Meridian is a fast‑growing, comfortable suburb of Boise with a lively restaurant and brewery scene, plenty of parks, trails and the Boise River Greenbelt, and a slate of community events and shopping that make multi‑week stays feel active and homey.
You’re only a short drive from downtown Boise — the regional cultural hub with museums, nightlife and the airport — and nearby Nampa, so weekend options from river recreation and hiking to nearby skiing (Bogus Basin) keep things interesting between shifts.