Boise is the Place to Go in 2025

Have You Heard the Buzz About Boise?

A hot tip for savvy travelers: Boise is poised to be one of 2025’s trending destinations. The city is blushing from all the attention it’s garnered recently, being named to enviable top travel destination lists and featured in major publications from The Wall Street Journal to the Chicago Tribune. Boise’s rep continues to rise, thanks to a spate of new hotels and outdoor activities aplenty, as well as a notable Basque festival and the Ironman 70.3 race returning to Boise for the first time in 10 years. And with 27 nonstop flights from destinations across the U.S., it’s easier than ever to get here. Come discover what the Boise buzz is all about!

Boise travel accolades:

National Geographic Traveler Best of the World 2025
Conde Nast Traveler Best Places to Go in 2025
Frommer’s Best Places to go in 2024
Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2023

Boise’s Foodie Frontier: Explore the City’s Tastiest Spots

Boise’s award-winning culinary scene is one of the city’s standout features. With many new restaurant and bar openings, winter is a great time for a weekend trip to warm up with a delicious drink or meal. Here are some ways to indulge while in town:

Make a reservation at one of the city’s new restaurants like Saltbrush, White Rabbit, Terroir or Susina.
Try one of Boise’s many international or award-winning eateries like KIN, Ansots, Kibroms and Sunshine Spice Cafe.
Sample crafted cocktails or mocktails at a local bar. New offerings include The Highlander rooftop bar at Hotel Renegade with stunning mountain views, 8 Horses Lounge located underground in an old bank vault, or Bar Please! specializing in high balls, spritzes and fresh seasonal cocktails.
Explore Idaho wineries, cideries and breweries downtown and along the Boise River Greenbelt.

Escape to one of the themed Winter Wine Weekends from January through March. Find special food and wine pairings, tasting flights, promotions, fun activities, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.