Things to do in Boise:
- Whitewater Park – located near downtown, watch kayakers ride “the wave”, lots of walking paths and things to see, hang out by the river.
- Bike and Scooter Rentals – they are parked all over town, use the “Lime” app
- Boise Greenbelt – 25 miles of walk/biking paths running along the banks of the Boise River, connects to many parks along the way. See link or search: Boise River Greenbelt | City of Boise.
- Hiking Trails – lots of trails for hiking and biking in the area, see link or search: Ridge to Rivers.
- Payette, Sockeye, Powder Haus, Mother Earth Breweries – these are the most recommended breweries in Boise, but also more than thirty others around town.
- Julia Davis Park – features the Boise Zoo, Idaho Historical Museum, and Boise Art Museum.
- Hyde Park area – adjacent to downtown in the historic Northend, a few blocks of laid back restaurants and interesting shops.
- Parks – some of the most popular parks are Camels Back, Anne Morrison, Municipal, Fort Boise, and Kleiner.
- Float the Boise River – rafts can be rented at Barber Park, float to Anne Morrison park, shuttle back (allow 4hrs total)
- Entertainment – Roaring Springs water park, Wahooz, Scheels, Bass Pro Shop, public pickleball @ Hobble Creek, Top Golf, the Village, etc.
- Short Drive – Bogus Basin ski area, Lucky Peak reservoir.
- Hidden Springs – two pools, trails, frisbee golf, parks, restaurants