Elizabeth's Fall & Winter Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious, trendy, upscale restaurant! If you want to find a hot spot for a special dinner or fun place to have drinks and an appetizer, this is our favorite nearby spot!
We recommend ordering one of their steaks, which are served on a hot rock with a delicious signature sauce. If you order a drink, the cocktails are served in glasses made of ice that are a unique treat. Enjoy!
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Barbacoa Grill
276 Bobwhite CtDelicious, trendy, upscale restaurant! If you want to find a hot spot for a special dinner or fun place to have drinks and an appetizer, this is our favorite nearby spot!
We recommend ordering one of their steaks, which are served on a hot rock with a delicious signature sauce. If you order a drink, the cocktails are served in glasses made of ice that are a unique treat. Enjoy!
Another trendy spot where you can enjoy unique drinks. Recommend calling ahead! They can get crowded!
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Diablo & Sons Saloon
246 N 8th StAnother trendy spot where you can enjoy unique drinks. Recommend calling ahead! They can get crowded!
Bar & Grill with delicious food at moderate prices. Good for groups or families.
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Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery - Boise
610 W Grove StBar & Grill with delicious food at moderate prices. Good for groups or families.
One of the local favorite coffee places!
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Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters - Downtown Cafe
219 N 8th StOne of the local favorite coffee places!
Form & Function
511 W Broad StModern coffee spot with high quality coffee creations.
Fun, family friendly spot to have dinner and then enjoy a huge variety of arcade games to play!
Dave & Buster's
546 North Milwaukee StreetFun, family friendly spot to have dinner and then enjoy a huge variety of arcade games to play!
Locavore is one of our favorite local spots to grab a yummy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Our favorite unique dishes on the menu are the "Croque Madame Waffle," and the "Basque Bites." It is also located at the adorable Bown Crossing, which is a little street with a few restaurants and a large, fun candy shop called "Cravin's Candy Emporium" to visit with your kiddos after enjoying a meal!
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Locavore
3110 S Bown WayLocavore is one of our favorite local spots to grab a yummy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Our favorite unique dishes on the menu are the "Croque Madame Waffle," and the "Basque Bites." It is also located at the adorable Bown Crossing, which is a little street with a few restaurants and a large, fun candy shop called "Cravin's Candy Emporium" to visit with your kiddos after enjoying a meal!
Tupelo Honey is an upscale, southern inspired restaurant with a cool vibe and delicious comfort food. From chicken & waffles to shrimp & grits to blackened mahi mahi, the menu is full of yummy splurges. This restaurant is also on the popular 8th street restaurant row, which has a fun, festive type of atmosphere. Enjoy!
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Tupelo Honey
150 N 8th StTupelo Honey is an upscale, southern inspired restaurant with a cool vibe and delicious comfort food. From chicken & waffles to shrimp & grits to blackened mahi mahi, the menu is full of yummy splurges. This restaurant is also on the popular 8th street restaurant row, which has a fun, festive type of atmosphere. Enjoy!
A unique spot to grab a bite for breakfast or brunch! As you might imagine, this restaurant in downtown Boise is known for their delicious bacon varieties (which you can order in a "bacon sampler"), but they are also known for their bloody mary (which yes, does include a slice of bacon in it!)
Open 8am-2pm and gets crowded quickly, so plan ahead or even call ahead to find out the wait time!
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BACON
121 N 9th StA unique spot to grab a bite for breakfast or brunch! As you might imagine, this restaurant in downtown Boise is known for their delicious bacon varieties (which you can order in a "bacon sampler"), but they are also known for their bloody mary (which yes, does include a slice of bacon in it!)
Open 8am-2pm and gets crowded quickly, so plan ahead or even call ahead to find out the wait time!
This local pizza chain is a great place to grab some pizza from a new spot that takes pizza up a notch. And a bonus is that it's right around the corner on Broadway Ave!
We recommend the "Idaho Supreme" pizza, and the "Cascade Chicken and Garlic." YUM!
**They also have gluten free crust as an option**
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Idaho Pizza Company
78 E Eagle River StThis local pizza chain is a great place to grab some pizza from a new spot that takes pizza up a notch. And a bonus is that it's right around the corner on Broadway Ave!
