{"id":98885249,"date":"2016-08-24T15:12:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T19:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98885249"},"modified":"2021-07-20T08:50:30","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T12:50:30","slug":"48-breathtaking-hours-in-boise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/48-breathtaking-hours-in-boise\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Breathtaking Hours in Boise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Idaho\u2019s capital Boise is often on many lists as being one of the best places to live in the US and is a burgeoning hub of\u00a0arts and music while maintaining its quaint small-town charm and a\u00a0laid-back pace of life.<\/p>\n<p>We thought we\u2019d take the chance to give you the lowdown on two breathtaking days in Boise, so that we can inspire you to spend a great weekend in this often underrated city.<\/p>\n<h2>DAY 1<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve enjoyed your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flight<\/a> into town, caught some z&#8217;s, and freshened up to that bright Idaho sunshine, it\u2019s time to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/boise-boi-idaho-deals\">Boise<\/a> bull by the horns!<\/p>\n<p>Get your day rolling with a hearty breakfast at local favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/goldysbreakfastbistro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goldy\u2019s Breakfast Bistro<\/a>,\u00a0where you can get your fill of breakfast classics like biscuits &amp; gravy, corned-beef hash, and maple sausage. Don\u2019t forget to ask for their Red Flannel Hash (think beets + bacon) \u2013 a real standout item on the menu. The diner gets packed soon so line up early if you want to fuel up in the morning.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIiO2ZVBGCu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Goldy&#8217;s Breakfast Bistro (@goldysbreakfastbistro)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-31T17:51:20+00:00\">Jul 31, 2016 at 10:51am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nNext, it\u2019s time for a unique cultural experience that you can probably only taste in Boise \u2013 the \u201cBasque Block\u201d. This is an area downtown that comprises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebasquemarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Basque Market<\/a>\u00a0and The Basque Museum and Cultural Center.<\/p>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]Fun Fact: Idaho&#8217;s ethnic Basque community is one of the largest in the United States, on the order of nearly 7,000 people in 2000, many of whom live in Boise. It\u2019s the largest such community in the United States and the fifth largest in the world outside Argentina, Chile and the Basque Country in Spain and France. (Wikipedia)[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98885297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_205741651.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_205741651\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_205741651.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_205741651-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_205741651-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_205741651-810x541.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve appreciated Basque heritage and culture by walking through exhibits and collections on display, you can saunter down to the Basque Market for lunch. You can begin by sampling the many delicious <em>pintxos<\/em> (Basque for tapas) and sipping on a glass (or two) of wine. If you\u2019re still hungry or want a snack to go, you can always grab some excellent paella from the market (seafood, chicken, and chorizo \u2013 served at noon and $8.99 a plate).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98885294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_34673461\" width=\"1000\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461-810x558.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_34673461-145x100.jpg 145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Is your sweet tooth aching for some sugar? Well <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gurudonuts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guru Donuts<\/a> is another legendary Boise establishment that\u2019s sure to satisfy your craving. Try the Hipsterberry and the salted caramel\/coconut fusion of the Girl Scout ($2-3 a donut) \u2013 our faves!<\/p>\n<p>Just a few minutes\u2019 walk will take you to the famous Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site, built in 1870. You can tour the facility to see cells, stick your neck out to take a peek at the Gallow, and wallow in the dank space the solitary confinement area, all for just $6.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885285\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885285\" class=\"wp-image-98885285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Boise-Metro-Chamber-of-Commerce.jpg\" alt=\"Credit - Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce\/Flickr Creative Commons\" width=\"1000\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Boise-Metro-Chamber-of-Commerce.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Boise-Metro-Chamber-of-Commerce-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885285\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce\/Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]Fun Fact: The penitentiary, which is also rumored to be haunted by the souls of dead inmates, sometimes holds special paranormal tours at night aimed at scaring the bejeezus out of ghost hunters and the supernaturally curious. Check their website\u00a0for details and dates (generally $25-30 a ticket).[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<p>Stroll along to find yourself at the State Capitol, and take a pic of the 5-foor high golden eagle that\u2019s perched atop its dome.