Where to stay in Boise
Residence Inn
400 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Close to Boise State University, this satisfying stay features a fitness center and a mini kitchen in every room. Soak up some sun on the rooftop patio and enjoy the modern trappings of a relaxing stay in the city.
The Grove Hotel
245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
The Grove Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a first-rate fitness club. Some of its wide selection of rooms usher in views of the city’s indoor sports arena. Relax in a spacious and tasteful modern setting and take to the fourth-floor terrace for splendid views over the City of Trees.
Inn at 500 Capitol
500 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Lavish interiors, pet-friendly accommodation and unlimited Wi-Fi access make Inn at 500 one of the coziest, coolest places in town. Enjoy the fresh flavors at its Italian restaurant and enjoy use of the complimentary cruiser bikes.
Best restaurants in Boise
Boise Fry Company
204 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
Boise and potatoes go back a long way, and this eatery does a fine job of celebrating the fact. Choose from an expansive menu of different cuts and house-made sauces alongside your burger. The blueberry ketchup is certainly worth a try.
Fork
199 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702
Showing some neighborly love, Fork serves up a selection of dishes using ingredients sourced from local farmers and ranchers. The crispy brussels sprouts are magnificent, while the slow-smoked jumbo chicken drums with blue cheese dressing are mouthwateringly moreish.
Cottonwood Grille
913 W River St, Boise, ID 83702
Seated near the wild waters of the Boise River, Cottonwood Grille serves seasonal Northwestern dishes to suit a wide variety of tastes. Their grilled aged sirloin steak is served with a creamy peppercorn sauce, while more adventurous appetites can choose from elk or buffalo.
Best attractions in Boise
Oregon Trail Reserve
4500 E Lake Forest Dr, Boise, ID 83716
A reserve of walking trails dedicated to the pioneers who forged their path across the new frontier, see the stone monument commemorating this landmark movement.
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
611 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
The Pacific Northwest saw the arrival of Basque immigrants determined to forge their own path outside Europe. Discover the fascinating story of this 20th-century influx with interactive exhibits and walking tours.
Boise National Forest
Lowman, ID, United States
Go wild in the country, with more than two million acres of beautiful forest for hikes, fishing and snowboarding in the colder months. Boise National Forest features mountainous terrain and lush rolling landscapes.
Old Idaho State Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
Take a tour of the historical Pacific Northwest through the eyes of its criminal past. As well as a walk through the prison blocks there’s a museum dedicated to military memorabilia and a beautiful botanical garden.