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Boise #4sqCities
Julia Davis Park is one of Boise #4sqCities.

1. Julia Davis Park

9.3
700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
Park · Downtown Boise City · 10 tips and reviews
Idaho Botanical Garden is one of Boise #4sqCities.

2. Idaho Botanical Garden

8.6
2355 E Old Penitentiary Rd (Warm Springs), Boise, ID
Garden · North - East Ends · 9 tips and reviews
MK Nature Conservatory is one of Boise #4sqCities.

3. MK Nature Conservatory

Boise, ID
Garden · North - East Ends · 1 tip

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Walk about, see wildlife, plants and enjoy the simple beauty.

Dawson's Coffeehouse & Roasting Co. is one of Boise #4sqCities.

4. Dawson's Coffeehouse & Roasting Co.

8.0
219 N 8th St (btwn W Idaho St. & W Bannock St.), Boise, ID
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boise City · 25 tips and reviews
Capital City Public Market is one of Boise #4sqCities.

5. Capital City Public Market

8.2
280 N 8th St (btwn W. Bannock St. & W. Front St.), Boise, ID
Farmers Market · Downtown Boise City · 7 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: A Saturday Experience everyone must try; between the hours of 9:30 and about 1:00

Goldy's Breakfast Bistro is one of Boise #4sqCities.

6. Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

8.6
108 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Boise City · 53 tips and reviews
Sockeye Grill And Brewery is one of Boise #4sqCities.

7. Sockeye Grill And Brewery

3019 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID
Brewery · 26 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: You have to try the Sweet Potato Fries and if they have Barley Wine give it a taste as well.

TableRock Brewpub is one of Boise #4sqCities.

8. TableRock Brewpub

705 W Fulton St, Boise, ID
Brewery · Downtown Boise City · 25 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Buffalo Bites! Friday is Nitro day! Lots of great food...too much to name

Bardenay is one of Boise #4sqCities.

9. Bardenay

8.6
610 W Grove St (btw 6th & Capitol), Boise, ID
American Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 41 tips and reviews
Ann Morrison Park is one of Boise #4sqCities.

10. Ann Morrison Park

9.4
1000 Americana Blvd., Boise, ID
Park · 16 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Kids playground is one of the best, lots of shade

Boise Co-op is one of Boise #4sqCities.

11. Boise Co-op

8.3
888 W Fort St (at N. 8th St.), Boise, ID
Supermarket · North End · 34 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: staple in the community - great quick grab eats as well

World Center for Birds of Prey is one of Boise #4sqCities.

12. World Center for Birds of Prey

8.2
5668 W Flying Hawk Ln, Boise, ID
Zoo · 1 tip
Boise State Student Union Building is one of Boise #4sqCities.

13. Boise State Student Union Building

1700 W University Dr (Lincoln), Boise, ID
Student Center · 13 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: during football season you can watch games on several big screens

Zen Bento is one of Boise #4sqCities.

14. Zen Bento

7.3
1000 W Main St (at 10th St), Boise, ID
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Boise City · 9 tips and reviews
Boise Public Library is one of Boise #4sqCities.

15. Boise Public Library

8.4
715 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
Library · Downtown Boise City · 13 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: excellent source for dvds to borrow

Stan's Char-Broiled Hot Dogs is one of Boise #4sqCities.

16. Stan's Char-Broiled Hot Dogs

818 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID
Hot Dog Joint · Depot Bench · 6 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Frozen Custard - like none other in Boise!

The Soda Works is one of Boise #4sqCities.

17. The Soda Works

3017 W State St, Boise, ID
Food and Beverage Retail · 3 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Excellent source for Root Beer from all over

Powell's Sweet Shoppe is one of Boise #4sqCities.

18. Powell's Sweet Shoppe

7.2
3064 S Bown Way (E Parkcenter Blvd), Boise, ID
Candy Store · 9 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: Nothing like it in all of Boise. Willy Wonka would be proud of you if you go!

Pie Hole is one of Boise #4sqCities.

19. Pie Hole

8.2
205 N 8th St, Boise, ID
Pizzeria · Downtown Boise City · 34 tips and reviews

Lee G.Lee Gaupp: go before 5pm for a real awesome special

Boise Depot is one of Boise #4sqCities.

20. Boise Depot

8.0
2603 W Eastover Ter, Boise, ID
Rail Station · Depot Bench · 8 tips and reviews
Roaring Springs Water Park is one of Boise #4sqCities.

21. Roaring Springs Water Park

8.1
400 W Overland Rd, Meridian, ID
Water Park · Southwest Meridian · 15 tips and reviews

Ed D.Ed Doran: Great for families and the fun park (video games, mini golf) is next door

Idaho State Capitol is one of Boise #4sqCities.

22. Idaho State Capitol

700 W Jefferson St (btwn S. 6th St. & S. 8th St.), Boise, ID
Capitol Building · Downtown Boise City · 14 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Be sure to lay in the rotunda and take a picture looking straight up!

Idaho Military History Museum is one of Boise #4sqCities.

23. Idaho Military History Museum

4748 Lindbergh St., Bld 924, Boise, ID
History Museum · 1 tip

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: During school hours, you may encounter school tours. Take your time, it may not look very big, but there are LOTS of artifacts to see.

Sandy Point is one of Boise #4sqCities.

24. Sandy Point

43 Sandy Point (Lucky Peak Dam), Boise, ID
Lake · 1 tip

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: There is a parking fee, but this is a great place to be on a hot day. Bring a lunch, but leave the puppies at home.

Oregon Trail is one of Boise #4sqCities.

25. Oregon Trail

7.4
5196 Idaho 21 (Lake Forest Drive), Boise, ID
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: If you walk along the trail, you'll find spots where the wheel marks in the rocks are still obvious.

Bogus Basin Ski Resort is one of Boise #4sqCities.

26. Bogus Basin Ski Resort

7.7
30 Bogus Creek Rd (Bogus Basin Rd), Boise, ID
Ski Resort and Area · 17 tips and reviews

Ed D.Ed Doran: Ski/board in the winter, mountain bike in the summer

Old Idaho State Penitentiary is one of Boise #4sqCities.

27. Old Idaho State Penitentiary

7.9
2445 E Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID
Historic and Protected Site · North - East Ends · 8 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Self guided tour takes about an hour... or, take the hosted tour. There is a lot of history in this place... check out the hanging room.

Boise State University Intermountain Bird Observatory is one of Boise #4sqCities.

28. Boise State University Intermountain Bird Observatory

1910 University Dr (Capitol Blvd), Boise, ID
Observatory · 4 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Amazing views... Don't try to get there in your sedan.

Lucky Peak Reservoir is one of Boise #4sqCities.

29. Lucky Peak Reservoir

7.3
S Lucky Peak Dam Rd, Boise, ID
Lake · 7 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: Summer fun... but the water is always "cold".

Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is one of Boise #4sqCities.

30. Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

8.3
777 S 8th St, Boise, ID
History Museum · Downtown Boise City · 7 tips and reviews

Christian D.Christian Dahlström: An amazing tribute to Ann Frank located in an Idaho City. To read all of the plaques, you'll need over an hour. Take your time.

Basque Museum & Cultural Center is one of Boise #4sqCities.

31. Basque Museum & Cultural Center

7.0
611 W Grove St (btw N. 6th & Capitol Blvd.), Boise, ID
Museum · Downtown Boise City · 2 tips and reviews

Dave G.Dave Green: The mission of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center The Basque Museum & Cultural Center promotes awareness of Basque history and culture through education, research, collections and social activities Read more.