The Esther Simplot Park and the Boise Whitewater Park in Boise are brand new additions to the city. Both parks are family-friendly and a fun day in the water, only minutes from downtown Boise. Boise Whitewater Park The Boise Whitewater Park is a section of the Esther...
1314 W. Grove St. Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 424-8244 Modern Hotel & Bar Website The Modern Hotel is one of the most surprising hotels in Boise, and especially downtown Boise. It’s surprising because when I was a kid, it was a Travelodge motel, not much...
When visiting Boise, one of the most iconic buildings is the Idaho State Capitol building. There are plenty of ways to see the Capitol Building in Boise, whether on a tour of just walking on your own. Even though the Idaho State Capitol building is right in the middle...
Boise, Idaho is one of the rare cities that is amazing both in summer and winter. If you find yourself there during the hottest months of the year, you have quite a few things to choose from — whether you have kids or not, want to stay outdoors or indoors, and...
The Residence Inn is one of the newest hotels in Boise, Idaho and especially one of the newest hotels in downtown Boise. The downtown area is growing quickly, with dozens of hotels being built in the city just in the last few years. This downtown Boise hotel is...
Thinking of moving to Boise? There are many things you have to think about, including housing, jobs, and what living in Boise will be like — and especially if the city fits with your personality. I moved home to Boise in mid-2019 (even though I was born &...
Flying Pie Pizzeria is a staple in Boise, Idaho. The pizza shop has been around since 1979, and is a kitschy addition to the food scene in Boise. Flying Pie has five locations around the Boise area, and is a great place for pizza, salad, or beer. Flying Pie Website...
The Capital City Public Market is one of the most fun experiences in downtown Boise in summer. Although I had gone to the Capital City Public Market in Boise a few times a year, I never really appreciated all it had to offer until I moved home this time. You can...
The Old Idaho State Penitentiary is such a cool piece of history in the middle of Boise. Even though I lived in Boise for the majority of my life, I had never actually been to the Idaho Penitentiary — until now. The Old Idaho Penitentiary was the state prison...
The Taphouse Pub & Eatery in Boise has quickly become a staple of the downtown landscape. The Taphouse opened in 2012 by owner Brian Forde with the goal of offering the most taps of any restaurant in Boise. The menu is diverse, ranging from salads to mac &...
