Steve & Mary Jane’s guidebook
Food scene
An awesome old-fashioned ice cream and candy shop in the nearby Hyde Park district
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Goody's Soda Fountain
1502 N 13th StAn awesome old-fashioned ice cream and candy shop in the nearby Hyde Park district
Creative wraps, salads, tacos and margaritas-- along with sports on the TVs. All in the nearby Hyde Park disctrict.
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Parrilla Grill
1512 N 13th StCreative wraps, salads, tacos and margaritas-- along with sports on the TVs. All in the nearby Hyde Park disctrict.
Coffee shop with pastries, lunch and breakfast - in the nearby Hyde Park district.
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Java Hyde Park
1612 N 13th StCoffee shop with pastries, lunch and breakfast - in the nearby Hyde Park district.
North End Pizza
1513 N 13th StTasty pizza in the nearby Hyde Park district
Burgers and shakes since 1947 -- dangerously close to the house (3 blocks)
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Fanci Freez Burgers and Shakes
1402 W State StBurgers and shakes since 1947 -- dangerously close to the house (3 blocks)
Ideal for apres-ski food and beers -- right at the bottom of the road to Bogus Basin -- hang out with the locals!
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Highlands Hollow Brewhouse
2455 N Highlands HolwIdeal for apres-ski food and beers -- right at the bottom of the road to Bogus Basin -- hang out with the locals!
Don't most small pizza joints serve sushi too? Off the beaten path and away from the crowds.
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Lulu's Pizza
2594 N Bogus Basin RdDon't most small pizza joints serve sushi too? Off the beaten path and away from the crowds.
BACON
121 N 9th St5 kinds of bacon! -- breakfast and lunch downtown
Casual traditional Basque grub and pub -- on the Basque Block downtown. The croquetas are mandatory.
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Bar Gernika
202 S Capitol BlvdCasual traditional Basque grub and pub -- on the Basque Block downtown. The croquetas are mandatory.
Great beer taps and pub fare -- in the heart of downtown
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Bittercreek Alehouse
246 N 8th StGreat beer taps and pub fare -- in the heart of downtown
Certified organic nano-pub brewery and locally-sourced food. Within a 5-minute walk.
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Cloud 9 Brewery
1750 W State StCertified organic nano-pub brewery and locally-sourced food. Within a 5-minute walk.
An American Gelato Bistro, with all sorts of delicious dairy/non-dairy desserts and BOOZE-INFUSED ice creams! -- right downtown
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The STIL
786 W Broad StAn American Gelato Bistro, with all sorts of delicious dairy/non-dairy desserts and BOOZE-INFUSED ice creams! -- right downtown
Exquisite pastries, desserts, quiche and coffees -- very nearby
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Janjou Pâtisserie
1754 W State StExquisite pastries, desserts, quiche and coffees -- very nearby
Destination dining that is unique and memorable -- outside of Downtown in the Parkcenter area.
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtDestination dining that is unique and memorable -- outside of Downtown in the Parkcenter area.
Hyde Perk Coffee House
1507 N 13th StFantastic coffee right in the neighborhood
Breakfast, lunch and delicious bakery items in nearby Hyde Park.
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Certified Kitchen and Bakery
1511 N 13th StBreakfast, lunch and delicious bakery items in nearby Hyde Park.
Juniper
211 N 8th StLunch and dinner downtown.
Downtown fine dining with live dinner jazz. This could be the highlight of your trip.
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Chandlers
981 W Grove StDowntown fine dining with live dinner jazz. This could be the highlight of your trip.
Prix-fixe meals that keep Boise's dining scene on the national radar. Foodies only. Make a reservation waaay ahead of time.
Downtown.
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KIN
999 W Main StPrix-fixe meals that keep Boise's dining scene on the national radar. Foodies only. Make a reservation waaay ahead of time.
Downtown.
Beers and Wines
Natural groceries, deli and an amazing beer and wine selection- within walking distance. For an expanded wine selection, check out their Wine Shop across the parking lot.
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Boise Co-op North End
888 W Fort StNatural groceries, deli and an amazing beer and wine selection- within walking distance. For an expanded wine selection, check out their Wine Shop across the parking lot.
Hops and Bottles
1420 W Grove St300+ beer bottles and 20 taps. Pickup a six pack or hang out for a few.
Local brewery Tap Room, next to the Greenbelt and the Boise River. There is an on-site daily food truck schedule on their website.
