Boise Guidebook
Food Scene
Fork is probably the most popular restaurant with the locals. It's where you can usually find me with friends when celebrating birthdays or special occassions. The atmosphere is high energy but cozy and relaxing. I highly recommend the Tomato Basil Fondue and Grilled Cheese as an appetizer. On Tuesdays, they serve a Cast Iron Buttermilk fried Chicken & Cheddar Waffle that always sells out. Burgers, salads - they are all done over the top here.
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Fork
199 N 8th StFork is probably the most popular restaurant with the locals. It's where you can usually find me with friends when celebrating birthdays or special occassions. The atmosphere is high energy but cozy and relaxing. I highly recommend the Tomato Basil Fondue and Grilled Cheese as an appetizer. On Tuesdays, they serve a Cast Iron Buttermilk fried Chicken & Cheddar Waffle that always sells out. Burgers, salads - they are all done over the top here.
Super close restaurant with American Menu very close walking distance to the home. Service is good and food is higher end Diner type.
Quinn's Restaurant & Lounge
1005 S Vista AveSuper close restaurant with American Menu very close walking distance to the home. Service is good and food is higher end Diner type.
Best BBQ and Vegan Food in Boise. A very short walk from the home. Service here takes time - you'll meet your server right away, but the food is slow in preparation, but always worth it. Call ahead for take out. Lot's of Vegan options too!
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BBQ4LIFE
930 S Vista AveBest BBQ and Vegan Food in Boise. A very short walk from the home. Service here takes time - you'll meet your server right away, but the food is slow in preparation, but always worth it. Call ahead for take out. Lot's of Vegan options too!
Located 1 block from the house but not quite within site of the home.
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Starbucks
1797 W State StLocated 1 block from the house but not quite within site of the home.
Red Bench Pizza showcases old world, Neapolitan style pizza. About a 10 minute walk from The Gem.
If you are reading this and have booked with me, let me know you read the "Red Bench Pizza" suggestion and I'll credit your Airbnb account with $10.00!
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Red Bench Pizza Vista
1204 S Vista AveRed Bench Pizza showcases old world, Neapolitan style pizza. About a 10 minute walk from The Gem.
If you are reading this and have booked with me, let me know you read the "Red Bench Pizza" suggestion and I'll credit your Airbnb account with $10.00!
I LOVE THIS PLACE! Coffee, deserts, high end deli case, and fresh menu selections make this place a memorable stop. Lisa travels the world (literally) learning to cook and is the official caterer for Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Want to prepare a delicious dinner in? Stop by and purchase all your pre-prepared foods early in the day and simply reheat at the house. TRUST ME!!
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Lisa Peterson Catering/ A'tavola
1515 W Grove StI LOVE THIS PLACE! Coffee, deserts, high end deli case, and fresh menu selections make this place a memorable stop. Lisa travels the world (literally) learning to cook and is the official caterer for Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Want to prepare a delicious dinner in? Stop by and purchase all your pre-prepared foods early in the day and simply reheat at the house. TRUST ME!!
A local burger stand with a great choice of Beef & Chicken burgers and they have great fries and fry sauce. A 3 minute walk from the house.
Bad Boy Burgers
815 S Vista AveA local burger stand with a great choice of Beef & Chicken burgers and they have great fries and fry sauce. A 3 minute walk from the house.
Local breakfast with both hot breakfasts and pastries to share - everything is VERY generously portioned and delicious! This place oozes Boise's friendly vibe and is a TOP BREAKFAST RECOMMENDATION!
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Big City Coffee and Cafe
1416 W Grove StLocal breakfast with both hot breakfasts and pastries to share - everything is VERY generously portioned and delicious! This place oozes Boise's friendly vibe and is a TOP BREAKFAST RECOMMENDATION!
Barbacoa is my FAVORITE restaurant and reservations should be made asap. Great craft cocktails and a huge menu! If you're Vegetarian, ask for a vegetarian specific menu and you'll be wowed. The atmosphere is anything but boring!
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtBarbacoa is my FAVORITE restaurant and reservations should be made asap. Great craft cocktails and a huge menu! If you're Vegetarian, ask for a vegetarian specific menu and you'll be wowed. The atmosphere is anything but boring!
Modern roadside kitchen - quality food at an approachable price! Located at a retrofitted carwash with Push & Pour Coffee and Stella's Ice Cream shop. All local companies doing good!
Wyld Child
Modern roadside kitchen - quality food at an approachable price! Located at a retrofitted carwash with Push & Pour Coffee and Stella's Ice Cream shop. All local companies doing good!
Drinks & Nightlife
The drinks are well crafted here, though the crowd tends to be younger. If you enjoy coffee cocktails, I highly recommend the espresso martini! The Ginger-Lemongrass Martini is also refreshing and easy to drink.
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Amsterdam Lounge
609 W Main StThe drinks are well crafted here, though the crowd tends to be younger. If you enjoy coffee cocktails, I highly recommend the espresso martini! The Ginger-Lemongrass Martini is also refreshing and easy to drink.
A historic Boise lounge reimagined with fresh interpretations of classic cocktails paired with a locally sourced, locally inspired, Modern American menu. Located in the heart of the food district on 8th between Main St. and Idaho St. - great location to start or end your evening.
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Red Feather Lounge
246 N 8th StA historic Boise lounge reimagined with fresh interpretations of classic cocktails paired with a locally sourced, locally inspired, Modern American menu. Located in the heart of the food district on 8th between Main St. and Idaho St. - great location to start or end your evening.
