Stan & Jan’s guidebook
Recreation
Places to take in the views or relax or recreate. Mostly city parks along or near the Boise River.
Very unique park area with trails, ponds, creeks and the Boise River. Quinn's Pond is located here and is a great freshwater pond/lake for swimming, canoeing, Stand up Paddle boarding water sport rentals.
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveVery unique park area with trails, ponds, creeks and the Boise River. Quinn's Pond is located here and is a great freshwater pond/lake for swimming, canoeing, Stand up Paddle boarding water sport rentals.
One of a kind water sports complex with various levels of rapids and waves to surf and kayak.
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Boise Whitewater Park
3400 W Pleasanton AveOne of a kind water sports complex with various levels of rapids and waves to surf and kayak.
The Military Reserve
750 Mountain Cove RdAfter 75 years of being the place to go for community mountain recreation, you'd think everyone would know we are a non-profit organization. It's true, we're in it for the long haul. As one of the Treasure Valley's most valued assets, we put everything we make in profits and donations back into the mountain, so education, events, facilities, and amenities are affordable and accessible to everyone, year in and year out.
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Bogus Basin Recreation Area
After 75 years of being the place to go for community mountain recreation, you'd think everyone would know we are a non-profit organization. It's true, we're in it for the long haul. As one of the Treasure Valley's most valued assets, we put everything we make in profits and donations back into the mountain, so education, events, facilities, and amenities are affordable and accessible to everyone, year in and year out.
Roaring Springs Water Park
400 W Overland RdWater Park!
Idaho Mountain Touring
1310 W Main StBike Rental.
Pedego Electric Bikes Boise
393 W Parkcenter BlvdeBike Rental.
Boise Parks
The most beautiful and popular park in Boise. Situated along the Boise River with the Boise River Greenbelt threading through it.
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Ann Morrison Park
1000 South Americana BoulevardThe most beautiful and popular park in Boise. Situated along the Boise River with the Boise River Greenbelt threading through it.
Beautifully situated along the amazing Boise River Greenbelt. Right next to the Zoo Boise.
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Julia Davis Park
700 S Capitol BlvdBeautifully situated along the amazing Boise River Greenbelt. Right next to the Zoo Boise.
Nestled in the North End, this popular park rises like a camel's sandy hump in the high desert. To really appreciate the park, bring your walking shoes and get your heart rate up with a vigorous hike to the top. It stretches out below you from the tree-lined North End streets to the prairie like desert and craggy Owyhee Mountains in the distance. After your climb, grill some burgers and play a set of tennis at the public courts (reserve in advance). If you've had enough activity, relax on the green lawn and watch Frisbee-loving dogs show off.
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StNestled in the North End, this popular park rises like a camel's sandy hump in the high desert. To really appreciate the park, bring your walking shoes and get your heart rate up with a vigorous hike to the top. It stretches out below you from the tree-lined North End streets to the prairie like desert and craggy Owyhee Mountains in the distance. After your climb, grill some burgers and play a set of tennis at the public courts (reserve in advance). If you've had enough activity, relax on the green lawn and watch Frisbee-loving dogs show off.
Established in 1984 on the vacant land of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary, Idaho Botanical Garden is set on the Boise Foothills' base. It was founded initially as a tree nursery but soon became a non-profit botanical paradise. Spread across 50 across (20.23 hectares), it includes 14 themed gardens and features more than 800 species of indigenous and non-native plants. It is the oldest of its kind in the state and a must visit if you love gardens. Stroll through their various sections like the Water Conservation Landscape, Children’s Adventure Garden, Summer Succulent Garden, Outlaw Field and Labyrinth, Jane Falk Oppenheimer Heirloom Rose Garden and Muriel and Diana Kirk English Garden. Enchanting and informative, the Idaho Botanical Garden is a great spot for a family outing or even with your special someone for a romantic date.