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Payette Brewing Company
733 S Pioneer StLocal brewery Tap Room, next to the Greenbelt and the Boise River. There is an on-site daily food truck schedule on their website.
Visit the tasting room for hand-crafted local wines. Located next to the Greenbelt and Boise River.
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Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd StVisit the tasting room for hand-crafted local wines. Located next to the Greenbelt and Boise River.
Sightseeing
A must-see downtown. Walk there in 15 minutes (.8 mile).
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th StA must-see downtown. Walk there in 15 minutes (.8 mile).
On the river at the edge of downtown Boise and housing the Idaho State Historical Museum, Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho Black History Museum, and connected by footbridge to the Discovery Center of Idaho and Boise State University.
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Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdOn the river at the edge of downtown Boise and housing the Idaho State Historical Museum, Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho Black History Museum, and connected by footbridge to the Discovery Center of Idaho and Boise State University.
See the famous BLUE TURF at Boise State's Albertsons Stadium -- accessed through the Hall of Fame.
Allen Noble Hall Of Fame
1910 West University DriveSee the famous BLUE TURF at Boise State's Albertsons Stadium -- accessed through the Hall of Fame.
Highlights Boise's historic and prominent Basque heritage -- right downtown and great for learning about the Basques, and great food, drinks and socializing.
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Basque Block
Highlights Boise's historic and prominent Basque heritage -- right downtown and great for learning about the Basques, and great food, drinks and socializing.
Active Recreation
Our North-End neighborhood park that is a city-wide favorite. Climb up the camel's back for amazing views!
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StOur North-End neighborhood park that is a city-wide favorite. Climb up the camel's back for amazing views!
Watch or participate -- right on the Greenbelt and adjoining Esther Simplot Park
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveWatch or participate -- right on the Greenbelt and adjoining Esther Simplot Park
Following the river through the heart of Boise. A great way to spend the afternoon or get to where you need to be.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltFollowing the river through the heart of Boise. A great way to spend the afternoon or get to where you need to be.
Straight up the mountain from the edge of Boise -- day/night alpine skiing, nordic skiing trails and a tubing hill, with equipment rentals on the mountain and in town. It also features a year-round mountain coaster, summer/fall hiking and mountain biking. There is winter weekend bus service up and down the mountain.
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
Straight up the mountain from the edge of Boise -- day/night alpine skiing, nordic skiing trails and a tubing hill, with equipment rentals on the mountain and in town. It also features a year-round mountain coaster, summer/fall hiking and mountain biking. There is winter weekend bus service up and down the mountain.
Shopping
A now-rare independent new and used music store -- right downtown.
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The Record Exchange
1105 W Idaho StA now-rare independent new and used music store -- right downtown.
Right next to the Whitewater Park and always helpful with equipment (rental and purchase) and advice for floating fun on the Boise River or nearby whitewater rivers.
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Idaho River Sports
601 N Whitewater Park BlvdRight next to the Whitewater Park and always helpful with equipment (rental and purchase) and advice for floating fun on the Boise River or nearby whitewater rivers.
Re-POP Gifts
210 N 10th StFun stuff and local-themed gifts!
Recreation and Education
Against the Boise foothills and along the Boise River, since 1977 the festival has brought world-class theater to life under the stars. Productions are staged in the state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater from May through September each year.
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Idaho Shakespeare Festival
5657 E Warm Springs AveAgainst the Boise foothills and along the Boise River, since 1977 the festival has brought world-class theater to life under the stars. Productions are staged in the state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater from May through September each year.
Located just outside of Boise, the headquarters for the international Peregrine Fund provides opportunities to view and learn-about rare and endangered raptor species.
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World Center For Birds of Prey
5668 West Flying Hawk LaneLocated just outside of Boise, the headquarters for the international Peregrine Fund provides opportunities to view and learn-about rare and endangered raptor species.
Beautiful and educational -- at the base of the foothills and adjacent to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary.
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdBeautiful and educational -- at the base of the foothills and adjacent to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary.
Take in an arthouse movie with gourmet snacks and beer/wine. Also you can get great lunches (weekends) and dinners. Downtown.
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The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StTake in an arthouse movie with gourmet snacks and beer/wine. Also you can get great lunches (weekends) and dinners. Downtown.