<\/p>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Keep your eyes wide open for Boise\u2019s colorful traffic boxes! These urban artworks, commissioned by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boiseartsandhistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boise City Department of Arts &amp; History<\/a>, are great to take a photo of as a Boise memento.<\/em>[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885301\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885301\" class=\"wp-image-98885301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BoiseDal\u00cdTrafficArtBox-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Image via Wikimedia CC - Kencf0618\" width=\"425\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BoiseDal\u00cdTrafficArtBox-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BoiseDal\u00cdTrafficArtBox-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BoiseDal\u00cdTrafficArtBox-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/BoiseDal\u00cdTrafficArtBox.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Wikimedia CC &#8211; Kencf0618<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want to take a breather, stop by the nearby Idaho Botanical Gardens, where you can also admire some its well-manicured fauna and flora.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885283\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885283\" class=\"wp-image-98885283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11415606_10152772469112396_338955550155680530_o.jpg\" alt=\"Credit - Discovery Center of Idaho\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11415606_10152772469112396_338955550155680530_o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11415606_10152772469112396_338955550155680530_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11415606_10152772469112396_338955550155680530_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11415606_10152772469112396_338955550155680530_o-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Discovery Center of Idaho<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As it\u2019s still late afternoon, you have time to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcidaho.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Center of Idaho<\/a>\u00a0on Myrtle Street. This cool geek\u2019s paradise showcases some informative and entertaining scientific exhibits for all ages. Trust us, you\u2019ll think it\u2019s just for kids but will have tons of fun and probably leave feeling as smart as Sheldon from <em>The\u00a0Big Bang Theory<\/em>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885291\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885291\" class=\"wp-image-98885291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Credit - Discovery Center of Idaho\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/DCOI_FINALFINAL.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Discovery Center of Idaho<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As darkness creeps in, head to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcrfl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bittercreek Alehouse and Red Feather Lounge<\/a> for a dimly-lit (because they\u2019re eco-friendly) atmosphere to explore a variety of beers on tap and choice cocktails. Try the Idaho smoked trout platter along with your poison of choice.<\/p>\n<p>Head back to the Basque Block, where you can stumble along to Basque gastro-pub Bar Gernika. Try their great regional micro-beers, selection of wines, and Basque nibbles and close the night with a succulent Lamb Dip ($10).<\/p>\n<h2>Day 2<\/h2>\n<p>Rolling your bleary-eyed self out of bed at a decent hour, you have time to freshen up and get ready for you second day in Boise.<\/p>\n<p>Grab some coffee and grub at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wildrootcafe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Root Caf\u00e9 &amp; Market<\/a>. Their fresh veggies and eggs, bacon, and other brekkie staples are sure to kick-start your motor.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BIaYs-yAS0K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omelette with chanterelle mushrooms, shallot, sweet potatoes, goat cheese, Ohana micro greens. Vegan option available. #wildrootcafe #boise #ohananotillfarm #sweetvalleyorganics #vegetarianfood #veganfood<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Wild Root Caf\u00e9 &amp; Market (@wild.root.cafe) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-07-28T16:43:31+00:00\">Jul 28, 2016 at 9:43am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nDownload the \u201cBoise GreenBike\u201d app (an initiative run by the <a href=\"https:\/\/valleyregionaltransit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valley Regional Transit<\/a>) and get yourself a bike for just $4 an hour. Pedal yourself over to the iconic Boise River Greenbelt. Spend some time traversing the expansive biking trail and take in the beauty of the riverside and its greenery.<\/p>\n<p>You can lock up your bike at the nearest GreenBike rack, or choose to cycle on, to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peregrinefund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Center for Birds of Prey<\/a>,\u00a0where you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about amazing raptors (including, falcons, condors, and eagles).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98885292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_39852511.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_39852511\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_39852511.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_39852511-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_39852511-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_39852511-810x538.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By now we\u2019re sure all that cycling and info about hunting down a meal would have built up a ravenous appetite, so head on to N 10<sup>th<\/sup> Street and feast on the highly-rated housemade sandwiches and sodas at Bleubird ($11-20).