{"id":731,"date":"2009-04-10T13:29:00","date_gmt":"2009-04-10T13:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fabfunsisters.com\/demo\/?p=731"},"modified":"2024-12-30T20:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T02:15:37","slug":"family-fun-in-boise-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Fun in Boise, Idaho"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Boise, Idaho, a hidden gem where family fun and adventure abound in every corner. Often overlooked as a family vacation destination, Boise surprises with its blend of urban charm and outdoor escapades, making it a perfect playground for families seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure. Nestled in the Treasure Valley against a backdrop of majestic mountains, this vibrant city offers a plethora of activities that cater to all ages and interests.<\/p>\r\n<p>From the lush trails of the Boise River Greenbelt to the interactive and educational wonders of the Discovery Center of Idaho, Boise is a city that invites families to explore, learn, and create lasting memories together. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a serene day in one of the city\u2019s many parks, a cultural journey through its museums, or an exciting outdoor adventure, Boise promises a delightful and unexpected family getaway. Join us as we uncover the multitude of family-friendly experiences that make Boise, Idaho, a must-visit destination on your travel itinerary.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fc02eab734\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fc02eab734\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Family_Fun_in_Boise_Idaho\" >Family Fun in Boise, Idaho<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Float_the_Boise_River\" >Float the Boise River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Julie_Davis_Park\" >Julie Davis Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Ivywild_Pool\" >Ivywild Pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Roaring_Springs_Water_Park\" >Roaring Springs Water Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Boondocks_Family_Fun_Center\" >Boondocks Family Fun Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Tumble_Time_Gymnastics\" >Tumble Time Gymnastics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Morrison_Knudson_Nature_Center\" >Morrison Knudson Nature Center&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Ann_Morrison_Park\" >Ann Morrison Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Boise_Restaurants\" >Boise Restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Boise_Hotels\" >Boise Hotels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Day_Trips_from_Boise\" >Day Trips from Boise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Soldier_Mountain\" >Soldier Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Sun_Valley_Ski_Resort\" >Sun Valley Ski Resort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Magic_Mountain\" >Magic Mountain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/family-fun-in-boise-id\/#Pomerelle_Ski_Resort\" >Pomerelle Ski Resort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Fun_in_Boise_Idaho\"><\/span>Family Fun in Boise, Idaho<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<figure style=\"width: 489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tubers_Float_the_Boise_River.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Floating the Boise river\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/b772b922b57764c6508c487d9b6e2053.jpg\" alt=\"floating the Boise river\" width=\"489\" height=\"327\" border=\"0\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Floating the Boise river<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>(Photo credit: Wikipedia)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"><br><b style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.428571429;\">Boise, Idaho<\/b><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.428571429;\"> is the perfect spot for a <\/span><b style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.428571429;\">family trip<\/b><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.428571429;\">, or even just a family weekend getaway during the warm months. There are a variety of things to do in Boise. It is easy to get around and it&#8217;s a relaxing area.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Float_the_Boise_River\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Float the Boise River<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">I personally enjoyed <\/span><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">floating down the Boise River<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">.&nbsp; (Some people even surf it, but we just float!)You can <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">park your car at Ann Morrison Park and catch a bus.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">&nbsp;For a few dollars, the bus will take you up the river and drop you off at Barber Park. At the drop off point, you can inflate your raft or tube. You can also rent a raft or tube here. <\/span><b style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">I recommend a raft&nbsp;because this river is very cold<\/b><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">. It takes about two hours to float back down to the park. There are two small drops so you will have to hang on to your kids a few times. <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &#039;Segoe UI&#039;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &#039;Helvetica Neue&#039;, sans-serif;\" title=\"Inflatable Life Vest for Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/inflatable-life-vest-for-kids\/\">Don&#8217;t forget life jackets!<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Julie_Davis_Park\"><\/span><strong>Julie Davis Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Julie Davis Park is a great place to go bike riding or roller skating. They have paved sidewalks all along the Boise River. The Boise Zoo is also located at this park. The zoo was okay. It is no way near as good as any of the zoos you would find in Washington or Oregon.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ivywild_Pool\"><\/span>Ivywild Pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This is a great community pool with a fantastic area for toddlers. It is inexpensive and makes for a great day out!<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>There are five other public pools in Boise. I have not tried them, but have heard good things about each of them.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roaring_Springs_Water_Park\"><\/span>Roaring Springs Water Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roaringsprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roaring Springs Water park<\/a><\/b> is located right outside of Boise to the west in <b>Meridian, Idaho<\/b>. It is a good water park and they are pretty good about adding new stuff on a regular basis.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boondocks_Family_Fun_Center\"><\/span>Boondocks Family Fun Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Right next door to the water park is<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boondocksfuncenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Boondocks Family Fun Center<\/strong><\/a>. The kids can putt-putt and play games.<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Boise&#8217;s downtown<\/b> area is nicely laid out and extremely clean. They have a farmer&#8217;s market on Saturday mornings during parts of the year that is fun to go to.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tumble_Time_Gymnastics\"><\/span><strong>Tumble Time Gymnastics<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Tumble Time Gymnastics in Boise, Idaho\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/e8caee82b8b4bce06f4f9fa46babf1f0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"188\" border=\"0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>We discovered this wonderful gymnastics gym, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tumbletimegymnastics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tumble Time Gymnastics<\/a>, in Boise, Idaho back in&nbsp;2003 when our oldest was just two years old. They have a fantastic <strong>mommy and me program.<\/strong> They make gymnastics so much fun for all ages. The owners are great people and you can tell that they love what they do. Visit during their open gym time&nbsp;Mon- Thurs, 12-1 PM and Saturday from 11 AM &#8211; 1 PM.<\/p>\r\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<p>Fly High Trampoline Park &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3447064\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.livingsocial.com\/deals\/fly-high-trampoline-park-boise-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fly High Trampoline Park coupon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morrison_Knudson_Nature_Center\"><\/span>Morrison Knudson Nature Center&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Morrison Knudson Nature Center in Boise, Idaho\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_Lxl7LDqjfEs\/Se1Ee3unBuI\/AAAAAAAABIQ\/k8jCJV7C-OQ\/s640\/fish.jpg\" alt=\"Morrison Knudson Nature Center Boise Idaho\" width=\"419\" height=\"348\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\r\n<div>A couple of years ago, my family and I meet my parents in Boise, Idaho for a one-week vacation. Someone had recommended a park to my parents I had never heard of. This surprised me because we lived in the area for two years previously. Well, needless to say, it is worth hearing about. I can&#8217;t believe we had never heard about it before. I thought it was really neat and my kids did too. Better yet, <strong>it is free<\/strong>!<\/div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div>Basically, it is a park, but it has been built into an outdoor nature walk. They have built up walls with viewing windows along a stream so you can see the fish and other wildlife that is in there. We saw beavers, fish, ducks, birds,&nbsp;and squirrels.<\/div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div>Info from their website: The <a href=\"https:\/\/idfg.idaho.gov\/site\/mk-nature-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morrison Knudsen Nature Center<\/a> offers a one-of-a-kind fish and wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt near downtown Boise. The Nature Center&#8217;s stream walk and education building provide a glimpse of Idaho&#8217;s many landscapes and abundant wildlife. The underwater viewing windows along the stream walk give visitors a fisheye view of the world.<\/div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ann_Morrison_Park\"><\/span>Ann Morrison Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Ann Morrison Park in Boise, Idaho\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_Lxl7LDqjfEs\/Se08PGero2I\/AAAAAAAABII\/JTrGbfTy910\/s320\/Ann+Morrison+park.jpg\" alt=\"Ann Morrison Park Boise Idaho\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\r\n<p>This park is so great it should have its own post. We used to hang out here all the time. We would bring our bikes or roller skates, play tennis, or just watch the kids play on the massive playground they have.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to float the Boise River along the green belt this is the park you need to be at in order to catch the bus. The bus never charged us for the kids and we were charged $1 or $2 per adult.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can&nbsp;park at Julie Davis park, feed the ducks and then bike over to Ann Morrison Park along the Greenbelt.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are always lots of people there playing horseshoes or cricket. I saw a lot of soccer teams out there playing. If you are visiting the area, it is a great park to take your kids to.<\/p>\r\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"line-height: 1.428571429; border: 0px;\" title=\"Boise Idaho\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/1acdd43b0ddf93e3ec41edecfabeedde.jpg\" alt=\"Boise Idaho\" width=\"242\" height=\"320\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boise_Restaurants\"><\/span>Boise Restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>An excellent kid-friendly Italian resta<span style=\"line-height: 1.428571429;\">ur<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.428571429;\">ant in Boise is<\/span><b style=\"line-height: 1.428571429;\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Ginos-Italian-Ristorante-Bar\/116394295055019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gino&#8217;s.<\/a><\/b><span style=\"line-height: 1.428571429;\"> They have several locations, including one in downtown.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>The best Mexican food in the area that we were able to find was <strong>Rocca&#8217;<\/strong>s in <b>Eagle, Idaho right outside of Boise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>A good steak house is <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cottonwoodgrille.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cottonwood Grill<\/a><\/strong>, but I wouldn&#8217;t take the kids with you.<\/p>\r\n<p>Dave &amp; Buster&#8217;s &#8211; This is a great place for families. They have a huge arcade.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boise_Hotels\"><\/span>Boise Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The hotel we enjoyed the most while we were there was the<b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;checkin=&amp;checkout=&amp;adults=&amp;children=&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FBoise-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Boise-West.h1194413.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residence Inn by Marriott<\/a><\/b> by the Boise mall.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/659440d6976a3dd1901f62b4\" width=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Trips_from_Boise\"><\/span>Day Trips from Boise<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26159 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain.png\" alt=\"Soldier Mountain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-853x640.png 853w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/Soldier-Mountain-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soldier_Mountain\"><\/span><strong>Soldier Mountain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Two hours from Boise is a small ski resort, Soldier Mountain. This happens to be Eden&#8217;s favorite place to ski in Idaho. They are open every Thursday through Sunday. See our review of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/soldier-mountain-ski-resort\/\">Soldier Mountain Ski Resort.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sun_Valley_Ski_Resort\"><\/span>Sun Valley Ski Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This bougie ski town is just 3 hours away. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know to visit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/sun-valley-ski-resort\/\">Sun Valley Ski Resort<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magic_Mountain\"><\/span>Magic Mountain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Another little ski resort not far past Twin Fallas.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/magic-mountain-ski-resort\/\">Magic Mountain Ski Resort Review<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pomerelle_Ski_Resort\"><\/span>Pomerelle Ski Resort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/pomerelle-ski-resort\/\">Pomerelle Ski Resort<\/a> is barely close enough to be a day trip but we love it, so I thought I would go ahead and include it.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>There are plenty of fun things to do with kids in Boise, Idaho! From the Zoo Boise and Discovery Center of Idaho to exploring local parks and caves, there&#8217;s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. With so many great options, you&#8217;ll never be bored in Boise!<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get Travel Insuranc<\/em><\/strong>e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3447064-11554307?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelexinsurance.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Travelex<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=25051219&amp;utm_source=25051219&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Wing<\/a> (often cheaper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book Flight<\/em><\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131465X1593760&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-use-skyscanner-to-find-cheap-flights\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding cheap flights with Skyscanner<\/a>! Another option for finding deals is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15639604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlightHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book a Place to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotels.com<\/a> for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marriott<\/a> when I stay there because of their excellent military discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/vrbo?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>. If you are looking for a hostel, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.tp.st\/NhhmXq0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HostelWorld<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Choose Activities and Tours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">To find great activities in any area I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Viator<\/strong><\/a>. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-11554803?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypass.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CityPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogopass.com?affiliate_code=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PogoPass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoCard<\/a> to see if they have discount cards available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15523952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Groupon<\/strong><\/a> also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/sales\/weekly-deals?utm_source=partner-mommy-travels&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TourRadar<\/a>. They&#8217;ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3447064-13845617?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applevacations.com%2Fdeals%2F%23%21%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Vacations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Rent a Car or Get a Lyft<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, Lyft is cheaper than Uber. Use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/i\/MEAGAN160305?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft link for an $18 credit<\/a>! For a car rental in any country, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100774867-15735340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hertz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Save Money on Gas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a free app gets you cash back on gas! 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