boise visitor guide - Idaho Emergency Physicians

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v i s i to r guide
2009•2010
Fe at u re s :
Shopping • Dining • Lodging • Recreation
Calendar of Events • Attractions
possibilities
08-III-02-35M
For additional information on Idaho call 1-800-VISIT-ID.
Fishing on the Boise River is a favorite summer pastime for all ages.
Photos: courtesy of Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
table of contents
4 a rare blend
Boise is... a nice place to be
20 art galleries & antiques
33 dining
Fine food and great service
6 community
21 public art & history
location map
40 lodging
8 attractions
22 museums
42 lodging map
11 attractions map
An easy reference guide to Boise’s
highlights
12 events calendar
Year-round events from classical
music to “Wild West” rodeos
15 family recreation
Sports and the great outdoors
19 public golf courses area
map
Publisher
PVQ Publishing Group, LLC
1520 W. Washington St. • Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 385-0338 • FAX (208) 345-6070
E-mail: [email protected]
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick V. Quinn
Administrative Manager . . . . . . . Anne S. Quinn
Develop an appreciation of Boise’s
past, present and future
24 events and activities
27 boise river greenbelt
28 day trips
Discovering scenic Idaho
31 convention center
Cover Photos
Main photo:
© Del Burke
The Boise Visitor Guide is published by PVQ
Publishing Group, LLC on behalf of the Boise
Convention & Visitors Bureau. Every effort
has been made to verify editorial content
for accuracy. However, the publisher cannot
be held responsible for any inaccuracies or
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Quinn
Art Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason Jacobsen
Production Coordinator . . . . . . . . Heather Clark
downtown area
46 hotels amenities
& services
A comprehensive listing of
accommodations and the services
and amenities offered
An excellent way to get acquainted
with Boise
Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tara Falconer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick V. Quinn
44 lodging map
32 shopping
Administrator / Production
Advertising Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . Terence R. Quinn
outside downtown area
omissions. Opinions expressed are those of
the individual writer and do not necessarily
reflect the editorial policy of PVQ Publishing
Group, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in
whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited.
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Boise Convention
& Visitors Bureau
312 S. 9th St., Ste. 100
Boise, Idaho 83702
1-800-635-5240 • 208-344-7777
Fax: 208-344-6236 • boise.org
The BCVB Offices at the Corner
of 9th and Front downtown.
executive director’s letter of welcome
Welcome to Boise, one of America’s most livable cities. This small city offers the culture and entertainment of a larger urban
area in a place that feels a little like everyone’s hometown. BOISE IS... home to community and professional theater groups,
a philharmonic orchestra as well as opera, ballet and Shakespeare companies. Museums are plentiful and include the World
Center for Birds of Prey; a nature center and river observatory; one of three remaining territorial penitentiaries; a botanical
garden with a new theme garden highlighting native plants discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition; a hands-on science
center plus historical, art and black history museums.
Boise State University sits on the banks of the Boise River just minutes from downtown. Also along the river, the Idaho Anne
Frank Human Rights Memorial offers a tranquil spot for a moment of reflection.
In Boise, culture and entertainment exist in harmony with abundant outdoor recreation. Summer brings long days when a
workday can easily be followed by a round of golf, a bike ride or stroll on the 25-mile Greenbelt river path. Winter offers day and
night skiing just 16 miles up the mountain.
BOISE IS... affordable and is rated among the safest cities in the nation. Feel, see and touch this special city. You’ll go home
with wonderful memories.
Sincerely,
Bobbie Patterson
Executive Director
Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau
Witness Boise’s vibrant culture when you take a walk down 8th Street downtown.
(Right) Bobbie Patterson, executive director of the Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Photos: top left courtesy of Clayton Olley; top right and
bottom left © Anne Quinn; bottom right courtesy BCVB
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The Grove Plaza is a popular public gathering place downtown that hosts many
events such as Alive After Five and Jazz on the Grove and vendors from the Capital
City Public Market.
a rare blend
BOISE IS… A city nestled along
the river where the desert softly
meets the Rocky Mountains… A
city major corporations choose to
call home because they find urban
amenities without urban hassles…
A city touched by four seasons but
always with moderation... A city where
your daytime golf game could be the
warm up for your nighttime of skiing...
A city given birth by hardworking,
visionary pioneers and treasured
by those who sustain her life today.
Idaho’s capital is a small city with a
big heart and a hometown feeling.
BOISE IS… a nice place to be.
After more than a century, the
hard work and stubborn faith of
early pioneers have been amply
rewarded as Boise has grown into
a place where business, culture,
education, art and recreation thrive
in a comfortable partnership.
Those early settlers had the vision
to see that the plentiful waters of
the Boise River would be the pulse
of the community. Those waters
helped to turn the desert into a
lush oasis where trees now line the
boulevards and lend a sense of grace
to the developing lifestyle. Today the
river remains the place from which
this community draws its life.
The river banks have been developed
into a unique Greenbelt where people
of all ages find a quiet place to stroll,
jog, walk, skate or bike. A network
of city parks grace the river’s edge.
Residences, corporations, hotels
and restaurants have sprung up
within view of the pristine river, so
much a part of the Boise lifestyle.
To be counted among the city’s
great assets are Julia Davis Park, with
the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Black
Parades draw crowds of locals and visitors to downtown Boise.
Artisans set up shop at the Capital City Public Market Saturday mornings from April through December.
Photos this page: © Anne Quinn
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History Museum, Discovery Center,
Idaho Historical Museum, Zoo Boise
and, across the street, the Idaho Anne
Frank Human Rights Memorial; Ann
Morrison Park where soccer fields,
softball fields, playgrounds and picnic
areas draw constant activity; and
Kathryn Albertson Park where one
can stroll around ponds with gushing
fountains, island gazebos, a wetlands
area and thousands of trees and plants.
Boise’s leisurely feeling disguises
the pace of business activity in the
city. Major corporations here include
Boise Inc.; Boise Cascade, LLC.; J. R.
Simplot Company; Micron Technology;
Keynetics, Inc.; American Ecology and
URS. Hewlett-Packard and iLevel by
Weyerhaeuser (formerly T-J Technology)
are other major employers in the city.
Boise State University offers advanced
education opportunities for all ages.
The university has emerged as a
cultural center for the city. The new
community college, College of Western
Idaho, provides an academically
challenging environment for students.
A sense of rebirth and revitalization
is alive in the city. Downtown Boise
is developing a rich personality as a
place where people work, shop, eat,
meet and reside. Good examples of
this enjoyable mix are BoDo, the Linen
District, Old Boise, and Capitol Terrace.
Outside of the downtown area the
total shopping experience is greatly
enhanced by Boise Towne Square, Boise
Factory Outlets and Boise’s very first
shopping center, Vista Village, which
has undergone major renovation.
Boise’s people continue to influence
its future as they have its past. Thus
we find open spaces, even in the heart
of town, restoration and preservation
of history and a determination to
learn from the mistakes of other
communities. Quality of life is a tradition
of the past and a goal of the future.
To experience Boise is to feel the
sense of scenic beauty and recreation
that comes from living in the shadow
of the Rocky Mountains. The great
outdoors is literally a few miles up or
down the road. Both alpine and cross
a rare blend
country skiing are less than an hour away.
Water lovers will find lakes and rivers to
choose from and history buffs can reexplore where miners and trappers made
their mark. There are gemstones to be
found and wilderness to be experienced,
canyons to be wondered at and wildlife
to be photographed. The beauty of
this region, along with the full range of
outdoor recreation, makes Boise a perfect
base for business and extended pleasure.
BOISE IS… The hub of a great region
with a widely diverse economy… The
center of recreation in a state which
means recreation… The city where
people live because they choose
to… The city where the quality of life
is testimony to an urban center at
peace with its natural surroundings.
Kids love to splash around in the fountain at the Grove Plaza.
You can rent paddle boats to paddle around with the geese and ducks at Julia Davis Park.
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The Hyde Park neighborhood, located near downtown Boise, is a great
place to people watch on one of the many sunny patios or do some window
shopping or antiquing.
community
BOISE IS... Idaho’s capital city, and
is the largest metropolitan area
in the state. It’s also the business,
financial, professional, transportation
and recreation center for a good
share of the Intermountain West.
From its founding in 1863, the City
of Trees has grown to anchor a 373,406
(2007) population base for urban Ada
County. This metropolitan area is among
the most rapidly growing in the country.
Recreation
Idaho is famous for its scenic beauty,
abundant wildlife and recreational
opportunities. Boise makes the
perfect jumping-off place to discover
these outdoor wonders and the city
itself offers a variety of recreation.
Not far from the city, whitewater rafting is a
popular summertime activity and a great way to
experience some of Idaho’s famous scenic beauty.
The state draws anglers from around
the world to its blue-ribbon streams
and lakes. You can cast a fly for rainbow
trout in the Boise River as it runs through
the heart of town. Or, bait a hook for
trout and bass at nearby Lucky Peak
Reservoir just 10 miles outside of town.
Water sports include swimming,
waterskiing, windsurfing, scuba diving
and tubing down the Boise River. Nearly
2,000 acres of beautiful parks make the
City of Trees a summer oasis. Five major
parks parallel the Boise River connected
by a unique greenbelt that offers
more than 25 miles of paths for
cycling, skating, jogging or strolling.
Boise’s golf courses offer an average of
325 playable days each year. The city has
tennis, racquetball and handball courts;
horse racing with pari-mutuel betting;
auto racing; rodeos and a public ice rink.
Winter brings both nordic and alpine
skiing with superb powder and nightlighted runs at Bogus Basin Mountain.
Additional cross-country trails can be
found at numerous locations near the
city. Snowmobiling is also a popular
winter activity and many sites are
available which offer recreational
trails and longer excursion routes.
Business and the Economy
Photos: top © Anne Quinn;
bottom courtesy of Cascade River Photography
Boise has a diverse economy. The
city began as a mining-supported
community and matured around
an agricultural economy.
Today, Ada County is headquarters
for six major corporations with a
combined annual sales volume
exceeding $17 billion. The corporate
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headquarters group includes Boise
Cascade, LLC, Washington Group
International, Trus-Joist-A Weyerhaeuser
Business, Albertson’s, the J.R. Simplot
Company and Micron Technology.
This sector of the economy is
joined by wholesale and retail trade,
government, a growing services sector
and increasing manufacturing activity,
including high-tech firms like HewlettPackard and Micron. National, regional
and local banks are all well represented
in Boise and there is also significant
activity in real estate, brokerage,
insurance and other financial concerns.
The area’s cost of living - among
the lowest in the entire West continues to attract new business
and industry to Idaho’s capital city.
Education and Culture
Education and culture are virtually
inseparable in Boise thanks to the strong
contributions Boise State University
makes to its home community. It’s no
accident that both the multi-purpose
Taco Bell Arena and the Morrison Center
for the Performing Arts are located on its
spacious campus along the Boise River.
Boise State is the fastest growing
institution of higher education in
Idaho and now enrolls over 19,000
students each year. One of the recent
improvements at the university
includes the addition of the CavenWilliams Indoor Sports Facility.
Both the University of Idaho, located
in Moscow, Idaho, and Idaho State
University, located in Pocatello, Idaho,
have growing adjunct campuses in Boise.
The Boise Art Museum is Idaho’s
premier visual arts organization and
has been dedicated “to promoting
the enjoyment, appreciation and
understanding of the visual arts
to a broad public audience” since
opening in 1937. The museum offers
a lively array of exhibitions, collection
displays, educational programming
and community events throughout
the year. Both the Idaho Historical
Museum and the Idaho Black History
Museum are neighbors to the Boise
Art Museum in Julia Davis Park.
Professional dance and symphony
seasons are mounted each year by
Ballet Idaho, Idaho Dance Theatre,
the Trey McIntyre Project and the
Boise Philharmonic. A Master Chorale,
Opera Idaho and performances by the
Idaho Shakespeare Festival enhance
dramatic offerings by a number of
theatrical troupes around the city.
The Discovery Center of Idaho
adds another dimension to Boise’s
educational and cultural scene by
bringing science and technology
together in an environment
especially adapted to learning.
The hands-on exhibits are a
delight for the entire family.
Health Care
Boise’s major health care facilities
represent both specialized and acute
care. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Students work on a portraits assignment in the
Drawing and Painting Program, just one of the
many fields of study available at Boise State.
Center is the region’s nationally
recognized Trauma Center and home
to Life Flight, the area’s first air medical
transport program. Saint Alphonsus
specializes in neuroscience, orthopedic,
surgery, rehabilitation, cancer, heart,
vascular and emergency services to care
for the most critically ill and injured. It
also offers family-based services that
include a Maternity Center and Neonatal
ICU that focus on personalizing the
birthing experience for women and
their families, plus a variety of health
and wellness classes for all ages.
St. Luke’s Boise Regional Medical
Center is Idaho’s largest healthcare
provider. Recognized as the region’s
leader in cancer, heart and women’s and
children’s care, St. Luke’s Boise services
also include a Center for Minimally
Invasive Surgery, Center for Heart and
Vascular Health, and St. Luke’s Internal
Medicine, a group of 30 internal
medicine physicians in four convenient
locations in the Treasure Valley. St. Luke’s
Boise has Idaho’s only children’s hospital
and the state’s largest cardiac programs.
St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor
Institute is a regional cancer treatment
center that includes the only dedicated
outpatient children’s cancer clinic.
Both medical centers have fully
staffed emergency departments that
are open twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week. These institutions are
joined by the Veterans Affairs Medical
Center and the Idaho Elks Rehabilitation
Hospital which provides treatment
for the physically disabled. There are
also short and long-term acute care
facilities, mental and psychiatric care
centers, public health services, minor
emergency centers, exceptional
surgeons, specialists, family physicians,
dentists and retirement/assisted
living facilities throughout Boise that
provide convenient, top-of-the-line
medical services to the entire area.
Religion
Photo: courtesy of Boise State University
All major denominations serve the
community. There are also several
non-denominational community
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community
churches and many smaller
denominations. Most churches are
listed in the local yellow pages.
Transportation
Boise’s airport is served by Alaska,
Delta/Sky West, Frontier, Horizon,
Northwest, Southwest, United Airlines
and US Airways. General aviation
facilities are available for private
aircraft. For more information,
visit: www.cityofboise.org.
Greyhound Bus Lines, BoiseWinnemucca Stages, Northwestern
Stage Lines, Valley Express and Sun
Valley Stages provide bus/charter
service. Cars can be rented at the
air terminal as well as downtown
and at hotel locations. Taxi service
is readily available and most local
hotels and motels provide airport
van services for their guests. Boise
Tours offers a shuttle service from
the airport to other area locations.
Valley Ride is an alternative way to
move about the city with schedules
available at City Hall or by calling
the bus company at 336-1010.
TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE
Land Area
Ada County: 1,060 sq. miles (673,024 acres)
Boise Elevation
2,824 ft.
Temperature
Mean temperature is 51.5 degrees Farenheit
Precipitation
Rain: 11.71 inches per year
Snowfall: 21.4 inches annually
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Boise and vicinity • 208-334-9860
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/boise
For complete and in-depth community information
and to order a complimentary magazine, visit:
www.welcometoboise.com
A magnificent sunset illuminates the foothills, as seen from Ann Morrison Park.
attractions
Boise is... a delightful blend of traditional and
non-traditional sights and attractions. The City of
Trees boasts one-of-a-kind museums and urban parks,
a river flowing through the heart of the city and a
25-mile river front greenbelt. Visit the unique Basque
Museum & Cultural Center, MK Nature Center or the
World Center for Birds of Prey. Southwest Idaho’s
easily accessible outdoors beckons the visitor to enjoy
nearby mountains, desert sand dunes, canyons and
whitewater rafting rivers. Boise is... the perfect city
for a memorable visit.
Photo: © Anne Quinn
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Attraction
Basque Museum
& Cultural Center
611 Grove St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-343-2671
www.basquemuseum.com
Bogus basin Mountain
Recreation Area
2600 N. Bogus Basin Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
208-332-5100, 800-367-4397
Snow Report 208-342-2100
www.bogusbasin.org
Bogus Creek Ranch
7355 S. Eagle Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-887-7880
888-264-8727
Reservations
www.boguscreek.com
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
208-345-8330
Fax 208-345-2247
www.boiseartmuseum.org
From
Boise
Hours
Amenities
Price
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Tues-Fri 10-4
Sat 11-3
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Adults $4
Seniors (65+) $3
Kids (6-12) $2
Kids Under 5 Free
18 Mi.
Mid Nov-Apr
Weekdays: 10-10
Weekends &
Holidays 9-10
Night Skiing 4-10
10 Mi.
Summer May-Oct
Winter Dec-Feb
Office Hrs:
8:30-5 Mon-Fri
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Mon (June-Aug) 10-5
Tues-Sat 10-5
Sun 12-5
Thur 10-8
Free on
First Thur 10-9
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Original Basque
boarding house.
Exhibits show
Basque culture’s
impact on Idaho.
Day Lift Price
Adults (12-69) $48
Kids (7-11) $20
Seniors (70+) Free
Pre-schoolers (6-) Free
Great skiing day
or night; 76 runs,
7 chairlifts; Nordic
skiing; rentals and
lessons available.
Half-day Options Available
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Adults $5
Seniors & Students $3
Kids $2
Kids under 6 Free
Members Free
1-3 Hrs
45 Min
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Summer: Wagon
rides and dinner
shows at the ranch.
Winter: Sleigh ride
dinners at Bogus
Basin Ski Resort.
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Idaho’s only public
art museum
features more than
15 exhibitions
annually, education
programs and
special events.
Attraction
Boise Trolley Tours
602 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
208-433-0849
www.boisetrolleytours.com
From
Boise
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Discovery Center
of Idaho
131 Myrtle St.
Boise, ID 83702
208-343-9895
www.scidaho.org
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Idaho Anne Frank Human
Rights Memorial
South End of 8th St.
At the Boise River
208-345-0304
www.idaho-humanrights.
org/memorial.html
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Idaho Black History
Museum
508 Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
208-433-0017
www.ibhm.org
Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd.
Boise, ID 83712
208-343-8649
www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
Idaho state
Historical Museum
610 N. Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
208-334-2120
www.idahohistory.net/
museum.html
Idaho Ice World
7072 S. Eisenman Rd.
Boise, ID 83716
208-331-0044
www.idahoiceworld.com
Idaho Museum of
Military History
4748 Lindbergh St., Bldg. 924
Boise, ID 83705
208-272-4841
http://inghro.state.id.us/
museum/
Idaho Museum of
Mining & Geology
Boise, ID 83712
208-368-9876
www.idahomuseum.org
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Hours
Summer (June-Aug)
Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5,
Sun 12-5
Winter (Sep-May)
Tues-Fri 9-5
Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Dawn to Dusk
Year Round
Saturdays 11-4
& by Appointment
5 Mi.
4 Mi.
2 Mi.
Price
Adults $16
Seniors/Students $14
Kids (3-12) $8
Under 3 Free
if seated on lap
May-Oct
11am and 1pm daily
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Seniors (60+) $5.50
Kids (3-12) $4
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Adults $4
Seniors $3
Kids (6-12) $2
Kids Under 6 Free
Reciprocal Garden
Members Free
May-Sep
Tues-Sat 9-5
Closed Mon.
Sun. 1-5
Oct-Apr
Tues-Fri 9-5
Sat 11-5
Closed Sun. & Mon.
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Adults (13+) $4
Seniors (65+) $2
Kids (6-12) $1
Under 6 Free
Students $1 (with valid ID)
Call for Hours
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Adults $7
Seniors (60+) $6
Kids (12 & under) $6
Helmet Rental $2
Skate Rental $2
Apr-Oct
Fri-Sun 12-5
Closed Nov-Mar
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Donations
Admission Free
Tours $2
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1 Hr.
1.5 Hrs.
1 Hr.
2 Hrs.
30 Min.
45 Min.
Description
A one hour
historical
downtown Boise
tour.
1 Hr.
Free
Free
Year Round
Tues-Sun
12-4
By Appointment
Tour
Time
Free to DCI Members and
Children Under 3
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Mon.-Fri. 9-5
Fri (May-Sep) 9-8
2 Mi. Sat-Sun (May-Oct) 10-6
Sat-Sun (Nov-Apr) 12-4
Closed Sat-Sun
(Dec-Jan)
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Amenities
A hands-on
museum that makes
learning fun for the
entire family with
over 150 interactive
exhibits to explore,
experience and
enjoy.
Consists of two
reflecting ponds,
three waterfalls, a
reading circle, an
amphitheater and
a life-size bronze
sculpture of
Anne Frank.
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A showplace of
historical photos,
crafts and other
artifacts reflecting
black culture
in Idaho’s
diverse heritage.
Y
A living museum
featuring native
and exotic plants,
theme and display
gardens, education
programs and
events.
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Idaho’s story from
prehistoric time
through pioneer
settlement. Includes
Native American,
Basque and
Chinese history.
Y
Learn to skate.
Figure skating,
hockey and public
skating sessions.
With
Notice
This museum
features Idaho
naval history, the
development of
Gowen Field and
the General Patch
collection of WWI.
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Historical artifacts and
photographs of early
Idaho mining days
as well as exhibits
depicting the state’s
varied and spectacular
geographical features.
Attraction
Idaho State Capitol
Capitol Blvd. & Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
208-334-2470
MK Nature Center
(Id. Dept. of Fish & Game)
600 S. Walnut St.
Boise, ID 83706
208-368-6060
http://fishandgame.idaho.
gov/cms/education/mknc/
Old Idaho Penitentiary
Boise, ID 83712
208-334-2844
www.idahohistory.net/oldpen.
html
Roaring Springs
Waterpark
400 W. Overland Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-884-8842
www.roaringsprings.com
Wahooz Family
Fun Zone
Next to Roaring Springs Wtrpk
1385 S. Blue Marlin Ln.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-898-0900
www.wahoozfunzone.com
Warhawk Air Museum
Nampa Airport
201 Municipal Dr.
Nampa, ID 83687
208-465-6446
www.warhawkairmuseum.org
World Center for
Birds of Prey
5666 W. Flying Hawk Ln.
Boise, ID 83709
208-362-8687
www.peregrinefund.org
World Sports
Humanitarian Hall of Fame
1910 University Dr.
At Bronco Stadium
208-343-7224
www.sportshumanitarian.com
Zoo Boise
355 N. Julia Davis Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
208-384-4260
www.cityofboise.org/parks/zoo
From
Boise
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Hours
Amenities
Currently Closed for
Renovations
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Outside Nature Walk
Sunrise to Sunset
Everday
Education Building
Tues-Fri 9-5
Sat-Sun 11-5
Winter
Sep-May 12-5
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Price
Free
Outsisde Nature Walk
& Education Bldg: Free
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Mid-May thru Mid-Sep
Open 7 Days
11-8
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Full Day Admission
Over 48” $26.99
Under 48” $21.99
Senior $21.99
PM Plunge(After 3pm)
All Ages $19.99
Under Age 3 Free
Summer (June 1-Sept
1)
Sun-Thurs 10-11
6 Mi. Fri-Sat 10-Midnight
Winter (Sept 2-May 31)
Sun-Thur 11-9
Fri-Sat 10-Midnight
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6 Mi.
20 Mi.
Summer
10-5
Regular Hrs:
Apr 15-Sep 29
Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun
11-4
Winter Hrs:
Oct 2-Apr 13
Tues-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-5
12 Mi.
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9-5 Daily
Nov-Feb
Tues-Sun 10-4
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Mon-Fri 8-5
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Description
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A smaller version
of the nation’s
capitol and only
statehouse in the
country heated
geothermally.
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Discover the
underwater world
of a living river
through viewing
windows.
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Over 13,000
prisoners did ‘time’
here between 1870
and 1973. One of
only three left in
the United States.
Y
The Northwest’s
largest waterpark
with wave pool,
two family raft
rides, float river,
tube slides, kiddie
play area and more.
Y
Family fun center
featuring go-carts,
miniature golf,
laser tag, arcade,
restaurant and
event center.
Y
A WWII history
experience with
exhibits on aviation
history from the
advent of flight to
the space age.
Y
Tours offer insight into
the actual working
process of saving
endangered species
of hawks, falcons,
eagles and tropical
birds of prey.
Y
A museum
showcasing
memorabilia of
world-class athetes
honored here for
their humanitarian
service.
Y
Come see more
than 175 animals
including tigers,
monkeys, lions,
zebras, giraffes,
penguins and
reptiles.
Tours: Price Varies
Adults $5
Seniors $4
Kids (6-12) $3
Kids Under 6 Free
2 Mi.
Tour
Time
Various
Packages
Available
1.5 Hrs.
2-4 Hrs.
$12 Tuesdays
Adults $8
Seniors (65+) $6
Kids (5-12) $4
Kids Under 5 Free
Veterans & Military $6
Also Available for
Meetings and Parties
Adults $7
Seniors (62+) $6
Kids (4-16) $5
Under 4 Free
Free
Adults $6.50
Seniors (62+) $4
Kids (4-11) $3.75
Kids Under 4 Free
Winter & Thursdays
Special Price Discounts
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Ann Morrison Park
Basque Museum
Bogus Basin Mountain
Bogus Creek Ranch
Boise Art Museum
Boise Depot
Boise River Floats
Boise Trolley Tours
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BSU Taco Bell Arena
Discovery Center of Idaho
Hawks Memorial Stadium
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
Idaho Black History Museum
Idaho Historical Museum
Idaho Ice World
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Idaho Museum of Military History
Idaho Museum of Mining & Geology
Idaho State Capitol
Julia Davis Park
Kathryn Albertson Park
MK Nature Center
Municipal Park
Old Idaho Penitentiary
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Qwest Arena
Roaring Springs Waterpark
Veterans Memorial Park
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
Warhawk Air Museum
World Center for Birds of Prey
World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
Zoo Boise
Bogus Basin
Recreation
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DOWNTOWN CORe
2. Basque Museum
19. Idaho State Capitol
25. Qwest Arena
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JULIA DAVIS PARK
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Boise Art Museum
Boise Trolley Tours
Idaho Historical Museum
Zoo Boise
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Boise Towne
Square Mall
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To Warhawk
Air Museum
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& Wahooz
To Barber Park 7
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Center for
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Museum Comes to Life, presented by the Friends of the Historical Museum, is an
annual event held in September that features over 50 demonstrations and exhibits
of historical skills and crafts – admission is free!
year-round events
BOISE IS... exciting events yearround - from classical music concerts
to championship drag racing. The
following list includes some of the
highlight events which are regularly
scheduled or have an extended
season. We provide the dates of
the event or the inclusive dates of
the season, the location and phone
number which you may call for
more specific information. You may
also contact the Boise Convention
and Visitors Bureau at 344-7777 for
information regarding these or other
events which may be scheduled at the
time of your visit.
Unless otherwise indicated, all
telephone numbers have (208) prefix.
On-Going Events
Year-round - “First Thursday” events
in downtown Boise. 5pm-9pm Phone:
472-5251. www.downtownboise.org
Year-round - Wood River Cellars
concerts. Local artists perform
Fridays/Saturdays every month.
Phone: 286-9463.
www.woodrivercellars.com
May through December - Southwest
Idaho Farmers’ Markets. Enjoy the
bountiful harvest of fruits, vegetables
and specialty products available for
purchase. Phone: 332-8530.
www.agri.state.id.us
Mid-June through early November
- Jazz at the Winery. Ste. Chapelle
Winery, Sunday afternoons.
Phone: 453-7843. www.stechapelle.com
Mid-June through early September Boise Hawks Baseball season. Home
games at Memorial Stadium near Expo
Idaho. Phone: 322-5000.
www.boisehawks.com
June through August - Ice Cream
Zoofaris, first Thursdays, at Zoo Boise.
5:30pm-8:30pm Phone: 384-4260.
www.zooboise.com
June through late August - Great
Garden Escapes Concert Series. Musical
entertainment on summer evenings at
Idaho Botanical Garden. Refreshments
on-site or bring your own picnic dinner.
For specific dates and times phone:
1-877-527-8233 or 343-8649.
June through September - “Alive
After Five.” Music, entertainment and
food “on the Grove” in downtown Boise,
Wednesday evenings 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Phone: 472-5251.
www.downtownboise.org
June through early October - Idaho
Shakespeare Festival. Open-air theater.
Phone: 336-9221.
www.idahoshakespeare.org
The Boise Contemporary Theater is a professional
theater company that exclusively performs
contemporary work from October through May.
Stroll through galleries and participating shops in
downtown Boise to view art exhibits, see in-store
entertainment and taste wines on First Thursdays,
from 5 to 9 pm on the first Thursday of each month.
April through late July - Boise Burn
Arena Football (AFL2) at Qwest Arena.
Phone: 383-0080. www.boiseburn.com
April through October - Drag
racing season at Firebird Raceway off
Highway 16 northwest of Eagle.
Phone: 938-8986.
www.firebirdonline.com
Photos: top and bottom left © Anne Quinn;
bottom right courtesy of Boise Contemporary Theater
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August through November - Boise
State Football season. Home games in
the BSU Stadium. Phone: 426-4737.
www.broncosports.com
November through mid-April Approximate dates for the ski season at
Bogus Basin. Phone: 1-800-367-4397
or 332-5100. www.bogusbasin.com
September through April - Flea
Markets at Expo Idaho. Saturdays &
Sundays Phone: 939-6426.
www.expoidaho.com
Late November through early
January - Winter Garden aGlow.
