Fun Itinerary for: Gristwoods & Sciortinos
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Itinerary made / last updated: 2026-04-26
Day 1
MORNING:
Saturday, 5/30
- Adios Goodyear, Hello Open Road!
- Jammin' Out to Jody's Master Playlist
- Checkin' Out the Sights Along the Way
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AFTERNOON:
- Welcome to ELy, NV
- Prospector Hotel & Gambling
- Downtown Exploration
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EVENING:
- Copper Queen Hotel & Casino
- JT's Steakhouse
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NIGHT:
- Our prerogative
DAY 1 Details
MORNING:
Driving Highway 93
Get ready for a long one! It’s about an 8-hour trek from Goodyear to Ely (pronounced E-Lee), mostly following Highway 93. We’ll have plenty of desert scenery to take in along the way—and hoping for some decent restroom stops throughout the trip!
Note
* We are scheduled to leave Goodyear no later than 7:30am.
Get ready for a long one! It’s about an 8-hour trek from Goodyear to Ely (pronounced E-Lee), mostly following Highway 93. We’ll have plenty of desert scenery to take in along the way—and hoping for some decent restroom stops throughout the trip!
Note
* We are scheduled to leave Goodyear no later than 7:30am.
AFTERNOON:
Pit Stops & Neon Lights
We’re clocking some serious miles today! We should be rolling into Ely around 5:00. Once we check into the hotel, take care of Koa, and drop our bags, we’re hitting the downtown area to see what kind of cool stuff we can find.
Helpful Links
• Prospector Hotel
• Welcome to Ely
Note
* The Ely Renaissance Sculpture Park (687 US-50) looks like a neat place to check out for a photo op. before heading to the restaurant, and it's only a 4-minute drive from the hotel.
We’re clocking some serious miles today! We should be rolling into Ely around 5:00. Once we check into the hotel, take care of Koa, and drop our bags, we’re hitting the downtown area to see what kind of cool stuff we can find.
Helpful Links
• Prospector Hotel
• Welcome to Ely
Note
* The Ely Renaissance Sculpture Park (687 US-50) looks like a neat place to check out for a photo op. before heading to the restaurant, and it's only a 4-minute drive from the hotel.
EVENING:
After Dark
It’s time to find some dinner, and JT’s Steakhouse inside the Copper Queen Hotel & Casino looks like a solid choice. Once we’ve eaten, we’ll see where the night takes us—possibly either over to the tables for some gambling or off to a tavern we scouted earlier (possibly the Corner Tracks Saloon).
Helpful Link
• JT's Steakhouse
Note
* Copper Queen/JT's Steakhouse is a short 1.2-mile trip from our hotel.
It’s time to find some dinner, and JT’s Steakhouse inside the Copper Queen Hotel & Casino looks like a solid choice. Once we’ve eaten, we’ll see where the night takes us—possibly either over to the tables for some gambling or off to a tavern we scouted earlier (possibly the Corner Tracks Saloon).
Helpful Link
• JT's Steakhouse
Note
* Copper Queen/JT's Steakhouse is a short 1.2-mile trip from our hotel.
NIGHT:
Saloon Tunes & Early Moons
The Corner Tracks Saloon might be on the radar for music and drinks! We’ll just see how the night goes/how we feel, but either way, it’s early to bed or early to rise—we’ve gotta be fed and ready to hit the road by 9:00 AM tomorrow (or the earlier the better).
Helpful Link
• The Saloon does not have a dedicated website, but this link will take you to a short description: Saloon Info.
The Corner Tracks Saloon might be on the radar for music and drinks! We’ll just see how the night goes/how we feel, but either way, it’s early to bed or early to rise—we’ve gotta be fed and ready to hit the road by 9:00 AM tomorrow (or the earlier the better).
Helpful Link
• The Saloon does not have a dedicated website, but this link will take you to a short description: Saloon Info.
Day 2
MORNING:
Sunday, 5/31
- Beans & Brews
- Goodbye Ely
- Open Road & Tunes
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AFTERNOON:
- Welcome to Boise
- Extended Stay America
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EVENING:
- The Refuge Restaurant & Lounge
- Boise River Greenbelt
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NIGHT:
- Our prerogative
DAY 2 Details
MORNING:
Caffeine First, Idaho Second
Good morning! First order of business: breakfast. We can eat at the hotel or get on the road. Either way, we’re definitely swinging by Beans & Brews Coffee House to get that essential morning fuel for the caffeine addicts in the group (they do have breakfast sandwiches). Once we’re charged up, it’s back on the road to soak up the scenery on our way to Boise.
