SAVE THIS FOR YOUR NEXT WEEKEND TRIP!
After more than a decade of showing people Idaho, I really think it’s time the rest of the country understood just how good the Treasure Valley is for a vacation. And my favorite kind of trip? An elevated girls weekend.
@travelingspud and I curated two days. One in downtown Boise, one in Sunnyslope wine country.
We started with lunch at @ansotsboise, one of the best introductions to the city. Boise’s Basque roots are still woven through downtown, and you feel it here. Croquetas, house-cured meats, Spanish wine.
Then we checked into @theaveryhotelboise so we could stay right in the middle of everything. Historic building, rooms done right, deep tubs, and a restaurant downstairs you’d book even if you weren’t staying there. And of course we had dinner there that night. French-leaning, strong cocktails, and the kind of atmosphere made for long dinners.
From there, you just walk. Freak Alley, local shops, stopping for a drink when you feel like it. Boise is clean, easy, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time in.
The next morning, brunch at @stardustboise. Mid-century feel, full bar, and a menu that goes well beyond standard breakfast.
Then @snakeriverwinetours picks you up right in front of your hotel and takes you out to Sunnyslope for the day. Luxury vans, small groups, and a team that knows how to run a day well.
Within about 40 minutes, you’re in rolling hills and vineyards that feel closer to European wine country than anything people associate with Idaho.
@koenigvineyards, @scoriavineyards @gem73winery, @devilsbedstead Sitting outside, taking your time, moving slowly from one stop to the next.
End the night at @amano_caldwell . James Beard Award-winning, layered flavors, and dishes you’ll remember long after the trip is over.
The next day, after checking out, we walked to @bittercreekalehouse. Patio table on 8th Street and food sourced from Idaho farms, dairies, and bakeries.
This is our version of the ultimate elevated girls weekend.
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