Artfully arranged, spectacular display
of light and color at Idaho Botanical
Garden. Traditional evening with
cocoa, cookies, holiday music, bonfires
and visits from Santa. 6pm-9pm.
For specific dates and times phone
1-877-527-8233 or 343-8649.
Late March - Boat Show and Sale at
Expo Idaho. Phone: 287-5650.
www.expoidaho.com
December - This month is filled with
numerous holiday activities including
concerts, plays, ballet performances
and much more. For more specific
information contact the Boise
Convention and Visitors Bureau
at 344-7777. www.boise.org
Early to Mid-April - Easter
“Egg”stravaganza at Zoo Boise. Easter
egg hunts, photos with the Easter
Bunny and other fun activities.
Phone: 384-4260. www.zooboise.org
September through May - Season
for the Boise Philharmonic. Most
performances at the Morrison Center.
Phone: 344-7849. Toll Free: 888-800-7849.
www.boisephilharmonic.org
October through early April - Idaho
Steelheads Hockey season at the Qwest
Arena. Phone: 331-TIXS (8497).
www.idahosteelheads.com
November through April - Idaho Dance
Theatre season. Most performances at
the BSU Special Events Center. Phone:
331-9592. www.idahodancetheater.org
October through mid-April - Boise
Contemporary Theater season.
Performances at The Fulton Street Theater.
Phone: 331-9224. www.bctheater.org
Annual Events
November through March - BSU
Basketball season at BSU Taco Bell
Arena. 2008 WAC Men’s Champions!
Phone: 426-4737. www.broncosports.com
Mid-January - RV Show and Sale at
www.expoidaho.com
November through April - Idaho
Stampede season at the Qwest Arena.
Phone: 388-4667.
www.nba.com/dleague/idaho
Attend the annual Greek Food Festival for a
taste of the best gyros, souvlaki, spanakopita,
baklava and more that Boise has to offer.
January - Gun Show at Expo Idaho.
Phone: 287-5650. www.expoidaho.com
Late January - Car and Truck Sale at
www.expoidaho.com
Late January through early February
- Winter Carnival, McCall. World-class
ice sculptures and community-wide
events and entertainment. Most
activities are free. Phone: 634-7631.
www.mccallwintercarnival.com
Late February - Gem Show and Sale at
www.expoidaho.com
March - Sports Show and Sale at
www.expoidaho.com
Mid-March - Roadster Show at Expo
Idaho. Phone: 938-8986.
www.expoidaho.com
Mid-March - Home and Garden Show
at Expo Idaho. Phone: 939-6426.
www.expoidaho.com
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year-round events
Late March - U.S. Bank Boise Flower
and Garden Show at Boise Centre on
the Grove. Phone: 336-8900.
www.boisegardenshow.com
Late April - Antique Show and Sale
at Expo Idaho. Phone: 344-9931.
www.expoidaho.com
Late April through early May
- Music Week. Week-long, communitywide musical events including choral
performances and a full cast musical
theatre performance all free to the
public. Phone: 375-4711.
www.boisemusicweek.org
Early May - Idaho City Western Festival
and Cowboy Poet Gathering.
Phone: 392-4159.
www.idahocitychamber.com
Mid-May - Gun Show at Expo Idaho.
Phone: 746-5555. www.expoidaho.com
Mid-May - Zoo Daze at Zoo Boise.
Educational, animal enrichment and
other fun activities. Phone: 384-4260.
www.zooboise.org
Early June - Art & Roses. Event in Julia
Davis Park with over 75 artists, food,
drinks and live music. Sponsored by
Idaho Centennial Art Group and Boise
Parks and Recreation. Phone: 362-2228
or 938-5741.
Early June - Old Fort Boise Days in
Parma. Phone: 880-7400.
www.oldfortboisedays.org
The Hyde Park Street Fair provides ample opportunities for people watching, shopping, listening to
great local musicians and enjoying a variety of delicious food offerings.
year-round events
Early June - Owyhee Outpost Days. A
local celebration held in Murphy with
special emphasis on the excellent local
museum. Phone: 495-2319.
www.owyheemuseum.org
Mid-June - Gene Harris Jazz Festival.
Phone: 426-5299. www.geneharris.org
Mid-June - Eagle Fun Days. Highlight
of this annual event is the world’s
largest Rocky Mountain Oyster feed.
Phone: 939-4222.
www.eaglechamber.com
Mid-June - Cherry Festival. Local
celebration in Emmett includes sports
events, entertainment and carnival.
Food/meal events at a minimum cost.
Phone: 365-3485. www.emmettidaho.
com/emmett-cherry-festival
Mid-June - Dairy Days. Citywide
celebration with several special events
in Meridian. Phone: 888-2817.
Mid-June - Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest
in Weiser. Nationally recognized fiddle
players compete at all age levels. Plan
ahead as accommodations are limited.
Admission fees to some performances/
competitions. Phone: 414-0255.
www.fiddlerscontest.com
Early July - AC Delco NW Motorfest.
www.rpmprod.com
Early July - Traditional Fourth of
July activities in the city parks. Parade
downtown. Phone: 384-4240.
Mid-July - Snake River Stampede.
Nationally known rodeo in Nampa.
Phone: 466-8497.
www.snakeriverstampede.com
Mid-July - Wells Fargo Twilight
Criterium. Bicycle race in downtown
Boise. Phone: 393-2256.
www.boisetwilightcriterium.com
Late July - St. Ignatius Basque Festival.
Annual event celebrating the Basque
Photo: courtesy of Northend Neighborhood Association / Photographer: Mark Barnard
culture. Features music, dancing,
food, sporting events and exhibitions
displaying the customs characteristic of
the Basque people. Phone: 342-9983.
www.basquecenter.com
Mid-August - Western Idaho Fair
at Expo Idaho. Traditional state fair
activities, livestock, produce, crafts,
carnival and performances by top name
entertainers. Gate fee plus additional
costs for carnival, food and special
performances. Phone: 287-5650.
www.expoidaho.com
Mid-August - Caldwell Night Rodeo.
A fast-paced western event.
Phone: 459-2060.
www.caldwellnightrodeo.com
Late August - Gold Dust Rodeo at
the Idaho City Gold Dust Events Center.
Phone: 392-4170.
www.golddustrodeo.com
Early September - Art in the Park. An
arts and crafts festival in Julia Davis
Park. Phone: 345-8330.
www.boiseartmuseum.org
Mid-September - Hyde Park Street
Fair. Entertainment, kid’s activities
and vendors at Camel’s Back Park.
Phone: 336-0380.
www.gruntwerks.net/hydepark.htm
Late September - St. Luke’s Women’s
Fitness Celebration. Phone: 381-2221.
www.celebrateall.org
Late September - Museum Comes
to Life. Special exhibits at the Idaho
State Historical Museum. Costumed
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volunteers perform skills used in the
early days of settlement. Free.
Phone: 334-2120.
www.idahohistory.net/museum
Late September - Idaho International
Film Festival. Four days, fifty films
screened at various sites in Downtown
Boise. Phone: 331-0909.
www.idahofilmfestival.com
Mid-October - Halloween Classic at
Firebird Raceway. Phone: 938-8986.
www.firebirdonline.com
Late October - Fall Home Show at
www.expoidaho.com
Late October - Boo at the Zoo.
Phone: 384-4125. www.zooboise.org
Mid-November - Holiday Parade,
Downtown Boise. Phone: 342-2722 or
287-2155. www.boiseholidayparade.org
Late November - Saint Alphonsus
Festival of Trees. Boise’s premier holiday
fund raising event featuring dozens of
beautifully decorated Christmas trees
delightfully displayed at the Boise
Centre. Admission fee. Phone: 367-2797.
www.saintalphonsus.org/foundation_
events_trees_main.html
Early-December - Boise Christmas Gift
Show at Expo Idaho. Phone: 939-6426.
www.expoidaho.com
Late December - Roady’s
Humanitarian Bowl. Football
excitement at Boise State University’s
Bronco Stadium. Phone: 426-4737.
www.humanitarianbowl.org
The Boise River Greenbelt is a path for bikers, skaters and pedestrians that follows
along the Boise River from the Glenwood Bridge west of downtown all the way out
to Lucky Peak State Park.
family recreation
BOISE IS... fun and excitement for the
whole family! The city offers a wide range
of spectator events and hands-on fun.
Want to experience the great outdoors?
Our mountains, deserts, lakes and rivers
offer year-round recreation for the thrillseeker or for those just looking for a
quiet getaway. The following information
outlines some of the experiences that
await you in and around Boise!
Biking (Motorized/
Non-motorized)
Southwest Idaho is a jewel
waiting to be discovered by
mountain bikers as well as dirt
bikers and ATV enthusiasts.
The primary providers of trail
information are the Bureau of Land
Management at 384-3300,
Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation at 334-4199 or visit
www.ridgetorivers.org.
Bogus Creek Ranch
Bogus Creek Ranch offers a complete
western experience. Summer evening
wagon dinner shows are just right
for the entire family or for out-oftown guests. When the snow flies,
their rustic cabin nestled deep in the
woods welcomes horse-drawn sleigh
riders for an evening of great food and
entertainment. (Reservations required.)
For information call 1-888-264-8727
or visit www.boguscreek.com.
Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks baseball and Boise State University
football are just a couple of the sporting events
that draw spectators to Boise from near and far.
If baseball and family fun are your
passion, you’ll want to check out Boise’s
professional baseball team. The Boise
Hawks, an affiliate of the Chicago
Cubs, have won 6 Northwest League
Championships. The Hawks schedule
runs from mid-June through early
September. Home games are played in
Memorial Stadium at the Fairgrounds.
For more information call 322-5000 or
visit www.boisehawks.com.
Boise State
University Sports
Sports fans are treated to yearround athletic excellence in first-class
facilities including football, men’s and
women’s basketball, gymnastics, tennis
and soccer. The Boise State Broncos
football team celebrated a perfect
season in 2006, culminating in a Fiesta
Bowl win! Home games are played
on the blue turf at Bronco Stadium.
For further information call 426-1288
or visit www.broncosports.com.
Photos: top © Anne Quinn; bottom left courtesy of Boise Hawks
Baseball Club; bottom right courtesy of Boise State University
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family recreation
October racing schedule begins with
the NHRA Ignitor. The largest event of
the season is the Nightfire Nationals
in August. Other specialty events are
scheduled during Firebird’s season.
or visit www.firebirdonline.com.
Floating the Boise River
Camping
Enjoy Southwest Idaho’s varied
scenery in a tent or RV. Boise is the
gateway to both developed and
primitive camping choices. For a
directory of public and private campgrounds call the Idaho RV Campground
Owners Association. Call 345-6009
(local) or 1-800-RV IDAHO or visit
www.rvidaho.org.
Fastlane Indoor Kart Racing
Open seven days a week, Fastlane
offers indoor fun for kids and adults
ages 8 to 108. Nine and 4.5 HP karts
are available, as are timed and printed
results. An arcade and pool table are
also available for family fun. Check
out www.fastlaneboise.com for
times and pricing or call 321-1166.
Firebird Raceway
Championship drag racing is
featured at Firebird Raceway just north
of Boise. Firebird’s April-through-
A popular summertime activity in
Boise is floating the river from Barber
Park into the city. People of all ages
float in tubes and rafts: it’s a great
way to cool down and enjoy a few
hours of total relaxation. Tubes/rafts
can be rented at Barber Park. Shuttle
service is available for a small cost. For
additional information, refer to page 27.
Greenbelt-Boise River
The Boise River Greenbelt
stretches 25 miles along the Boise
River providing a place for biking,
rollerblading, jogging or a leisurely
family stroll. For more information on
the Greenbelt, see the map on page 27.
Hunting and Fishing
Idaho is described as having the
“widest variety” of game in the U.S.
and the “premier dry fly fishing stream
in the entire world.” Game includes
trophy elk, mule deer and bighorn
sheep, as well as antelope, bear, moose,
cougar, mountain goat, white-tailed
deer, upland game birds and waterfowl.
All types of fishing can be found and
enjoyed in and around Boise. If you are
looking for hunting or fishing, you are
not apt to find better than right here in
Southwest Idaho. For license and season
information call the Idaho Department
of Fish and Game at 334-3700 or
1-800-49-IDAHO or visit www.ioga.org.
Idaho Stampede Basketball
The Idaho Stampede competes as
a member of the NBA D-League and
play its home games at Qwest Arena.
It is the goal of the Stampede to
provide fans with not only top-quality
basketball, but also first-rate family
entertainment at affordable prices.
For more information call 388-4667
or visit www.idahostampede.com.
Idaho Steelheads
Enjoy ECHL action in the Treasure
Valley. The Idaho Steelheads (200304 Kelly Cup champions) offer a full
schedule from October through March.
Home games are played at the Qwest
Arena, located in downtown Boise.
For additional information about
purchasing tickets and a schedule
of games call 331-TIXS or visit
www.idahosteelheads.com.
Take the family out to a drag race at Firebird Raceway between Eagle and Emmett
or visit Qwest Arena in downtown Boise to take in an Idaho Stampede basketball game.
Photos: left courtesy of Firebird Library;
right courtesy of Idaho Stampede
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Les Bois Park - Horse Racing
To check on the current horse racing
schedule in Boise, please call Expo
Idaho at (208) 287-5650 or visit our
website at www.expoidaho.com.
River Running
Idaho has more miles of whitewater
than any other state in the lower 48
with opportunity for adventure on
nearly every mile. While the Middle
Fork of the Salmon is the most
famous and offers some of the most
adventurous river-running, there
are many other rivers which offer
special attractions all their own.
The Payette, the Snake and the
Salmon River at Riggins are all readily
accessible from Boise. The Owyhee and
Bruneau rivers are most easily accessed
with the assistance of an outfitter or
guide. Outfitters and guides have trips
available to suit any time schedule
and every taste in adventure - from
mild to wild. For information contact
the Outfitters & Guides Association
at 342-1438 or visit www.ioga.org.
Roaring Springs
Waterpark
Experience the thrill of the
Northwest’s largest waterpark. Roaring
Springs features attractions for every
member of the family, including a
wave pool, float river, family raft ride,
bowl slide, racing slide, tube slides,
kiddie play area, and NEW in 2009,
Thunder Falls Family Raft Ride. Roaring
Springs is located five miles west of
Boise, at I-84, exit 44, Meridian, right
next door to Wahooz Family Fun Zone.
Combo tickets available in summer.
Visit www.roaringsprings.com.
St. Luke’s Women’s
Fitness Celebration
The Celebration is one of the most
inspiring events in Boise. It is the largest
5K for women in the nation and is open
to women of all ages and abilities.
