Local Attractions
Arts
Boise Art Museum
Idaho History Museum
Log Cabin Literary Center
Boise Contemporary Theater
Knitting Factory Concert House
The Egyptian Theater
The Flicks
Edwards Theater
Esther Simplot Performing Arts Center
Shakespeare Festival
The Egyptian Theater
The Visual Arts Collective
Outdoor
The Natatorium / outdoor swimming pool
www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Parks/CaringForParks/ParkServices/page5973.aspx
Boise Zoo
Boise River Rafting & Tubing
Roaring Springs Waterpark
Mountain Biking / Hiking
Bike Rentals / Idaho Mountain Touring
Skiing / Tubing / Nordic
YMCA / indoor waterslide
Discovery Center of Idaho
Cascade River Trips
101 Things to do in Boise - from the local perspective
1. Visit www.boiseweekly.com or grab the paper for a local events listings!
2. Take a walk on the Boise Greenbelt along the river.
3. Visit the Basque Block at Grove and 8th downtown and have a sangria at Leku Ona.
4. Go see a concert at the Knitting Factory downtown in Bodo.
5. Enjoy handmade ice cream at Goody’s in Hyde Park on 13th.
6. Drive the 40 minutes to Bogus Basin ski area for a fun drive and a beautiful view.
7. Walk down Warm Springs Avenue and enjoy the historic homes.
8. Take a walking tour of Boise City Public Art projects through cityofboise.org.
9. Visit the Boise Art Museum.
10. Rent a bike (and trailer) at Idaho Mountain Touring on 13th.
11. Visit the Flying M for coffee, atmosphere and unique funky gifts at 6 and Idaho.
12. Browse the Record Exchange, a local music store at 11 and Jefferson.
13.Drive to Lucky Peak Reservoir for a dip on a hot day. (15 minutes.)
14. Take a walk on the grounds of the Veteran’s Administration campus. It’s beautiful!
15. Visit Camel’s Back Park on a nice day for local North End flavor, Frisbee and music.
16. Shop at the local Boise Co-op for gourmet groceries and prepared deli items.
17. Take a yoga class at Ashtanga Yoga on Broadway.
18. Visit the YMCA and go on the waterslides at the indoor pool.
19. Watch a movie, enjoy a drink and dinner at local independent movie house The Flicks.
20. Swim at the Boise Natatorium in the summer months and have fun on the waterslides.
21. Visit the Discovery Center with kids.
22. Take a paddle boat out on the pond at Anne Morrison park.
23. Visit the new giraffe exhibit at the Zoo Boise.
24. Walk around the Idaho Botanical Gardens, its open almost anytime of year.
25. Learn to cast a flyfishing rod at Idaho Anglers.
26. Go see the world famous Idaho Birds of Prey Center to learn about raptors!
27. Take a tour at the Idaho State Penitentiary.
28. Enjoy 40 miles of mountain biking trails on the River to Ridges trail system.
29. Have a glass of wine and dinner at Cafe Vicino on Fort Street, just down the street from us!
30. Go learn about Idaho history at the Idaho Historical Museum.
31. Try American classic cuisine at Bungalow Restaurant in Hyde Park on 13th.
32. Have an old school scone and diner breakfast at Merritt’s Country Café on State Street.
33. Visit Arbors Gates and Gardens on Hill Road in July or August.
34. Take a windy scenic drive to Idaho City (1 hour away).
35. Peruse through collectibles at the Orchard Antique Mall.
36. Check out the Market at the Linen Building on Grove on the third Sunday morning.
37. Have a world famous Bowl of Soul at Java in Hyde Park.
38. Try the specialty Gnocchi at Asiago’s on Idaho.
39. Attend a First Thursday event each month; art galleries and downtown businesses stay open late.
40. Go to the Farmer’s Market for fresh produce and a slice of Boise’s local flavor, Saturdays from May to October.
41. Join local businesses and catch live music at Alive After 5 at the Boise Center on the Grove on Wednesdays.
42. Catch a Boise Hawks baseball game, our local semi-professional team!
43. See an Idaho Steelheads game at the Qwest Arena in downtown Boise.
44. Take a day rafting trip down the Payette with Cascade Rafting Company.
45. Go to Bodo for a day of shopping unique boutiques.
46. Visit the Visual Arts Collective in Garden City for unique art exhibitions and live music.
... to be continued....