We recommend the "Idaho Supreme" pizza, and the "Cascade Chicken and Garlic." YUM!
**They also have gluten free crust as an option**
A trendy but casual restaurant with quality American food at reasonable prices. This is located on 8th street in downtown Boise, which has the street blocked to traffic to allow for more mingling and a festive atmosphere. Enjoy!
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Fork
199 N 8th StA trendy but casual restaurant with quality American food at reasonable prices. This is located on 8th street in downtown Boise, which has the street blocked to traffic to allow for more mingling and a festive atmosphere. Enjoy!
If you're looking for a fun & funky spot downtown to sit and enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer with friends, this is the spot! Call ahead to check and see if there is live music, which makes for an even more fun atmosphere. Located on 8th street downtown, which is closed to traffic and provides a more festive feel.
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The Mode Lounge
800 W Idaho StIf you're looking for a fun & funky spot downtown to sit and enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer with friends, this is the spot! Call ahead to check and see if there is live music, which makes for an even more fun atmosphere. Located on 8th street downtown, which is closed to traffic and provides a more festive feel.
A hip style pizzeria with high quality drinks and pizzas! Great spot for a larger group or families, with a yummy selection of specialty pizzas, but also some sandwiches, salad, and pasta options. There is a location in downtown Boise, and also another one on Bown crossing. Both are only about 10 minutes away! Enjoy!
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Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria
800 W Main StA hip style pizzeria with high quality drinks and pizzas! Great spot for a larger group or families, with a yummy selection of specialty pizzas, but also some sandwiches, salad, and pasta options. There is a location in downtown Boise, and also another one on Bown crossing. Both are only about 10 minutes away! Enjoy!
Such a fun spot for a really delicious cup of coffee! This place has a friendly, trendy, colorful vibe that invites you to sit and stay. Not only do they have yummy coffee and a great atmosphere, but there is also an area full of merchandise that will make you smile. Go check it out!
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Flying M Coffee House
500 W Idaho StSuch a fun spot for a really delicious cup of coffee! This place has a friendly, trendy, colorful vibe that invites you to sit and stay. Not only do they have yummy coffee and a great atmosphere, but there is also an area full of merchandise that will make you smile. Go check it out!
Up for something a little different? This place serves DELICIOUS Puerto Rican food with a sleek, modern atmosphere! The prices are moderate - entrees ranging from about $14-$18, and the quality of the food is well worth that price!
We recommend ordering the Churrasco (grilled flank steak), and our favorite side was the Mofongo style plantains.
Enjoy!
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Wepa Cafe
175 East 35th StreetUp for something a little different? This place serves DELICIOUS Puerto Rican food with a sleek, modern atmosphere! The prices are moderate - entrees ranging from about $14-$18, and the quality of the food is well worth that price!
We recommend ordering the Churrasco (grilled flank steak), and our favorite side was the Mofongo style plantains.
Enjoy!
City/town information
Eagle is a cute, charming little town just northwest of Boise. Adorable little downtown area, including a unique restaurant called "Rembrandt's" in an old church building.
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Eagle
Eagle is a cute, charming little town just northwest of Boise. Adorable little downtown area, including a unique restaurant called "Rembrandt's" in an old church building.
If you're up for a bit of a drive, McCall is one of the favorite local getaways! The 2.5 hour drive in the winter is gorgeous, with fields of snow surrounded by tall trees and streams. Once you arrive, you can enjoy the quaint downtown area, go sledding at the golf course or tubing at the "Activity Barn," and dine out at multiple restaurants.
Let us know if you want any specific restaurant recommendations or further advice on a visit to McCall for the day!
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McCall
If you're up for a bit of a drive, McCall is one of the favorite local getaways! The 2.5 hour drive in the winter is gorgeous, with fields of snow surrounded by tall trees and streams. Once you arrive, you can enjoy the quaint downtown area, go sledding at the golf course or tubing at the "Activity Barn," and dine out at multiple restaurants.
Let us know if you want any specific restaurant recommendations or further advice on a visit to McCall for the day!
Sightseeing
Nearest ski and snowboarding hill! Also a fun spot to take older kids on the tubing hill.
