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
Nestled in the heart of the Gem State, Boise, Idaho, is a destination renowned for its diverse culinary offerings that pay homage to the region’s rich agricultural heritage. Among the myriad of gastronomic adventures that await visitors, two standout experiences are a must try in Boise’s culinary scene: the Boise Potato Trail Pass and the … 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
Hit the water in and around Boise. There are so many reasons to love summer. Sunshine. Waterparks. Boating. Summer in Boise is no exception. The warmer months are some of the best times to explore Boise’s many water activities. Here are some ways to beat the Boise heat. Whitewater Park Not far from downtown, Boise … Continued
Idaho Shakespeare Festival: Great Theater in the Great Outdoors The curtain rises on the Idaho Shakespeare Festival as arts lovers come out in force to enjoy world-class shows, gourmet food and gorgeous views of the Boise Foothills. Bring a picnic or purchase food at Café Shakespeare, which offers a variety of upscale deli items, picnic … Continued
Want to keep the adventure going during the chillier months? Try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Not only are they a great workout, but they’re a great way to explore Boise’s snowy landscape during winter months, and you can participate regardless of your skill level or ability. If you can walk, you can snowshoe and cross-country … Continued
Visiting hot springs is one of the best ways to experience Idaho’s backcountry. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of geothermal pools near Boise. A relaxing soak in a natural tub or geothermal resort is just a short drive from the City of Trees. In all, Idaho has around 130 hot springs (the most of any state … Continued
When you want to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or tube, Bogus Basin has everything you need. This year-round playground is a mere 16 miles from Boise and gets over roughly 200 inches of snow a season. You can spend a half day or full day shredding the slopes or just come up in the evening for … Continued