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Best Places in the Treasure Valley
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If you are looking for things to do in the Boise area here is a list of my favorite places and things to do. 😊
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

 
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This park has a little bit of everything. Walking the green belt, a great playground, a dog park, lots of space for picnics or sports, a food truck park, and more! It's my go to park for picnics.
Ann Morrison Park
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The Boise farmers market is one of my family's favorite Saturday activities.
Boise Farmers Market
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This is one of the most beautiful spots in Boise. It's like a nature walk with tons of trees, flowers, ponds, and wildlife. It's especially beautiful in the fall!
Kathryn Albertson Park
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Such a cool playground and splash pad!
Stephen C. Guerber Park
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This is one of my favorite parks! It has some beautiful views walking the green belt, it has a beach for swimming or boating, it has a playground, and it's within walking distance from coffee. 👌
Esther Simplot Park
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Idaho Botanical Garden
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This is a great dog park with a separate area for shy dogs.
Together Treasure Valley Dog Island
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Restaurants

 
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Amazing little authentic Chinese place.
Golden Wok
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I've heard great things about this place and I've even heard they offer gluten free options!
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
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This is an adorable little authentic French restaurant in beautiful Eagle.
Bacquet's French Restaurant
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I love me some Greek food 😍
Sofia's Greek Bistro
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This place has amazing farm to table type dishes and fancy cocktails. We love going here for brunch.
Wild Root
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This is one of the best brunch places in Boise. They have bacon flights! Amazing food and amazing cocktails.
BACON Boise
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Tupelo honey is one of my favorite restaurants. They make comfort food fancy and I just love the vibes.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
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Other Food & Drinks

 
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This is a great local coffee shop in my favorite area, historical hyde park.
Hyde Perk Coffee House
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Another favorite, in eagle. They have some great seasonal flavors.
Alchemist Coffee Eagle
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A great, hip bar that is also family friendly.
Western Collective
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This bar is so classy and hip!
Water Bear Bar
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What a cool idea to do a coffee truck inside a double decker bus!!! Their coffee is amazing and they're super nice.
Double Decker Espresso
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My favorite ice cream place. They have amazing flavors AND they have alcohol 👌
The STIL
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So many flavor options here.
Boise Juice Company
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My happy place. ❤️ They have the best gluten free donuts!
Guru Donuts
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This place is a must if you're in the Hyde park area. It's like an old fashioned soda fountain and candy store.
Goody's Soda Fountain
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Arts & Entertainment

 
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This place is so cool! They frequently change up their exhibits with lots of fun themes and they're interactive!
Discovery Center of Idaho
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A great little art museum!
Boise Art Museum
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One of our favorite theaters. They have a restaurant, a coffee bar, and a 21+ area with alcoholic drinks that you can take into the theater.
Village Cinema
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There is so much to do here. Mini golf, bowling, ropes course, arcade, a water park, and more!
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
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We love our cute little zoo! They have lots of animals and they have a petting zoo, a carousel, and a butterfly garden.
Zoo Boise
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Local Favorites

 
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The best salon to go to if you have curly hair.
21 North Concept Salon And Spa
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This is a cute little shop in downtown Eagle with a mixture of new and vintage finds.
Sweet Tea Living
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This place reminds me of a small business version of pottery barn and I love it.
ACQUIRE and Company
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A very old world European inspired little shop. Everything in it is so so beautiful.
Maison Blue
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This used bookstore is huge and they have great prices.
Half Price Books
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This is a really fun bookstore in downtown Boise.
Rediscovered Bookshop
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