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Bogus Basin
Nearest ski and snowboarding hill! Also a fun spot to take older kids on the tubing hill.
Fun spot to go ice skating and enjoy Christmas lights!
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Indian Creek Plaza & Ice Skating Ribbon
120 S Kimball AveFun spot to go ice skating and enjoy Christmas lights!
Fun spot to shop, eat, and let the kids play! In the center of this outdoor mall is an impressive, giant fountain which has a special display coordinated with lights and music every hour on the hour, starting at 11am. There are also several outdoor fires and heat lamps to help you stay warm in the cold
There's also a playground right next to the fountain, a small ice skating rink, as well as a delicious coffee spot called "Royal Coffee." The whole spot is decorated for Christmas during the winter, including a HUGE Christmas tree. There are also several restaurants!
Also enjoy "Big Al's," which has high end indoor bowling, giant screens for sports watching, and upstairs arcade.
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The Village at Meridian
3597 E Monarch Sky LnFun spot to shop, eat, and let the kids play! In the center of this outdoor mall is an impressive, giant fountain which has a special display coordinated with lights and music every hour on the hour, starting at 11am. There are also several outdoor fires and heat lamps to help you stay warm in the cold
There's also a playground right next to the fountain, a small ice skating rink, as well as a delicious coffee spot called "Royal Coffee." The whole spot is decorated for Christmas during the winter, including a HUGE Christmas tree. There are also several restaurants!
Also enjoy "Big Al's," which has high end indoor bowling, giant screens for sports watching, and upstairs arcade.
Unique park to visit any time of year! Very picturesque views, spots for kids to play, scooters available to rent using the "Spin" app, or walk along the path across the large bridge to see the surfers on the river!
Yup, Boise has everything...even surfing! Check out "surf Boise" to find out more.
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveUnique park to visit any time of year! Very picturesque views, spots for kids to play, scooters available to rent using the "Spin" app, or walk along the path across the large bridge to see the surfers on the river!
Yup, Boise has everything...even surfing! Check out "surf Boise" to find out more.
"Freak Alley" is a fun spot to stop by and see some funky artwork all over the walls! After bundling up to enjoy the murals, there are several restaurants surrounding this alley to enjoy a nice meal and get warm.
From their website: "the northwest's largest open-air, multi-artist mural gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise"
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Freak Alley Gallery
210 N 9th St"Freak Alley" is a fun spot to stop by and see some funky artwork all over the walls! After bundling up to enjoy the murals, there are several restaurants surrounding this alley to enjoy a nice meal and get warm.
From their website: "the northwest's largest open-air, multi-artist mural gallery, located between 8th and 9th street and Bannock and Idaho in Downtown Boise"
Every winter the local Botanical Garden decks the grounds with an impressive display of Christmas lights called the "Winter Garden Aglow!"
Enjoy walking through, but bundle up with all your warm clothes! There are also snacks available for purchase, such as roasted nuts, kettle corn, coffee and hot chocolate.
Check the website and reserve your tickets & time ahead of time.
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdEvery winter the local Botanical Garden decks the grounds with an impressive display of Christmas lights called the "Winter Garden Aglow!"
Enjoy walking through, but bundle up with all your warm clothes! There are also snacks available for purchase, such as roasted nuts, kettle corn, coffee and hot chocolate.
Check the website and reserve your tickets & time ahead of time.
Activities
Fun and educational museum for families to enjoy! Visit their website to see what exhibit they are featuring currently.
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Discovery Center of Idaho
131 W Myrtle StFun and educational museum for families to enjoy! Visit their website to see what exhibit they are featuring currently.
Wahooz is a one stop shop for family fun! Enjoy mini golf, go-karts, bowling, indoor ropes course, and more!
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Wahooz Family Fun Zone
1385 S Blue Marlin LnWahooz is a one stop shop for family fun! Enjoy mini golf, go-karts, bowling, indoor ropes course, and more!
If you enjoy learning about local history and culture, you may want to visit the Basque Museum and surrounding Basque district. The Boise area is home to one of the largest groups of the Basque people, outside of their own homeland. The museum & cultural center will educate you on their history and culture, and then you can dine at one of the local Basque restaurants.
