The wedding site is between the towns of Eagle and Star on Highway 16.
From downtown Boise and The Grove Hotel the easiest route is:
1) Take Front Street west onto the freeway (184).
2)Follow 184 and merge onto 84 heading west, continuing toward Meridian.
3)Take the Eagle Road exit and travel north.
4)You will drive through Meridian on Eagle Road and continue north toward the town of Eagle.
5)Turn west onto State Street.
6)Turn right onto highway 16 (Emmett Highway) until you reach WoodRiver Cellars.
From both the CandleWood Suites and Country Inn and Suites in Meridian you will follow the above directions from step 4.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Entertainment
The Boise area is full of fun activities. The hotels listed are in two areas near the wedding site: Boise and Meridian.
Downtown Boise is the metropolitan area with surrounding foothills. The foothills are full of trails for hiking, including a trail to beautiful Table Rock which overlooks the entire valley. The parking area for the trail to Table Rock is near the historic Penitentiary off of Warm Springs Ave. Click here for more information about both areas as well as a list of ten fun, inexpensive activities to do in or near downtown Boise.
The Grove Hotel is in the heart of downtown, near the 8th Street Marketplace. The 8th Street Marketplace area hosts a Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday morning. This area is also full of restaurants, shops and a movie theater.
Meridian is a suburb of Boise. Meridian has several large shopping centers and is close to the Boise Towne Square Mall. Also, Meridian has a lot of fun family entertainment centers. Less than a mile from the Country Inn and Suites Hotel is The Village At Meridian. It is a brand new shopping area with a Big Al's, which has bowling, food, pool tables and a large arcade. Meridian also offers Roaring Springs waterpark and Wahooz family fun center which includes a miniature golf course, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag and more.
It is nearly impossible not to find something to do in Boise and Meridian. If you haven't found anything that sounds interesting in the above suggestions click here for other traveler's recommendations of places to see and things to do in Boise and the surrounding area.We are hoping that everyone will come for a long weekend and enjoy Boise and get to visit with the bride and groom and other guests even before the wedding!
Downtown Boise is the metropolitan area with surrounding foothills. The foothills are full of trails for hiking, including a trail to beautiful Table Rock which overlooks the entire valley. The parking area for the trail to Table Rock is near the historic Penitentiary off of Warm Springs Ave. Click here for more information about both areas as well as a list of ten fun, inexpensive activities to do in or near downtown Boise.
The Grove Hotel is in the heart of downtown, near the 8th Street Marketplace. The 8th Street Marketplace area hosts a Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday morning. This area is also full of restaurants, shops and a movie theater.
Meridian is a suburb of Boise. Meridian has several large shopping centers and is close to the Boise Towne Square Mall. Also, Meridian has a lot of fun family entertainment centers. Less than a mile from the Country Inn and Suites Hotel is The Village At Meridian. It is a brand new shopping area with a Big Al's, which has bowling, food, pool tables and a large arcade. Meridian also offers Roaring Springs waterpark and Wahooz family fun center which includes a miniature golf course, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag and more.
It is nearly impossible not to find something to do in Boise and Meridian. If you haven't found anything that sounds interesting in the above suggestions click here for other traveler's recommendations of places to see and things to do in Boise and the surrounding area.We are hoping that everyone will come for a long weekend and enjoy Boise and get to visit with the bride and groom and other guests even before the wedding!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Hotels
There are three hotels that have rooms blocked out for the wedding:
The Grove Hotel
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
www.grovehotelboise.com
(208)333-8000
18.3 miles and 29 minutes from the wedding site.
The Grove is a large hotel in the heart of downtown Boise. It is close to the 8th St. Marketplace, CenturyLink Arena and the BoDo area which includes a variety of restaurants and shops. The Grove Hotel offers an airport shuttle, fitness center, pool, spa and sauna. It has high-speed internet access and a restaurant and bar with live piano music. It is $99/night for a single/double room. Check in time is 3pm and check out is 11am. Please identify yourself as a member of the Mansor/Whitmore wedding. Reservations must be made prior to July 18th to receive the special rate.
