If you want to spend two days surrounded by nature and culture, look no further than the City of Trees. There’s plenty to do in Boise, so you can make your own adventure and have an experience that will stick with you for a lifetime. We assembled this Boise itinerary for you and your crew to get the most out of this unique and exciting city.
An RV rental is the perfect way to take in the best of Boise. Not only does it eliminate the hassle and stress of booking a room, but it also gives you a home on wheels that is comfortable and mobile. This gives you more freedom to make the trip your own. RV rentals make it convenient and flexible so you can go where you want at the pace and level of luxury you prefer.
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Preparing for Your Boise RV Trip
The first thing to do is decide whether you’ll want a driveable or towable RV. To help you weigh the options, we’ve got you covered at RVshare. We’ll walk you through the process to determine whether a Class A, B, or C motorhome is the best choice for you and your adventurers.
RVshare’s guides will help you make every decision with confidence along the way of your RV journey:
• A guide to renting with RVshare
• How to find the best parking spots
• Finding the right RV size to fit your needs
• RV rental delivery
There are a variety of RV campsite options to choose from in the Boise area. Before you book, think about the amenities you’ll need such as showers, bathrooms, or full hookups. Meridian KOA Journey is a popular pick because of its impressive amenities offering and wide range of activities to do at the site. There’s an area to walk your dogs, horseshoe pits, and even live music. Mountain View RV Park is centrally located, giving you easy access to everything there is to see and do in Boise. If you plan on hitting up the Boise River, the Green Belt, or the Boise Towne Square Mall, this might be the place for you.
Find other campground options in our comprehensive list of top-rated campgrounds in Boise.
Day 1: The Journey Begins
Morning: The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
The Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is just shy of one acre and serves as both a cenotaph complex and an educational park. You’ll find it near the Boise Public Library. The memorial is open 24 hours a day and is as informative as it is emotionally stirring.
Lunch: The Cottonwood Grille
Next, you can head on over to the Cottonwood Grille, not far from the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. Enjoy a great view of the Boise River while you dig into expertly crafted seasonal fare from the Northwest. The atmosphere is rustic, complete with fireplace, and it’s the perfect blend of casual and refined. There’s also ample parking, so you won’t have to hunt down a spot. The Cottonwood Grille is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they open an hour earlier.
Afternoon: A Stroll Along the Greenbelt
Head on over to the Boise River Greenbelt, a favorite of locals and tourists alike. The path traverses both sides of the Boise River for 24 miles of scenic paths lined with trees. The Greenbelt takes you through downtown Boise. You’re bound to see plenty of wildlife, and there are numerous riverside parks to enjoy along the way. This includes the Ribbon of Jewels, which encompasses several parks along this pathway. The Greenbelt is open from sunrise to sunset.
Setting Up Camp
As the first day of your journey winds down, it’s time to hit your RV campground. With the right camp, everything should be quick and easy. You’ll meet with the host of the site, get checked in, find your spot, and park. Then it’s time to level the RV, get your outdoor furniture set up, and make yourself at home. Remember that you can always have your RV delivered right to your campsite of choice so that you won’t have to worry about any of the setup once you reach your destination. All you have to do is filter by delivery options when you search for an RV.
Dinner: A ’50s Drive-In Experience
Feel free to settle in and dine at your campsite for dinner. If you want to have dinner out, try a drive-in experience that’s like no other. The Westside Drive-In is your place to go whether you want a classic order of burgers and fries made from scratch or feel more like enjoying prime rib. There’s also an excellent selection of desserts and genuine milkshakes. You might recognize the establishment from Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
Day 2: Sun and Fun
Morning: A Hike up the Camel’s Back
Start the day off right with an invigorating hike to get the most out of scenic Boise. You’ll get breathtaking panoramic views of the city as well as the Camel’s Back Park that these trails overlook. The trail is two miles with an elevation of 520 feet and is friendly for dogs as long as they’re on a leash.
Lunch: The Fork of Boise
Fork is a restaurant that is committed to staying true to its local roots. Creativity is key here with their farm-to-table menu items and craft cocktails. It also has an unbeatable atmosphere in its brick-and-wood interior that makes for a vibrant and memorable eating experience. Fork closes at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and is open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Afternoon: Freak Alley Gallery
Just a block away, you can take in some artwork while still enjoying the Boise sun. Check out Freak Alley Gallery, the largest open-air multi-artist mural gallery in the Northwest. These works of art will color your experience with the imaginations of local artists that you won’t see anywhere else.
Evening: The Barbacoa Grill
After a long day of fun in the sun, it’s time to check out the best steakhouse around. But the Barbacoa Grill goes way beyond that. It’s a place for you to experience more local artwork while you enjoy fine dining that keeps it affordable.
Day 3 and Beyond in Boise
If you still haven’t had your fill after two days in Boise, fear not. There’s way more to do here than you could ever fit into two days.
• The Idaho Botanical Garden is a great way to escape into a world of plants. While you’re surrounded by green, learn about how community is cultivated here.
• For more fun in the outdoors, there’s Julia Davis Park. This beautiful space is the oldest park in the city with features that are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. This isn’t just any old park!
Winter Activities
Bogus Basin is the place to go in Boise for winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The basin boasts 10 lifts, 88 runs, and 2,600 acres of terrain.
Nothing warms you up in the winter like a natural hot spring, and the Boise area is full of them. If you want to soak in luxury, The Springs is a resort that you’re sure to love.
Indoor Activities
Many locals would recommend that you check out the Old Idaho Penitentiary, one of the four territorial prisons that the public can visit nowadays. Find out about the many escapes and scandals that took place over the prison’s 101 years of operation as Boise went from a Wild West town to the capital city it is today.
For even more amazing art right across the street from the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial, you can’t go wrong with the Boise Art Museum. There you’ll find over 80 years of history to celebrate and explore in its exhibitions and collections.
Boise is always a great place to visit. No matter the time of year, adventure awaits: from beautiful trails to unique dining opportunities. Just when you feel like the excitement is winding down, you might discover something new. If you rent an RV, you’ll have the freedom to decide to stay for even longer!
