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Please arrive at the wedding venue around 4:00pm to allow time to get to the ceramony site and seated.
Please arrive at the wedding venue around 4:00pm to allow time to get to the ceramony site and seated.
June 28, 2025
Garden Valley, ID

Shannen & Bodin

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Garden Valley is a beautiful little mountain town that has options for hiking, relaxing in hot springs, fishing, ATVs and hanging out while floating the river. Idaho has so many fun things to explore! Below are some cool spots near the venue in Garden Valley. I have also included some of our favorite spots in Boise to explore if you are planning on staying around Boise for any part of your trip here in Idaho, which we highly recommend.

Terrace Lakes Resort

101 Holiday Drive, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Close to the venue in Garden Valley, golf or enjoy their natural hot spring pool.

Hot Springs Campground

Banks Lowman Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Small hot spring near the river for a fun soak. Just pull out on the side of the road and walk down.

Pine Flat Hot Springs

ID 83637

Local hotspring near Garden Valley. Just a short hike down with parking at the campsites.

Kirkham Hot Springs

7658 Idaho 21, Lowman, ID 83637

Another local spot for soaking in a natural hot spring.

Cascade Raft & Kayak

7050 Idaho 55, Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629

For the more adventurous crew that wants to white water raft during their free time.

Two Rivers Restaurant

1049 Old Crouch Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Local place to eat in town near the venue.

The Mud Room

536 South Middlefork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Local place in Garden Valley for coffee, tea, baked goods and breakfast.

Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro

592 South Middlefork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Local place in town for coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch.

Garden Valley Market

284 Village Circle, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Local grocery store near venue.

The Hinge

1068 Old Crouch Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Wine bar in downtown Crouch.

Tante Emma - German Deli, Shop, & Biergarten

33 Market Street, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Garden Valley Ridgetop Rentals

863 South Middlefork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Rent side-by-sides/UTVs, E-bikes, Kayaks & tubes to explore Garden Valley.

Starlight Mountain Theatre

850 South Middlefork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

Live performances of plays. You can buy tickets on their website.

The Dirty Shame Restaurant and Saloon

843 South Middlefork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622

food and drinks.

Lazy R Ranch

Horseback riding near Garden Valley.

Boise River Greenbelt

Boise River Greenbelt, Boise, ID

The Boise greenbelt is great for a walk or bike ride to explore town. Also a great place to stay if staying in Boise during your time. Green Acres Boise (outdoor area off greenbelt with food trucks & live music) Payette Brewery Yardarm (taco food truck and drinks)

Greenbelt Market

3472 North Prospect Way, Garden City, ID 83714

Great place to grab a snack or local goods on the greenbelt! Also can rent bikes here! Don’t forget to stop and watch the surfers on the river!!!

Freak Alley Gallery

210 North 9th Street, Boise, ID 83702

In Downtown Boise, graffiti art. This is surrounded by local shops, wineries, restaurants, speakeasy and breweries. Some of our favorites are: Bittercreek (food and cocktails) The Mode (cocktails) The Funky Taco (asian/mexican food) 10 barrel (brewery and food) Thick as thieves (speakeasy) Meriwether (Shannen's fav cider place) Fork (great for dinner or brunch), Cocktail bar underneath called 8 Horse Lounge! Percy (Great dinner & Brunch) and Mother Earth Brewery nextdoor. The Wylder (pizza and cocktails) Acero Boise Eureka Prost (get a beer boot!) The Reef Chip Cookies City Peanut Shop The Lively (fancier but so good) The Highlander (rooftop cocktail lounge with small bites) Tavolata (Italian) Gatsby (speakeasy) Press & pony (cocktails)

The Basque Market

608 West Grove Street, Boise, ID 83702

Boise has a large Basque community and this is one of our favorite spots for tapas/pintxos!

Boise River Raft & Tube Rentals

4049 South Eckert Road, Boise, ID 83716

If spending the day in Boise at all, during the summer months it is super fun to rent gear and float the Boise river.

Reed's Dairy Boise

10785 West Lake Hazel Road, Boise, ID 83709

Our favorite ice cream place. Fun fact, try the chocolate milk it has potato flakes in it (how Idaho!)

Telaya Wine Co.

240 East 32nd Street, Garden City, ID 83714

Great winery on the green belt. Also close by Split Rail Winery and Barbarian Brewery. Payette Brewery.

Proletariat Wine Company, Idaho

106 East 36th Street, Garden City, ID 83714

Camels Back Trail

Boise, ID 83702

The North End is awesome for hiking, biking, shopping and eating. Check out Certified Kitchen and bakery and the local shops downtown. Some other great hiking spots close to downtown Boise are, Military Reserve, Table Rock and Oregon trail.

Lucky Peak Lake

ID 83716

Great spot for relaxing by the water, kayaking and paddleboarding.

The Peregrine Fund's World Center For Birds of Prey

5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709

Old Idaho Penitentiary Site

2445 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID 83712

Cool place to tour, also close to hikes. Also right next to the Bontanical Gardens!

The Village at Meridian

3597 East Monarch Sky Lane, Meridian, ID 83646

Shopping and restaurants!

Sawtooth Winery & Tasting Room

19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell, ID 83607

Idaho also has many wineries if you plan on staying longer than a weekend. Some of our favorites including the one listed above are: Scoria Dunning Estates Huston Vineyards Koenig Vineyards Kerry Hill Winery Peacefull Belly Farm (Cider and food) Orchard House Restaurant ( great place to eat before or after wine tasting)

Stanley

Stanley, ID 83278

If you are planning on staying a longer period of time some favorable destinations within a couple hours of Boise are Stanley, Cascade, McCall and Sun Valley.

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