Create a Boise Downtown Takeover For Your Meeting

Imagine your group stepping into downtown Boise and instantly feeling like the city is theirs. With a compact, walkable core packed with chef-driven restaurants, locally loved breweries, unique meeting venues, and unexpected off-site experiences, Boise makes it effortless for attendees to experience the vibe of the city. Whether you’re hosting a private buyout, hopping between tasting rooms, or activating a city block with off-site receptions, your group can create a memorable, citywide energy that feels exclusive yet completely accessible. Everything listed below weaves together seamlessly—making it easy to design a full downtown “takeover” that’s fun, immersive, and unmistakably Boise.

From Airport to Attractions in Minutes (Really.)

Near-effortless accessibility from the airport to downtown (only 10 minutes) makes it easy to explore all of our core entertainment, attractions and hidden gems. Once in the heart of the city, attendees can venture on foot or grab public transportation.

Downtown Must-Sees

Thanks to the pedestrian-friendliness of downtown, your group can go from a meeting or convention at a venue like Boise Centre (Idaho’s largest convention facility) to exploring local and eclectic shops, patio spots, microbreweries, wine tasting rooms, quaint coffee shops and farm-to-table restaurants.

Core attractions include:

Freak Alley Gallery – the Northwest’s largest open-air, multi-artist mural gallery
Idaho State Capitol Building – our state’s most treasured building, and just steps from the convention center
Garden City – an urban district nestled along the Boise River and less than two miles from downtown, with cultural, culinary and creative experiences
The Basque Block – the most notable place in the U.S. to experience the Basque culture; featuring the Basque Museum, restaurants with an authentic taste of Basque culture, the Basque Market (full of wines and food from the Basque Country and Spain) and the Basque Center which is home to community events and Basque dancing and gatherings

Nearby Nature in the City of Trees

Attendees can actually step outside their hotel room in the center of town and find a 30-mile long riverside Greenbelt path, a Ridge to Rivers trailhead leading into wild and scenic foothills, or one of the expansive, interconnected parks lining the city—enjoying any one of them in under five minutes.

Some outdoor attractions include:

Boise River
Boise River Greenbelt – a tree-lined and riverside park for bikers, hikers and pedestrians, with scenic views and wildlife
Boise Whitewater Park
Boise Foothills – offering over 200+ miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding
Julia Davis Park – home of Zoo Boise, the Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum and Idaho Black History Museum

Downtown Hotels

After a long day of meeting, learning and exploring, attendees are going to need a good night’s rest. From high-end or low-key lodging to modern or classic to big or boutique, you’ll find it downtown.

Hotels (most within a walk/short drive of Boise Centre) include:

The Grove Hotel (AAA 4-Diamond) – 250 rooms
Hampton Inn & Suites Boise Downtown – 186 rooms
Home2Suites – 138 rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown – 162 rooms
Hilton Garden Inn Boise Downtown – 132 rooms
Hyatt Place Boise/Downtown – 150 rooms
Hotel 43 – 112 rooms
Residence Inn by Marriott Boise Downtown – 109 rooms
Inn at 500 – 109 rooms
Modern Hotel – 39 rooms
The SPARROW – 67 rooms
Hotel Renegade (AAA 4-Diamond) – 122 rooms
AC/Element by Marriott (opening in 2026) – 296 rooms

The Downtown Dine-Around

Downtown’s dining scene is walkable and includes nearly every style of food and flavor in our restaurants—from farm-to-table fare to swank lounge menus to casual pub bites to ethnic cuisines. Our core is also home to a downtown distillery and several breweries and wineries, so your group can find a perfectly made cocktail or small-batch brews at the ready!

Plan Your ‘Downtown Takeover’ Itinerary With Our Team

Ready to plan a downtown takeover itinerary full of activities, dining, tours and unique experiences? Submit an RFP today and let us know that you’re looking at downtown as your main hub. Our friendly experts will help you get started after you reach out.