There is a 41-mile ‘Huge Potato Loop Path’ in Boise, Idaho — and You Undoubtedly Have to See It

Idaho’s producers develop practically one-third of all of the potatoes within the U.S. a 12 months — an unfathomable 11.2 billion kilos on greater than 300,000 acres, incomes the state its status as a complete spud. With September being Nationwide Potato Month, there’s no higher option to have fun the basis vegetable than by consuming your method by the 19 stops of the Boise Potato Path.

The state capital has gamified its starchy expertise, permitting spud seekers to make use of a free interactive digital go to earn factors for each dish and drink tasted alongside the way in which, with the possibility to earn prizes.  

Among the many standout spots on the path are 10 Barrel Brewing for potato chip-infused nachos, Bear Island Brewing Firm for Idaho potato ale, Goodwood Barbecue for Idaho potato skins, Guru Donuts for Idaho potato donuts, The BrickYard Steakhouse for peanut butter mashed potatoes, and Westside Drive-In for well-known ice cream potato.

“A visit to Boise, Idaho isn’t full with out style testing all of the totally different scrumptious methods a potato could be introduced,” Go to Boise mentioned on its web site.

That’s not the one path that is an ode to Idaho’s well-known vegetable. Mountain bikers can head out on The Huge Potato Loop Path by Boise’s foothills on a potato-themed journey. All collectively, the path is 41 miles and climbs to an elevation of 6,500 toes, and again down once more.

“Legend has it that those that full this path go down in Boise historical past,” Go to Idaho mentioned on its web site. “When it’s all mentioned and finished, you possibly can pat your self on the again and provides your self a private trophy for conquering considered one of Boise’s greatest.”

For many who need to absolutely immerse themselves within the veggie, the boutique downtown property, The Inn at 500 Capitol, has a themed Potato Room, with historic potato sacks behind the mattress and a large ornamental picture of fries.