208) 345-3499 capitalcitypublicmarket.com Boise, interactive exhibits and outdoor flight shows Knitting Factory Concert House in the fall. The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and 5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln., Boise, (208) 362-8687 over the years has grown into Knitting Factory peregrinefund.org Entertainment, bringing great live music to Boise. 416 S. 9th St., Boise, (208) 367-1212 Zoo Boise bo.knittingfactory.com Come see more than 175 animals including tigers, monkeys, lions, zebras, giraffes and penguins. Opera Idaho 355 N. Julia Davis Dr., Boise, (208) 608-7760 Opera Idaho has a mission to promote zooboise.org appreciation and enjoyment of opera and related art forms. 513 S. 8th St., Boise, (208) 345-3531 operaidaho.org
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DAY TRIPS DAY Idaho City’s exclusive hot springs retreat. Contact the Idaho City Visitors Center at (208) 392-6040.
Idaho’s Wine Country When you go southwest from Boise, you’re headed into Idaho’s wine country. Here, on the same latitude as the famed wine regions of France, Idaho vintners are producing award-winning wines on the fertile slopes above the Snake River. Sunny Slope is home to many fine wineries. Most offer tours and tasting rooms and Ste. Chapelle, the largest, hosts outdoor jazz concerts on Sunday afternoons during day trips June and July. Contact the Idaho Wine Commission at (208) 332-1538. Lucky Peak State Park and Black Cliffs About 20 minutes outside the heart of downtown Boise you will find To the north of Boise lie mountains, mountains and more mountains. To the Boise River winding its way past the Black Cliffs on the way to Lucky Peak Reservoir. Enjoy jet skis, boating, paddle boarding and the west, fertile farmlands. To the south, high desert plateaus and rugged more on miles of pristine water. canyons. To the east, more farmland and the volcanic wonders of the Snake For a guided rock climbing experience of the Black Cliffs, contact Idaho Mountain Guides at (208) 410-4925 or visit River Plain. Whether you’re spending a couple of hours or the whole day, idahomountainguides.com. For those looking for an adventure there are dozens of short trips out of Boise that will introduce you to the on their own, be sure to check out the locals’ favorite reference to the Black Cliffs: Sandy Epeldi’s boiseclimbs.com. wonders of scenic Idaho. Three distinct day-use areas make up Lucky Peak State Park: Discovery is a popular roadside park that is a great place to have a picnic; Sandy Point, at the base of Lucky Peak Dam, is popular for its Adventures in Cascade sandy beach and clear, cool water; and Spring Shores offers lakeside Located approximately 75 miles from Boise, the mountain towns access for water enthusiasts by providing two boat ramps, parking, a of Cascade and Donnelly are built near Cascade Reservoir. This marina, on-site watercraft rentals and a convenience store. For more beautiful area offers the outdoor enthusiast nearly unlimited information visit: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/lucky-peak. opportunity for adventure. Season by season one can enjoy water sports, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing (ice fishing in winter), Nordic McCall: Idaho’s Heartland skiing, snowmobiling, restaurants, as well as shops and flea markets. Located in the Idaho Heartland, McCall is just a two-hour drive on For information about Cascade call (208) 382-3833. For information Highway 55 through some of the most scenic wilderness areas in about Donnelly call (208) 325-3545. the state. This small resort town in the Payette National Forest is a summer and winter playground built on the shores of Payette Bruneau Dunes State Park Lake. Enjoy a variety of craft fairs, concerts, community theater, the One-hour’s drive southeast of Boise is home to North America’s wonderful McCall Winter Carnival and Snow Sculpture Competition, largest free-standing sand dune — plus great fishing, hiking trails, great restaurants, gift stores and shops. Nearby, Brundage Mountain camping facilities, and the Bruneau Dunes Observatory Complex. Ski Area offers skiing and snowboarding and summertime mountain A five-mile self-guided nature trail explains the unique geology that biking. For more information call (800) 260-5130 or created the dunes and the pond that lies at their base. Contact the email [email protected]. Bruneau Dunes State Park at (208) 366-7919. Old Fort Boise & Warhawk Air Museum Celebration Park For history buffs, there are two attractions that can easily be Just one hour southwest of Boise, this former wintering ground for combined into one trip: the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa and the Paiute Indians features a large concentration of petroglyphs and the replica of Old Fort Boise at Parma. The Warhawk Air Museum ancient campsites. Learn the history of this nomadic tribe at the is located at the Nampa Municipal Airport and contains a great visitor center, or try your hand at the ATLATL bow range. Contact collection of WWII vintage planes and war memorabilia. Head west Celebration Park at (208) 495-2745. from Boise on I-84 to the first Nampa exit and follow local signage to the airport. For more information, call (208) 465-6446. Idaho City A short drive up Highway 21, Idaho City was the largest town in the Northwest in 1865. Idaho’s oldest store, the Boise Basin Mercantile, and several saloons and restaurants are open on Main Street. Idaho’s oldest newspaper (the Idaho World) is still published here and the original Idaho City Hotel still rents rooms on Montgomery Street. BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR
66 67 To reach Old Fort Boise continue west on I-84 some of the best and most surprising dining and to the Parma exit and proceed west on Highway shopping of any mountain town, this is a place 20/26. Old Fort Boise is an exact replica of the that once you visit you never will want to leave.
DAY TRIPS DAY original trading post built by the Hudson Bay For more information, call (208) 726-3423 or go to Company in 1834 on the Snake River. It provided visitsunvalley.com. supplies and protection for pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail. Today, this museum includes a Three Island Crossing State Park pioneer cabin, schoolroom and blacksmith’s shop. Located outside of Glenns Ferry, SE of Boise on Contact Parma City Hall at (208) 722-5138. I-84, the replica of a 19th century prairie schooner is on display at Three Island Crossing to help Sun Valley describe this historic wagon train ford on the Since 1936 America’s first destination ski resort has Snake River. A self-guided pioneer footpath captivated the imaginations of ski bums, big city includes wagon wheel ruts still visible of journeys refugees and lifelong residents. Sun Valley offers over the Oregon Trail. While in Glenns Ferry, visit over 2,000 acres of skiing across Bald and Dollar Crossings Winery, one of Idaho’s growing number Mountains, complemented by a bevy of year- of award-winning vintners. Contact Three Island round on- and off-mountain adventures for the Crossing State Park at (208) 366-7345. whole family. Hiking and biking trails, an unrivaled arts and culture scene for a town its size, as well as
TOp25 Outdoor Magazine’s Top 25 Best Towns Ever.
June 2017 BOISE VISITOR GUIDE | BOISE.ORG BOISE VISITOR PHOTO COURTESY OF SUN VALLEY RESORT Photo courtesy of Idaho Tourism. 68 69 Thanks for visiting! We hope you visit again and often! Post and tag your photos enjoying the Boise area on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook @visitboise.
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