If you’re like us, you love to celebrate the scary fun traditions of Halloween. Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating & listening to scary stories are a few of the ways we enjoy the month of October. We also enjoy the fact that Boise is filled with all sorts of festive events to celebrate Halloween.
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Whenever you visit a new place, it’s a good idea to get a sense of the culture before turning up and saying or doing something inappropriate. The same is true of Boise, the capital city of Idaho, tucked away in the wild country of the Upper Left Corner of the United States.
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It’s almost Valentine's Day. And yes, it’s totally okay if you have no idea what to do for it. We’ve put together a list of options to help make the decision of what to do a little easier. But however you choose to spend Valentine’s Day, we hope it’s filled with smiles and love!
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With Boise’s wedding market growing rapidly and new wedding venues popping up all the time, it can be overwhelming as a bride or groom to make decisions about who will be present with you on your wedding day.
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Dave's Tater Grill was recently voted by FoodNetwork as one of the best Hot Dog Carts in the country. We were lucky enough to interview him for Totally Boise!
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Totally Boise is going plastic free for a week to participate in the Plastic Free July Challenge. This event emphasizes ‘Choose to Refuse’ of single-use plastic. Originating in Western Australia circa 2011, the challenge has now spread to over 150 countries with millions of participants!
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You've probably heard the news, but we'd like to share our excitement with you. Float season on the Boise River is open as of Tuesday, July 2nd. We repeat, the Boise River float season is open! So, grab some sunscreen and get to Barber Park just in time to rent a raft from Boise River Raft and Tube
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Summer is meant for traveling and visiting new places and Boise summer’s are slim to none. From the food and culture, to the outdoors activities, it’s hard to squeeze everything into one day. Totally Boise has compiled a list of the top 10 places to take your friends and family around Boise when they are visiting the City of Trees.
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Mother's Day is Sunday May 13th and is just a short time away. Luckily, the Treasure Valley has a multitude of Mother's Day events and brunches. Don't miss one of these opportunities to celebrate and thank the special mothers in your life.
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First Thursday of each month is the time to experience art, shopping, dining and entertainment in a special and unique way you’ll only find Downtown Boise. Local merchants plan exciting, engaging in-store events including food and beverage tastings, local art exhibits and trunk shows. Here’s a list of some of the businesses we’re excited to visit on First Thursday!
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As an iconic location in Downtown Boise, Freak Alley's history has had a huge impact on the surrounding area and Boise communities. Learn more about the rich history of this beautiful art-filled back street.
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One of my favorite ways to end the work week is with some cheap food, drinks and friends. Boise has an endless amount of happy hours to visit. I have come up with a guide to some of the best local happy hours in downtown Boise.
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There are plenty of different trails within just a 10-35 minute drive from downtown Boise. These trails can be used for many activities including: hiking, biking and horseback riding. “But Totally Boise, how do I get there?”
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It’s that time of year to start planning for your corporate holiday parties! If you haven’t yet reserved your venue, we highly recommend checking out Knitting Factory Boise.
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Every year its a hot topic: Who has the BEST seafood in Boise? Well, over the years these three have been pillars of the seafood scene in Downtown Boise: Lucky Fins, Bonefish Grill and Fresh Off The Hook. We visited each Downtown Boise BoDo restaurant location and this is what we found.
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