<\/p>\n<p>After all that food, you\u2019re probably craving something sweet, so don\u2019t forget to try out the famous \u201cBaked Potato\u201d at The Westside Drive-In.\u00a0 This famous dessert, coated in cocoa powder and cream, looks like a potato but actually is just all ice cream.<\/p>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]Fun Fact: One of Idaho\u2019s state slogans, which appears on state license plates, is \u201cFamous Potatoes.\u201d[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<p>Walk along to the iconic Egyptian Theatre, one of the last few surviving cinemas from the movie palace era in Boise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885329\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885329\" class=\"wp-image-98885329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/EgyptTheatre_Daniel-X.-ONeil.jpg\" alt=\"Image via Flickr Creative Commons - Daniel X. O'Neil\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/EgyptTheatre_Daniel-X.-ONeil.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/EgyptTheatre_Daniel-X.-ONeil-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr Creative Commons &#8211; Daniel X. O&#8217;Neil<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[perfectpullquote align=&#8221;full&#8221; cite=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;&#8221; size=&#8221;&#8221;]Fun Fact: Said by some to be haunted, the theater was featured on the Travel Channel show <em>Ghost Stories<\/em> in 2009. (Wikipedia)[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n<p>Next, you can float on down to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aquariumboise.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquarium of Boise<\/a>, where you can get hands-on with stingrays, sharks, and starfish.<\/p>\n<p>After getting in touch with nature, it\u2019s time to take things to the next level and head on down to the refreshingly retro<a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacebararcade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Spacebar Arcade<\/a>, where you can enjoy classic arcade games like Tron, Donkey Kong, and Marios Bros while sipping on one of their select draft brews.<\/p>\n<p>After knocking back a few, move on to the legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PengillysSaloon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pengillys Saloon<\/a>, where you can sit at the age-old Brunswick bar, have a few drinks, and check out some of Boise\u2019s most talented musicians.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98885295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_429266053.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock_429266053\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_429266053.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_429266053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_429266053-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/shutterstock_429266053-810x541.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still in need of more music and merry-making, walk on over to hipster bar\/music venue <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neurolux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neurolux Lounge<\/a>, which frequently features indie acts and offers some killer deals on drinks ($3 beers on select nights \u2013 can it get better than that?).<\/p>\n<p>After all that imbibing, you\u2019re probably looking for some late-night comfort food to fill your gut. You can round out the night by walking in a straight line to <a href=\"http:\/\/solidboise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid<\/a>, which is conveniently open till 2AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Go straight for their chicken &amp; waffles ($12.99) and you\u2019ll thank us for saving you the hangover the next morning!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_98885380\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98885380\" class=\"wp-image-98885380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Image via Solid Grill &amp; Bar\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Solid_Chikwaff_FINAL.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-98885380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Solid Grill &amp; Bar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After you\u2019ve freshened up the next day, it\u2019s going to be time to say bye-bye to Boise and jump on that plane back home. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ve had a ball in Boise, and if you haven\u2019t been there yet, now you know how much fun you can have in this one-of-a-kind city.<\/p>\n<p>Are there any Boise must-sees\/experiences we may have missed? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Idaho\u2019s capital Boise is often on many lists as being one of the best places to live in the US and is a burgeoning hub of\u00a0arts and music while maintaining its quaint small-town charm and a\u00a0laid-back pace of life. We thought we\u2019d take the chance to give you the lowdown on two breathtaking days in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":98885286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[941,942,940,943,828],"class_list":["post-98885249","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips-intel","tag-48-hours","tag-basque-market","tag-boi","tag-discovery-center-of-idaho","tag-itinerary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98885249","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98885249"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98885249\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98907938,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98885249\/revisions\/98907938"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98885286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98885249"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98885249"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98885249"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}