Modern Hotel, Boise

Modern Hotel, Boise

When I first heard Boise had a hotel called Modern Hotel I couldn’t wait to stay there–of course, because I am the Modern Traveler and I couldn’t resist the idea. I love a modern aesthetic and I also appreciate history and vintage Americana. The...
Fork, Boise

Fork, Boise

Boise has wonderful, locally owned restaurants that serve locally grown food. Fork is one such restaurant, with a fabulous patio with red umbrellas and bistro lights. It’s a great atmosphere perfect for summer dining, and the food is phenomenal.     I...
River Rafting Boise Idaho

River Rafting Boise Idaho

It’s been a long time since I went river rafting. The last time (apart from a gentle float on the Rio Grande in Taos) was ages ago on the Colorado River and I swore I’d never do it again. It was a harrowing ride down the white swirling river, I don’t...
Boise Brewing

Boise Brewing

Boise Brewing is an unassuming microbrewery that has the best beer I’ve ever tasted. As I write this, I have a coveted growler under my feet (I’m on the airport shuttle) that you’d have to wrestle from me to get to. It’s probably the best, most...
Inn at 500, Boise

Inn at 500, Boise

Boise’s brand new 29 million dollar Inn at 500 is a luxurious, contemporary boutique hotel located conveniently in downtown Boise just a few minutes from the airport. An emphasis on attentive service, plush comfort and gallery level art displays makes the Inn at...