Idaho is a great place to go rafting in the summer and skiing in the winter. We will not fault you if adventure is what brings you to Idaho.
It's the mid-sized city's year-round natural beauty, along with its unique cuisine, that made it one of the best places to connect in the world.
Nelson was asked how to plan out your perfect day.
I have called the city home since 2004, and have been writing about the local food, art, and sustainable scene for the last two years. I like to explore in the foothills or sip a cabernet along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, both of which are located in Idaho.
Even after a decade of rapid population growth, a mid-sized city in Idaho has been able to hold on to its charm and local pride.
You can enjoy a hike and a bowl of lamb stew here. Learning a bit about the city's history as you go will deepen your appreciation of its appeal, whether you visit with plans to take your mountain bike to the foothills, ski fresh powder or attend Jaialdi.
The Camels Back trailhead is located at 9th St and the foothills. There are a lot of historic homes in the North End that were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Hike up Florence's Trail to wake up. The view of the bungalows and Queen Anne–style houses can be seen from the top of the ridge.
The nickname of the "City of Trees" is alive and well from this point of view. The Idaho State Capitol Building dome can be seen in the fall in the valley. You can either follow the Camels Back Trail across the ridge for the best views or you can take the steps into the park.
You can walk up 8th St to Slow by Slow Coffee if you follow 9th St downtown. Take a deep breath and enjoy the mellow tunes coming from the record player, you are about to experience the best pour-over in the area. You can get a locally baked Gaston's Bakery croissant from the case. Grab a chair on the sidewalk to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and watch a mix of kitchen workers, cyclists and dog-walkers stroll by.
It will pop into local shops as it wakes up. Idaho Made and Mixed Greens has a wide range of handmade souvenirs. The Record Exchange is a great place to buy and sell secondhand records, as well as shop from Treefort Music Fest.
Jack's Urban Meeting Place is an office and community space that looks like a set of glass children's blocks. The large playground, which includes a three-story climbing structure and five-story slide, opens at 10am on Saturdays and at noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Warehouse Food Hall is located on 8th St and can be reached via Broad St. This bustling spot doubles as a local restaurant incubator, with stands hawking everything from Korean pork belly taco to Texas-style meats. You can sit at a table and talk with a local.
You can download the Vall-eBike bike-share app, grab a cycle from a nearby rack, or grab a Lime, Bird or Spin e-scooter from just about any street corner. You can learn about Idaho human rights activists like Senator Frank Church at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, which is located on the banks of the Idaho River. You can ride west along the river for 2.5 miles until you get to Esther Simplot Park.
The path at 43rd St leads to the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-create District, where you can find quirky art studios and auto-repair shops. The Section 37 Axe Room is a great place to throw an axe for $25 per person, per hour.
You can take your e-scooter or Vall-e bike back downtown at 3pm. You can go down South Capitol Blvd and see the Idaho State Museum on your right if you follow 8th St. End your bike ride here. If you like the visual arts, you can squeeze in an hour-long visit to the museum into your stay. There is a permanent collection of 4,000 works at the museum. The sculpture garden is open to the public.
The Basque Museum and Cultural Center and the Basque Market are important parts of the Basque culture. There are many exhibits in the museum, including a photo collection that requires visitors to wear 3D glasses. You can split three-for-$5 pintsxos at the market after you've been to Basque history. Basque meatballs or sobrasada can be tried with honey.
If you want to keep your Basque experience going, you can eat at Bar Gernika for a dinner of affordable Basque pub grub such as chorizo, croquetas and lamb stew. You can see the Basque mural on the next building. Many of the details depicted in the Basque Museum should be familiar to you.
You can catch a performance at the Boise Contemporary Theater after dinner. You can get a scoop of ice cream at The STIL.
The Modern Hotel & Bar is a few blocks away from where you're going. As the sun goes down, sip your Home Talk whiskey cocktail at a table in the courtyard. The boutique hotel just off the bar is a great place to stay.
If you can help out with the city's housing crisis, don't stay at anAirbnb The median house price in the surrounding county has risen 21.5% in the past year, with new construction struggling to keep up with demand. There are fewer options for residents of single- family homes that are being converted into rentals.
Pie Hole is open until 3am most nights and 4am on Saturdays and Sundays.
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