--- title: "Weekend Itinerary: Boise & Garden City" description: Looking for some travel inspiration? Check out this sample itinerary for a wine-filled weekend in Boise and Garden City. If you're flying on Alaska Airlines, all Mileage Plan members can check a case of Idaho wine on their return flight home for free under the Wine Flies Free program. image: https://blog.idahowines.org/hubfs/IWC_2023_Theme_Assets/Common_Assets/idaho-wine-og-image.webp --- The page requires JavaScript to be enabled. 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The state has three American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) and over 70 wineries and cideries, the majority of which are in the greater Boise area. The Snake River Valley AVA includes urban wineries and the [Sunnyslope Wine Trail](https://sunnyslopewinetrail.com/), which stretches from Kuna to Caldwell. The Eagle Foothills AVA is located north of Boise. Check out this sample 3-day weekend itinerary for some travel inspiration! ## Know Before You Go During your stay, enjoy a complimentary tasting when you visit any of the [participating tasting rooms](https://idahowines.org/idaho-wines-fly-free/) by showing your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan membership and an inbound Alaska Airlines boarding pass (paper or digital) with an Idaho airport arrival. Create your own custom case of wine or take home one from any winery and check it for free on your returning domestic Alaska Airlines flight, courtesy of [Idaho Wine Flies Free](https://idahowines.org/idaho-wines-fly-free/). Don’t forget the packaging as well, as you’ll need to bring your wines safely boxed up to the airport for your flight home. Many wineries or bottle shops can provide you with materials they have on hand. Bring lots of water to stay hydrated between and during your tastings. As always, please drive sober and responsibly during and after your wine tastings. There are several wine tour operators if you prefer to have someone else do the driving. Reservations are required, so be sure to plan ahead! - [Snake River Wine Tours](https://www.snakeriverwinetours.com/) - [Idaho Winery Seekers](https://www.wineryseekers.com/) - [Idaho Wine Tours](https://idahowinetours.com/) - [Sunshine Wine Tours](https://www.sunshinewinetours.com/) - [Ciao Bella Wine Tours](https://cbidahowinetours.com/) ## DAY 1 ![Cinder tasting room with chairs and wine glasses on a table](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Cinder2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cinder2.jpg) Cinder Wines tasting room | *Photo credit: SWITA* ![Bottle of Telaya Syrah and two wine glasses in front of a firepit](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Syrah%204.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Syrah%204.jpg) Telaya Wine Co. | *Photo credit: SWITA* ![Crystal pouring wine glass at Potter](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/kimfetrow2019_DSC_5228%20(1).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=kimfetrow2019_DSC_5228%20(1).jpg) Potter Wines | *Photo credit: Kim Fetrow Photography* ![Group of friends sitting at a table drinking wine in an urban tasting room](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/SWITA_WINE2-1-176.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=SWITA_WINE2-1-176.jpg) COILED | *Photo credit: SWITA* ![Screen Shot 2023-05-11 at 12.08.41 PM](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%2012.08.41%20PM.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%2012.08.41%20PM.png) Meriwether Cider | Downtown Boise ![JUMP building in Downtown Boise](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Boise_2022_0507%20(2).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Boise_2022_0507%20(2).jpg) JUMP | *Photo credit: BVEP* ![People on the Owyhee rooftop](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/The-Owyhee-2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=The-Owyhee-2.jpg) The Owyhee | *Photo credit: Visit Boise* ![Inn at 500 exterior](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Inn%20at%20500.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Inn%20at%20500.png) Inn at 500 | *Photo credit: Inn at The 500 Capitol* ### Day 1: Morning Breakfast - Fuel up for the day’s adventures at one of Boise’s favorite morning eateries. [Bacon](https://baconboise.com/) or [Big City Coffee & Cafe](http://www.bigcityboise.com/) both offer big plates of fresh made fare. We suggest the Benny Hill at Bacon or the Farmer’s Daughter at Big City. Explore Boise Downtown Landmarks and Businesses Get a feel for the clean, accessible downtown by taking in some of the sites and shops. Suggested stops: - [Idaho State Capitol](https://legislature.idaho.gov/capitol/) - [JUMP](https://jumpboise.org/) - [Freak Alley Gallery](https://www.freakalleyboise.com/) - [Idaho Made](https://idahomade.format.com/) - [The Chocolat Bar](https://thechocolatbar.com/) - [City Peanut Shop](https://www.citypeanut.com/) - [Rediscovered Books](https://www.rdbooks.org/) - [Shift Boutique](https://www.shopshiftboutique.com/) - [Mixed Greens](https://www.ilikemixedgreens.com/) ### Day 1: Afternoon Lunch at The Warehouse Food Hall - *370 S 8th St.