Boise Overview
Boise, Idaho, tucked between mountains in the appropriately named Treasure Valley, is a hidden gem within the Gem State. A city big on things like green spaces and bike sharing, where visitors and locals alike spend their free time river rafting and snow tubing down a 244-meter hill in the Bogus Basin. Boise also has a boisterous downtown scene, hosts its fair share of festivals and even has a river running through it that locals like to tube down in summer. A perfect combination of urban and outdoors, Boise is a place to have an adventure. Whether you’re hiking the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail or chugging through the city on a Boise Brews Cruise, exploration will be a major part of your time here.
Top Attractions in Boise
Paella on the Patio
The Basque Block is super-cool, and many Boise natives descend from this special region – even the Mayor! But every Boisean delights in lunchtime paella on The Basque Market’s patio. It happens every Wednesday and Friday at noon.
Hike Table Rock
A lot of locals do this every week – it’s a tradition of sorts, and when you get to the top you will see why. The most popular route climbs steeply from the Old Penitentiary parking lot to the top. It’s an old road, so it’s quite wide for the majority of its length – just keep looking up! When you get to the top, take in the stunning views of the rolling foothills and cityscapes below.
Wine & Bike along the Boise Greenbelt
This 25-mile tree-lined pathway is a mecca for locals. It goes right through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of the popular riverside parks. Bring your bikes down to the Greenbelt and cruise along the path, stopping at multiple Idaho wineries along the way.
Get in the water!
Boiseans may not live next to the ocean, but they sure know how to get wet! In addition to the always-popular fun of floating the Boise River, locals also love to SUP (stand-up paddleboard) on Quinn’s Pond,and hit the Boise Whitewater Park.
Drink Boise beer
Craft breweries abound in Boise, and many are located right in the downtown core.