We obviously love Boise, and based on the many visitors we’ve been getting, it’s clear that our family and friends do, too. The Boise Airport was the busiest it has ever been in 2023, with total passenger traffic coming in at nearly 4.8 million. Breaking its yearly passenger record for the second straight year and is on track to top that number again in 2024.
Despite our love for our city, isn’t it always so hard to come up with activities to do, restaurants to visit, and things to see when we have visitors? Yeah, we feel that struggle too!
But not to worry, Totally Boise to the rescue! We asked our Instagram followers to share their favorite places to go and things to do when they have out-of-town visitors. We’ve compiled the answers and have added a few of our own to provide you with a long list of ideas to entertain your guests. Check them out!
Where to Eat:
For a guaranteed amazing meal, check out all of the restaurants on our Ultimate Restaurant Tour. They have already been voted as some of Boise’s favorites!
Ultimate Restaurant Tour
More suggestions:
- Fork - Downtown Boise
- Owyhee Tavern - Downtown Boise
- Western Proper - Downtown Boise
- The Warehouse - Downtown Boise
- Goldy's Breakfast Bistro - Downtown Boise
- The Wylder - Downtown Boise
- Stardust - Downtown Boise
- Eureka - Downtown Boise
- Fork - Downtown Boise
- Alavita - Downtown Boise
- Acero - Downtown Boise
- Owyhee Tavern - Downtown Boise
- Percy - Downtown Boise
- Luciano's Italian Restaurant - Boise
- Barbacoa - Boise
- Lemon Tree Co. - Boise (3 locations)
- Green Acres Food Truck Park - Boise
- Westside Drive-In - Boise
- Boise Fry Co. - Boise & Meridian
- Land Ocean - Meridian
- Louie’s Pizza - Meridian
- Coynes - Eagle
- Spitfire Tacos - Eagle
- Bardenay - Boise & Eagle
- Crave - Eagle
- Wepa Cafe - Garden City
- Tupelo Honey - Downtown Boise
- MESA Tacos & Tequila - Nampa
Where to Drink:
Breweries:
- Barbarian Brewing - Downtown Boise & Garden City
- Mother Earth - Downtown Boise
- Meriwether Cider - Downtown Boise
- 10 Barrel - Downtown Boise
- Lost Grove - Boise & Hyde Park
- Sockeye Brewing - Boise (2 locations)
- Payette Brewing Co. - Boise
- Twisted District - Garden City
- Western Collective - Garden City
- Loose Screw Brewing - Meridian
- Cloud Nine Brewery - Boise
- Boise Brewing - Downtown Boise
Wineries:
- Sunnyslope Wine Trail
- Telaya Wine Co. - Garden City
- Rolling Hills Vineyard - Garden City
- Sawtooth Winery
- Split Rail Winery - Garden City
- Indian Creek Winery
- Potter Wines - Garden City
- Parcero - Garden City
- Ste. Chapelle Winery - Caldwell
Bars:
- Thick as Thieves - Downtown Boise
- Ochos - Downtown Boise
- Voodoo Cellar - Downtown Boise
- Press & Pony - Downtown Boise
- Humpin' Hannah's - Downtown Boise
- Prost! - Downtown Boise
- Gatsby - Downtown Boise
- The Roosevelt - Meridian
- Tom Grainey’s Sporting Pub - Downtown Boise
- Hap Hap Lounge - Downtown Boise
- The Highlander - Downtown Boise
- 8 Horses - Downtown Boise
Outdoor Activities:
Indoor Activities
- Play a round at X-Golf Boise
- Rage hard at Ragers Smash N Axe
- Go bowling at Big Al’s
- Catch a movie at the Boise Spectrum
- Check out our list of Indoor Activities for Kids
- Try your hand at an Escape Room Boise
- Visit the Discovery Center of Idaho
- Get competitive at Grinkers Grand Palace
- Challenge friends at Wahooz Family Fun Zone
- Bounce around at Urban Air Trampoline Park
- Relax and get creative at Ceramica Studio
- Test your gaming skills at Spacebar Arcade
- Have a spa day at Boise Salt Sanctuary
- Visit the Idaho State Museum
- Check out the Boise Art Museum
Check out our seasonal guides to Boise for endless activity inspiration year-round!
Guide to Winter
Guide to Spring
Guide to Summer
Guide to Fall
Consider Totally Boise your one-stop-shop for all things Boise and beyond! For more Totally Boise recommended businesses, activities, and locations, check out our business directory!
Totally Boise Business Directory