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Your One-Day Guide To Garden City
If you’re hoping for the perfect day-trip, look no further–Garden City, Idaho, has everything you need. Here’s how you can spend a perfect 24 hours in Boise’s own little garden!
Garden City: What to Expect
If you’ve never been to Idaho or haven’t made your way to the Boise area, you might not know about Garden City. Luckily, you’re in the right place now!
Garden City is nestled right next to Boise, Idaho’s capital city, and has easy access to both the greenbelt and the freeway. It’s neighbors with Eagle and Meridian, and it’s a short drive to other fun locations like Nampa and Caldwell. That means it shares a lot of personality traits with its sibling towns–but Garden City also brings a lot of unique flair to the table.
Here, we’re working hard to develop our artisan community. In fact, our visitors map is built around the dreamers and creators who call Garden City home–so whether you’re looking for poetry, paintings, glasswork, breweries, or even just the artistry of nature, you’re in for a real treat.
Your Perfect Day in Garden City
Thereβs plenty to do in Garden Cityβso if you donβt want to miss out, make sure you add these things to your list.
Grab Some Breakfast
The most important meal of the day is even more fun in Garden City. From Starbucks and Moxie Java to local favorites like Pastry Perfection, thereβs plenty to taste around hereβand if youβre more in the mood for brunch or even lunch, you can enjoy otherΒ dining options, too.
Explore the Greenbelt
With your coffee, bagel, donut, or healthier breakfast choice in hand, itβs time to breathe in some fresh air. The Boise River twists right through the heart of Garden City, which means itβs accessible from just about anywhere. Itβs also pet-friendlyβso if you have a pooch or two, hook on the leashes and get ready to explore.
Whether youβre in the mood to burn some calories or just take in the sights, the greenbelt delivers. Youβll enjoy the beautiful river, lush trees, and plenty of natureβincluding squirrels, turtles, fish, and a host of cheerful birds.
Surf Your Heart Out
You may not have expected toΒ go surfing in Garden City, Idahoβbut itβs possible on the beautiful Boise River. You donβt even have to bring your own surfboardβorΒ riverboard,Β that isβbecause you can rent everything you need nearby. Get ready to catch those waves!
Dry Off With A Drink
Whether youβre looking for beer, wine, cider, or a little taste of everything, ourΒ craft beverage corridorΒ is the perfect way to unwind. Most places even have snacks and light mealsβand if youβre headed home soon, be sure to purchase your favorite drink as a tasty souvenir.
Enjoy the Arts
Once your taste buds are satisfied, itβs time to fill your mind, too. From glasswork and pottery to painting and music, thereβs plenty to fascinate your inner artist. You can even enjoy a break by sitting on one of Garden Cityβs art benchesβlovingly called Garden βSityβ benches.
Hunt for Treasure
Whatever treasure looks like to you, youβre sure to find it here in Garden City.Β Antique and thrift shopsΒ are just waiting to share your new favorite statement pieceβand better yet, you can hit multiple stores without leaving town.
Wind Down
Ready to wind down after a fun day in Garden City? There are plenty of ways to catch your breath, take a break, and have one last laugh before heading home or to your hotel. You can go bowling at Westyβs Garden Lanes, take in a movie at Northgate Reel Theatre, catch a show at the Revolution Concert House and Event Center, or enjoy dinner at one of the townβs many restaurants.
Start Exploring
Garden City is an adventure waiting to happen. From art and food to shopping and nature, you can do a little bit of everythingβall without leaving town. Grab your camera, keep your visitors map handy, and get ready for a day youβll never forget.
Want to learn more?Β Request informationΒ to get introduced to Garden City (and everything our town has to offer)!
