Amy’s Boise guidebook

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Amy’s Boise guidebook

Food scene

Great market within walking distance that features locally sourced products. Also has a deli counter, baked goods, bulk items, toiletries, and a great beer selection. Don't miss the Wine Co-op across the parking lot!
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Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort St
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Great market within walking distance that features locally sourced products. Also has a deli counter, baked goods, bulk items, toiletries, and a great beer selection. Don't miss the Wine Co-op across the parking lot!
Upscale but comfortable eatery with elevated pub fare. Has a great indoor/outdoor ambiance. Craft cocktails and local specialities (get the trout!).
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13th Street Pub and Grill
1520 N 13th St
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Upscale but comfortable eatery with elevated pub fare. Has a great indoor/outdoor ambiance. Craft cocktails and local specialities (get the trout!).
Excellent local food in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Fork
199 N 8th St
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Excellent local food in a vibrant atmosphere.
Beautifully made and delicious French pastries. Be sure to check their website for current hours before you go.
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Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State St
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Beautifully made and delicious French pastries. Be sure to check their website for current hours before you go.
Elevated pub fare with extensive beer menu. Located on popular 8th St.
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th St
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Elevated pub fare with extensive beer menu. Located on popular 8th St.
Popular brunch spot that specializes in -- you guessed it -- bacon. Be prepared for a wait (the line moves quickly, though!).
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BACON
121 N 9th St
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Popular brunch spot that specializes in -- you guessed it -- bacon. Be prepared for a wait (the line moves quickly, though!).
If you want a Michelin star type of experience in Boise, this is the spot.
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KIN
999 W Main St
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If you want a Michelin star type of experience in Boise, this is the spot.
Popular spot for breakfast with an extensive menu (and mimosas!). If it's too busy, there's also Goldy's Corner next door where you can get coffee drinks and smaller food items.
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Goldy's Breakfast Bistro
108 S Capitol Blvd
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Popular spot for breakfast with an extensive menu (and mimosas!). If it's too busy, there's also Goldy's Corner next door where you can get coffee drinks and smaller food items.
A lovely, intimate dining experience in Hyde Park. The menu is European-inspired, focused on fresh ingredients. In the summer you can dine on the front patio along 13th St., and there is often live music.
Apericena
A lovely, intimate dining experience in Hyde Park. The menu is European-inspired, focused on fresh ingredients. In the summer you can dine on the front patio along 13th St., and there is often live music.

Neighborhoods

Quaint and historic neighborhood. Backed by the Boise Foothills, the North End contains massive Camel's Back Park, known for city views and as a gateway for hiking and biking trails. The Hyde Park district around 13th Street is lined with small shops, cafes, and restaurants with patios. Stately turn-of-the-century homes in varied architectural styles line Harrison Boulevard, the area’s leafy main street.
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North End
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Quaint and historic neighborhood. Backed by the Boise Foothills, the North End contains massive Camel's Back Park, known for city views and as a gateway for hiking and biking trails. The Hyde Park district around 13th Street is lined with small shops, cafes, and restaurants with patios. Stately turn-of-the-century homes in varied architectural styles line Harrison Boulevard, the area’s leafy main street.
The cultural and political center of Idaho, downtown Boise offers extensive entertainment, shopping, and dining options.
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Downtown
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The cultural and political center of Idaho, downtown Boise offers extensive entertainment, shopping, and dining options.

Sightseeing

Open-air gallery set along an alley between 8th and 10th Streets and Bannock and Idaho Streets. Fun to walk through any time of year to see the ever-changing murals.
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Galerija Freak Alley
210 N 9th St
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Open-air gallery set along an alley between 8th and 10th Streets and Bannock and Idaho Streets. Fun to walk through any time of year to see the ever-changing murals.
The vibrant Basque Block is a compact Downtown district home to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, which highlights Basque communities in the American West through oral history exhibits, artifacts, and photographs. The Basque Center stages traditional dance and music performances, and homey restaurants and bars serve pintxos (Basque tapas), paella, and Spanish wines.
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Basque Block
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The vibrant Basque Block is a compact Downtown district home to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, which highlights Basque communities in the American West through oral history exhibits, artifacts, and photographs. The Basque Center stages traditional dance and music performances, and homey restaurants and bars serve pintxos (Basque tapas), paella, and Spanish wines.
Provides a great overview of Idaho's history, and is centrally located in Julia Davis Park.
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Idaho State Museum
610 Julia Davis Dr
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Provides a great overview of Idaho's history, and is centrally located in Julia Davis Park.