* - Boise’s new [food hall](https://www.warehouseboise.com/) and culinary hub features 11 independently owned restaurants and two bars. Grab a scoop of ice cream at [The STIL](https://ilovethestil.com/) next door and be sure to take a peek at the [Treefort Music Hall](https://treefortmusichall.com/), home to the wildly popular [Treefort Music Fest](https://treefortmusicfest.com/). Urban Winery Tastings After lunch, drive or walk/bike the Boise River Greenbelt to your pick of urban wineries. Many of the wineries offer food or charcuterie board options if you get hungry along the way. Find three possible itineraries below. Wineries marked with \* offer a complimentary tasting when you show your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan membership and an Alaska Airlines boarding pass (paper or digital) with an Idaho airport arrival. Remember to buy an extra bottle or two to take home as part of the Alaska Airlines [Wine Flies Free promotion.](https://www.alaskaair.com/content/deals/special-offers/wine-flies-free) - **Downtown** - [SCORIA\*](https://www.scoriavineyards.com/downtown-boise/) - [Meriwether Cider Co.](https://www.meriwethercider.com/) - **Greenbelt/Garden City**: Walk, bike, drive or Uber to discover wineries further up in Garden City. - Walkable/bikeable: - [Telaya Wine Co.\*](https://www.telayawine.com/) - [Split Rail Winery\*](https://www.splitrailwines.com/) - [3100 Cellars\*](https://3100cellars.com/) - [Coiled Wines\*](https://www.coiledwines.com/) - [Cinder Wines](https://cinderwines.com/) - [Proletariat Wines](https://www.proletariatwines.com/) - opening in 2023 - Drive: - [Rolling Hills Urban Tasting Room](https://www.rollinghillsvineyard.com/) - [Par Terre Winery](https://www.parterrewinery.com/) - [Potter Wines\*](https://potterwines.com/) - **Eagle Foothills**: Venture north of Boise to wineries in the Eagle Foothills. - [3 Horse Ranch Vineyards](https://www.3horseranchvineyards.com/) - [Dude Dewalt Cellars](https://www.dudedewalt.com/) - [Sol Invictus Vineyard](https://www.solinvictusvineyard.com/) ### Day 1: Evening Dinner - Enjoy your meal at a unique-to-Boise restaurant offering Idaho wines: - [Fork](https://boisefork.com/) - [Bardenay](https://bardenay.com/) - [Owyhee Tavern](https://www.owyheetavern.com/) - [The Wylder](https://www.thewylderboise.com/) - [Juniper](https://www.juniperon8th.com/) Hotel - Book your overnight stay at one of the hotels located in Boise’s walkable downtown. - [The Grove Hotel](https://www.grovehotelboise.com/) - [Hotel 43](https://www.hotel43.com/) - [Modern Hotel + Bar](https://themodernhotel.com/) - [Inn at 500 Capitol](https://www.innat500.com/) ## DAY 2 ![Sunshine Spice Cafe interior](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/SS%20interior.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=SS%20interior.jpg) Sunshine Spice Cafe | *Photo credit: Sunshine Spice Cafe* ![Wine rack at Basque Market](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-10%20at%2012.36.24%20PM.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-05-10%20at%2012.36.24%20PM.png) Basque Market | *Photo credit: Basque Museum and Cultural Center* ![Boise street with people and cars](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Downtown_9V2A4996_FINAL.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Downtown_9V2A4996_FINAL.jpg) 8th Street | *Photo credit: Visit Boise* ![Hand holding dish of ice cream on street](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/The%20Stil%204.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=The%20Stil%204.jpeg) The STIL | Photo Credit: The STIL ![Greenbelt trees on path](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Park-JuliaDavis-2018_024.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Park-JuliaDavis-2018_024.jpg) Julia Davis Park - The Greenbelt | *Photo credit: Boise Parks and Rec* ![Western Proper Bowling](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Western%20Proper%20Bowling.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Western%20Proper%20Bowling.jpeg) Western Proper | *Photo credit: Western Proper* ![Rolling Hills exterior](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/278763763_527284799122615_1607873038837232964_n.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=278763763_527284799122615_1607873038837232964_n.jpeg) Rolling Hills Urban Tasting Room | *Photo credit: Rolling Hills Vineyard* ![Split Rail exterior](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/344325126_741499044426857_9144397215581154917_n.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=344325126_741499044426857_9144397215581154917_n.jpeg) Split Rail Winery | *Photo credit: Split Rail Winery* ![Screen Shot 2023-05-11 at 12.09.10 PM](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%2012.09.10%20PM.