Parks & Nature
The 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt is one of Boise's most beloved treasures. The tree-lined pathway follows the river through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of the city's popular riverside parks. The Greenbelt also serves as an alternative transportation route for commuters. Access to the center of the Greenbelt is 1/2 mile from Boise's Gem.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltThe 25-mile Boise River Greenbelt is one of Boise's most beloved treasures. The tree-lined pathway follows the river through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of the city's popular riverside parks. The Greenbelt also serves as an alternative transportation route for commuters. Access to the center of the Greenbelt is 1/2 mile from Boise's Gem.
Julia Davis Park is the cultural and historic heart of the city. The 89.4-acre park is the home of Zoo Boise, Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho and Idaho Black History Museum.
This park is the city's oldest and is only a 7-10 minute walk from the home.
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/julia-davis-park/
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Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdJulia Davis Park is the cultural and historic heart of the city. The 89.4-acre park is the home of Zoo Boise, Boise Art Museum, Idaho State Historical Museum, Discovery Center of Idaho and Idaho Black History Museum.
This park is the city's oldest and is only a 7-10 minute walk from the home.
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/julia-davis-park/
If you've never been to a State Capital, check it off your bucket list. Very accessible.
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Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson StIf you've never been to a State Capital, check it off your bucket list. Very accessible.
One of several flagship parks in Boise, Ann Morrison is about a 15 minute walk from the home and adjacent to the Boise River.
Ann Morrison Park Playground
One of several flagship parks in Boise, Ann Morrison is about a 15 minute walk from the home and adjacent to the Boise River.
Essentials
Located 1.4 miles from the home, Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
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Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdLocated 1.4 miles from the home, Trader Joe's is a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices.
Joe Albertson's started his grocery business right here in Boise. The Vista Ave Location is .7 miles from the home. I highly recommend checking inventory in the home before shopping as most of your staples are already in the home. Save money and use what's in the home already!
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Albertsons
1650 W State StJoe Albertson's started his grocery business right here in Boise. The Vista Ave Location is .7 miles from the home. I highly recommend checking inventory in the home before shopping as most of your staples are already in the home. Save money and use what's in the home already!
The furthest of the three choices, but the highest quality food selection and premier customer service.
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Whole Foods Market
401 Broadway AveThe furthest of the three choices, but the highest quality food selection and premier customer service.
You can walk to this store in under 5 minutes. This store is open 7:00 AM - 10 PM daily.
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Rite Aid
1515 W State StYou can walk to this store in under 5 minutes. This store is open 7:00 AM - 10 PM daily.
Arts & Culture
This is Idaho's Premier Performing Art's Center. Most of the larger traveling Broadway plays make there way here! This facility is first class and is only a 5 minute walk from the house.
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Morrison Center
2201 W Cesar Chavez LnThis is Idaho's Premier Performing Art's Center. Most of the larger traveling Broadway plays make there way here! This facility is first class and is only a 5 minute walk from the house.
Located in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho since 1984, The Flicks theater features independent, foreign and art films, including the best of Hollywood movies shown on four movie screens in super intimate theaters. There movies start on time - only 6 minutes of trailers! Get there early and enjoy dinner and/or a drink. Alcoholic Beverages allowed in the theater.
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The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StLocated in the heart of downtown Boise, Idaho since 1984, The Flicks theater features independent, foreign and art films, including the best of Hollywood movies shown on four movie screens in super intimate theaters. There movies start on time - only 6 minutes of trailers! Get there early and enjoy dinner and/or a drink. Alcoholic Beverages allowed in the theater.
Major remodel recently completed - BAM is embracing its 80+ year history as an opportunity to enhance and ensure a rewarding experience for all visitors through exhibitions, collections, interpretive strategies, educational programming, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to being a vital part of the educational, economic and cultural life of the community.
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Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis DrMajor remodel recently completed - BAM is embracing its 80+ year history as an opportunity to enhance and ensure a rewarding experience for all visitors through exhibitions, collections, interpretive strategies, educational programming, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to being a vital part of the educational, economic and cultural life of the community.
Getting Around
The #3 Bus runs between the Airport and downtown, has two stops within a block of the home, and is less than 5 minutes from the Downtown Transit Center. Bus runs every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 40 minutes non-peak.
https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/
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Valley Ride Transit Main Street Station
777 W Main StThe #3 Bus runs between the Airport and downtown, has two stops within a block of the home, and is less than 5 minutes from the Downtown Transit Center. Bus runs every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 40 minutes non-peak.
https://www.valleyregionaltransit.org/
Veronica scooter rentals is a 12 minute walk from Boise's Gem. I've never personally rented a scooter from them, but past guests tell me it's a great way to see the city!
https://veronicascooters.com/scooters/
Veronica Scooters: Works and Rentals
1502 S Vista AveVeronica scooter rentals is a 12 minute walk from Boise's Gem. I've never personally rented a scooter from them, but past guests tell me it's a great way to see the city!
https://veronicascooters.com/scooters/
Lime scooters and bikes are available in Boise. These are a great way to get around the city and can generally be picked up a block or two from the home. Requires an app on your phone to operate.
Lime Scooter/Bike
Lime scooters and bikes are available in Boise. These are a great way to get around the city and can generally be picked up a block or two from the home. Requires an app on your phone to operate.
Sightseeing
Most of the great photos of Boise are taken here. The facility is as beautiful inside as it is outside. Easily accessible on your way back to the home from the city or you can walk there from the home in 5 minutes.
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/boise-depot/
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Boise depo
2603 W Eastover TerraceMost of the great photos of Boise are taken here. The facility is as beautiful inside as it is outside. Easily accessible on your way back to the home from the city or you can walk there from the home in 5 minutes.
https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/boise-depot/