There is a 2-day women’s show prior
to the race. For information call
381-2221 or visit www.celebrateall.org.
Target Shooting
Impact Guns Boise is a full service
gun store and indoor shooting
range. Offering 16 indoor lanes and
an electric target system in a well
lit and safe facility, Impact Guns
can handle big bore rifles, too.
Open to the public, rates
are very reasonable. For more
information call 321-1288 or
visit www.impactguns.com.
family recreation
Skiing/Snowboarding
Winter in the mountains is more
than enough reason to visit Southwest
Idaho during the snowy season. Many
of the same areas you might visit during
summer on backpacking or hiking
trips transform during winter into a
wonderland of serene, quiet beauty.
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation
Area, 16 miles north of Boise, is the
place to explore 2,600 acres of skiable,
snowboardable terrain, from beginner
to highly advanced levels of ability. You
can even hit the slopes when the sun
goes down, as Bogus Basin has more
night skiing terrain than any other ski
area in the northwestern United States.
Long cruisers, powder glades, bump
runs, winding bowls, a snowboard park
and 32 km of cross-country trails are
waiting for you. A paddle tow takes tubers
to the top of an 800-foot-drop tubing
hill to enjoy the thrill of a downhill slide.
Tubes provided with the ticket price.
Skiers and snowboarders flock to the mountains outside Boise in winter when they are transformed
into a wonderland.
The St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration is the largest 5K for women in the nation.
Photo: right courtesy of St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration
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Photo: courtesy of Boise State University
family recreation
Additional cross-country trails
are located within an hour’s drive
of the city.
For more information call Bogus
Basin at (out-of-state) 1-800-367-4397
or (in-state) 332-5100 or visit
www.bogusbasin.org. For Nordic
ski information call Idaho Parks and
Recreation at 334-4199.
Snowmobiling
Less than three hours from
Boise you can travel over 1500
miles of groomed trails and miles
of untracked powder. Experience
spectacular mountain scenery
in Southwest Idaho’s winter
wonderland. For information on
Idaho’s snowmobile opportunities
contact the Idaho Department of
Parks and Recreation at 334-4199
or visit www.idahowinter.org.
Thunder Mountain Line
The Thunder Mountain Line takes
you back in time to when folks
moved at a slower pace and enjoyed
the simpler things in life. Train
ride will venture through some of
the same mountain trails as the
settlers did in the early part of the
century. Watch carefully along
the route for fox, deer, elk, blue
heron, osprey and bald eagles.
To make reservations call
the Horseshoe Bend Depot at
1-877-432-7245 or 793-4425 or visit
www.thundermountainline.com.
Trail Rides/Backpacking
Idaho’s outfitters and guides offer
trail rides and backpacking trips
into just about every corner of the
state. They are often combined
with fishing, river running, hunting
Spectators watch a vigorous tennis match at one of the six outdoor tennis courts at Boise State University.
or trips to guest ranches. For more
information on guided activities
call the Idaho Outfitters and Guides
Association at 1-800-49-IDAHO or visit
www.ioga.org. If you need trail maps
for individual or family wilderness
backpacking contact the Bureau of
Land Management at 384-3300.
Whatever activity you choose, you
will have the opportunity to explore
some of the most spectacular scenery
in North America and to experience
the adventure of a lifetime.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
Wahooz Family Fun Zone is open
year round, and features exciting
attractions for all ages, including
two go-cart tracks, two miniature
golf courses, bumper boats, batting
cages, laser tag, Kiddie Cove soft
play structure, and over 100 arcade
games. Wahooz is located five
miles west of Boise, at I-84, exit
44, Meridian, right next door to
Roaring Springs Waterpark. Combo
tickets available in summer. Visit
www.wahoozfunzone.com.
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Tennis Courts
For information about tennis courts,
contact the Boise Department of Parks
and Recreation at 384-4240. Or visit
www.cityofboise.org/parks and click
on the Parks and Facilities button.
Public Swimming Pools
Borah Park Pool
801 Aurora Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-8373
City Aquatic Center, YMCA
5959 N. Discovery Pl. . . . . . . . . . 377-9622
Downtown YMCA
1050 W. State St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-5501
Fairmont City Pool
7929 Northview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-3011
Indian Lakes Swimming Pool
4700 S. Umatilla Ave. . . . . . . . . . 362-5771
Ivywild Pool
2250 Leadville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-1697
Lowell City Pool
1601 N. 28th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-7918
Meridian Swimming Pool
213 E. Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-4392
Natatorium & Hydrotube
1811 Warm Springs Ave. . . . . . . 345-9270
South City Pool
921 Shoshone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-1984
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The R. Grey Gallery showcases work by over 100 artists including handmade
and custom jewelry, fine wood boxes, metalwork and art glass.
art galleries
& antiques
Touring Boise’s art galleries and
antique shops is easily worth a day
of your visit and then some. Pick and
choose according to your interests or
take the plunge and work as many of
them into your schedule as possible
- it’s an adventure well worth the time.
Boise’s art galleries are plentiful and
varied with exhibits which are sure
to interest all ages. All the galleries
are located in, or are easily accessible
from, downtown Boise. A visit to any
one of them is a bound to please.
Among the city’s art galleries you
will find an excellent representation
of local and regional artists as well as
works by nationally and internationally
recognized ones. The galleries offer a
unique blend of artwork that reflects
the character and flavor of the area.
You will find that character to be
sophisticated and to represent the
cultures, terrain and wildlife which
make Idaho such a great place to visit.
As with its art galleries, Boise also has
an abundance of antique stores and
vintage collectible shops. Whether you
are looking for a unique grandfather
clock or African artifacts, American
country furniture or Depression-era
glassware, Art Deco or Victorian,
primitives or native creations, books
or old trunks, pressed glass or
carnival glass, there’s a place in the
Treasure Valley just waiting for you
to make your own “special find.”
Spend some time browsing in the
Hyde Park historic district, downtown
Boise and some of the outlying areas.
Remember, most antique and
collectible stores are closed on
Sunday and Monday. It’s best to
call ahead and make sure that the
shop you want to visit is open. If
it is… it’s time to go antiquing.
The choices are numerous in Boise. View works
in a variety of media from over 42 artists at
the Art Source Gallery or visit Blanche-Laura
France’s gallery to see more of her work like the
painting to the right.
Photos: top courtesy of R. Grey Gallery; bottom left © Anne Quinn; bottom right courtesy of Blanche-Laura France.
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Public Art & History Locations
City of Boise Department of Arts & History
For more information on tours of downtown public art & history,
please contact us at 208-433-5674 or www.cityofboise.org
Public Art and History maps are available at kiosks located at 8th &
Idaho or 8th & Broad Streets. Below is a portion of map sites.
1 Boise City Hall building,
Downtown Boise Map
Idaho St. & Capitol Blvd.
Penny Postcard:
A Hometown Greeting,
2004
by Mark Baltes
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by Brian Goldbloom
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8th St.
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10th St.
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Basque Block, & Laiak,
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7 Grove St. between Capitol
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150 Capitol Blvd.
Community Youth
Connection Wall of
Fame,1997
by Michael Corney
& Local Youth
1925, The Circle of
Commerce,
2006 by Classic Design
Studio
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Public Art
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Capitol Blvd near Front
Street, and 3) Capitol Blvd
across from Grove St.
Historical Sight: Boise
Chinatown, 2001
by Dwaine Carver
F NW corner of Capitol
Blvd. & Main St.
Egyptian, 1927
17 Capitol Terrace Parking
Garage, Idaho St.
entrance
Les Bois, 1992
by Bruce Poe &
Dennis Proksa
23 Boise Co-Op,
Fort St. & 9th St.
Boxfall, 1998
by Chris Binion
I NW corner of
Bannock St.and 8th St.
Hoff Building, 1930
25 10th St. & Bannock St.
Wheat Sconces & Door
Handles, 2006
by Jefferson Mack
28 Alley between Bannock St.
& Idaho St.
Alley History, 1992
by Kerry Moosman
32 Idaho Youth Ranch, W.
Main St. & 15th St.
Shades of Grey, 2002
by Rick Thomson & Local
Youth
40 The Grove Plaza
Great Blues, 1990,
by David Berry
N Southeast corner of 8th
St. & Bannock St.
The Idaho Building, 1911
The Boise Art Museum (BAM) is the only collecting, accredited art museum in Idaho
and displays rotating exhibits by locals as well as big name exhibits from such
nationally known artists as Frank Lloyd Wright and Ansel Adams.
museums
BOISE IS... a city which appreciates
the past while looking toward
the future. Museums are plentiful
and varied with exhibits designed
to be of interest to all ages.
The city proudly lays claim to having
more museums per capita than any
other city in the United States. The
museums represent the rich and
diverse cultural heritage of Boise as
well as its commitment to keeping that
heritage alive for future generations.
All of the museums are located
in or are readily accessible from
downtown Boise. A visit to any of
them will make you want to move on
to the next. The more of them you
visit the greater appreciation you
will have of Boise’s uniqueness.
Touring museums is easily worth a
day of your visit and probably more.
As you read about them, you may
pick and choose according to your
interests or take the plunge and work
as many of them into your schedule
as possible. In either case, you are
certain to find your time well spent.
Many special events are held
year round at these museums.
Call the numbers listed for dates and
times. Unless otherwise indicated, all
The Basque Museum
611 Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-2671
Located in the Basque Block, 6th &
Capitol, this museum includes Boise’s
oldest surviving brick dwelling which
long served as a “home away from
Visit the Idaho Historical Museum to learn more about
the past or walk through the Idaho Botanical Garden
to see a living museum and learn about gardening,
horticulture and conservation in the present.
home” to young Basque sheepherders.
It reflects the strong influence of the
Basque culture in Boise’s past and its
continuing presence in the city today.
Visit www.basquemuseum.com
Boise Art Museum
670 Julia Davis Dr. . . . . . . . . . 345-8330
Located in Julia Davis Park, Idaho’s
only collecting, accredited art
museum represents the community’s
commitment to the visual arts
featuring more than 20 exhibitions
annually, encompassing historical and
contemporary themes. The museum
store offers shopping unique to Boise.
The museum also sponsors several
popular community events each year
including Art in the Park and, with the
Beaux Arts Societe, the Wine Festival.
Visit www.boiseartmuseum.org.
Discovery Center of Idaho
131 Myrtle Street . . . . . . . . . . 343-9895
Located at the edge of Julia Davis
Park, the Discovery Center is a handson science museum that has been
sharing the wonder of science with
Idaho visitors and residents for over
10 years. The museum offers a seeand-do learning environment, unique
science gifts and over 150 interactive
exhibits. Visit www.scidaho.org.
508 Julia Davis Dr. . . . . . . . . . 433-0017
Located in Julia Davis Park, this
museum was established to preserve,
enhance and display accurate and
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stimulating information regarding black
culture as an essential part of Idaho’s
diverse heritage. Exhibits include photos,
crafts and other artifacts. Call ahead
for open hours. Visit www.ibhm.org.
pioneer settlement. Exhibits include
artifacts from Native American, Basque
and Chinese populations. Visit
www.idahohistory.net/museum.html.
Old Idaho Territorial
Penitentiary
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. . . 343-8649
Located off Warm Springs Avenue,
the Idaho Botanical Garden is a living
museum which provides visitors
with a stimulating and kaleidoscopic
experience in nature. The Garden’s 33
acres were originally part of the Old
Idaho State Penitentiary and nursery.
Visit www.idahobotanicalgarden.org.
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd. . . 334-2844
Located off Warm Springs Ave. just
minutes from downtown, the Old Pen
was built in 1870 and housed prisoners
until 1973. Enjoy self-guided tours
of the Penitentiary, exhibits on the
history of transportation and electricity
in Idaho and a slide show. Visit
www.idahohistory.net/oldpen.html.
Idaho Museum of
Military History
Warhawk Air Museum
4748 Lindbergh St.,
Bldg 924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272-4841
Located at Gowen Field, the Idaho
Museum of Military History is dedicated
to the military history of the state
and those who served in America’s
conflicts. The museum’s displays
highlight military firearms, Idaho
naval history, the development of
Gowen Field, the General Patch WWI
Collection and the Idaho Army & Air
National Guard. There is an extensive
display of U.S. Military Uniforms from
post-Civil War to the present. Visit
http://inghro.state.id.us/museum.
Idaho Museum of Mining
& Geology
2455 Old Penitentiary Rd 368-9876
Learn about Idaho’s colorful history
of mining and geology by viewing
historical photographs and artifacts
from early Idaho mining days, as well
as exhibits depicting the state’s varied
and spectacular geological features.
Located at the Old Idaho Penitentiary.
Visit www.idahomuseum.org.
201 Municipal Dr., Nampa . . 465-6446
Located at the Nampa Municipal
Airport, visitors come from around
the world to see the rare collection
of World War II memorabilia and
aircraft that are on display. Visit
www.warhawkairmuseum.org.
World Center for Birds of Prey
5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln. . . . 362-3716
Visitors can enjoy live bird
presentations and guided tours.
Explore the world of raptors through
interactive displays and multi-media
shows. There is something for all
ages. Visit www.peregrinefund.org.
World Sports Humanitarian
Hall Of Fame
Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-7224
Located in the Allen Noble Hall of Fame
Gallery at Boise State University, this
museum showcases the humanitarian
athletes who are annually inducted
into the hall of fame. Interesting
memorabilia associated with the athletes
as well as descriptive accounts of their
humanitarian efforts are featured.
Visit www.sportshumanitarian.com.
Zoo Boise
In Julia Davis Park off
Capitol Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-4260
Home to some 200 animals from
over 80 different species, including the
largest display of birds of prey in the
northwest. Special features include
big game animals, lions, giraffes and
other smaller African animals in the
“African Plains Exhibit” and a number
of exotic species from around the
world. Visit www.zooboise.org
Built back in 1870, the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary was closed in 1973 and placed on the National
Registry of Historic Places. Today tours are offered year-round.
Idaho State Historical Museum
610 N. Julia Davis Dr. . . . . . . . 334-2120
Located in Julia Davis Park, this
museum is dedicated to telling Idaho’s
story from prehistoric times through the
days of fur trading, the gold rush and
museums
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Boise’s nationally recognized dance company, Ballet Idaho, has a permanent corps
de ballet and focuses their creating, teaching and performing on the tradition of
classic ballet.
events & activities
What to do, what to do? Your only
trouble in this river city will be deciding
what to do next. Will it be golf or skiing,
fishing in the Boise River or attending
the ballet? Actually, you don’t have to
decide at all - in Boise you can often do
all four on the same day!
