Downtown - Dear Boise, Idaho

The best Boise music venues for your next concert

The Boise music scene has grown so much in the last 20 years. From a city with no venues to a city with dozens of music venues, there are plenty of options for music in Boise....

Boise’s newest park: Cherie Buckner-Webb Park

The Cherie Buckner-Webb park is the newest park within the Boise city limits. Its namesake served on the Idaho Legislature for a decade. You can learn more about her below. The...

7 random things to know before moving to Boise

If you are considering moving to Boise, there is a lot to know. Idaho is a very unique place and some people who move here are very surprised — both good and bad — when they...

Visiting the Egyptian Theatre: Boise historical buildings

The Egyptian Theater Boise (or Egyptian Theatre) is a historical theatre in downtown Boise. The Egyptian Theatre was built in 1927 and has been open and operating since then. The...

12 Photos to make you fall in love with Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho is a beautiful place, and photos are a great way to learn more about a city. If you just want to see Boise from a different point of view, here are some Boise and...

5 of the best Basque restaurants in Boise

The Basque culture is an important landscape of the city of Boise. With one of the largest populations of Basque heritage outside of the Basque Country itself, Boise has hundreds...

6 of our favorite Boise sports bars

If you are a sports fan, finding a place to watch a game can be one of the most important things to find when moving to a town. Although Boise has no high-level professional...

9 of our favorite Boise restaurants with outdoor seating

Summer in Boise is a beautiful time. Idaho has very little humidity, it gets warm during the day and cool at night, and it doesn't get dark until after 10 p.m. Enjoying your days...

6 of the best Boise seafood restaurants

Boise is in a landlocked state and not exactly known for our seafood. However, there are some great options for the seafood in town. Here are our favorite seafood in Boise. For...

How to support local Boise businesses in an economic downturn

Staying safe right now is the most important concern, but local businesses are suffering and there are plenty of things we can do right now that will keep us safe while also...

9 Things to do in Boise, Idaho (for a first-time visitor)

There is so much to do when visiting Boise, Idaho for the first time. The capital of Idaho is full of history, outdoor activities, breweries, and more. Here are our favorite...

9 Boise bike shops to find your next bicycle

Bicycling in Boise is a big deal. Not only do we have the Boise Greenbelt, a path that runs throughout Boise and into other cities, but we also have miles and miles of foothills...

Parking downtown Boise [with MAP]: Navigating meters, lots, and free parking?

When I was growing up in Boise, you could find plenty of free parking in downtown Boise. Those days are mostly gone, but there are still some things you can do to not pay and arm...

Our favorite Boise museums (and other places to spend the day with your kids)

Although Idaho is barely 100 years old, there is still plenty of history in Idaho's capital city. There are a number of museums in Boise for you to visit, which include both past...

The most Haunted places in Boise, Idaho [VIDEO]

Although Boise's history is much newer than many eastern states, there are still hundreds of years of buildings, people, and culture in the city. Because of this, there are...

5 Things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho (beer, art, sports, and more)

If you are visiting Boise, Idaho and are looking for things to do in downtown Boise, Idaho — you will have plenty of options (even if you do not have a car). The city has grown...

Best (classy) restaurants for date night in Boise

If you're looking for a great date night in Boise, there are so many amazing restaurants. If you are looking for super classy Boise date night restaurants, here are our favorite...

Camel’s Back Park in Boise: Things to see and do

There are so many places to hike in Boise, Idaho, or in nearby mountains or hills. But Camel's Back Park in Boise is an amazing location right within the city where you can...

Where to find the best ice skating in Boise [schedules & photos]

If you were to visit Boise 25 years ago, there would have been very few options for ice skating (actually, none). If locals wanted to ice skate in Boise, they would have had to...

Looking for the best coffee in Boise, Idaho? Our favorite Boise coffeeshops

Coffee is an important thing, to so many people (including myself). When visiting or moving to a new city, finding your favorite coffee shop should be a priority. Coffee in Boise...

9 of our favorite downtown Boise hotels

Boise, Idaho is an amazing place — and if it's your first time here, you will definitely want to experience everything that downtown Boise has to offer. Here are our favorite...

Visiting the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise is a unique monument in a picturesque setting. The memorial is dedicated to human rights, with information about many...

Visiting Boise State football field’s blue turf

Boise State University and Boise State football are known for the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, Coach Pete, and especially their blue field — or, smurf turf, as some call it. The Boise State...

11 Boise breweries: Your guide to beer in Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho has not traditionally been known as a beer town, but things are changing. Dozens of Boise breweries have popped up, and even more out-of-town breweries are moving...

Idaho State Historical Museum: Learn about Idaho’s past

Visiting the Idaho State Museum in Boise, Idaho is a must next time you are in Idaho's capital city. The museum has gone through a lot of changes recently, and it's full of Idaho...

Visiting the Boise Rose Garden in Julia Davis Park

The Rose Garden in Boise's Julia Davis Park is a treasure not many cities have. It is located near Capitol Boulevard in downtown Boise, near Zoo Boise, the Idaho State Museum,...

Visiting Boise’s Freak Alley: An entire block of public art [photos]

When visiting Boise, Freak Alley is a must-see. Freak Alley is a fairly new addition to the downtown Boise, Idaho area, but has quickly become important to the public art in the...

Visiting the Idaho State Capitol building

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...

Things to do in Boise, Idaho this summer

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...

Hotels in Boise, Idaho: Residence Inn downtown Boise

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...

Visiting the Capital City Public Market in Boise, Idaho

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,...

Boise Restaurants: The Taphouse Pub & Eatery

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...

Walking, running, or bicycling the Boise Greenbelt (map)

The Boise Greenbelt (map below) is a gem in the middle of a capital city, which is unique in itself. I never really experienced the greenbelt when I lived here before, but now I...

Boise Restaurants: Lulu’s Pizza and Sushi

Pizza and sushi, together? As weird as it sounds, Lulu's Pizza and Lulu's Sushi is the perfect combination restaurants for couples and families. I wouldn't exactly recommend...

Driving to or hiking Table Rock Boise, Idaho [MAP]

Table Rock is one of the most iconic areas of Boise, for a few reasons. Not only does it have a giant cross at the top, which is illuminated every night, but it is also the most...

Visiting the Basque Block in downtown Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho is a growing city in the middle of a rural state. Craft beer, food, and culture are taking over, but the history of the city is just as interesting. Boise is home to...

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