Helpful Links
• Beans & Brews
• Margarita's
Notes
* Margarita's, inside our hotel, has a breakfast menu should be wish to eat there first (they open at 5:30). See the link above to check out the menu.
* We are scheduled to leave Ely no later than 9:00am.
Good morning! First order of business: breakfast. We can eat at the hotel or get on the road. Either way, we’re definitely swinging by Beans & Brews Coffee House to get that essential morning fuel for the caffeine addicts in the group (they do have breakfast sandwiches). Once we’re charged up, it’s back on the road to soak up the scenery on our way to Boise.
Helpful Links
• Beans & Brews
• Margarita's
Notes
* Margarita's, inside our hotel, has a breakfast menu should be wish to eat there first (they open at 5:30). See the link above to check out the menu.
* We are scheduled to leave Ely no later than 9:00am.
AFTERNOON:
Bags Down, River Bound
Hello, Idaho! We’re aiming to roll into Boise by late afternoon—around 4:00 PM, depending on how our morning pace goes! First things first: getting checked in and settled at the Extended Stay America. Once we’ve unpacked and freshened up, the plan is to head to the Greenbelt along the Boise River for some walking and eating.
Helpful Link
• Extended Stay America - Boise
Hello, Idaho! We’re aiming to roll into Boise by late afternoon—around 4:00 PM, depending on how our morning pace goes! First things first: getting checked in and settled at the Extended Stay America. Once we’ve unpacked and freshened up, the plan is to head to the Greenbelt along the Boise River for some walking and eating.
Helpful Link
• Extended Stay America - Boise
EVENING:
Stroll, Eat, Repeat
Ready to hit the Greenbelt! This 29-mile, tree-lined oasis is basically the heartbeat of Boise, winding right along the river with perfect views and tons of wildlife. It’s the ultimate place to stretch our legs. Plus, we’re grabbing dinner at the Refugee Restaurant & Lounge—a total local gem right on the trail. Think comfort food, cold beers, and sports on the big screen. If we’re still feeling energetic afterward, we can keep the stroll going and walk off that dinner!
Helpful Links
• Boise River Greenbelt
• The Refuge Restaurant
Notes
* The Greenbelt and/or Refuge Restaurant is only a 3.2-mile drive from the hotel.
* The Refuge Restaurant has a pet-friendly patio, so Koa can come with us. However, we should call ahead and make sure before leaving the hotel.
* Temperatures can get down into the 50s at night in June, so bring a light jacket just in case (for the women...of course).
Ready to hit the Greenbelt! This 29-mile, tree-lined oasis is basically the heartbeat of Boise, winding right along the river with perfect views and tons of wildlife. It’s the ultimate place to stretch our legs. Plus, we’re grabbing dinner at the Refugee Restaurant & Lounge—a total local gem right on the trail. Think comfort food, cold beers, and sports on the big screen. If we’re still feeling energetic afterward, we can keep the stroll going and walk off that dinner!
Helpful Links
• Boise River Greenbelt
• The Refuge Restaurant
Notes
* The Greenbelt and/or Refuge Restaurant is only a 3.2-mile drive from the hotel.
* The Refuge Restaurant has a pet-friendly patio, so Koa can come with us. However, we should call ahead and make sure before leaving the hotel.
* Temperatures can get down into the 50s at night in June, so bring a light jacket just in case (for the women...of course).
NIGHT:
City Lights or Hotel Nights
At the end of the day, our night in Boise is entirely our prerogative. If we’re feeling energized after dinner and want to keep exploring the city lights, then that’s the plan! But if the road trip miles have finally caught up with us and we’re ready to call it, heading back to the hotel to kick our feet up is just as perfect--no pressure and no agenda.
At the end of the day, our night in Boise is entirely our prerogative. If we’re feeling energized after dinner and want to keep exploring the city lights, then that’s the plan! But if the road trip miles have finally caught up with us and we’re ready to call it, heading back to the hotel to kick our feet up is just as perfect--no pressure and no agenda.
Day 3
MORNING:
Monday, 6/1
- Rise N Shine
- Anne Frank Memorial
- Historic Trolley Tour
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AFTERNOON:
- Hyde Park
- Old Idaho Penitentiary
EVENING:
- 8th Street
- Freak Alley Gallery
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NIGHT:
- Downtown Boise
DAY 3 Details
MORNING:
Morning History Hunt
Rise and shine! After we grab some breakfast, let’s hit the road early to squeeze in a visit to the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. Once we’ve taken that in, we need to be at the Boise Trolley station by 9:50 AM sharp—our 10:00 AM historic tour awaits! It’s a two-hour deep dive into the city's past, so it’ll be a great way to kick off the day and check out places we might want to visit later.
