In 2027, Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, the day before Presidents’ Day. That makes Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15 a rare three-night long weekend. It’s a great excuse to bring a few couples (or your best friends for Galentine’s) to Boise for skiing, hot springs, good food and a home where everyone can stay together.
Why Boise for Valentine’s weekend
- Snow in the morning, dinner downtown at night. Bogus Basin is about 16 miles up the hill and has night skiing, and downtown Boise is about 10 minutes from the house.
- A walkable downtown with wine bars, cocktail lounges, the Basque Block and plenty of date-night restaurants.
- Easy to get to. Boise Airport has nonstop flights from across the West, and the airport is about 20 minutes from the house.
- A long weekend means one more night to relax and less rushing home on Sunday.
Things to do in Boise on Valentine’s weekend
- Ski or snowshoe at Bogus Basin, or take the Glade Runner mountain coaster. Night skiing under the lights makes a fun date. See our Bogus Basin season guide.
- Soak in a hot spring. Idaho is famous for them, and there are developed hot springs within a scenic drive of Boise. Book ahead on a holiday weekend.
- Book a special dinner. Many Boise restaurants offer Valentine’s prix-fixe menus that sell out early. Reserve a week or two ahead, especially for Saturday the 13th.
- Do a wine or chocolate pairing. The Sunnyslope wine trail and downtown tasting rooms often host Valentine’s tastings.
- Catch a show: comedy, jazz and candlelight concerts tend to pop up around Valentine’s Day.
- Take a sunrise hike up Table Rock, just above the house, for one of the best views in Boise. See our Table Rock guide.
- Go out on the town with our Boise nightlife guide.
Events change every year, so check local event calendars in late January for this year’s Valentine’s lineup.
Ideas for a group Valentine’s or Galentine’s getaway
- Couples’ weekend: four couples, four king bedrooms, and one big dinner at the table together.
- Galentine’s weekend: a girls’ trip with brunch, a spa day and a night downtown. Our bachelorette weekend guide has plenty of ideas.
- Cook a Valentine’s dinner at home: a gourmet kitchen, a dining table for 16 and a deck with city views at sunset.
- End the night around the fire pit on the deck, then play games in the game room.
Where to stay: Malibu Manor
Malibu Manor is a 5-bedroom home in Boise’s Warm Springs foothills with four king bedrooms and a bunk room, and it sleeps up to 16. It’s rated 4.98★ by Airbnb guests.
- Four king bedrooms, so every couple gets a real room
- A gourmet kitchen and a dining table for 16 for a group Valentine’s dinner
- A big deck with city and Table Rock views, plus a gas fire pit
- A game room with a retro arcade, foosball and a PS5, plus a home bar
- Book direct and save about 10% compared to Airbnb
Presidents’ Day weekend books early. Check February dates and book direct.