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Basque Museum & Cultural Center
611 W Grove StIf you enjoy learning about local history and culture, you may want to visit the Basque Museum and surrounding Basque district. The Boise area is home to one of the largest groups of the Basque people, outside of their own homeland. The museum & cultural center will educate you on their history and culture, and then you can dine at one of the local Basque restaurants.
One of the local favorite parks here in Boise, Camel's Back Park has a large playground, as well as many walking/hiking trails to explore!
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Camel's Back Park
27 Heron StOne of the local favorite parks here in Boise, Camel's Back Park has a large playground, as well as many walking/hiking trails to explore!
The Scentsy corporation has their headquarters in Meridian, Idaho (city just west of Boise). Every winter, they deck out their expansive grounds with an impressive display of Christmas lights! It is a free display for the enjoyment of the city, so feel free to grab your warm coat & gloves and walk the grounds.
Scentsy, Inc.
2701 E Pine AveThe Scentsy corporation has their headquarters in Meridian, Idaho (city just west of Boise). Every winter, they deck out their expansive grounds with an impressive display of Christmas lights! It is a free display for the enjoyment of the city, so feel free to grab your warm coat & gloves and walk the grounds.
If you're into old fashioned arcade games and pinball machines, this spot is for you! Grab a beer and enjoy a large selection of fun nostalgia, including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, and lots more!
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Spacebar
620 N Capitol BlvdIf you're into old fashioned arcade games and pinball machines, this spot is for you! Grab a beer and enjoy a large selection of fun nostalgia, including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, and lots more!
Located at Eagle Island State Park, the Gateway Parks company is host every winter to the exciting snow hill! Located about 30 minutes to the northwest, it is an easy way to get your snow fix. They offer snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding, hot drinks, snacks, and fire pits.
Check out this website for more info:
https://www.gatewayparks.com/
Gateway Parks
4000 West Hatchery RoadLocated at Eagle Island State Park, the Gateway Parks company is host every winter to the exciting snow hill! Located about 30 minutes to the northwest, it is an easy way to get your snow fix. They offer snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding, hot drinks, snacks, and fire pits.
Check out this website for more info:
https://www.gatewayparks.com/
Beautiful and fun events for both fall and winter! Each fall the botanical gardens hosts a "Scarecrow Stroll" through the gardens where local businesses and organizations volunteer to create a unique & creative scarecrow of their choosing to place in the garden! Guests can wander through, vote for their favorite, and also enjoy live music and food trucks/vendors on the weekends!
During the winter, the garden hosts an event called "winter gardens aglow," where they deck the garden with thousands of beautiful Christmas lights on the trees and other displays. Grab all your warm gear, purchase tickets ahead of time to snag your spot, and then buy some coffee or hot chocolate in the garden as you wander around enjoying the gorgeous displays! If you check the website ahead of time, you can even plan on seeing Santa there too!
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Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 N Old Penitentiary RdBeautiful and fun events for both fall and winter! Each fall the botanical gardens hosts a "Scarecrow Stroll" through the gardens where local businesses and organizations volunteer to create a unique & creative scarecrow of their choosing to place in the garden! Guests can wander through, vote for their favorite, and also enjoy live music and food trucks/vendors on the weekends!
During the winter, the garden hosts an event called "winter gardens aglow," where they deck the garden with thousands of beautiful Christmas lights on the trees and other displays. Grab all your warm gear, purchase tickets ahead of time to snag your spot, and then buy some coffee or hot chocolate in the garden as you wander around enjoying the gorgeous displays! If you check the website ahead of time, you can even plan on seeing Santa there too!
Neighborhoods
If you want to explore a local quaint neighborhood, visit the Hyde park/13th street neighborhood in North Boise. An adorable spot to find locally owned restaurants, shops, and you can also walk up to Camel Back Park - one of the favorite parks here in Boise.
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North 13th Street
North 13th StreetIf you want to explore a local quaint neighborhood, visit the Hyde park/13th street neighborhood in North Boise. An adorable spot to find locally owned restaurants, shops, and you can also walk up to Camel Back Park - one of the favorite parks here in Boise.