The city’s wide range of events and
activities provides year-round diversions
to suit all tastes. You can be as active as
you like or as leisurely as you please. You
can sample the Old West at world-class
rodeos or dress up for a sophisticated
symphony performance.
Visitors will want to be sure to check
the current schedule at the BSU Taco
Bell Arena and Morrison Center for the
Performing Arts. These two facilities,
both located on the campus of Boise
State University, host a wide range of
spectator events.
BSU’s multi-purpose Taco Bell Arena
seats 12,000 people for everything
from sporting events to rock concerts.
The arena has hosted a variety of
entertainers and events including Elton
John, the NCAA Basketball tournament
and the Women’s National Gymnastic
Championships.
Big-name entertainment is also
featured at the Morrison Center, a 2,000seat acoustically-perfect performance
facility that is among the best in the
country. The Morrison Center is the
site of Boise Philharmonic concerts
and plays gracious host to other local
and touring ballet, opera, musical and
theatrical productions.
Alive After Five
Wednesday evenings in downtown
Boise come alive between May and
the end of September. “Alive After Five”
brings local musicians, entertainers
and great food to The Grove, the
public plaza in the heart of the city. For
further information call the Downtown
Boise Association at 472-5251 or visit
www.downtownboise.org.
Art In The Park
Colorful banners, a variety of food,
entertainment and special activities
for children make this outdoor arts
and crafts festival one of the best
anywhere. Exhibitors selected from
across the Intermountain West
travel to Boise each summer for this
juried sale sponsored by the Boise Art
Museum. Art In The Park is held the
Friday, Saturday and Sunday following
Labor Day each year. For further
information call 345-8330 or visit
www.boiseartmuseum.org.
Ballet Idaho
The season for Boise’s nationally
recognized dance company runs from
September through March. With a
permanent corps de ballet, visiting
solo artists and choreographers plus
students recruited from its own dance
schools, Ballet Idaho mounts a schedule
of major productions including the
popular holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”
For performance information call
343-0556 or visit www.balletidaho.org.
Hundreds of artists, art activities for kids, live music and entertainment and delicious food are all excellent
reasons why the annual Art in The Park festival at Julia Davis Park continues to be a success.
Photos: top courtesy of Ballet Idaho; bottom courtesy of Boise Art Museum
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Boise Philharmonic
The city that pioneered Music
Week so many years ago still has a
special place in its heart for music of
all kinds, including symphonic. The
popularity of Boise’s philharmonic
orchestra continues to grow, with
sellout performances, a full-time
conductor and nationally known
guest artists sprinkled through
its annual September-throughMay concert season. For further
www.boisephilharmonic.org.
Christmas in the City
City center lights up during the
Christmas holidays with the Holiday
Parade, Festival of Trees, Candle
Lantern Parade, official lighting of
the city Christmas tree and other
festivities. Events around town
include bazaars, a Christmas Gift
Show, Christmas lights tours, the
annual Tuba Christmas, live Nativity
scenes and other celebrations. For
further information call 344-7777
or visit www.downtownboise.org.
Community Theater &
Cinematic Entertainment
State-of-the-art, multi-screen
movie complexes offer cinematic
entertainment for Boiseans and
visitors to the city. The Flicks, an
alternative film theater, offers
many foreign film choices.
The Egyptian Theater opened
in 1927 and is said to be one of
the best remaining examples of
Egyptian revival style architecture.
Concerts and special events are
now held in the restored building.
Boise also supports several local
theater companies which provide
a wide range of live performances
for the stage-play aficionado. For
more information, please call
344-7777 or visit www.boise.org.
Farmers’ Markets
Enjoy the bountiful harvest of
Idaho fruits, vegetables and specialty
products at many farmers’ markets
in the area from May through late
fall. For a list of area markets call
332-8530 or visit www.agri.state.id.us.
Catch a foreign or independent film at The Flicks
downtown any day of the week or enjoy a live theater
performance at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival during
the summer months.
events & activities
First Thursday
The Downtown Boise Association
sponsors special events on the first
Thursday of each month. These include
street entertainment, special promotions
and a gallery stroll of local art galleries.
or visit www.downtownboise.org.
Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Experience the magic and music of
the late Gene Harris, Idaho’s Musical
Ambassador to the world. The Gene
Harris Jazz Festival is held annually the
first week of April. This event features
headliner concerts by some of America’s
finest jazz musicians, a club night called
the “Campus Jazz-Club Crawl” and
educational activities. Student jazz bands
from throughout the Northwest will
engage in critiqued performances, jazz
clinics and improvisational workshops.
All events will take place on the Boise
State campus. For further information call
426-3498 or visit www.geneharris.org.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is one
of the nation’s premier professional, nonprofit, repertory theaters specializing in
the works of William Shakespeare and
other classical playwrights - often with
a modern twist - along with producing
one contemporary production/musical
yearly. More than 53,000 patrons attend
performances held in the Festival’s
stunning outdoor amphitheater
and reserve located along the Boise
River. Bring your picnic dinner or a
bottle of your favorite wine and enjoy
Shakespeare under the stars. The season
runs from June through August. For
information and tickets call 429-9908
or visit www.idahoshakespeare.org.
Photos: bottom left courtesy of the Flicks; bottom right courtesy
of Idaho Shakespeare Festival / ©TheStudioCorp.com
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Photos: left © Jason Jacobsen;
right courtesy of Snake River Stampede
events & activities
National Oldtime Fiddlers’
Contest
If you like bluegrass and country folk
music, the Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest,
held the third full week of June, is a
must. This annual festival brings about
300 contestants - and thousands of
spectators - from across the country to
the small town of Weiser, about an hour’s
drive northwest of Boise. For information
call 414-0255 or 1-800-437-1280 or visit
www.fiddlecontest.com.
Take a wild ride at the annual Western Idaho Fair
or watch one at the world-famous Snake River
Stampede rodeo in Nampa.
Opera Idaho
Opera Idaho performs works by
composers ranging from Mozart and
Puccini to local artists. Performers
include local and national talent often
Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl
accompanied by members of the Boise
This annual event is held the
Philharmonic. For further information call last week of December. The 4-day
345-3531 or visit www.operaidaho.org.
schedule culminates in the Bowl,
held at the Boise State University’s
Contestants flock from near and far to participate
Bronco Stadium, where two top
in the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest in
college football teams gear up for
Weiser, about an hour northwest of Boise.
a post-season game. This event
promises plenty of exciting action
both on and off the field. For further
www.humanitarianbowl.org.
Rodeos
Idaho’s Old West heritage is still
alive and kicking at several thrilling
rodeo events in the Boise area
including the world-famous Snake
River Stampede, held in Nampa in
July (466-8497.) Nearby Caldwell
sponsors the annual Little Britches
Rodeo and the Caldwell Night
Rodeo in August (459-2060).
For additional information visit
www.snakeriverstampede.com and
www.caldwellnightrodeo.com.
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Western Idaho Fair
All the fun of an old-fashioned
country fair is found each summer
at the Western Idaho Fair. Heartstopping rides, a midway jammed
with taste-tempting treats and
carnival attractions, big-name
entertainment and an exhibition
hall showcasing western Idaho’s
agricultural lifestyle make this a
great family event. The Western
Idaho Fair runs ten full days during
the last two weeks of August. For
www.idahofair.com.
Winter Garden Aglow
Be dazzled by the spectacular
display of beautifully designed
and artfully arranged light and
color at the Idaho Botanical
Garden. Enjoy this family event
from late November through
early January. For further
www.idahobotanicalgarden.org.
boise river greenbelt
The Greenbelt concept was originated by Boise civic and political
leaders to protect the quality of and assure public access to the Boise
River. Designed as a linear park for leisure and recreational use, the
Greenbelt is enjoyed by Boiseans and the city’s visitors of all ages. The
path follows the banks of the Boise River from downtown, stretching
through the Boise Valley from the Glenwood Bridge on the west to
Lucky Peak State Park on the east. It incorporates approximately 25
miles of paved and unpaved pathway. Mile markers along the path are
1/2 mile apart and are numbered consecutively from the Base or Zero
marker at the Capitol Boulevard Bridge.
The Greenbelt accommodates walkers, bikers, skaters, joggers,
runners, wildlife observers and fishermen. As you stroll the Greenbelt,
take time to enjoy any of the twelve parks connected by the path.
Many offer picnic areas, playgrounds, open spaces for kite flying or
impromptu football games and public restrooms. Bike rentals are
available from Bikes 2 Boards (208-343-0208). In-line skates can be
rented from Newt & Harold’s Boards & Skates (208-385-9300) or Wheels
R Fun (208-343-8228). The path and parks are all wheelchair accessible.
A popular summertime activity in Boise is floating the river by inner
tube, raft, kayak or canoe from Barber Park into the city. People of all
ages can cool down while enjoying a few hours of total relaxation.
Tubes and rafts can be rented seasonally at the put-in location, Barber
Park from Epley’s River Rentals (208-577-4584). Shuttle service between
the put-in and take-out points is available for a small cost.
Wildlife lovers enjoy the Greenbelt year-round. Ducks, geese, great
blue heron and many species of songbirds can be seen along the entire
length of the path. The sight of bald eagles wintering along the river is
an added treat for trail-users. For the practiced observer, beaver, grey
fox and muskrat can also be seen.
For more information, contact:
Boise Parks & Recreation Department
1104 Royal Blvd., Boise, ID 83706
(208) 384-4240 • www.cityofboise.org/parks
Ada County Recreation & Event Services
www.adaweb.net/RecreationandEventServices.aspx
(208) 577-4575
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McCall’s Payette Lake is a haven for water sport enthusiasts who can ride jet skis,
go boating, or enjoy a nice dip in the cool water on a hot summer day.
day trips
To the north of Boise lie mountains,
mountains and more mountains. To the
west - fertile farmlands. To the south
- high desert plateaus and rugged
canyons. To the east - more farmland and
volcanic wonders of the Snake River Plain.
Whether you’re spending a couple
of hours or the whole day, there are
dozens of short trips out of Boise that
will introduce you to scenic Idaho.
Further information on all these trips
is available from the Boise Convention
and Visitors Bureau. Call: 344-7777.
and restaurants open on Main Street.
The original Idaho City Hotel still
rents rooms on Montgomery Street
You can visit the Territorial Jail and the
Boot Hill Cemetery as well as the Boise
Basin Museum, a former post office
that now houses a fascinating display
of Old West memorabilia including
hydraulic and dredge mining artifacts.
Don’t miss the fun at Idaho City’s
“Music on the Rocks and Arts & Crafts
Festival” in July or the “Gold Dust Rodeo”
in August. For information, call 392-4159
or visit www.idahocitychamber.com.
Idaho City
Garden Valley/
Lowman Loop Drive
A short drive up Highway 21, Idaho
City was the largest town in the
Northwest back in 1865. It is a wellpreserved relic of bustling, brawling,
boomtown days with several saloons
The Garden Valley-to-Lowman loop
drive is an excellent way to tour the
scenic country north of Boise. Take
Highway 44 west out of the city, then
head north on Highway 55 to Horseshoe
Preserved from its boomtown days of yore, the
buildings in Idaho City give visitors a glimpse of history.
Take a refreshing dip along the river in the nearby town
of Lowman.
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Bend. Continue from Horseshoe Bend as
far as Banks, then turn east on Highway
17 and follow the South Fork of the
Payette to Garden Valley.
If you are traveling this route in
reverse and arrive in Garden Valley in
the early evening, enjoy a play at
Starlight Mountain Theatre (462- 5523
or www.starlightmountaintheatre.com)
in Garden Valley before continuing on
to Boise.
Continue on Highway 17 to Lowman,
passing ranches, summer homes and
well-maintained picnic areas along the
way. At Lowman turn south on Highway
21, passing through Idaho City and the
historic Boise Basin on the way back
to Boise. For more information, call
462-5003 or visit www.gvchamber.org.
Three Island Crossing
State Park
The replica of a 19th century prairie
schooner is on display at Three Island
Crossing to help describe this historic
wagon train ford on the Snake River. A
self-guided pioneer footpath includes
wagon wheel ruts still visible more
than 100 years after journeys over the
Oregon Trail. Buffalo and longhorn
cattle still graze in nearby pastures.
Three Island Crossing State Park
is located outside of Glenns Ferry
southeast of Boise on I-84. For
further information call Glenns Ferry
Chamber of Commerce at 336-7345
or Idaho Parks and Rec. at 334-4199
or visit www.idahoparks.org.
While in Glenns Ferry, visit Carmella
Winery with its spectacular view of this
historic section of the Snake River.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Located one hour’s drive southeast
of Boise is North America’s largest
single sand dune, plus great fishing,
hiking trails and camping facilities.
A five-mile self-guided nature trail
explains the unique geology that
created the dunes and the pond
which lies at their base. The Bruneau
Dunes Observatory Complex with its
25” telescope is open to the public.
(Observatory hours vary - call the park
for details.) Drive a few miles farther
south past Bruneau to the spectacular
Bruneau Canyon Scenic Overlook.
The park is reached by proceeding
south out of Mountain Home on
Highway 51. For further information call
334-4199 or visit www.idahoparks.org.
Anderson Ranch Recreation
Area
Less than two hour’s drive from the
capital city brings you to the scenic
splendor of forested mountains and a
picturesque reservoir to fish or waterski. Take Highway 20 just outside of
Mountain Home and you will find
the uniqueness of Anderson Ranch
Reservoir, Atlanta, Pine and Featherville.
This area is filled with recreational,
historical and natural attractions
both summer and winter. For further
information call 653-2222 or 587-4464
or visit www.swita.org.
Take I-84 west to exit 44, travel eight
miles south to Kuna. Take Kuna Road
west to Southside Road. Then, head
south to Melba. From Melba, head east
on Baseline Road to Can-Ada Road.
Follow Can-Ada Road south to Victory
Lane which will drop down into the
Snake River Canyon. For information call
495-2745 or visit www.canyonco.org.
Idaho’s Wine Country
Idaho wineries range from very small,
by-appointment-only cellars, to larger
wineries open for tours and tastings
year-round. Southwest Idaho currently
boasts 17 wineries spread across its
fertile volcanic soils. Here, at the same
latitude as the famed wine regions of
France, Idaho vintners are producing
award winning wines. In fact, in March
2007, the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax
and Trade Bureau designated Idaho’s
Snake River Valley as an American
Viticulture Area (AVA) - an important
distinction that brands the southern
portion of the state as America’s next
great wine region. For more information
about Southwest Idaho wineries, call
455-8354 or visit www.idahowines.org.
Snake River Birds of Prey
National Conservation Area
Just southwest of Boise lies an 80-mile
stretch of the Snake River Canyon.
day trips
This wildlife refuge protects one of the
world’s densest concentrations of nesting
birds of prey. Falcons, eagles, hawks, owls
and other raptors hunt, nest and raise
their young here each spring. Spring and
early summer mornings are the best time
to visit, but you’re sure to catch sight
of at least some birds all year round.
