A Maid of Honor HQ Guide
Basque-block tapas, pottery studios, and Boise river-float picnics
Boise's MOH take is the Basque Block for tapas + txakoli, a pottery class downtown, and a rosé-fueled float on the Boise River.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
boat cruise • 2-3 hours
Lazy float down the Boise River through downtown parks
brewery tour • 3-4 hours
Guided walking tour of downtown Boise breweries
skiing • 4-6 hours
Skiing in winter, mountain biking in summer, just 16 miles from downtown
rafting • 4-6 hours
Class III-IV rapids on the Payette River
spa • 3-4 hours
Natural hot springs pool complex south of Boise
hiking • 2-3 hours
Iconic hike to the illuminated cross overlooking Boise
escape room • 1-1.5 hours
Idaho-themed escape rooms with group packages
food tour • 3 hours
Walking tour of Boise's growing food scene downtown
pottery class • 2 hr
BYO-champagne pottery studio with wheels + take-home pieces
luxe picnic • 3 hr
Guided raft float with a catered picnic stop
Where to go out
beer garden • chill • $
Small-batch craft brewery with creative sours and stouts
club • unhinged • $$
Downtown dance club with DJs and themed nights
Dress code: Upscale nightlife attire, no athletic wear
cocktail bar • chill • $$
Stylish mid-century hotel bar with curated cocktail menu
beer garden • chill • $
Popular brewery with outdoor patio and food trucks
bar • balanced • $
Indie music venue and bar with local band shows
beer garden • balanced • $$
Large pub with rooftop patio and excellent pub fare
speakeasy • chill • $$$
Hidden speakeasy with craft cocktails in a basement setting
cocktail lounge • balanced • $$
Local-sourced cocktail room + rotating taps — downtown Boise crew hang
Where to eat
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Boise's beloved brunch spot with creative egg dishes
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Farm-to-table downtown dining with seasonal menu
Burgers & Fries • $ • Best for: late-night
Build-your-own fry combos with 8 types of Idaho potatoes
Asian Fusion • $$ • Best for: dinner
Stylish Asian-inspired shareable plates downtown
New American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Fine dining in a restored Spanish Mission-style train depot
American • $$ • Best for: dinner
Craft beer and locally-sourced pub fare downtown
Donuts/Coffee • $ • Best for: brunch
Artisan donuts with unique flavors like lavender and huckleberry
Basque • $$ • Best for: lunch
Basque Block pintxos + txakoli — a bridesmaid-favorite long lunch
Where to stay
boutique-hotel • Max 12 guests
Mid-century cool with a great bar and downtown location
hotel • Max 16 guests
Downtown luxury connected to dining and entertainment
house • Max 12 guests
Craftsman homes in Boise's charming North End neighborhood
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Walkable apartments near Basque Block and brewery district
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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