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Idaho Grasgarðurinn
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdEstablished in 1984 on the vacant land of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary, Idaho Botanical Garden is set on the Boise Foothills' base. It was founded initially as a tree nursery but soon became a non-profit botanical paradise. Spread across 50 across (20.23 hectares), it includes 14 themed gardens and features more than 800 species of indigenous and non-native plants. It is the oldest of its kind in the state and a must visit if you love gardens. Stroll through their various sections like the Water Conservation Landscape, Children’s Adventure Garden, Summer Succulent Garden, Outlaw Field and Labyrinth, Jane Falk Oppenheimer Heirloom Rose Garden and Muriel and Diana Kirk English Garden. Enchanting and informative, the Idaho Botanical Garden is a great spot for a family outing or even with your special someone for a romantic date.
Sightseeing
A wonderful and scenic biking, jogging and walking trail system that winds it's way through Boise while following the beautiful Boise River.
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Boise River Greenbelt
Boise River GreenbeltA wonderful and scenic biking, jogging and walking trail system that winds it's way through Boise while following the beautiful Boise River.
Boise State University
1910 W University DrBoise Depot
2603 W Eastover TerraceZoo Boise is a wonderful city zoo with all the various animals you will love. Right next to the Boise River Greenbelt and Julia Davis Park.
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Zoo Boise
355 Julia Davis DrZoo Boise is a wonderful city zoo with all the various animals you will love. Right next to the Boise River Greenbelt and Julia Davis Park.
In 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visitors of the Old Idaho Penitentiary can walk through solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows. Visit today and relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals, and executions. Call for more details about special events, educational programs and guided tours.
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Gamla Idaho fangelsið
2445 Old Penitentiary RdIn 1872 the Idaho Territorial Prison opened its doors to some of the most desperate and mean criminals the West could offer. In 1973 the Idaho State Penitentiary closed to inmates. Now our doors are open for visitors to explore over 100 years of Idaho's unique prison history. Open year-round, visitors of the Old Idaho Penitentiary can walk through solitary confinement, cell blocks, and the gallows. Visit today and relive the Old Pen's exciting past of daring escapes, scandals, and executions. Call for more details about special events, educational programs and guided tours.
daho’s Capitol is our state’s most-treasured building. Within its beautiful sandstone walls, laws have been passed, issues debated, and citizen rights safeguarded for nearly a century. To ensure the Capitol’s long history and legacy, the Idaho Capitol Commission was appointed by Governor Phil Batt in July 1998.
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Idaho State Capitol Building
700 W Jefferson Stdaho’s Capitol is our state’s most-treasured building. Within its beautiful sandstone walls, laws have been passed, issues debated, and citizen rights safeguarded for nearly a century. To ensure the Capitol’s long history and legacy, the Idaho Capitol Commission was appointed by Governor Phil Batt in July 1998.
Neighborhoods
The West End is one of the first "downtown" neighborhoods to be developed back in the early 20th century. The West End is where we are located! Safe to walk or ride in any direction. East to downtown, South to the greenbelt and Ann Morrison Park and west to Esther SImplot Park and the Whitewater Park and Greenbelt.
West End
The West End is one of the first "downtown" neighborhoods to be developed back in the early 20th century. The West End is where we are located! Safe to walk or ride in any direction. East to downtown, South to the greenbelt and Ann Morrison Park and west to Esther SImplot Park and the Whitewater Park and Greenbelt.
Another historic neighborhood right across the street. Walk to Hyde Park and enjoy the beautifully cared for historic homes.
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North End
Another historic neighborhood right across the street. Walk to Hyde Park and enjoy the beautifully cared for historic homes.
Food scene
Great downtown restaurant. Unique menu, food, ambiance. Intimate eatery with great service. Highly recommend. Ask to be seated in Shana's section. She'll treat you like royalty.
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ALAVITA
807 W Idaho StGreat downtown restaurant. Unique menu, food, ambiance. Intimate eatery with great service. Highly recommend. Ask to be seated in Shana's section. She'll treat you like royalty.
Very close by. A variety of excellent sushi and Asian food. They deliver too!