Parks & Nature

Not your average park -- there is an extensive trail system you can explore with beautiful views of the foothills and of Boise.
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron St
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Not your average park -- there is an extensive trail system you can explore with beautiful views of the foothills and of Boise.
Great spot for a hike, jog, or bike ride. There are multiple trails that wind along cottonwoods and up into the foothills. Great views over downtown Boise.
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The Military Reserve
750 Mountain Cove Rd
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Great spot for a hike, jog, or bike ride. There are multiple trails that wind along cottonwoods and up into the foothills. Great views over downtown Boise.
A lovely walk/bike path that stretches through the entire city. Explore parks and take in the scenery as you meander along the Boise River.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River Greenbelt
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A lovely walk/bike path that stretches through the entire city. Explore parks and take in the scenery as you meander along the Boise River.
Popular hike that provides extensive views across Boise. Especially great at sunset.
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Table Rock
3199 E Table Rock Rd
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Popular hike that provides extensive views across Boise. Especially great at sunset.
A unique spot along the Boise River Greenbelt where you can watch surfers and kayakers navigate rapids. There are nearby dining, coffee, and wine/beer garden options to make for a nice outing.
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton Ave
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A unique spot along the Boise River Greenbelt where you can watch surfers and kayakers navigate rapids. There are nearby dining, coffee, and wine/beer garden options to make for a nice outing.

Bars & Nightlife

Unique craft cocktails and a hip, cozy atmosphere.
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Water Bear Bar
350 N 9th St
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Unique craft cocktails and a hip, cozy atmosphere.
Great lounge known for live music.
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Neurolux
111 N 11th St
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Great lounge known for live music.
Basque dive bar. Unique and fun.
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Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol Blvd
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Basque dive bar. Unique and fun.
Excellent craft cocktails with an art deco vibe. During the summer, sit outside and people watch along 8th St.
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The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho St
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Excellent craft cocktails with an art deco vibe. During the summer, sit outside and people watch along 8th St.
Cocktail bar in Hyde Park. Boasts an outdoor patio and a shuffleboard table; can't go wrong.
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The Royal
1509 N 13th St
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Cocktail bar in Hyde Park. Boasts an outdoor patio and a shuffleboard table; can't go wrong.

Coffee

Local coffee roaster with speciality drinks and small bites/pastries. The loft is a great area to sit and read or get work done.
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Form & Function
511 W Broad St
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Local coffee roaster with speciality drinks and small bites/pastries. The loft is a great area to sit and read or get work done.
One of Boise's original spots to drink coffee, read a book, get work done, or just people watch. There's also a fun little store offering gifts and knick-knacks located inside.
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Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho St
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One of Boise's original spots to drink coffee, read a book, get work done, or just people watch. There's also a fun little store offering gifts and knick-knacks located inside.
Great local coffee spot with pastries, hot breakfast, and lunch options. Try the Bowl of Soul (spicy mocha with homemade whipped cream).
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Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th St
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Great local coffee spot with pastries, hot breakfast, and lunch options. Try the Bowl of Soul (spicy mocha with homemade whipped cream).
Craft coffee in an old brick building downtown. Good atmosphere and excellent brews.
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Slow by Slow Coffee
405 S 8th St
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Craft coffee in an old brick building downtown. Good atmosphere and excellent brews.

Savjeti o gradu

Kretanje u lokalu

No need for a car

You can easily walk most places, rent a bike/scooter, or call a Lyft/Uber.
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Pack layers

Be sure to check the forecast and pack accordingly. It can get cool even in the summer!