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%2012.09.10%20PM.png) Dude DeWalt Cellars | *Photo credit: Dude DeWalt Cellars* ### Day 2: Morning Breakfast at [Sunshine Spice Cafe](https://www.sunshinespicecafe.com/) - Four sisters, all refugees from Afghanistan, opened Sunshine Spice Cafe in late 2019. Their traditional baked goods, tarts and Turkish coffees and teas quickly caught the attention of locals and media alike, garnering a 2022 James Beard Award nomination in the baker category. If you’re just looking for a cup of coffee to get you moving, the city has you covered. Choose from one of the [Top 10 Coffee Shops in Boise](https://www.visitsouthwestidaho.org/top-10-boise-coffee-shops/). Culture - Boise has the largest Basque population outside of Spain. Hit downtown Boise’s [Basque Block](https://www.thebasqueblock.com/) filled with restaurants, bars and a [museum/cultural center.](https://basquemuseum.eus/) Sample from [Ansots](https://ansots.com/) (a 2023 James Beard semifinalist, known for their chorizo), [Leku Ona](https://boisebasquefood.com/), [the Basque Market](https://www.thebasquemarket.com/) (they make paella for a crowd out on the patio twice a week), and [Bar Gernika.](https://www.bargernika.com/) ### Day 2: Afternoon Urban Winery Tastings Select another area of urban wineries to explore to round out your Idaho wine experience. - Downtown - Greenbelt/Garden City - Eagle Foothills ### Day 2: Evening  Dinner - Explore the dining scene around Boise’s 8th Street Corridor or Hyde Park neighborhood - 8th Street: [Juniper](https://www.juniperon8th.com/), [Bittercreek Alehouse](https://bittercreekalehouse.com/), [Mai Thai](https://www.maithaigroup.com/) - Hyde Park: [Parilla](https://parrillagrillcantina.com/), [13th Street Pub and Grill](http://13pubandgrill.com/), [Casa Mexico,](https://casamexicoidaho.com/) [North End Pizza](https://www.northendpizzaboise.com/) Performing Arts - Check local event calendars to find a show or live music at the [Morrison Center](https://www.morrisoncenter.com/), Boise’s premier performing arts venue, [Treefort Music Hall](https://treefortmusichall.com/), or one of Boise’s [breweries](https://visitboise.com/eat/breweries/) or [clubs](https://visitboise.com/play/nightlife/). Movie - [BoDo Cinema](https://www.cinemawest.com/), located in the same building as The Warehouse, is Boise’s newest upscale movie theater. Auditoriums feature luxury electric recliners, DLP projectors and even some two-seater loveseat-style seats. Nightcap - If you’re looking for a late evening drink, try: - [Gatsby](https://www.gatsby1920.com/) - a 1920s style speakeasy where visitors must call for the password - [Western Proper](https://www.westernproper.com/) - food, drinks, bowling and arcade - [The Modern Bar](https://www.themodernbar.com/)(located inside the Modern Hotel) - [Stardust](https://www.stardustboise.com/) - [The Royal Cocktail Co.](https://www.facebook.com/theroyalcocktailco/) ## DAY 3 ![Mountain Biker climbing hill](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/20210429_BCVB-Mountain-Biker-Cam-A_0114%20(2).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=20210429_BCVB-Mountain-Biker-Cam-A_0114%20(2).jpg) Camel's Back | *Photo credit: Visit Boise* ![Camels back sunset](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Camels%20back%20sunset.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Camels%20back%20sunset.jpeg) Camel's Back | *Photo credit: Visit Boise* ![Hyde Park Fine Wines shelves](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Hyde%20Park%20Fine%20Wines.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hyde%20Park%20Fine%20Wines.jpeg) Hyde Park Fine Wines | *Photo credit: Hyde Park Fine Wines* ![Boise Co-Op exterior](https://5261939.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5261939/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%201.03.11%20PM.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-05-11%20at%201.03.11%20PM.png) Boise Co-Op North End | *Photo credit: Boise Co-Op* ### Day 3 Morning: Hike - Head out for a hike in the Boise Foothills, located just minutes from downtown. The [Ridge to Rivers System](https://www.ridgetorivers.org/) offers over 190 miles of trails, including accessible options for hikers of all abilities. We suggest [Camel’s Back](https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/camels-back-park/) or [Table Rock](https://www.ridgetorivers.org/trails/detailed-area-descriptions/table-rock-area/) trails for great views of the city.  Before you leave town, make sure you have some bottles of Idaho wine to take home. If you forgot to grab some during your winery visits, stop by [Hyde Park Fine Wines](https://buywinenow.com/) or the [Boise Co-op](https://www.boise.coop/), the city’s community owned natural food store.    Looking for more activities just a short drive away? 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