We dare you to pack all this into a winter day. One of the best things about Boise is everything you can do in a single day: You can be skiing the mountains in the morning, hiking the foothills in the afternoon and sipping a seasonal cocktail downtown by evening. Here’s how we recommend you … Continued
Get Outside in Boise this Winter Unlike other winter destinations where you have to drive or sit in traffic for hours to reach the mountains, Boise’s foothills offer outdoor recreation just five minutes from downtown. Bundle up and hit one of the many paths on the city’s 190-mile Ridge to Rivers Trail System with scenic … Continued
Experience the Idaho Potato Drop on New Year’s Eve Looking for a unique way to ring in the new year? Experience the 11th Annual Idaho Potato Drop at the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise. This spud-tastic event has been nominated by USA Today as one of the country’s best New Year’s Eve drops and … Continued
Boise has a wide range of activities for many different stages of life. Whether you’re planning a friends trip, a trip with young kids, or you are hitting the town solo, we’ve got many options to fill your days! POV: 30 Year Old Young Professional It’s not hard to have a perfect day in Boise, … Continued
Taste Your Way Through Downtown Boise The first week of November is your chance to savor many of the culinary delights Boise has to offer. The 13th Annual Taste of Downtown Boise Restaurant Week runs from October 27 through November 5, with over 50 downtown establishments participating. Bring your appetite and experience the local ingredients … Continued
Spooktacular Fun in Boise Spooky season is here, with people looking for Halloween chills and picturesque fall scenes. Find both types of delights throughout Boise. If you tend toward the supernatural, don’t miss these events: If pumpkins and scarecrows are more your speed, you’ll enjoy: Explore Great Art at the Impressionist Immersive Experience Art lovers … Continued
Get your ‘Top Gun’ Thrills at Gowen Thunder 2023 If you have the need for speed and want to feel the rush as airplanes tear up the sky overhead, then don’t miss the Gowen Thunder Air Show August 26-27. This free, family friendly event will be Idaho’s largest-ever military airshow and open house. Come for … Continued
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic Heads to the Skies Look up each morning between August 30 and September 3 to see numerous colorful hot air balloons dotting the Boise skyline. Held every Labor Day weekend at Ann Morrison Park, the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic features different activities daily, along with live music and food … Continued
Boise Chef Receives Prestigious James Beard Award Boise chef Kris Komori won the 2023 James Beard Award for the Best Chef: Mountain Region. Komori, co-owner and chef at KIN in downtown Boise, has been nominated four other times. KIN is known for its innovative prix fixe tasting menus that rotate every five weeks and guests … Continued