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Sushi Joy Asian Cuisine
2275 W Main StVery close by. A variety of excellent sushi and Asian food. They deliver too!
Little hole in the wall Chinese restaurant a few blocks away. Food is good. Prices reasonable. Eat in or they deliver.
North End Chinese Restaurant
1806 W State StLittle hole in the wall Chinese restaurant a few blocks away. Food is good. Prices reasonable. Eat in or they deliver.
Excellent Pizzaria. Delicious pizzas. Just down State Street. Eat in or they deliver.
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Flying Pie Pizzaria- State St.
4320 W State StExcellent Pizzaria. Delicious pizzas. Just down State Street. Eat in or they deliver.
Right in the action of downtown Boise.
One of our oldest brewpubs, churning out award winning beers and delicious pub grub.
This 10 barrel brewhouse and our hop-king headbrewer Shawn Kelso make this brewpub the hoppiest place in Idaho and a hub for all your pre-game warm-ups, post-adventure hunger, and quaffing needs. Come crush a beer with us in downtown Boise!
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10 Barrel Brewing Boise
826 W Bannock StRight in the action of downtown Boise.
One of our oldest brewpubs, churning out award winning beers and delicious pub grub.
This 10 barrel brewhouse and our hop-king headbrewer Shawn Kelso make this brewpub the hoppiest place in Idaho and a hub for all your pre-game warm-ups, post-adventure hunger, and quaffing needs. Come crush a beer with us in downtown Boise!
These days, the foodie and restaurant world is abuzz with buzzwords. “Local,” “sustainable,” and “hand-crafted” get tossed around more than a good salad.
Well, it is one thing to say it and another thing to live it. So when, after 23 years of starting and running restaurants, my wife Amanda and I first started playing with the idea of Fork, we knew it would take a lot of effort to make these words mean something. And that’s what we’re trying to do, by making the ideas—the big ideas—behind these words not just marketing slogans, but at the core of how we spend our day.
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Fork
199 N 8th StThese days, the foodie and restaurant world is abuzz with buzzwords. “Local,” “sustainable,” and “hand-crafted” get tossed around more than a good salad.
Well, it is one thing to say it and another thing to live it. So when, after 23 years of starting and running restaurants, my wife Amanda and I first started playing with the idea of Fork, we knew it would take a lot of effort to make these words mean something. And that’s what we’re trying to do, by making the ideas—the big ideas—behind these words not just marketing slogans, but at the core of how we spend our day.
The Westside Drive-In is one block to the east of our property. It has been in operation since 1957, and was purchased by Chef Lou in 1993. His goal was to bring his experience as a classically trained chef to the setting of a '50s-era drive-in restaurant. The resulting restaurant was a hit, and is known all across the Boise, ID area.
Westside Drive-In
1929 West State StreetThe Westside Drive-In is one block to the east of our property. It has been in operation since 1957, and was purchased by Chef Lou in 1993. His goal was to bring his experience as a classically trained chef to the setting of a '50s-era drive-in restaurant. The resulting restaurant was a hit, and is known all across the Boise, ID area.
One of the "locals" favorite breakfast places. Capri Restaurant first opened its doors in 1953. Since then, we've kept the same features, including the wooden tables and paneling, that's made our Boise, ID breakfast diner stand out from the crowd. Most of our staff has worked here for 20-30 years. We even know a lot of our customer's orders by heart.
Our team is happy to cater to your needs, whether you're dining in or eating out. Call 208-342-1442 now to place your to-go order for all day breakfast like pancakes, biscuits and gravy or omelets in Boise, Idaho.
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Capri
2520 W Fairview AveOne of the "locals" favorite breakfast places. Capri Restaurant first opened its doors in 1953. Since then, we've kept the same features, including the wooden tables and paneling, that's made our Boise, ID breakfast diner stand out from the crowd. Most of our staff has worked here for 20-30 years. We even know a lot of our customer's orders by heart.