Tour information, maps and brochures
are available from the Bureau of Land
Management, which administers
the Birds of Prey Area. A half-mile
interpretive trail is located at Dedication
Point where the road nears the canyon
rim. Guided tours and float trips are
also available through the Outfitters
and Guides Association. (For further
information call 1-800-49-IDAHO.)
Take I-84 west to exit 44, travel eight
miles south to Kuna, then follow the Swan
Falls Road for another 12 miles. Picnic
facilities and a boat ramp are located on
the canyon floor at Swan Falls Dam. For
information call the BLM at 384-3300
or visit www.birdsofprey.blm.gov.
Idaho’s Wine Country has begun to catch national attention with its recent Snake River Valley
American Viticulture Area designation.
Celebration Park
Just a one-hour drive southwest of
Boise, this former wintering ground
for the Paiute Indians features a large
concentration of petroglyphs and
campsites. Learn the history of this
nomadic tribe at the visitor center or
take in the natural history of the park
on a self-guided tour. Learn ancient
Indian games or try your hand at the
ATLATL bow range.
Photo: courtesy of Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission
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day trips
Silver City and the Owyhees
Silver City, established in 1864, is
another well-preserved ghost town.
Nestled in the Owyhee Mountains
south of Boise, more than 70 historic
buildings still stand where a boom
town once rumbled with silver miners,
gamblers and other fortune-seekers.
Stop at The Idaho Hotel for food and
beverages and tour other historic
structures like the Post Office, Drug
Store and the School House Museum.
Silver City is only accessible May
through September when the snows are
off the Owyhees and the 20-mile gravel
road is passable. Turn west at the Silver
City sign five miles south of Murphy
on Highway 78. On the way, stop in at
Murphy’s Owyhee County Museum,
which includes a homestead cabin,
stamp mill, railroad depot and one-room
schoolhouse. For further information call
495-2319 or visit www.ghosttowns.com.
Old Fort Boise &
Warhawk Air Museum
For history buffs, there are two
attractions which can easily be
combined into one trip. These are the
Warhawk Air Museum at Nampa and
the replica of Old Fort Boise at Parma.
The Warhawk Air Museum is located
at the Nampa Municipal Airport and
contains a great collection of WWII
vintage planes and war memorabilia.
To reach the museum go west from
Boise on I-84 to the first Nampa exit
and follow local signage to the airport.
For information call 465-6446 or visit
www.warhawkairmuseum.org.
To reach Old Fort Boise get back on
I-84 and continue west to the Parma exit
and proceed west on Highway 20/26
to the edge of Parma. Old Fort Boise is
an exact replica of the original trading
post built on the Snake River, near
present-day Parma, by the Hudson’s
Bay Company in 1834. It provided
supplies and protection for pioneers
traveling the Oregon Trail. Today, this
museum includes a pioneer cabin,
schoolroom and blacksmith’s shop.
McCall: Idaho’s Heartland
Located in the “Idaho Heartland,”
McCall is just a two-hour drive up
Route 55 through some of the most
scenic wilderness areas in the state.
This small resort town is a summer
and winter playground built on the
shores of Payette Lake. Throughout the
year one can enjoy a variety of craft
fairs, concerts, community theater and
the wonderful McCall Winter Carnival
A breathtaking scenic shot across the marina of Payette Lake in McCall.
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and Snow Sculpture Competition.
Nearby Brundage Mountain Ski
Area offers skiing, snowboarding
and summertime mountain biking
opportunities. Call 1-800-888-7544
or visit www.brundage.com.
Great restaurants, unique gift stores
and specialty shops are intermingled
with homes throughout McCall. All
this sits nestled in the Payette National
Forest which offers outstanding yearround recreational opportunities for
the entire family. There is something
for everyone for an enjoyable day or
weekend in the ‘Heartland’ of Idaho!
For information, call 1-800-260-5130
or visit www.mccallchamber.org.
Adventures in
Cascade/Donnelly
Located approximately 75 miles
from Boise, the mountain towns
of Cascade and Donnelly are built
near Cascade Lake. This beautiful
area offers the outdoor enthusiast
nearly unlimited opportunity for
adventure. Season by season one can
enjoy water sports, camping, hiking,
hunting, fishing (ice fishing in winter),
nordic skiing and snowmobiling.
In either of these friendly towns,
one can enjoy small, “home-cooking”
restaurants that will tempt the palate
as well as shops and flea markets
that will tempt the pocketbook!
For more information about the
Cascade and Donnelly area call 382-3833
or visit www.cascade-chamber.com.
Agricultural Tours
Agriculture is still the heart of
Southwest Idaho. Both Canyon County
to the west of Boise and Gem County to
the northwest offer self-guided driving
tours of lovely, fertile valleys dotted
with farms and orchards. In season,
you’ll find plenty of roadside fruit and
vegetable stands along the way.
For more information call the
Nampa Chamber of Commerce at
466-4641or visit www.nampa.com.
www.boisecentre.com
P.O. Box 2106, Boise, ID 83701
Phone: (208) 344-7777
Toll-Free: 1-800-635-5240
Fax: (208) 344-6236
E-Mail: [email protected]
E-Mail: [email protected]
boise Centre
Ideally located in the heart of
downtown Boise, Boise Centre is within
walking distance of approximately
800 hotel rooms, a variety of fine
restaurants, coffee bars, museums,
shopping, entertainment and
exciting attractions. Boise’s public
plaza, The Grove Plaza, which hosts
numerous events throughout the
year, is right outside our front door.
From the airy, glass enclosed
lobby, to the elegantly appointed
meeting rooms, Boise Centre blends
the luxury of a first-class hotel
with the spaciousness of a major
convention center. Additionally,
a 350-seat auditorium offers
convention center
complete audio and video facilities
for multimedia presentations.
Boise Centre is designed with
comfortable seating, artwork, plush
carpeting and soothing colors in
20 meeting room combinations for
total flexibility. Boise Centre hosts
a tremendous variety of events,
including international, national
and regional conventions, academic
conferences, corporate meetings,
banquets and consumer shows.
The Boise Centre has recently
undertaken a number of green
initiatives. The facility continues to
use a geothermal heating system.
There is a new green dumpster that is
used to collect and recycle cans, glass
and plastic. The Boise Centre is now
using cups, utensils and disposable
food containers that are made from
corn products and paper cups that
are compostable and manufactured
from recycled materials. Water is
now dispensed from “water stations”
and locally produced products are
selected whenever possible. All
of these initiatives have enabled
the Boise Centre to join the everincreasing ranks of environmentally
responsible convention facilities.
Note: For a detailed listing of Boise’s
meeting space, call the Convention
Sales Dept. at the Boise Convention
& Visitors Bureau, 1-800-635-5240 or
email: [email protected]
The Boise Centre is a large, modern, flexible space which hosts events
ranging from corporate meetings to large, annual conventions and
shows like the Sysco Food Show.
Photos: top and bottom left courtesy of the BCVB; bottom right © Anne Quinn
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A delightful blend of new and historic buildings makes up the four block BoDo
District of downtown Boise.
shopping
BOISE IS... unique shopping districts,
numerous specialty shops, a revitalized
downtown, shopping centers and
malls that provide the shopper with
an excellent opportunity to get
acquainted with the capital city.
Whether you’re looking for oriental
rugs, custom furniture, the latest
fashions, antiques, artwork, or that
perfect gift, you are almost certain
to find what you’re looking for and
guaranteed to enjoy the search!
Downtown Boise is a success story
of vitality where history, variety,
quality and convenience await you.
Enjoy shopping in renovated historic
buildings in areas such as BoDo,
Capitol Terrace, the Union Block, the
emerging “Linen District” and the Old
Boise Shopping District. All offer a wide
variety of specialty shops, restaurants
and pleasant surroundings that make
for relaxed browsing and buying.
Music and fun enhance your
downtown shopping experience. Watch
for special downtown events such as
“First Thursday” and “Alive After Five.”
Boise Towne Square mall, located on
the western edge of the city, is Boise’s
largest major retail center. With almost
180 shops and restaurants the mall
offers a selection of merchandise which
rivals any mall in the Northwest. Easy
access, convenient parking and friendly
service combine to make the mall a
“must” if shopping is on your agenda.
Boise Factory Outlets, located
just off I-84 at the Gowen Road exit,
The Old Boise Historic District and Boise Towne
Square Mall are both great Boise shopping
destinations.
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offer more than 20 factory outlet
stores selling world-famous, brandname merchandise at great prices.
Most neighborhoods are well
served with strategically placed
malls or shopping areas, an excellent
example being the renovated “Vista
Village” - Boise’s oldest shopping
center. Invariably, you will find
a great selection of restaurants,
antiques and specialty shops.
Shopping in Boise reflects the
excitement and adventure of the
growth and change taking place in the
city. Combine this with Boise’s special
mixture of the old and the new, the quiet
elegance of city parks and the bustle of
downtown streets and you’re going to
agree… shopping in Boise is a pleasure.
Great food, cold drinks and live music make for a great night out at the
Ha’ Penny Bridge Irish Pub.
dining
Dining out in Boise will certainly
prove to be one of the highlights of your
visit. The city has a wealth of unique,
high-quality restaurants that will suit
the palate and pocketbook of all visitors.
Choose to dine in a four-star
establishment offering continental
cuisine, experience a number of
ethnic eateries, relax in a trendy coffee
house or find a great steak and potato
dinner in a casual, western setting.
For those who relish the warm, sunny
days of spring and summer and the
crisp, fragrant air of autumn, Boise has
many cafés that offer sidewalk, patio
or balcony seating which is generally
available May through September.
For restaurant suggestions, refer
to the representative selections on
the following pages. Boise offers a
wide variety of establishments to
choose from which keeps competition
for your business keen. That means
quality food and affordable prices
- two more reasons why your stay
in Idaho’s capital city will leave
you with pleasant memories. Bon
Appetit! For more information,
visit www.diningdecisions.com
Listings provided by Dining Decisions
Magazine. Visit www.diningdecisions.
com for reviews, descriptions,
menus, recipes, and much more!
BAR & GRILL
Chili’s Grill & Bar
916 Broadway Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389-2200
7997 W. Franklin Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327-0088
Crescent Bar & Grill
Cricket’s Bar & Grill
1228 Oakland Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-6235
The Dutch Goose
3515 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-8887
The Falcon Tavern
780 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-3111
Harry’s
404 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 424-8277
Hooters
Indian Lakes Golf Course Pub & Grill
4700 S. Umatilla Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362-2931
Jumpin’ Janet’s Good Time Pub
572 Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-7620
Legends Pub & Grill
7609 W. Overland Rd, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-1819
Hyde Park Pub
1501-B N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-9260
Knitting Factory Concert House
416 S. 9th St., Boise 367-1212
Old Chicago Restaurant
730 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363-0037
Boise Towne Square Mall, Boise . . . . . . . . . . 321-0033
O’Michael’s Pub & Grill
2433 Bogus Basin Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-8948
Opa
213 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-6555
Piper Pub & Grill
150 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-2444
Quinn’s Restaurant & Lounge
1005 Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-9568
The Zone
The Grove Hotel
245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3333
Boobies
11295 W. Ustick Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-7938
Buddies Pub & Deli
8654 W. Overland Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658-0906
Burger ‘N Brew
4295 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-7700
Buster’s
1326 Broadway Ave, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-5688
Characters Sports Bar
Red Lion Hotel - Boise Downtowner
1800 Fairview Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344-7691
Located on 8th Street in downtown Boise, visit Opa
for a refreshing libation or head next door to Cazba
for authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
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Photo: courtesy of Café Vicino
dining
BAR & GRILL (cont.)
The Lift
4091 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-3250
Main Street Bistro
609 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-9515
Mulligan’s Golf Pub & Eatery
1009 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-6998
The Office Bar & Grill
The Plank
650 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-1790
Players Pub & Grill
5504 W. Alworth St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-6563
The Pocket
1487 N. Curtis Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-2474
Q’s Billiards & Eatery
The Ranch Club
3544 Chinden Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-7447
Sam’s Place
3395 N. Five Mile Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-0074
Stubs Sports Pub
12505 Chinden Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-8273
3662 S. Findley Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .336-7882
TGI Fridays
600 N. Milwaukee St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373-0889
The Turf Club
5610 Glenwood St, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-7223
BARBEQUE/SOUTHERN
Goodwood Barbecue Company
7849 W. Spectrum, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658-7173
BASQUE
Leku Ona
117 S. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-6665
The Basque Market
608 W. Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-1208
Gernika Basque Pub & Eatery
BISTROS
Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro
La Vie En Rose
928 W. Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-4045
Le Café de Paris
204 N. Capitol Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-0889
Splendor Bistro
6100 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-5094
Venice Coffee and Wine Bistro
1320 S. Maple Grove Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 639-8181
Diners enjoy contemporary American cuisine expertly prepared by the charming Café Vicino, tucked away
in the plaza across from the Boise Co-op in the North End.
BREWPUBS
Highlands Hollow Brewhouse
2455 Harrison Hollow Ln., Boise . . . . . . . . . . 343-6820
The Ram Brewery/StoneHouse
Catering
709 E. Park Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-2929
TableRock BrewPub & Grill
705 Fulton St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-0944
BitterCreek AleHouse
246 N. 8th St, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-1813
Sockeye Grill & Brewery
3019 N. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658-1533
CAFÉS
Blue Jeans Cafe
9140 W. Emerald St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658-5053
Bridge Café
123 N. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-5526
Cafe Han
Dream Café
3110 S. Bown Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-6632
Focaccia’s
Jan’s Cafeteria
650 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-3663
Merritt’s Country Café
6630 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-9982
Metro Café
Hotel 43
981 Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-4622
Northern Lights Café
650 E. Boise Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424-9111
Pojo’s Carousel Café
Sav-On-Café
106 S. 16th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-9022
Sun Ray Café
1602 N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-2887
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CAJUN
Chef Roland’s Cajun Cuisine
1221 W. Boise Ave., Boise . . . . 344-4387 or 867-8075?
Kelly Cajun Grille
CHINESE
Yen Ching
305 N. 9th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-0384
Chef Express
1098 N. Orchard St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-2885
China Grand Buffet
10498 Fairview Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-9888
China One International Buffet
5181 Glenwood St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373-5806
Chopstick Gourmet Buffet
2275 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8965
Confucius Restaurant
Din Fung Buffet
925 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367-1688
Fortune Wok
Golden Star Restaurant
1142 N. Orchard St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-0191
Golden Wok
The Great Dragon
Great Wall Restaurant
10398 Overland Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-3260
Guang Zhou Chinese Restaurant
Hollywood Chinese Restaurant
Jade’s Chopstick
6970 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-1302
dining
Treasure Valley Coffee – The
Roastere
11875 President Dr., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-8488
611 E. 1st St., Mrdn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-9977
Enjoy a hearty Basque meal on the patio of Leku Ona,
located downtown on the Basque Block. One of several
local brewpubs, Highlands Hollow offers an ample
selection of beers on tap.
