If you're looking for charming and more intimate accommodations during your stay in Boise, check in at The Anniversary Inn, a Victorian-style bed and breakfast featuring themed rooms, such as the Biker Road House, Country Garden and the Enchanted Forest. Breakfast in bed? No problem. The inn delivers breakfast directly to your door, from yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit to decadent pastries such as cinnamon rolls and savory ham and cheese croissants.

Fuel your day with a hearty breakfast at Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro in downtown Boise, a popular local joint known for using locally sourced ingredients and specialties like their scratch-made hollandaise sauce, pancakes, spinach frittata, and Andalusian eggs (fried eggs over a bed of potatoes, onions and peppers).

The perfect place for morning biking, the Boise River Greenbelt is a 25-mile trail along the Boise River that offers stunning city views and access to several city parks and wildlife sightings – keep an eye out for songbirds, geese and even bald eagles. No bike? No problem. Several outfitters near downtown rent out road and e-bikes

Food with a view is what you'll find at the Cottonwood Grille. Offering a rustic vibe with views of the Boise River, you can dine on menu staples such as wraps, fresh salads and locally sourced steak. Try the grilled flank steak with bearnaise sauce and vegetable du jour. Have a sweet tooth? Try the mixed berry cobbler or the french silk pie topped with chocolate ganache.

Adventure awaits just outside of downtown at the Idaho Botanical Garden, where you can explore seven gardens featuring a variety of native and exotic plants in the Boise foothills, such as Indian paintbrush, succulents and cacti and sagebrush. No matter the season, you’ll find photo-worthy flora, and for visitors with mobility needs, the gardens provide all-terrain wheelchairs that work on most of the garden’s pathways.

Need to cool off after a day exploring Boise? Enjoy a tubing excursion with Boise River Raft & Tube in Barber Park and take a leisurely six-mile float to Ann Morrison Park. Plan to spend 2-3 hours on the river – a shuttle will be waiting at the end to bring you back to the starting point.

Don't skip a stroll through the Freak Alley Gallery, one of Northwest's most extensive outdoor galleries. This art exhibit features colorful murals and graffiti art by different artists, and it continues to grow and change as new works are added. From pirates discovering buried treasure to abstract swirls of color, it's a unique way to spend an afternoon or evening.

Wrap up the day with tapas at The Basque Market. Known for its Spanish-style small plates, this restaurant serves savory dishes like croquetas, meatballs simmering in chorizo sauce, and cured meats with Spanish cheeses. If you visit on the weekend, live music from local bands will accompany your meal.

Grab breakfast at Bruneau One Stop, a hole-in-the-wall café and convenience store serving up classic breakfast fare like omelets, pancakes, and breakfast burritos. While you’re there, pick up ice, snacks, beverages, fishing supplies, and anything else you might need for the day.

Home of North America’s tallest single-structured sand dune, Bruneau Dunes State Park features rolling vistas of sand, rustic cabins, and lakeside picnic areas. Head to the Visitor Center to rent sandboards for an adrenaline rush on the dunes – think snowboarding but with sand. Or, grab your fishing rod for a leisurely afternoon of casting a line for bluegill, rainbow trout, and yellow perch. Don't miss a chance to drive to Bruneau Canyon Overlook — the “Grand Canyon of Southwest Idaho."