Under $100: Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho’s capital city, offers exciting activities for every type of traveler. Check out our guide for seeing the city on less than $100 a day.

Have breakfast at Boise staple Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro. The downtown spot with a casual vibe serves breakfast seven days a week. Enjoy classics likes pancakes or more unique dishes like the veggie benedict. Spend about $10–15 on breakfast. Go for a stroll through Julia Davis Park. The city’s oldest park is set on 89.4 acres near downtown. Take advantage of the park’s rose garden, picnic areas, tennis court complex and duck pond. While you’re here, swing by the Boise Art Museum located in the park. Open Tuesday–Sunday, adult admission costs $6.

Grab lunch at Fork. Located in a renovated bank, the restaurant serves dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients. Salads start at $9.95 and sandwiches at $8.95. Take a tour of the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. Open from 1872–1973, the prison housed some of the West’s most dangerous criminals. Open daily, hours vary by season. Adult admission costs $6.

The restaurant at The Modern, a downtown boutique hotel, offers elegant cuisine from a James Beard Award-nominated chef. The brisket is one of the most popular items. Entrées start at $18. Grab a nightcap at Pengilly’s Saloon. The old school bar frequently appears on best bar lists. Check the live music schedule before your visit, or just grab a beer while playing a game of pool. Drink prices vary and there is no cover charge.