Welcome to our guide! We hope you have a fantastic time exploring Boise.
Tips for the Harrison House
Please help yourself to any food or drink whenever you'd like.
Atticus LOVES soft fabrics and will seek them out, especially when people aren't around. Always be sure to secure your jackets, shoes, hats, and all other clothing behind a closed door or in a locker if no one will be at the house.
Sadie showers affection at full throttle with kisses and cuddles. If it ever becomes too much or you need space, she responds to these commands: "Go away", "Off", "Go get a toy", and "No"
Percy: Polished American cuisine—upscale but approachable. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. 400 S. 4th Street, Boise.
Green Acres Food Truck Park: Outdoor food truck park featuring rotating selection of local food trucks, live music, and family-friendly atmosphere with picnic seating.
Meriwether Cider: Local cidery crafting traditional and innovative ciders using regional ingredients.
Cocktails & Bars
Water Bear Bar: Award-winning cocktail lounge and oyster bar with approachable classics, alpine-tropical inspirations, punch bowls, and daily Old Fashioned specials. Features vinyl night Wednesdays and happy hour daily 4-6pm.
Thick As Thieves: Hidden cocktail lounge with creative drinks and a cozy, intimate vibe.
The Highlander Rooftop Bar: Rooftop bar at Hotel Renegade with skyline views, creative cocktails, and outdoor fire pits.
Ochos Cocktail & Wine Bar: Cocktail and wine bar with patio seating and upstairs dancing. Features Salsa & Bachata every Friday night.
Hap Hap Lounge: Rooftop lounge above Treefort Music Hall serving classic and creative cocktails with city views. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
Whiskey Bar: Extensive whiskey selection on Main St.
COILED Wines: Tasting room and winery featuring wines for those following their own winding path. Located in Garden City with private event space. Open Wednesday-Sunday 1-7pm.
Parcero Wine Bar: Colombian-inspired wine bar with bubbles, reds, and whites by the glass, wine flights, 200+ bottles to open, and small bites. Open daily at 3pm.
8 Horses Lounge: Intimate basement wine and cocktail lounge in the historic 805 Idaho building featuring outstanding cocktails and wines. Located below Fork restaurant.
Les Bois Wines: International wine bar with themed weekly tastings focused on specific regions, grapes, or winemaking techniques. Curated wines available first-come basis. Tuesday-Sunday.
WaterShed Climate + Water Center: Interactive educational center with 25+ hands-on water and environmental exhibits. Features sand watershed, snow theater, simulated Boise River, and Idaho's largest public art collection. Open Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm.
Discovery Center of Idaho: Hands-on science museum with interactive physics, engineering, and technology exhibits. Rotating displays and educational programs for all ages.
Aquarium of Boise: Intimate aquarium with marine life, touch tanks, and educational programs. Perfect for younger children to explore underwater ecosystems.
Basque Center: Experience Boise's Basque heritage with events, dancing, and a welcoming community bar.
🎪 Family Entertainment
JUMP (Jack's Urban Meeting Place): Downtown urban campus featuring the famous four-story spiral slide, climbing structures, and interactive art installations.
Zoo Boise (Julia Davis Park): Small zoo with 200+ animals including lions, snow leopards, and penguins. Educational programs and beautiful grounds in Julia Davis Park.
Boise Public Library: Multiple locations with children's programs, story times, summer reading, and extensive kids' collections. Check event calendar for age-specific activities.
Idaho Botanical Garden: 50-acre garden with themed areas, children's garden, and family events including concerts and hands-on gardening activities.
Julia Davis Park & Greenbelt: Premier park with playgrounds, duck ponds, picnic areas, and Greenbelt access. Home to Zoo Boise and museums.
Bogus Basin (Seasonal): Mountain recreation area with winter skiing/snowboarding and summer biking/hiking. Beginner-friendly slopes and family activities.
Disc Golf: Play on Boise's well-maintained courses.