Places I recommend in the Boise/Meridian, ID area from an Idaho native! 🌳🍴🌊
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Best Family Spots
Eat, drink, socialize!
Fitness, Beauty, & Spa Recs
Shopping!🛍️
Venues
Events & Festivals
Best Family Spots
Something for the whole family!
Top Golf Meridian is a favorite with my friends and family! Always a good time, great atmosphere, great food!
Topgolf Boise
We love Lowe Family Farmstead! The atmosphere is fantastic, with a fun corn maze, exciting rides, and the beautiful sunflower field. The sunsets here are incredibly romantic, making it a great spot for families and couples alike. A wonderful experien...
Lowe Family Farmstead | Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch | Kuna, ID
A great way to spend the day tiring the kids out! Rent a cabana or lounge on one of the many loungers across the park. Check out the newest expansion!
Roaring Springs Water Park
A gift shop with local and national brands!
Mixed Greens | Modern Gifts
A ton of stuff for the smaller kids! Great place to have a birthday party!
Children’s Museum of Idaho
Be sure to check out the Dinosaur Quest exhibit!
There is so much to do between hands on learning and activities.
Discovery Center of Idaho
Wahooz offers a wide variety of activities, including go-karts, mini golf, bowling, laser tag, and an arcade. Super fun and family-friendly atmosphere, and clean and well-maintained facilities.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone
Amazing park with a pond the city stocks with fish, bike path, splash pad, and much more!
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park
Cool off at Ivy Wild in SE Boise! They offer season passes too!
Ivywild Pool
Cutely named IDAHO PUPS AND ALES. IPA is the ultimate hangout where dogs can run free, and their humans can kickback with local coffee, beer and wine.
Located in the bucolic foothills of Eagle, Idaho, Rolling Hills Vineyard is the continuation of a family winemaking hobby began in the 1960s.
Rolling Hills Vineyard - Eagle Idaho
The best avocado toast & breakfast drinks!
Best Breakfast at First Watch Meridian, ID | First Watch
Fitness, Beauty, & Spa Recs
Self care isn’t just trending, it’s a whole lifestyle!
Always have a glow, try this spot! My favorite is the Firm AF
FACE FOUNDRIÉ - Meridian
Looking for a new set? Or a gel manicure? Go see the girls at Fina! Kim is my girl, but all the girls are amazing!
Fina Beauty Co. In Meridian ID
Tone Fitness is a game-changer! The classes are challenging and leave you feeling strong and empowered. The instructors' expertise and encouragement create the perfect balance of pushing you to your limits while ensuring your safety. The welcoming en...
Tone Fitness Studio
Plenty of locations to choose from. Affordable membership prices and no contract! Love this place! 24/7 facilities! Tanning, weights, etc.
Idaho Fitness Factory Franklin
Shopping!🛍️
Shopping, play area for the kids, delicious eats!
The Village at Meridian
Any pop culture theme you could think of is found here! So much amazing stuff. Excellent for gift giving.
Re-POP Gifts
Antique enthusiast must stop! This place is ENORMOUS. I find new items all time! It’s like a treasure hunt.
Antique World Mall and The Annex
A little outside the Boise area you’ll find more hidden gems like this gift shop that also founded the Poppy & Pout lip care line. This boutique gift shop is filled with the cutest stuff! Check them out!
Poppy & Pout Boutique
Venues
Treefort Music Hall in Boise is an absolute gem — the vibe is electric, the sound is crisp, and every show feels like an intimate party with your friends.
Treefort Music Hall
Events & Festivals
This local music festival has become a must do event in Boise! If you’ve never been, and you like the music scene, you have to attend.
Treefort Music Fest
Annual Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho is major fun for the whole family! Live entertainment, carnival, vendors, and of course FOOD!
Western Idaho Fair
Go see a Boise State Football game on the famous blue turf!
Boise State Football Tickets
Stay & Play
Swanky upscale boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Boise!
The Avery Hotel
Hotel Renegade is a boutique hotel EXPERIENCE! Fine dining, luxurious rooms, and a Dry Bar downstairs for your blowout before hitting downtown Boise!
Hotel Renegade
This is a great hotel, views of the capital and beautiful downtown city lights and art. Easy access to shopping and restaurants. As a local, I like staying here for a staycation & will definitely stay here again.
Inn at 500 Capitol - Boise, Idaho Hotel Booking and Information
Checkout the Sandbar if you stay here!
The Riverside Hotel BW Premier Collection in Boise - Book Your Stay
Quaint hotel in downtown Boise, ID.
THE SPARROW - Hotel - Boise, ID
Explore 🏕️
If you’re searching for the perfect blend between modern and woodsy, you’ll fall in love with Lake Suites in Stanley, Idaho. Explore Redfish Lake & surrounding areas.
