Things To Do In Boise, ID

Boise State University is located in the heart of the state’s capital, allowing BSU students to easily access everything this great city has to offer, both on and off-campus! BSU students have tons of school spirit! Football and basketball are the most popular sports to watch among students, so make sure to tailgate a game with friends and cheer on the Broncos! Greek Life is also popular around campus, so consider joining a frat or sorority to meet other students on campus. If that’s not your cup of tea, you can join one of the hundreds of other on-campus clubs, from soccer to poetry and everything in between.

Boise is a vibrant city full of museums, historic sites, and many serene outdoor parks, many of which students can visit for free. Spend a day at Zoo Boise, visit the Boise Art Museum, or stroll through the gardens of the Idaho Botanical Garden. Take in sweeping views on the Oregon Trail, or walk the riverside trail at the Boise Greenbelt River. If you like skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking, make sure to take a weekend trip to Bogus Basin. With so many local events and attractions constantly going on, there is something for all BSU students to enjoy.

Highlights include:

Tailgate a Bronco’s sports game
Visit the Boise Art Museum
Hike the Oregon Trail
Board Bogus Basin

Dining/Bars

Hanging out with friends around town is one of the biggest ways BSU students pass the time when they aren’t in class. After a long week of classes and studying, Boise State students often grab some grub or go out with friends for a drink to catch up with one another. The campus is located downtown, which puts students only minutes away from a variety of restaurants and bars to appease them. With so many different food drink options to choose from, be sure to check out our picks below!

Best Restaurants:
Fork
Bittercreek Alehouse
Big Jud’s
Cucina Di Paolo
The Basque Market

Outdoors and Recreation at Boise State

All Boise State students have access to the Boise State Recreation Center where they can utilize the fitness center, running track, multiple indoor and outdoor sports courts, swimming pool,

climbing wall, and more! Here, students can join in on open rec sports or join a club or intramural team. The Rec Center also throws several events and hosts group fitness classes, so be sure to check out their events calendar often!

The Boise State Recreation Center organizes outdoor adventure trips and team building activities that are available to all BSU students. These include shorter day trips, like a full moon snowshoe hike at the Boise National Forest, or overnight trips to the hot springs at Lowman. The Rec Center also has an outdoor rental center where students can rent everything they would need to enjoy the day kayaking or have a full-on camping and backpacking weekend experience. From tents, canoes, clothing, climbing materials, and hardhats, they have it all. With so much to do here, you’ll want to make sure to fill your college years with lasting memories!