Your Best Boise Staycation
Sometimes, a change of scenery is all you need to feel refreshed, especially when that getaway is just around the corner. Lately, we’ve been reminded of how much there is to appreciate right here in Boise: from vibrant local eateries to wide-open landscapes that stretch for miles in every direction.
There’s so much to explore, taste and enjoy! That’s where Inn at 500 Capitol comes in. Our boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Boise offers the perfect staycation escape — luxurious, convenient and just far enough from home to feel like a real retreat.
Thoughtful touches throughout the hotel, from locally curated amenities to in-room butler’s pantries for private service, make your stay feel effortless and indulgent. And when you check in, you’ll be welcomed with a complimentary local craft beer, glass of wine or sparkling water, setting the tone for a relaxing experience from the moment you arrive.
So, if you’re craving a break without the hassle of travel, here are our top 5 ideas to turn your Boise staycation into a soul-filling, memory-making getaway this fall:
The Greenbelt is part park, park city connector path, and 100 percent Boise. There are some new etiquette rules for enjoying this riverside gem, but the Greenbelt is still an excellent location for getting some fresh air and stress relief on a smile-inducing bike ride. Boise has 15+ breweries where you can imbibe outdoors or inside Boise Brewing, fall seasonal selection is the Dark Daisy Milk Stout and is a delicious pairing to colder weather, while White Dog Brewing Company has a new Irish Red Ale that perfectly complements the season. Not a “beer person?” – check out one of the many wineries downtown/in Garden City, like Telaya, which is offering daily patio seating often with food trucks. The sandy shores of the Boise River may not be the actual beach, but you can still have your late summer “beach read” experience thanks to some imagination and a real page-turner. Order a new title from Rediscovered Books, open for walk-in browsing, or online/phone orders with free delivery to the Inn at 500. (Hotel staff will then place the book in your in-room butler pantry.) Newly opened at the Inn at 500, Hemlock is a fine dining steakhouse featuring tableside baked potato service, Prime Ribeye and Filet Mignon, and fresh vegetable sides to share. Want to dine in the comfort of your room? Order from Hemlock’s room service menu and get it delivered directly to your butler’s pantry. The Berry Ranch, less than a half hour’s drive from Inn at 500, hosts year-round picking of in-season berries, including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. In the fall, you can also pick your own pumpkin and take a hay ride to the patch. Don’t forget to stop and say hello to the farm animals, too! Whether it’s a quick one up Camel’s Back Park or a longer jaunt out the Dry Creek Trail, a hike will do wonders for your mental health and give you the extra boost you need to go back to “real life” after your Inn at 500 Capitol staycation. Here are a few of our family favorites, while Harrison Hollow is our top pick for Fido (and did we mention the family pup can come with? Inn at 500 is dog-friendly).
