Boise, Idaho, is home to a plethora of activities that are perfect for an anniversary celebration. Whether you and your significant other enjoy the outdoors, fine dining or relaxing, Boise has just what you are looking for. Nestled in the Treasure Valley, Boise is close to nature but provides guests and residents with virtually every amenity imaginable.
Wine Tasting Tour
The soil around Boise is fertile and perfect for growing grapes. The areas surrounding Boise are home to the dozens of wineries; go on a wine-tasting tour for a relaxing anniversary celebration. Ste. Chapelle Winery (stechapelle.com) is a short drive from Boise in Caldwell, Idaho. Ste. Chapelle offers wine tastings for as little as $5, at time of publication. Visit the winery during weekly summer concerts held by both local and national bands.
If you want to stay in town, visit Snake River Winery (snakeriverwinery.com). While its grapes are grown in the Snake River Valley, the company's wines are showcased at its downtown tasting room. Snake River Winery features a variety of wines including Chardonnay, Barbera, Merlot, Grenache and Syrah.
Go Outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors in and around Boise. The Boise foothills are perfect for hiking and mountain biking. Start on 8th Street in downtown Boise and work your way up into the foothills or start at Camel's Back Park and walk or jog up the hillside for a panoramic view of the valley.
Visit Idaho City, Just a short 40 minutes from Boise. Idaho City is an old gold mining town that grew during the Gold Rush of the 1800s. Visit a cemetery dating back to the Gold Rush, explore mining towns that are known for ghost sightings and hike, picnic and camp in the lush forests.
Explore the Boise River by biking or walking along the Boise Greenbelt, a 22-mile paved path that runs from the city of Eagle all the way to Lucky Peak Dam. Stop and observe wildlife, watch rafters float down the Boise River or have a picnic at one of the many parks along the way.
The Anniversary Inn
The Anniversary Inn (anniversaryinn.com) is a unique hotel getaway in the heart of Boise. The Anniversary Inn features themed rooms and luxury services. Guests choose from themes including Mysteries of Egypt, Treasure Island, Biker's Roadhouse and European Honeymoon. Purchase an in-room a message, roses, chocolates and bath robes to make the evening more special.
Restaurants
Boise is home to dozens of restaurants that are perfect for an evening out as a couple. Chandler's Steakhouse (chandlersboise.com) is located inside Hotel 43 in downtown Boise. The restaurant features top-quality steaks, an upscale but relaxing atmosphere and a martini bar. Jazz music is featured at Chandler's seven days a week.
Barbacoa (barbacoa-boise.com) infuses Spanish and Northwest-style influences in its cooking and decor. The restaurant is decorated with a hand-blown glass chandelier of antlers and a picture of a beautiful woman who sits over the bar and changes from goddess-like to unearthly as the night wears on. Barbacoa features aged, premium steaks that are grilled on an open fire, tableside guacamole, paella and Idaho Trout.
The Cottonwood Grille (cottonwoodgrille.com) is situated next to the Boise River and a features a Northwest-inspired menu. Menu highlights include croquetas, a traditional Basque fritter, North Atlantic sea scallops, Idaho trout, grilled pheasant and Black Canyon Ranch buffalo.
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