EV Charging Hotels in Boise, ID

As the state capital of Idaho, Boise is a city rich in cultural history, the arts, delicious dining, tons of green spaces to enjoy all day long, and a unique population blend of long-time locals and new transplants alike. For a day outdoors, head to The Boise River Greenbelt— a series of tree-dotted trails and parks hugging the water's edge, or explore Art Deco, contemporary works, and an outdoor sculpture garden from downtown’s Boise Art Museum. Explore the striking sandstone Idaho State Capitol Building and taste the local grape from wineries across town from your EV charging hotel in Boise.

While visiting this green city from hotels with electric car charging stations, you won’t run out of beautiful state parks, nature centers, and wildlife refuges to explore. For a nice urban park in Boise, head to Camel's Back Park, an 11-acre park that includes picnic tables, play areas, an outdoor gym, practice fields, and facilities for tennis and volleyball. Then, enjoy stunning ponds, paved footpaths, and a fountain from the Kathryn Albertson Park This 41-acre park is also home to an array of local wildlife and offers restrooms and gazebos for a nice day outdoors.

Next, head to Julia Davis Park, a municipal park in downtown Boise and the first park in the "String of Pearls," the group of parks operated by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department that are located along the Boise River. As a centrally-located space, here you can expect to see several prominent sites— including the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, and the Idaho Black History Museum. Not far off, you’ll also find Zoo Boise, the Idaho Rose Society, and the Gene Harris Band Shell. From Julia Davis Park, you’ll also enjoy river access, a stunning rose garden, a playground and tennis court, a pond with paddle boat rentals, and a breezy pedestrian bridge connecting it to Boise State University.

For an incredible day observing animals, head to Zoo Boise, a local attraction and animal sanctuary offering an array of animal exhibits like Butterflies in Bloom, Giraffe Encounter, Sloth Bear Encounter, a Zoo Farm, an African boat ride, and so much more. This well-regarded zoo makes it its mission to increase public awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the zoo, wild animals, animal habitats, species conservation, and the environment for all who visit. Before heading back to your hotels with EV charging in Boise, recharge with a bite to eat from the zoo’s on-site cafes and restaurants.

Idaho is best known state-wide for its signature crop, the potato— served in an array of ways, from smashed, fried or baked, this comfort food will never go out of style— but don’t limit Idaho's culinary contributions to this starchy root vegetable. With local inventions like the battered, deep-fried beef strips known as “finger steaks,” inventive dishes incorporating Morel Mushrooms, and local trout on the menu, you’ll have endless local offerings to drool over while in town. And after your meal, enjoy a glass from top tasting rooms to sip, swish, and learn about the regional red and white wines produced around Boise.

Have a blast in the state capital of Idaho, and don’t forget to check out our other EV charging hotels nearby in Tigard Tempe, and Sacramento.