3 day trip to Boise area

My husband and I will be in the Boise area October 6th-8th. We are trying to get an overall flavor for Boise and surrounding areas. Can anyone suggest some must-see places/areas? I know this is vague but we%26#39;ve never been there before and don%26#39;t know where to begin.

Thanks!

3 day trip to Boise area

Well, I guess it depends on what you like to do-

Whenever I visit Boise I go to the Westside Drive-in.

boiseweekly.com/dining/…WestsideDriveIn.pdf

A huge menu and the place is run by a real chef-

Chef Lou. Check it out.

http://www.cheflou.com/

A fancier place to eat is the Cottonwood Grill.

http://www.cottonwoodgrille.com/

very yummy

3 day trip to Boise area

What you do depends on your interests, age, inclination, fitness, etc. But here%26#39;s what I would do, if I were in Boise area for 3 full days:

Friday morning...first stay out of way of commuter traffic, you won%26#39;t regret it. When the coast is clear, enjoy breakfast in downtown Boise at Goldys. From Goldys walk to the Idaho Capitol building to check out its beautiful interior and to see Idaho%26#39;s state government in action. Even if you aren%26#39;t interested in politics, it%26#39;s a keeper.

Double back a bit on foot to (or drive to) Boise Art Museum for a show featuring Frank Loyd Wright.

Next seek out 13th Street and head north on it (use hills as your navigational guide). You%26#39;ll come upon Hyde Park, a not-to-be-missed small but lively shop and restaurant area. If you%26#39;re the younger set, go to Parilla Grill. If you like pizza and local friendly crowds, get pizza at Lucky 13. If it%26#39;s too crowded, or if you want to treat yourself, try Richards.

If you have room, get a dessert at Goody%26#39;s just down the street.

If it%26#39;s not too late, burn off your calories with a stroll to Camels Back Park and walk up the camel%26#39;s back for a sunset view of tree-ful Boise.

Spend Saturday morning in downtown Boise checking out the Farmers Market (on 8th street between Bannock and Main) on foot (goes from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM), and then catch lunch at one of the excellent restaurants on 8th street or nearby.

Find the car and take leisurely drive out Warm Springs Boulevard, take a right on Eckert to Barber Park and do some strolling and bird watching in this peaceful little park along the Boise River. You may see osprey, bald eagles, and owls.

From there, back into town for dinner and show. Try opening night of Thoroughly Modern Millie by Knock %26#39;Em Dead Dinner Theater, a delightful local playhouse.

Sunday, get ambitious and do a roadtrip to Sun Valley. Rise very early and exit Boise, using a state highway map to plot out a loop route. I suggest Rte 21 to Stanley (Stanley offers spectacular views of Sawtooth Range), then take 75 toward Ketchum/Sun Valley. (A worthwhile quick stop along the way: Just a couple miles out of Stanley on 75, take a right on road to Redfish Lake and go to its end for great view of the mountains above the lake). Once in Ketchum, take time to stroll around town, visit art galleries and get some lunch. Finish the loop by either continuing on 75 to State Rte. 84 or take 20 West to State Rte. 84. Allow a long, full day for this trip. Bring warm sweater or jacket because these are higher elevations.

Have a great time.

Wow, what an incredible posting! I live in Idaho, and didn%26#39;t realize how much there was to do in Boise. Next time I%26#39;m there, I%26#39;ll take your advice! Thanks!