Our team is happy to cater to your needs, whether you're dining in or eating out. Call 208-342-1442 now to place your to-go order for all day breakfast like pancakes, biscuits and gravy or omelets in Boise, Idaho.
Hyde Park is like a small village in the North End Downtown. Mostly known for it's restaurants and coffee shops. We are less than a mile (5 minutes) to Hyde Park.
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Hyde Park
1413-1620 N 13th StHyde Park is like a small village in the North End Downtown. Mostly known for it's restaurants and coffee shops. We are less than a mile (5 minutes) to Hyde Park.
Shopping
Albertsons is the closest local grocery store with Aave-on Pharmacy and a Starbucks. Just down State Street to the east a few blocks.
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Albertsons
1650 W State StAlbertsons is the closest local grocery store with Aave-on Pharmacy and a Starbucks. Just down State Street to the east a few blocks.
Bring your friends and family for a day of shopping, fun and entertainment at Boise Towne Square. Enjoy the enclosed, climate-controlled environment while you explore the best brands on the market. Take a break and relax at one of the casual restaurants before discovering your new favorite thing at one of 153 shops.
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Boise Town Square
350 N Milwaukee StBring your friends and family for a day of shopping, fun and entertainment at Boise Towne Square. Enjoy the enclosed, climate-controlled environment while you explore the best brands on the market. Take a break and relax at one of the casual restaurants before discovering your new favorite thing at one of 153 shops.
The perfect gathering place for friends and family, The Village at Meridian features upscale apparel and specialty retail, fine restaurants and cafes, and Village Cinemas.
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The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnThe perfect gathering place for friends and family, The Village at Meridian features upscale apparel and specialty retail, fine restaurants and cafes, and Village Cinemas.
Trader Joe's
300 S Capitol BlvdIt's Trader Joes!
City/town information
Idaho City was founded in December 1862 as “Bannock” (sometimes given as “West Bannock”), amidst the Boise Basin gold rush during the Civil War, the largest since the California gold rush a dozen years earlier. Near the confluence of Elk and Mores Creeks, its plentiful water supply allowed it to outgrow the other nearby camps in the basin, such as Placerville, Pioneerville, and Centerville.
The city is served by State Highway 21, a two-lane undivided highway that connects to Boise to the southwest. To the northeast, it continues on to Lowman and Stanley. The highway travels through the Boise National Forest and is designated as the “Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway.”[21] The route ascends to Banner Creek Summit at 7,056 feet (2,151 m) and later enters the Sawtooth National Recreation Area about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Stanley.
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Idaho City
Idaho City was founded in December 1862 as “Bannock” (sometimes given as “West Bannock”), amidst the Boise Basin gold rush during the Civil War, the largest since the California gold rush a dozen years earlier. Near the confluence of Elk and Mores Creeks, its plentiful water supply allowed it to outgrow the other nearby camps in the basin, such as Placerville, Pioneerville, and Centerville.
The city is served by State Highway 21, a two-lane undivided highway that connects to Boise to the southwest. To the northeast, it continues on to Lowman and Stanley. The highway travels through the Boise National Forest and is designated as the “Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway.”[21] The route ascends to Banner Creek Summit at 7,056 feet (2,151 m) and later enters the Sawtooth National Recreation Area about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Stanley.
Nampa is the largest city of Canyon County, Idaho. Its population was 81,557 at the 2010 census[4] and estimated at 99,277 as of 2019.[5] It is Idaho's third-most populous city. Nampa is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Boise along Interstate 84, and six miles (10 km) west of Meridian. It is the second principal city of the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area. The name "Nampa" may have come from a Shoshoni word meaning either moccasin or footprint.
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Nampa
Nampa is the largest city of Canyon County, Idaho. Its population was 81,557 at the 2010 census[4] and estimated at 99,277 as of 2019.[5] It is Idaho's third-most populous city. Nampa is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Boise along Interstate 84, and six miles (10 km) west of Meridian. It is the second principal city of the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area. The name "Nampa" may have come from a Shoshoni word meaning either moccasin or footprint.