Lim’s Specialty House
1716 Broadway Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-9548
Lucky Palace Chinese Restaurant
Mandarin Palace
Nam King
4624 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-0260
North End Chinese Restaurant
1806 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-1080
Oriental Express
110 N. 11th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8868
Panda Express
1124 Milwaukee, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-0350
Panda Garden
2801 Overland Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-1188
P.F. Chang’s
850 Broad St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-8100
Pho 79 Vietnamese and
Chinese Cuisine
Gary Ln. and State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-8889
Quik-Wok Restaurant
Royal Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
415 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-3113
Shanghai
2203 University Dr., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-5905
Top Wok
12375 Chinden Blvd. #C, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 327-8889
Twin Dragon
Wok-Inn Noodle
Wok-King on Broadway
Yang Sheng
COFFEE/TEA HOUSES
Big City Coffee & Café
5517 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-9161
1416 W. Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-3145
Buzz
2999 N. Lakeharbor Ln., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-4321
Flying M Coffeehouse
500 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-4320
3 Bzzz Coffee Bar
(Located Inside Boise Bargain Basket)
Alia’s Coffee House
908 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-1299
C’Est Espresso
Boise Air Terminal, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368-9777
Coffee Lovers
Inside Heavenly Ham
Dawson’s Downtown
219 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-5633
The Edge
1105 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-5383
The Fixx
224 10th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-4011
Java
223 N. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-0777
1612 N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-4777
Jim’s Coffee Shop
812 W. Fort St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-0154
Lucy’s Coffee and Espresso
Mesa Roca
Me Time Coffeehouse
4940 Mill Station Dr., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-3995
Moxie Java
28 Treasure Valley locations to serve you
Starbuck’s
Thomas Hammer
298 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-8004
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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN
CUISINE
Café Vicino
808 W. Fort St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1463
Cottonwood Grille
913 W. River St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-9800
Emilio’s
The Grove Hotel
Red Feather Lounge
246 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429-6340
CONVENTION CENTERS/
CATERING
Kanak Attack Catering
The Stonehouse
665 Park Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345-6790
Boise Centre on the Grove
850 W. Front St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-8900
DELI
Boise Co-op
888 W. Fort St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-4500
34th Street Deli
Andy’s Deli
840 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-5186
Aubergine
415 ParkCenter Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429-8775
Blue Sky Bagels
407 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-4242
The Café
Doubletree Hotel
475 W. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . .345-2002
Charlie’s Place
123 N. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-1733
Courtside Deli
Deli At The Grove
Deli George
Dina’s Deli & Bagel Factory
Heavenly Ham
Chef Lou’s at 8th Street
409 S. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-2080
Kopper Kitchen
2661 Airport Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-4271
The Plaza Grill
Owyhee Plaza Hotel
1109 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4611
Westside Drive-In
1939 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-2957
Willowcreek Grill
2273 S. Vista Ave., Ste. 150, Boise 343-5544
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2810 Elder St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-5630
7253 N. Glenwood, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-2330
Big Juds
1289 Protest Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4439
Boise Stage Stop
I-84 Exit 71, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-1367
The Capri Restaurant
The Chef’s Hut
164 S. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-3125
The Cheesecake Factory
330 N. Milwaukee, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-4466
Chuck-A-Rama Buffet
Coffee Garden Restaurant
Red Lion Hotel - Boise Downtowner
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1733 S. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-8280
Denny’s Restaurant
2580 Airport Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-9092
Donnie Mac’s Trailer Park Cuisine
1515 W. Grove St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-9008
Eddie’s Diner
Eddie’s Restaurant
dining
DELI (cont.)
Hugo’s Deli
10599 W. Overland Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-9530
5616 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-2323
Jenny’s Lunchline
106 N. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-0092
Pita Pit
746 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-1900
Port of Subs
Pot Belly Deli
216 Front St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-2030
Rick’s Café Americain at the Flicks
646 Fulton St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-4288
River City Bagel & Bakery
908 W. Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-1299
Rooster’s Eatery
930 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-9300
DINNER THEATER
Knock ‘Em Dead Dinner Theatre
333 S. 9th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0021
DISTILLERY PUB
Bardenay Restaurant Distillery
610 Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426-0538
FAMILY FARE
Addie’s
501 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-1198
Brick Oven Bistro On the Grove
8th & Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-3456
Visitors and locals always return to the Brick Oven Bistro
for its “home-cooked slow food served fast”. The patio at
Bungalow is a must for hot summer afternoons when you
want to enjoy the outdoors from a cool, shady spot.
Elmer’s Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
1385 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-5714
Fuddruckers
1666 S. Entertainment Ave., Boise246-8640
Golden Corral
The Griddle
2310 E. Overland Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-1848
IHOP
3599 Federal Wy., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426-9125
7959 Emerald St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-4467
JJ North’s Grand Buffet
Marie Callender’s Restaurant
& Bakeries
Moon’s Kitchen Café & Gift Shop
712 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0472
Pantry Restaurant
1545 Shoreline Dr., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-5486
Perkin’s Family Restaurant
6801 Federal Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-8538
Raedean’s
Red Robin
267 N. Milwaukee St, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-0023
211 E. Parkcenter Blvd, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-7471
Rockies Diner
3900 Overland Rd., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-2878
Shari’s
Sizzler Restaurant
459 N. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-2930
Smoke Inn
3912 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-7334
Stan’s Char-Broiled Hot Dogs
818 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-1199
Sunrise Family Restaurant
7135 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-2037
Sunshine Feed Store
Rodeway Inn
1115 N. Curtis Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-2700
Trolley House
1821 Warm Springs Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 345-9255
Warm Springs Golf Club
FINE DINING
Berryhill & Co.
121 N. 9th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387-3553
Bungalow
1520 N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-9855
Café Vicino
808 W. Fort St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-1463
Chandler’s Restaurant
Hotel 43
981 Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-4622
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The Gamekeeper Restaurant
& Lounge
Owyhee Plaza Hotel
1109 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4611
Barbacoa
276 Bobwhite Ct., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-5000
FONDUE
The Melting Pot
200 N. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-0900
HAWAIIAN
Ono’s Hawaiian Café
CK Hawaiian BBQ
INDIAN
Bombay Grill
928 W. Main St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-7888
Madhuban - Authentic Indian
Cuisine
6930 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-8215
Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine
10548 Fairview Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327-4500
INTERNATIONAL
tres bonne cuisine
Boise Café
219 N. 10th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-3397
Fresh Pasty Pies
It’s A British Thing
12624 W. Fairview Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 855-5080
Kim’s Oriental Restaurant
Mongolian BBQ
6920 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-7964
Mongolian Bistro
#1 Mongo BBQ
Mongo Grill
3554 S. Findley, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-2122
Mongolian Stir Fry
Montego Bay
Pair
601 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-7034
Pista Sa Nayon – Filipino
8716 W. Fairview Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-9881
Reef
105 S. 6th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287-9200
Tango’s Subs and Empanadas –
Argentinean
701 N. Orchard St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-3090
Tucano’s Brazilian Grill
1388 S. Entertainment Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . 343-5588
IRISH
Ha’ Penny Bridge Pub & Grill
855 Broad St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-5568
ITALIAN
Asiago’s Ristorante
1002 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-5552
Gino’s Italian Ristorante
3015 W. McMillan Rd., Meridian . . . . . . . . . . 331-3771
Old Spaghetti Factory
610 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-2900
Cucina di Paolo
1504 Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-7150
Johnny Carino’s Italian Kitchen
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Rotella’s Trattoria
6882 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-0109
JAPANESE
Happy Fish Sushi & Martini Bar
855 Broad St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4810
RAW Sushi
2237 Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-0270
Shige Japanese Cuisine
100 N. 8th St, Ste 215., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-8423
Shige Japanese Express
100 N. 8th St, Ste 210., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-8423
Superb Sushi Downtown
280 N. 8th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0123
EDO Japanese Restaurant
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
Genki Bistro
Ichiban Japanese Steak House &
Sushi Bar
dining
Kyoto Japanese Steak House & Sushi
Sonobana Japanese Cuisine
303 N. Orchard St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-8822
Tepanyaki Japanese Steak House
2197 N. Garden St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-3515
Teriyaki Time
9140 E. Emerald St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378-4444
Yokozuna Teriyaki
824 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377-3064
Zen Bento
103 N. 10th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388-8808
JUICE BARS
Jamba Juice
MEDITERRANEAN
Cazba
211 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-0222
Mazzah Mediterranean Cuisine
1772 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-2566
MEXICAN
Café Olé Restaurant & Cantina
404 S. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-3222
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
2870 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-1001
Andrade Restaurante Mexicano
Aromas
Ono Hawaiian Café serves authentic Hawaiian cuisine presented with style in an upscale and relaxing setting.
Photo: courtesy of Ono Hawaiian Café
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dining
MEXICAN (Cont.)
A Taste of Mexico
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
992 Milwaukee St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327-0099
980 S. Broadway Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1100
Bajio Mexican Grill
Basilios Mexican Dining
Buritos Locitos
201 W. Boise Ave. #104, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-5936
Calle Verde
612 Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4708
Cancun Authentic Mexican
Restaurant
Casa Mexico
1605 N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-8330
Fairview & Five Mile Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 375-0342
3083 S. Bown Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-8464
Chapala Mexican Restaurant
1201 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429-1155
1459 S. Vinnell Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-5315
Chilangos Mexican Food
3504 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-2150
Corona Village
4334 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-9707
Deltaco
El Cazador
El Gallo Giro
El Gringo
Fiesta Guadalajara
3552 S. Findley Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424-8580
La Tapatia
Los Beto’s
6906 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-1494
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
Los Mariachis
Mesa Taqueria
215 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-0987
On the Border Mexican Grill
& Cantina
7802 Spectrum St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-8145
Pollo Rey Mexican Rotisserie
222 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-0323
Señor Fresh Mexican Eatery
590 S. Broadway Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-1888
Tacos El Torito Restaurant
PIZZA
Domino’s Pizza
Old Chicago Pizza & Pasta
730 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363-0037
Boise Towne Square Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-0033
Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta
1805 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387-2727
Casanova Pizzeria
1204 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-3535
Chicago Connection Pizza
Chuck E Cheese’s
Diggs Pizza
4646 S. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362-3177
Flatbread Community Oven
3139 S. Bown Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4177
Flying Pie Pizzaria
4320 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-0000
The Front Door
105 S. 6th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287-9201
Guido’s Original New York Style
Pizza
235 N. 5th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-9011
Idaho Pizza Company
Little Caesar’s
1471 N. Milwaukee, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672-9334
Lucky 13
3662 Eckert Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-6967
Lulu’s Fine Pizza
2594 N. Bogus Basin Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . 387-4992
Nick-N-Willy’s Take-N-Bake Pizza
Papa Joe’s
1301 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-7272
Papa John’s Pizza
Papa Murphy’s Take & Bake Pizza
Pie Hole
205 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-7783
Pizza Hut
The Pizza Pipeline
Pizzalchik
7300 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-7757
Primos
Proto’s Pizza
345 S. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331-1400
Romio’s Pizza & Pasta
Shy Simon’s Pizza
6564 Federal Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-8423
Tony’s Pizzeria Teatro
105 N. Capitol Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-1052
Villa Pizza
SANDWICHES
American Subs & Catering
7700 Goddard Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-5333
Build your own pizza with the long list of toppings available at Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta. If pizza’s
not your style, choose from their range of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes or desserts.
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Photos: left courtesy of Chandler’s;
right © Anne Quinn
dining
Slowly savor one of Chandler’s delectable desserts to
follow up a delicious meal. Dine al fresco on
Berryhill & Co.’s patio in the warm months of the year.
Blimpie Subs & Salads
8 Boise locations to serve you
Cobby’s Sandwich Shops
Grill-A-Sub
Pacific Subs
509 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-7827
Quizno’s Classic Subs
Subway
West of Philly
8247 Franklin Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 658-1781
SEAFOOD
Ben’s Crow Inn
Bonefish Grill
855 W. Broad St. Ste. 260, Boise . . . . . . . . . . 433-1234
Fresh off the Hook
Joe’s Crab Shack
2288 N. Garden St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-9370
Long John Silver’s
3220 W. State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-8162
1680 N. Westland Dr., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-1393
McGrath’s Fish House
1749 S. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-6300
Murphy’s Seafood & Steakhouse
Ocean’s Seafood & Grill
Fairview & Milwaukee, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-6464
Red Lobster Restaurant
STEAK & SEAFOOD
Angell’s Bar & Grill
One Capitol Center
999 Main St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-2200
Chandler’s Restaurant
Hotel 43
981 Grove St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342-4622
Cool Hand Luke’s
622 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287-3296
Lock Stock & Barrel
1100 W. Jefferson St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-4266
Murphy’s Seafood & Steakhouse
Stagecoach Inn Restaurant & Lounge
Tavern at Bown Crossing
3111 Bown Way, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-2277
Lindy’s Steak House
6290 N. Meeker Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-1310
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Outback Steakhouse
Pacific Grill & Smokehouse
DoubleTree Hotel - Riverside
Ruby River Steakhouse
7751 W. Spectrum St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-0656
Sizzler Restaurant
459 N. Cole Rd., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322-2930
SUSHI
Happy Fish Sushi & Martini Bar
855 Broad St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-4810
RAW Sushi
2273 S. Vista Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343-0270
Shige Japanese Cuisine
100 N. 8th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-8423
Superb Sushi Downtown
280 N. 8th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-0123
Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant
Genki Bistro
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Ichiban Japanese Steak House &
Sushi Bar
Kyoto Japanese Steak House & Sushi
Wicky Wicky Sushi
TEX-MEX
Parrilla Grill
1512 N. 13th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-4688
THAI
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant
Mai Thai Restaurant & Bar
750 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344-8424
Pad Thai House
1473 S. Five Mile, Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375-6014
Pat’s Thai Kitchen
577 E. Park Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345-0026
Siam Thai Restaurant
590 E. Boise Ave., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383-9032
Thai Cuisine
VIETNAMESE
Dong Khanh
Pho 79 Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine
Gary Ln. and State St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853-8889
Saigon Grill
Vien Dong
Vietnamese Restaurant
WINE BARS
Berryhill & Co.
