Wednesday, June 30, 2010

BOISE, IDAHO: OUR "PICKS" FOR FAMILY FUN!

We had a great time in Boise, Idaho and the surrounding areas.  It has a plethora of family friendly activities which not only educate, but are entertaining and FUN!


TIPS ON VISITING BOISE, IDAHO

  • If you want to visit Boise in the summer, the month of June has some of the best weather.  In July, it starts to heat up, and I've heard that August is HOT, HOT, HOT.  
  • Drink lots of water, the air is dry and the higher altitude requires HYDRATION!
  • Use sunscreen and bring bug spray on day trips.  We visited in late June and the mosquitos weren't out yet, so we didn't need much spray, but bring it, just in case.
  • We bought a kid's TEEPEE kit for my nephew; to buy some really cool kids' "Indian" Toys and trinket click onto 



OUR PICKS FOR RESTAURANTS
  • Donnie Mac's Trailer Park Cuisine - Fabulous, fun decor; Excellent Food!  Kid-friendly.
    • See our review on "ROAD TRIP, DAY #7, PART# 2
  • Flying Pie Pizzaria - didn't get to try it, but heard that it is YUMMY PIZZA PIE!
    • FLYING PIE
    • Featured on Travel Network on the show 'MAN V. FOOD'
  • Big Jud's Restaurant - Excellent Burgers, Tots, and Waffle Cones, Reasonable Price, Kid-Friendly
  • Epi's Basque Restaurant - Meridian, Idaho
    • Need reservations
    • Ethnic Food - "Basque" which is a combo of French & Portuguese
    • (208) 884-0142, 1115 N Main St, Meridian, ID 83642
    • Smaller Restaurant
    • Higher Prices
    • I've heard it is excellent food; we didn't call in time to get a reservation, but I really wanted to take the kids there since the "Basque" culture is unique to this region.
THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS
  • Boise Zoo & Riverwalk & Picnic at Kids Park; Water Fountain
  • "Blue Football Field" at Boise State Broncos' Stadium is the World's Only BLUE Football Field
  • Anne Frank Memorial - IDAHO ANNE FRANK MEMORIAL
  • Idaho State Historical Museum
    • Museum Store sells the 2 headed calf as a stuffed animal for kids, which is the signature display of the museum.  It is a unique gift for the "stuffed animal" collector in your life.
    • LINK 2 MUSEUM STORE
  • Boise River Float - when the river is opened, people can float down the Boise River.  I would recommend this for older children and/or teenagers, accompanied by adults, with life jackets on. We were there before the season opened; the river was flowing too rapidly.  July-August is a good time to experience "the float." 
  • Fishing
  • Settlers Park in Meridian, Idaho is a fun-filled park adventure with water toys, rock climbing, family movies on a big screen every Friday, a fishing pond, and lots of "wiggle room"

EXERCISE
If you want to schedule some 1:1 kickboxing lessons or "Jeet Kune Do" Martial Arts for the little guys -  send Eric a message via his website to schedule.  Eric Boucher is one of three instructors in the State of Idaho.  Please tell him we sent you!




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