The Ultimate Garden City Game Day Itinerary:
Whether you’re meeting up with friends for drinks and dinner or bringing the whole family along, Garden City has plenty of ways to fill the hours before kickoff.
Here’s how we’d plan a Garden City game day.
Start Along the Greenbelt
Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the Greenbelt before heading to the game. Walk, bike, or scoot along the river and make your way toward The Boardwalk.
The Greenbelt makes it easy to turn your afternoon into a mini neighborhood crawl, with several restaurants, bars, and local businesses clustered together.
Make The Boardwalk Your First Stop
The Boardwalk is an easy starting point for a game-day afternoon, especially if you’re meeting up with a group.
Grab lunch, settle in with a drink, or simply enjoy some time outside before moving on to your next stop. With several Garden City businesses in one place, you can easily build your afternoon around The Boardwalk.
For the Adults
If you’re planning an afternoon with friends, there’s plenty to keep you busy.
Ground Rules is an obvious game-day stop, with burgers, beer, bourbon, and plenty of sports-bar energy. It’s a good place to settle in for a meal or get the competitive spirit going before the match.
For something a little more laid-back, head to Descanso, Garden City’s riverfront bar on the Greenbelt. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the patio while you soak up the afternoon.
Craving tacos? Spitfire Tacos + Tequila brings tacos, burritos, and agave-focused cocktails to The Boardwalk. It’s an easy stop for lunch or an early dinner before heading out.
And if you’re looking to keep the afternoon going, add Laissez Faire Wine Co. to your route for a glass of wine and a little local flavor.
Finish up at Brown Beard Brewing, where you can grab a local beer and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere before heading to the game.
Make It a Family Affair
Game day doesn’t have to be an adults-only event. If you are making it a family affair, Garden City has plenty of family-friendly stops to work into your afternoon.
Start with some time outside on the Greenbelt, make a stop by the Garden City Pollinator Habitat, grab a sandwich at Cadence Kitchen, and finish with ice cream at Negranti Creamery before heading to the AC Boise stadium.
The best part about a Garden City game day? You don’t have to choose between doing something fun and making it to the match. Build an afternoon that works for your group, leave a little time to wander, and enjoy the neighborhood along the way.
You don’t have to hit every stop. Pick a few, make an afternoon of it, and explore at your own pace.
Garden City Game Day Stops & Addresses:
🍦 Negranti Creamery + Coffee: 📍 521 E 41st St Ste 155,
🌮 Spitfire Tacos + Tequila: 📍 521 E. 41st St.
🍗 Chicken in a Barrel BBQ: 📍 521 E. 41st St.
🍸 Descanso: 📍 521 E. 41st St. Suite 140
🍷 Laissez Faire Wine Co.: 📍 521 E. 41st St.
🍻 Brown Beard Brewing: 📍 9165 W. Chinden Blvd.
🥪 Cadence Kitchen: 📍 5169 N Glenwood St.
🐝 Garden City Pollinator Habitat: 📍 6015 Glenwood St.
