What to do on a day trip to Boise
April 10, 2024
Itching to get away? Ready for an pre-summer, much needed vacation?
We have a solution: go on a day-trip staycation to feel like a tourist in your hometown.
Many of our clients, friends, and neighbors have recently moved to the great city of Boise, Idaho. However, when we move cross country (and during a pandemic!) it's easy to miss some of Boise's best spots.
Here's how we would plan the day, if we were you.
- For our early risers, start by driving up Bogus Basin Road to watch the sun rise over the foothills. There's plenty of spots to pull off and see the stunning view of the city and the mountains, in every season. On your way back down, stop at Hawkins Pac-Out for the best breakfast burrito in Boise, and continue driving straight at Bogus Basin Road turns into Harrison Boulevard, Boise's most iconic street.
- For those who sunrise sounds terrible, start by visiting Hyde Park. Hit up Certified Bakery, get your best breakfast sandwich in Boise to-go, and eat it sit on a bench along 13th street or walk down to Camel's Back Park for a picnic brunch. Then, join your sunrise friends and drive down Harrison Boulevard and head downtown.
- For the afternoon, go to the Boise Art Museum. It's really cheap, and they have a beautiful permanent collection and always have an amazing traveling installation as well.
- From there, you have two choices. If your feet are hurting, catch a film at the iconic movie theater, the Flicks. They show foreign and Indie films primarily, and it's a great place to have a unique experience. If you're up for more activity, you're right by the Greenbelt. Stroll through Julia Davis Park, walk along the river, and have a seat and enjoy the relaxing sound of the river rushing past.
- Ready for lunch or an afternoon coffee? Hit up the Warehouse for a wide variety of food, from tacos and burritos, to BBQ, to pizza, to grilled cheese, to smoothie bowls, to waffles, and more! There's also a cocktail bar in the center, because it's 5 o'clock somewhere! For coffee, you've got to check out Slow by Slow on 8th Street. They have sustainably roasted brews, delicious lattes, the best tea you'll find in the city. They have a very limited food selection however, so don't plan on eating there.
- From there, stroll down Freak Alley Gallery, admire the work of local muralists and artists, and then stop for a cider at Meriwether for a huge selection of locally made ciders & enjoy their cute patio seating.
- For dinner, there's a HUGE variety of local places to choose from. We'd recommend the following- check out their menus and see what sounds best. However, these places also don't accept reservations, so it's a first come, first served situation. The Wylder (locally owned, same owners as Certified Bakery), Yoi Tomo (really good sushi with a killer all-you-can-eat situation), or Bittercreek Alehouse (come for the brews, stay for the reuben and the beignets.)
- Still have energy for a bit of night life? Stop in at a speakeasy, a brewery with outdoor games, or a cocktail lounge.
We hope you had a great day making your way through Boise! We'll catch you next time, and hope you come back.
(If this convinced you to move here, and you'd like to do some real estate investing, give us a call at the number below!)
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