121 N. 9th St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387-3553
The Grape Escape Wine Bar
The Mode Building
800 W. Idaho St., Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368-0200
Piazza Di Vino Art Gallery & Wine Bar
212-B 9th St.,Boise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336-9577
Bacquet’s
Boise Towne Square Mall, Boise . . . . . . . . . . 376-WINE
Woman of Steel
Excellent lodging options can be found all over Boise, such as the
Hampton Inn Downtown below.
lodging
Local motels and hotels offer more
than 5,000 rooms in over 60 different
facilities for visitors to Boise. These
accommodations range from bedand-breakfast hospitality to large,
modern complexes with convention
facilities; luxury suites with all of
the amenities to small, economyminded, family-owned motels.
All the larger facilities are in or
convenient to Boise’s downtown
and all offer shuttle service
to and from the airport.
Several also offer a lively night life
with bars and excellent restaurants
that are popular in their own right.
You’ll have no trouble finding
a room in Boise to suit your
tastes and your pocketbook.
This section has been designed
to provide a complete, quick
and easy reference guide to the
wide variety of accommodations
available throughout the Boise
area. For your convenience, we have
listed all hotels, motels, bed and
breakfasts, and R.V. parks. Included
in the listings are the price range,
number of units available and
facilities offered such as restaurant
on the premises, handicap access,
laundry rooms, hi-speed internet
access, etc. There are also two maps
that show you the approximate
location of each property listed, one
map for properties that are located
in the “Downtown Area” and the
other for properties that are located
“Outside the Downtown Area”.
The Treasure Valley Lodging
Association is actively involved
in hospitality training and the
promotion of tourism. You will find
the staff at local lodging facilities
to be well trained, courteous,
knowledgeable and willing to answer
any questions you may have.
We hope your stay with us is
both pleasant and comfortable,
and we look forward to seeing
you again soon in Boise.
Hotel amenities include in-room internet access
and exercise rooms, such as the one at the Red
Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner (right).
Photos: top © Anne Quinn; bottom right courtesy of Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
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outside of downtown area
54. Vista Inn
55. Westriver Inn
56. Wolff Corporate Housing
42. Rodeway Inn
44. Seven-K Motel
45. Shilo Inn Suites Boise Airport
46. Shilo Inn Boise Riverside
47. Sleep Inn
48. Springhill Suites – Boise
49. Springhill Suites – Park Center
50. Sunliner Motel
51. Super 8 Motel
53. U.S. Suites
26. Hilton Garden – Boise Spectrum
27. Holiday Inn Boise Airport
28. Holiday Inn Express
29. Homewood Suites by Hilton
31. Hyatt Place
32. Inn America
35. Motel 6 Boise Airport
37. Oxford Suites
38. Pioneer Condos at Bogus Basin
41. Residence Inn – Boise West
13. Candlewood Suites – Meridian
14. Comfort Inn Airport
15. Comfort Suites Boise
16. Country Inn & Suites
18. Doubletree Club Hotel
19. Doubletree Hotel – Riverside
20. Extended Stay America
21. Fairfield Inn Boise Airport
23. Hampton Inn – Airport
25. Harrison Plaza Suite Hotel
1. AmeriTel Boise Spectrum
2. AmeriTel Boise Towne Square
4. Best Western Airport Inn
5. Best Western Northwest Lodge
6. Best Western Vista Inn – Airport
7. Bond Street Motel Apartments
8. Budget Host Inn
9. Budget Inn
11. Cambria Suites
12. Candlewood Suites – Boise
Bed & Breakfasts
58. Custers Corner Townhouse
RV Parks
61. Boise Meridian RV Resort
62. Hi Valley RV park
63. Mountain View RV Park
64. On The River RV Park
Bogus Basin
Recreation
Area
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64
56
44
55
7
50
19
46
9
54
31
2
Boise Towne
Square Mall
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42
12
41
25
61
13
18
8
58
37
29 26
1
53
20
28
49
11 51
21
23
47 4
15
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downtown area
3. The Anniversary Inn
10. Cabana Inn
17. Courtyard by Marriott – Boise
22. The Grove Hotel
24. Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
30. Hotel 43
33. Leku Ona Boutique Hotel
34. Modern Hotel
36. Owyhee Plaza Hotel
39. Red Lion Hotel – Downtowner
40. Residence Inn – Boise Central
43. Safari Inn Downtown
52. TownePlace Suites
Bed & Breakfasts
57. Boise Guest House
59. Idaho Heritage Inn B & B
60. J.J. Shaw House B & B
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1. AmeriTel Inn Boise Spectrum
323-2500 • Fax 323-9400
7499 W. Overland Rd. • Boise 83709
www.ameritelinns.com
2. AmeriTel Inn Boise Towne Square
378-7000 • Fax 378-7040
7965 W. Emerald • Boise 83704
www.ameritelinns.com
3. The Anniversary Inn
387-4900
1575 S. Lusk • Boise 83705
www.anniversaryinn.com
4. Best Western Airport Inn
384-5000 • Fax 384-5566
2660 Airport Way • Boise 83705
5. Best Western Northwest Lodge
287-2300 • Fax 287-2310
6989 Federal Way, Boise 83716
www.bestwestern.com/northwestlodge
6. Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport
336-8100 • Fax 342-3060
www.bestwestern.com/vistainnattheairport
7. Bond Street Motel Apartments
322-4407 • Fax 377-8851
1680 N. Phillippi St. • Boise 83706
www.bondmotel.com
8. Budget Host Inn
322-4404 • Fax 322-7487
8002 Overland Rd. • Boise 83709
www.budgethostinn.biz
RATE
# Rooms/Units
Symbols for general price range
(standard, single occupancy)
$ - Up to $60 $$ - $61 to $80
$$$ - $81 to $100 $$$$ - $100+
AAA Discount
Accept Credit Cards
Airport Shuttle Service
Business Center
Comp. Happy Hour
Cocktail Lounge
Concierge
Comp. Cont. Breakfast
Comp.Full Breakfast
Comp.Newspaper
In-room Dataports
In-room Fireplace
Furnished Apartments
Guest Laundry Facilities
Handicap Access
Health Club/Exercise Rm
Hi-spd Internet In Rm
Hi-spd Internet Meet Rm
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In-room Coffee
In-room Hair Dryer
In-room Iron/Ironing Bd
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Meeting Facilities
Motorcoach Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
On-Site Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
Room Service
Suites
Hotels
Amenities & Services
133 $$$$
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9. Budget Inn
344-8617 • Fax 331-3330
2600 Fairview Ave. • Boise 83702
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10.Cabana Inn
343-6000
1600 Main St. • Boise 83702
50
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11.Cambria Suites
344-7444 • Fax 344-7446
2970 W. Elder St. • Boise 83705
www.choicehotels.com
12.Candlewood Suites Boise
322-4300 • Fax 322-4301
700 N. Cole Rd. • Boise 83704
www.candlewoodsuites.com/boiseid
13.Candlewood Suites Meridian
888-5121 • Fax 888-5132
1855 S. Silverstone Way • Meridian 83642
www.candlewoodsuites.com/boiseid
14.Comfort Inn Airport
336-0077 • Fax 342-6592
15.Comfort Suites Airport
472-1222 • Fax 472-1210
2906 Vista Ave. • Boise 83705
16.Country Inn & Suites - Boise West
639-3300 • Fax 639-7999
3355 E. Pine Ave. • Meridian 83642
www.countryinns.com/meridianid
17.Courtyard Boise Downtown
331-2700 • Fax 331-3296
222 S. Broadway • Boise 83702
www.marriott.com/boicy
18.Doubletree Club Hotel
345-2002 • Fax 345-8354
475 W. Parkcenter Blvd. • Boise 83706
www.boiseclub.doubletree.com
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19.Doubletree Hotel - Boise Riverside
343-1871 • Fax 344-1079
2900 Chinden Blvd. • Boise 83714
www.boiseriverside.doubletree.com
20.Extended Stay America
363-9040 • Fax 363-9039
2500 S. Vista Ave. • Boise 83705
www.exstay.com
21.Fairfield Inn Boise Airport
331-5656 • Fax 424-3169
3300 S. Shoshone St. • Boise 83705
22.The Grove Hotel
333-8000 • Fax 333-8800
245 S. Capitol Blvd. • Boise 83702
www.grovehotelboise.com
23.Hampton Inn Boise - Airport
331-5600 • Fax 389-1220
3270 S. Shoshone St. • Boise 83705
www.hamptoninn.com
24.Hampton Inn & Suites Boise-Downtown
331-1900 • Fax 331-1903
www.boisedowntownsuites.hamptoninn.com
25.Harrison Plaza Suite Hotel
375-7666 • Fax 376-3608
409 S. Cole Rd. • Boise 83709
www.harrisonhotelboise.com
26.Hilton Garden Inn - Boise Spectrum
376-1000 • Fax 321-7916
7699 W. Spectrum St. • Boise 83709
www.hiltongardeninn.com
27.Holiday Inn Boise-Airport
343-4900 • Fax 344-8156
www.hiboiseairporthotel.com
28.Holiday Inn Express Boise
388-0800 • Fax 388-0846
www.hiexpress.com
29.Homewood Suites by Hilton Boise
375-8500 • Fax 375-8504
7957 W. Spectrum Way • Boise 83709
www.Boise.homewoodsuites.com
30.Hotel 43
342-4622 • Fax 344-5751
981 W. Grove St. • Boise 83702
www.hotel43.com
31.Hyatt Place
375-1200 • Fax 375-2900
925 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Boise 83704
www.hyatt-place.com
32.Inn America
389-9800 • Fax 338-1333
www.innamerica.com
33.Leku Ona Boutique Hotel
345-6665
117 S. 6th St. • Boise 83702
www.iparagon.com/lekuona
34.Modern Hotel
424-8244 • Fax 639-8879
1314 W. Grove St. • Boise 83702
www.themodernhotel.com
35.Motel 6 Boise Airport
344-3506 • Fax 344-6264
www.motel6.com
RATE
# Rooms/Units
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$$$ - $81 to $100 $$$$ - $100+
303 $$$$
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AAA Discount
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Business Center
Comp. Happy Hour
Cocktail Lounge
Concierge
Comp.Full Breakfast
Comp.Newspaper
In-room Dataports
In-room Fireplace
Handicap Access
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In-room Coffee
In-room Hair Dryer
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Meeting Facilities
Motorcoach Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
On-Site Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
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36.Owyhee Plaza Hotel
343-4611 • Fax 336-3860
www.owyheeplaza.com
37.Oxford Suites
322-8000 • Fax 322-8002
1426 S. Entertainment Ave. • Boise 83709
www.oxfordsuitesboise.com
38.Pioneer Condos at Bogus Basin
332-5200 • Fax 383-4997
1770 W. State St. #394 • Boise 83702
www.pioneercondos.com
39.Red Lion Hotel - Boise Downtowner
344-7691 • Fax 336-3652
1800 W. Fairview Ave. • Boise 83702
www.redlion.com/boisedowntowner
40.Residence Inn - Boise Central
344-1200 • Fax 384-5354
1401 Lusk (Yale at Capitol Blvd.) • Boise 83706
www.marriott.com/BOIID
41.Residence Inn - Boise West
385-9000 • Fax 385-9004
7303 W. Denton • Boise 83704
www.marriott.com/BOIRI
42.Rodeway Inn
376-2700 • Fax 377-0324
1115 N. Curtis Rd. • Boise 83706
Email: [email protected]
43.Safari Inn Downtown
344-6556 • Fax 344-7240
1070 Grove St. • Boise 83702
www.safariinndowntown.com
44.Seven-K Motel
343-7723
45.Shilo Inn Suites Boise Airport
343-7662 • Fax 344-0318
4111 Broadway Ave. • Boise 83705
www.shiloinns.com
46.Shilo Inn Boise Riverside
344-3521 • Fax 384-1217
www.shiloinns.com
47.Sleep Inn
336-7377 • Fax 336-2035
48.Springhill Suites Boise
939-8266 • Fax 938-1853
6325 N. Cloverdale Rd. • Boise 83713
www.marriott.com/boish
49.Springhill Suites Boise ParkCenter
342-1044 • Fax 342-2763
424 E. ParkCenter Blvd. • Boise 83706
www.marriott.com/boidt
RATE
# Rooms/Units
$ - Up to $60 $$ - $61 to $80
$$$ - $81 to $100 $$$$ - $100+
AAA Discount
Accept Credit Cards
Business Center
Comp. Happy Hour
Cocktail Lounge
Concierge
Comp.Full Breakfast
Comp.Newspaper
In-room Dataports
In-room Fireplace
Handicap Access
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In-room Coffee
In-room Hair Dryer
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Meeting Facilities
Motorcoach Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
On-Site Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
Room Service
Suites
Hotels
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52.TownePlace Suites Boise Downtown
429-8881 • Fax 429-8884
121 $$$
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53.U.S. Suites
322-3564 • Fax 377-9310
Various Locations • Boise
www.ussuites.com
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344-8871 • Fax 344-8871
2773 Elder St. • Boise 83705
www.boisesuper8.com
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344-7647
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345-4141
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375-7432
6000 Glenwood Street • Boise 83714
www.ontheriverrvpark.com
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61. Boise Meridian RV Resort
888-7003
184 W. Pennwood • Meridian 83642
www.nwfamilyrvresorts.com
62. Hi Valley RV Park
939-8080
10555 Horseshoe Bend Road • Boise 83714
www.grapevine7.com
Dump Station
RATE
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58.Custer’s Corner Townhouse
338-0805
702 Highland St • Boise 83706
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On-Site Restaurant
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57.Boise Guest House
761-6798
614 N. 5th St. • Boise 83702
www.boiseguesthouse.com
59.Idaho Heritage Inn B & B
342-8066
109 W. Idaho • Boise 83702
www.idheritageinn.com
60. J.J. Shaw House B & B
344-8899 Fax 344-6677
1411 W. Franklin Street • Boise 83702
www.jjshaw.com
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In-room Fireplace
Handicap Access
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In-room Coffee
In-room Hair Dryer
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Meeting Facilities
Motorcoach Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
On-Site Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
Room Service
Suites
55.Westriver Inn
338-1155
www.marriott.com/boits
56.Wolff Corporate Housing
387-0694 • Fax 387-0696
201 E. 41st St., Ste 2 • Boise 83714
www.wolffcorphousing.com
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54.Vista Inn
344-4030 • Fax 342-1635
4060 Fairview Ave. • Boise 83706
# Rooms/Units
$ - Up to $60 $$ - $61 to $80
$$$ - $81 to $100 $$$$ - $100+
AAA Discount
Accept Credit Cards
Business Center
Comp. Happy Hour
Cocktail Lounge
Concierge
Comp.Full Breakfast
Comp.Newspaper
In-room Dataports
In-room Fireplace
Handicap Access
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In-room Coffee
In-room Hair Dryer
Kitchenette
Laundry Service
Meeting Facilities
Motorcoach Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
On-Site Restaurant
Pets Allowed
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
Room Service
Suites
Hotels

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