Things to Do

Table Rock Trail

~2 hours. Hike to a view of the Boise downtown area. Relatively short, busy, and sun-exposed. Options to make it steeper, more gradual, or a loop. Several other fun hikes in the Ridges to Rivers trail system and beyond in the area.

Float the Boise River

2-3 hours. Start at Barber Park, end at Ann Morrison Park. A great way to cool off - you will get wet! Parking in Barber Park cost $7 and the Shuttle back to Barber cost $3. Buy tube or rent raft at Barber Park. Payette Brewery is near the end.

Street Tacos La Cruz

Our go to for a taste of California. Tacos, burritos, horchata. So good!

Push & Pour

Coffee shop a short walk away from the Boise River's Greenbelt and Whitewater Surf Park

Barbarian Brewing- Garden City Taproom

Eclectic brewery with funky beers. Our local favorite.

Heritage Hop Haus

Basement taproom with ~30 options of local and regional craft beer. Games available.

The Griddle

Our favorite breakfast spot! There are a few locations in the Boise area.

The Wylder

Delicious sit-down pizza and cocktails. They don't take reservations and often have long weekend wait times - put your name in and go somewhere nearby for a drink.

The Village at Meridian

Outdoor shopping mall with a few brands and boutiques and a movie theater.

Topgolf Boise

Golf

Plenty of local courses! Most places have clubs for rent. Played: Ridgecrest, Lakeview, Falcon Crest To be played: Quail Hollow, Warm Springs, BanBury

Hot Springs

Our favorite natural hot springs is Kirkham Hot Springs - about 2 hrs from Boise - but there are several other hot springs around Boise National Forest. Kirkham: Parking for $5 (honor system), with a short walk to the pools. Make sure to wear good shoes- the rocks can get slippery!

Sawtooth Mountains

2-2.5 hour drive away to Stanley, mini Grand Tetons. Hiking, lakes, camping, river.