Helpful Links
• Boise Trolley Tours
• Human Rights Memorial
Notes
* Human Rights Memorial location: 770 S 8th St.
* Trolley boarding location: 1800 Fairview Ave (tour takes 120 minutes).
* The Memorial is located about 2.5 miles from our hotel and then the trolley station is located 1.5 miles from there. So, we should be done with breakfast and at the memorial by 9:10ish (which gives us 30 minutes there to explore).
Rise and shine! After we grab some breakfast, let’s hit the road early to squeeze in a visit to the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial. Once we’ve taken that in, we need to be at the Boise Trolley station by 9:50 AM sharp—our 10:00 AM historic tour awaits! It’s a two-hour deep dive into the city's past, so it’ll be a great way to kick off the day and check out places we might want to visit later.
Helpful Links
• Boise Trolley Tours
• Human Rights Memorial
Notes
* Human Rights Memorial location: 770 S 8th St.
* Trolley boarding location: 1800 Fairview Ave (tour takes 120 minutes).
* The Memorial is located about 2.5 miles from our hotel and then the trolley station is located 1.5 miles from there. So, we should be done with breakfast and at the memorial by 9:10ish (which gives us 30 minutes there to explore).
AFTERNOON:
Paws, Penitentiaries, & Parks
Once we wrap up our trolley tour, we’re heading straight to Hyde Park to wander, shop, and grab a bite. The rest of the afternoon is wide open—we've got the Old Idaho Penitentiary on our radar, or we can check out any other hidden gems that caught our eye earlier. Before we dive into the evening, we’ll head back to the hotel to let Koa take a bathroom break, get him fed, and freshen up ourselves. Then, we’re ready for more exploration.
Helpful Links
• Hyde Park
• Old Idaho Penitentiary
Notes
* Hyde Park location: 1413-1620 N 13th S (1.5 miles from the trolley station).
* Old Idaho Penitentiary location: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd (3.5 miles from Hyde Park)
* We do not have tickets to tour the Penitentiary because I didn't want us to have to commit to it. However, if we choose to visit, the tickets are $8/adult and $6/senior. It closes at 5pm.
Once we wrap up our trolley tour, we’re heading straight to Hyde Park to wander, shop, and grab a bite. The rest of the afternoon is wide open—we've got the Old Idaho Penitentiary on our radar, or we can check out any other hidden gems that caught our eye earlier. Before we dive into the evening, we’ll head back to the hotel to let Koa take a bathroom break, get him fed, and freshen up ourselves. Then, we’re ready for more exploration.
Helpful Links
• Hyde Park
• Old Idaho Penitentiary
Notes
* Hyde Park location: 1413-1620 N 13th S (1.5 miles from the trolley station).
* Old Idaho Penitentiary location: 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd (3.5 miles from Hyde Park)
* We do not have tickets to tour the Penitentiary because I didn't want us to have to commit to it. However, if we choose to visit, the tickets are $8/adult and $6/senior. It closes at 5pm.
EVENING:
Art, Eats, and the 8th Street Beat
For our evening in Boise, we’re heading to the 8th Street Promenade! It’s a great spot to soak up the city's energy, stroll around, and dive into whatever entertainment or eats catch our eye. And we definitely can’t miss a wander through Freak Alley Gallery—a must-see for some local color and incredible street art.
Helpful Links
• 8th Street
• Freak Alley Gallery
• ParkBOI
Note
* 8th Street, which is a 10-minute drive from our hotel, has a pedestrian only walkway between Main St and Bannock St. The ParkBOI 9th & Front Garage is located there. Rates are approximately $3/hr.
For our evening in Boise, we’re heading to the 8th Street Promenade! It’s a great spot to soak up the city's energy, stroll around, and dive into whatever entertainment or eats catch our eye. And we definitely can’t miss a wander through Freak Alley Gallery—a must-see for some local color and incredible street art.
Helpful Links
• 8th Street
• Freak Alley Gallery
• ParkBOI
Note
* 8th Street, which is a 10-minute drive from our hotel, has a pedestrian only walkway between Main St and Bannock St. The ParkBOI 9th & Front Garage is located there. Rates are approximately $3/hr.
NIGHT:
The Final Boise Call
Whatever the night has in store—whether we’re soaking up downtown until the lights go down or calling it an early night at the hotel—we’ll need to be ready to hit the road bright and early the next morning!
Whatever the night has in store—whether we’re soaking up downtown until the lights go down or calling it an early night at the hotel—we’ll need to be ready to hit the road bright and early the next morning!
