New to the Treasure Valley?

Welcome to the gem state! Whether you moved from afar or nearby, we hope you are enjoying Boise and the surrounding areas.

Boise has so much to offer - from local college football, to floating the river that runs through town, to going for a hike in the foothills. If you’re feeling a little stumped on where to eat for your special night out or need someplace cool to take the kids, see below for a curated list of things to do and places to go!

  • Alchemist Coffee Roasting Co. (Multiple Locations)

    BlackRock Coffee Bar (Multiple Locations)

    Bikes & Beans (S Vista & W Overland)

    District Coffee House (Downtown Boise)

    Push & Pour (Multiple Locations)

  • Tin Roof Tacos ($)

    Big Jud’s ($)

    Idaho Pizza Company ($)

    Andrade’s Restaurant ($)

    Brickyard Restaurant ($$)

    Barbacoa’s Restaurant ($$$)

    Goody’s Soda Fountain (known for their ice cream) ($)

    Stella’s Ice Cream ($)

    The STIL Ice Cream ($)

  • Boise Train Depot (pictured above)

    Idaho Botanical Gardens

    Discovery Center

    Float the Boise River (seasonal)

  • Lucky Peak State Park - 20 minutes from downtown Boise.

    Bruneau Sand Dunes (pictured left) - 1 hour from downtown Boise.

    Idaho City - 1 hour from downtown Boise.

    McCall - 2 hours & 20 minutes from downtown Boise.

    Stanley (Sawtooth Mountains) - 3 hours from downtown Boise.