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Boise Idaho's Fun Places Guide

55 Of The Best Places To Play, Relax, Shop and Visit!

By Taveya Marconi October 6, 2024

Looking for a fun way to spend your day in Boise? Whether you're escaping the elements or simply seeking a new adventure, there's plenty to do in Boise. From exploring local museums and galleries to indulging in a little bit of shopping, this list offers a variety of options to keep you entertained and engaged right in your own backyard.


Play


Albertson Family Bike Park – 750 Mountain Cove Road, Boise, ID 83702


Asana Climbing Gym - 4977 N Glenwood St. Garden City, ID 83714 – 208.345.7625


Bodies in Motion - 729 W Diamond St. Boise, ID 83705 – 208.381.0587


Bogus Basin – 2600 N Bogus Basin Rd. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.332.5100


Ceramica – 1002 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705 – 208.342.3822







Emerald Lanes – 4860 W Emerald St. Boise, ID 83706 – 208.344-2695


Escape This Boise – Premier Escape Room – 410 S Orchard St#108, Boise, ID 83705 – 208.509.9347


Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing – 10243 W Fairview Ave. Boise ID, 83704 – 208.321.1166


Fly High Adventure Park – 7672 W. Fairview Ave. Boise ID 83704 – 208.205.9048





Idaho Ice World – 7072 E Eisenman Rd. Boise, ID 83716 – 208.608.7716


Jack’s Urban Meeting Place – 1000 W Myrtle St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.639.6610


Nerfed – 5878 W. Franklin St. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.342.0342


Planet Kid – 1875 Century Way, Boise, ID 83709 – 208.376.3641


Pojos Family Fun Center – 7736 Fairview Ave. Boise, ID 83704 – 208.376.6981


The Sensory Playce – 1471 S Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709 – 208.620.5330


Treasure Valley Escape Rooms – 10529 W Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.400.3381


Treasure Valley Skate – 4712 W State St. Boise, ID 83703 – 208.342.1842


Westy’s Garden Lanes – 5504 Alworth St. Garden City, ID 83714 – 208.376.6555



Relax


Egyptian Theatre – 700 W Main St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.387.1273


Overland Park Cinema – 7051 W Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.377.3072


The Flicks – 646 W Fulton St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.342.4288



Shop


ABU Games – 7211 W Colonial St. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.376.6019


All About Games – 7079 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709 – 208.343.5653


Bricks & Minifig – 10150 W Fairview Ave. Boise ID 83704 – 208.377.4386


Cabella’s – 8109 W Franklin Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.672.7900


Captain Comics – 710 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705 – 208.336.2333


City Kid Boutique – 222 N 9th St. Boise, ID 83702


Deadly Seven Games – 4910 W Denton St, Boise, ID 83702 – 208.343.9895


Fantastic Games – 120 N 8th St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.345.0204


G. Willikers Toy Merchant – 1508 N 13th St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.344.1999


Kid to Kid – 1574 N. Wildwood St. Boise, ID 83713 – 208.376.6488


Pi Baby Boutique – 10870 W Fairview Ave. Ste 101, Boise, ID 83713 – 208.321.7400


Re-POP Gifts – 210 N 10th St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.991.6112


Rediscovered Books – 180 N. 8th St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.376.4229


The Record Exchange – 1105 W Idaho St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.344-8010



Visit





Ada Community Library – Hidden Springs – 5868 W Hidden Springs Dr, Garden City, ID 83714 – 208.229.2665


Ada Community Library – Lake Hazel – 10489 W Lake Hazel Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.297.6700


Ada Community Library – Victory – 10664 W Victory Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.362.0181


Aquarium of Boise – 64 N Cole Road, Boise, ID 83704 – 208.375.1932


Basque Museum and Cultural Center – 611 W Grove St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.343.2671





Boise Art Museum – 670 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.345.8330


Discovery Center of Idaho - 131 W.  Myrtle St. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.343.9895


Garden City Public Library – 6015 N Glenwood St.  Boise, ID 83714 – 208.472.2942


Idaho Black History Museum – 508 Julia Davis Dr. Boise ID 83702 – 208.789.2164


Idaho Botanical Garden – 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, ID 83712 – 208.343.8649





Idaho Reptile Zoo – 10531 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.376.3207


Library! Bown Crossing – 2153 E Riverwalk Dr. Boise, ID 83706


Library! Cole & Ustick – 7557 W Ustick Rd. Boise, ID 83704


Library! Collister – 4724 W State St. Boise, ID 83703


Library! Downtown – 715 S Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702


Library! Hillcrest – 5246 W Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83705


MK Nature Center – Idaho Fish & Game – 600 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712


The Boise Depot – 2603 W Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83712 – 208.608.7644


World Center for Birds of Prey – 5668 W Flying Hawk Ln. Boise, ID 83709 – 208.362.8687


Zoo Boise – 355 Julia Davis Dr. Boise, ID 83702 – 208.608.7760



Know of a Fun Place In Boise ID that should be listed – email me at TaveyaM@MacaroniKID.com



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