Country Inn and Suites
3355 E. Pine Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83646
www.countryinns.com
(208)639-3300
13.4 miles and 20 minutes from the wedding site.
The Country Inn and Suites is located in Meridian which is near where the rehearsal dinner and bridal shower will be held. Meridian offers a wealth of shopping and restaurants that are within walking distance of this hotel. There is a nearby movie theater, Wahooz Family Fun Center and Roaring Springs Waterpark. The Country Inn and Suites offers high-speed internet, an indoor pool, fitness center and complementary continental breakfast. Pets are also allowed. If you show your room key you can get 20% off at nearby restaurants. Check with the front desk for details. Rooms are $82/night for a king size bed or two queens. Please mention that you are with the Mansor/Whitmore wedding to receive the discount.
Candlewood Suites
1855 S. Silverstone Way
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208)888-5121
www.ihg.com/candlewood
15.4 miles and 25 minutes from the wedding site.
The Candlewood Suites is also located in Meridian. It is located slightly further out from the city center but the same distance from Wahooz Family Fun Center and Roaring Springs Waterpark. It offers free WiFi, free washers and dryers, kitchens, full refrigerators and free continental breakfast. It also offers a fitness center and complimentary access to Idaho Athletic Club. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable deposit of $12.50/night. Check in is at 3pm and check out is 12pm. Rates are $79/night for a studio room, $85/night for two beds. One bedroom suites are also available for $89/night. Identify yourself with the Mansor/Whitmore wedding to receive these rates. Please reserve by August 7th.
The Grove Hotel
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
www.grovehotelboise.com
(208)333-8000
18.3 miles and 29 minutes from the wedding site.
The Grove is a large hotel in the heart of downtown Boise. It is close to the 8th St. Marketplace, CenturyLink Arena and the BoDo area which includes a variety of restaurants and shops. The Grove Hotel offers an airport shuttle, fitness center, pool, spa and sauna. It has high-speed internet access and a restaurant and bar with live piano music. It is $99/night for a single/double room. Check in time is 3pm and check out is 11am. Please identify yourself as a member of the Mansor/Whitmore wedding. Reservations must be made prior to July 18th to receive the special rate.
Country Inn and Suites
3355 E. Pine Ave.
Meridian, Idaho 83646
www.countryinns.com
(208)639-3300
13.4 miles and 20 minutes from the wedding site.
The Country Inn and Suites is located in Meridian which is near where the rehearsal dinner and bridal shower will be held. Meridian offers a wealth of shopping and restaurants that are within walking distance of this hotel. There is a nearby movie theater, Wahooz Family Fun Center and Roaring Springs Waterpark. The Country Inn and Suites offers high-speed internet, an indoor pool, fitness center and complementary continental breakfast. Pets are also allowed. If you show your room key you can get 20% off at nearby restaurants. Check with the front desk for details. Rooms are $82/night for a king size bed or two queens. Please mention that you are with the Mansor/Whitmore wedding to receive the discount.
Candlewood Suites
1855 S. Silverstone Way
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208)888-5121
www.ihg.com/candlewood
15.4 miles and 25 minutes from the wedding site.
The Candlewood Suites is also located in Meridian. It is located slightly further out from the city center but the same distance from Wahooz Family Fun Center and Roaring Springs Waterpark. It offers free WiFi, free washers and dryers, kitchens, full refrigerators and free continental breakfast. It also offers a fitness center and complimentary access to Idaho Athletic Club. Pets are allowed with a non-refundable deposit of $12.50/night. Check in is at 3pm and check out is 12pm. Rates are $79/night for a studio room, $85/night for two beds. One bedroom suites are also available for $89/night. Identify yourself with the Mansor/Whitmore wedding to receive these rates. Please reserve by August 7th.
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