Things To Do

The STIL

This fun artisan ice cream shop offers unique flavors and ice cream and beer or wine flights and floats! The line can get long in the summer, but it usually goes fast.

Basque Block

The basque block is a beautiful area that celebrates basque culture through food and other cultural experiences. For a quick sandwich stop into Bar Gernika. For paella and pintxos (like tapas) head over to the basque market and for a sit down dinner with fun drinks we suggest Bardenay. You can also pop into the basque museum to learn more about the basque culture.

Bodovino

One of our favorite places and where we had our first date. This wine bar features dozens of wines that are poured through machines by the ounce. You can order by the glass as well, but to use the machines you will need to purchase a card for less than $5.

White Dog Brewing Co. - Boise

One of our favorite breweries in town. It has a big open space that is great for groups and you can even order some delicious pub food like burgers and sandwiches.

The Gas Lantern Drinking Company

This bar is connected to White Dog brewery is known for their smoked cocktails. They also offer pub food from the same food truck.

Fork

Fork is definitely one of the best dinners in town. They are farm to table American food and offer a wide array of cocktails. We both often order the braised short ribs.

Paddles Up Poké

Quick, fresh food in downtown Boise.

Press and Pony

A very small bar with a speakeasy vibe. They offer a wide variety of seasonal and traditional cocktails.

Barbacoa Grill

One of Boise's nicest restaurants, but well worth it. They offer a happy hour on weekdays from 4-6 with buy one get one drinks and a rooftop option. We suggest ordering the table side guac.

Table Rock

A hike that takes about an hour and a half depending on your fitness level and offers about 20 minutes of steeper incline at the end. At the top you will reach a giant cross and a beautiful view of the whole valley.

Boise Art Museum

Zoo Boise

The zoo is small, but it does have a good variety of animals. I would plan no more than 2 hours there. You can often see the giraffes for free from the back of the zoo facing Julia Davis park.

Greenbelt Access

The greenbelt is a walking, running, and biking path that runs along the boise river for miles. There is easy access to the greenbelt from Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise and many other place throughout the city as well.

Meriwether Cider House

Our favorite cider place in town. They offer their own cider, as well as ciders from around the northwest.

The Griddle

This is the brunch spot. The griddle is slightly outside of downtown, but worth it! Great for savory and sweet brunch options. Be advised the wait is typically 30min to an hour on the weekend.

Idaho State Capitol Building

Erin loves the capital! It is covered in marble inside and has some Idaho history displays on the bottoms floor.

Barber Park - Float the River

Anyone can do it! We have seen people floating in kayaks, inner tubes, pool toys, and air mattresses. The floating starts in Barber Park and ends in Anne Morrison Park. They have tube rentals at the park and a shuttle bus between the two. The water is chilly, so it is a good way to cool off in the summer.

Honorable Mentions

Almost all the restaurants in the downtown area are great, but here are a couple others we love: Yoi Tomo: Sushi, Bittercreek Ale House: American (lots of fun drinks), Tin Roof Tacos: Street Tacos, The Reef: Rooftop (great for drinks) American, Guru Donuts, and Chip: Warm, Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies.