VT → ID · City-to-City Move

Moving from Burlington to Boise?

  • 2,111 mi Distance
  • 5 days Drive time
  • 765K Boise metro
  • 206 Sun days/year
What to Do in Boise

Things you'll want to know about your new city.

Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Boise, organized by what kind of day you're planning.

Where to Eat

Boise's essential restaurants.

The dining list every Boise resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.

  • Bar Gernika

    Authentic Basque restaurant and pub serving lamb sandwiches, croquetas, and Basque cuisine since 1991.

  • Chandlers Steakhouse

    Upscale downtown steakhouse in a historic building known for prime cuts and extensive wine list.

  • Goldy's Breakfast Bistro

    Popular breakfast spot with creative benedicts, skillets, and long weekend waits.

  • Barbacoa

    Modern Mexican restaurant featuring house-made tortillas, regional specialties, and extensive tequila selection.

  • Fork

    Farm-to-table American restaurant emphasizing Idaho ingredients with seasonal menus and craft cocktails.

Climate & Walkability

What daily life feels like in Boise.

Climate

Boise has a high desert semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons, hot dry summers, and cold winters with occasional snow. The city receives abundant sunshine year-round with low humidity.

  • Sun days/yr206
  • Rainfall12 inches

Walkability

  • Walk Score43/100
  • Transit Score28/100
  • Bike Score54/100

Boise is car-dependent — most errands require driving.

Outdoors & Recreation

  • Hiking and mountain biking on 190+ miles of trails in the Boise Foothills
  • Floating and kayaking the Boise River during summer months
  • Skiing and snowboarding at Bogus Basin
  • Rock climbing at Black Cliffs near Lucky Peak Reservoir
  • Fishing for trout on the Boise River and nearby mountain streams
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