Guidebook for Boise
Food Scene
Within walking distance, friendly staff, homemade pastries and good coffee and tea.
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Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StWithin walking distance, friendly staff, homemade pastries and good coffee and tea.
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol BlvdBest burgers and fries in town. easy walk or bike ride.
Juniper
211 N 8th StMost unique menu in town
Pizzalchik
7330 W State StFunky, fun music, local place.
Great patio in the back, good pizza and nice menu, easy bike ride or walk, live music occasionally.
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Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
1805 W State StGreat patio in the back, good pizza and nice menu, easy bike ride or walk, live music occasionally.
There are two farmers markets, one on 8th between Bannock and Main and one on Front Street. Both sell produce, the one on 8th is busier and has more items other than produce. Both are fun and great place to get fresh local produce. Both are easy to bike and/or walk from here, but 8th street is closer.
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Boise Farmers Market
1118 Shoreline DrThere are two farmers markets, one on 8th between Bannock and Main and one on Front Street. Both sell produce, the one on 8th is busier and has more items other than produce. Both are fun and great place to get fresh local produce. Both are easy to bike and/or walk from here, but 8th street is closer.
Ben & Jerry's
103 N 10th StIce Cream!
A cute coffee shop located within walking distance. They have breakfast sandwiches and serve delicious lattes. Reasonably priced.
Caffé D'arte - Boise Café (BODO)
370 W Broad StA cute coffee shop located within walking distance. They have breakfast sandwiches and serve delicious lattes. Reasonably priced.
A great new burger place located in the center of downtown with lots of different styles of burgers.
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Eureka!
800 W Idaho StA great new burger place located in the center of downtown with lots of different styles of burgers.
Parks & Nature
The Military Reserve
750 Mountain Cove RdHiking and Biking
Swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking. Brand new to the Boise area.
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveSwimming, paddle boarding, kayaking. Brand new to the Boise area.
Paved path that follows the Boise River. You can walk or bike from here.
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Boise Greenbelt Trail
Boise Greenbelt TrailPaved path that follows the Boise River. You can walk or bike from here.
Essentials
Lots of variety, has a good selection of food, wine, deli. Very close, right around the corner.
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Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StLots of variety, has a good selection of food, wine, deli. Very close, right around the corner.
Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdNice Trader Joe's here.
Shopping
WinCo Foods
110 E Myrtle StGroceries, good selection, unbeatable prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Local movie theatre, showing independent films. A wonderful, cozy spot to see some great flicks. Beautiful patio and cozy cafe also.
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The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StLocal movie theatre, showing independent films. A wonderful, cozy spot to see some great flicks. Beautiful patio and cozy cafe also.
A great place to go year-round. Skiing and snowboarding in the winter and plenty of hiking trails in the spring/summer. A quick 30 minute drive up a scenic road.
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
2600 N Bogus Basin RdA great place to go year-round. Skiing and snowboarding in the winter and plenty of hiking trails in the spring/summer. A quick 30 minute drive up a scenic road.
A quick bike ride on the greenbelt, this cute little zoo nestled in the middle of Julia Davis Park with lots of fun activities for kids.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrA quick bike ride on the greenbelt, this cute little zoo nestled in the middle of Julia Davis Park with lots of fun activities for kids.
Getting Around
Bikes 2 Boards
3525 W State StYou can rent bikes for the day at the corner of Fort and 9th.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice bar located within walking distance with amazing crafted whiskey drinks and a unique atmosphere. They have half priced drinks during their happy hour from 3-7pm daily and 7-9pm Sunday. The whiskey sour is fantastic.
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Whiskey Bar
509 Main StA nice bar located within walking distance with amazing crafted whiskey drinks and a unique atmosphere. They have half priced drinks during their happy hour from 3-7pm daily and 7-9pm Sunday. The whiskey sour is fantastic.
A classy bar with a vintage-esque atmosphere. They serve creative and delicious drinks. It's located right in the center of downtown within walking distance.
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The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StA classy bar with a vintage-esque atmosphere. They serve creative and delicious drinks. It's located right in the center of downtown within walking distance.