Shopping
I love the owners - Dusanka & Eki - they have great gyros & turkish coffee & cappuccinos - tell them Sarah told you about them ;)
BoEx Boise Sandwiches
4846 Emerald StI love the owners - Dusanka & Eki - they have great gyros & turkish coffee & cappuccinos - tell them Sarah told you about them ;)
If you like thrifting this store is great for numerous things, plus there are 2-3 other thrift shops within walking distance from this one.
Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store
250 N Orchard StIf you like thrifting this store is great for numerous things, plus there are 2-3 other thrift shops within walking distance from this one.
Lots of people love these baguettes. I personally prefer the spring rolls with the peanut sauce.
Baguette Deli
5204 Franklin RdLots of people love these baguettes. I personally prefer the spring rolls with the peanut sauce.
Lark and Larder
233 N Orchard StGreat local women owned shop with local crafts, wares, and farm goods.
Everything Else
Fred Meyer
5230 W. Franklin St.Groceries & all necessities within walking distance
Where the hub of nightlife & all things downtown happen. Easily accessed from "The Bench" where we are at. Ask me for more details & I will share away
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Downtown
Where the hub of nightlife & all things downtown happen. Easily accessed from "The Bench" where we are at. Ask me for more details & I will share away
I'm not sure where Sunset Peak Rd is (G-maps...) but the Ridge2Rivers system in Boise is awesome if you love trail hiking & biking - there are several trailheads at the base of the foothills
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Ridge to Rivers Partnership
3188 Sunset Peak RdI'm not sure where Sunset Peak Rd is (G-maps...) but the Ridge2Rivers system in Boise is awesome if you love trail hiking & biking - there are several trailheads at the base of the foothills
Right down the street - great Indie music & theater & burlesque variety shows & rotating art shows by local artists ongoing
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Visual Arts Collective (VAC)
3638 Osage StRight down the street - great Indie music & theater & burlesque variety shows & rotating art shows by local artists ongoing
If you have dogs that like to play with other dogs - this is a great neighborhood spot to bring them
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Morris Hill Dog Park
10 N Roosevelt StIf you have dogs that like to play with other dogs - this is a great neighborhood spot to bring them
Historical Synagogue, preserved & relocated from downtown. If you're here during Deli Days (around June 20th) this is the place to be w/ traditional Jewish deli food and entertainment - yum.
Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel Synagogue
11 North Latah StreetHistorical Synagogue, preserved & relocated from downtown. If you're here during Deli Days (around June 20th) this is the place to be w/ traditional Jewish deli food and entertainment - yum.
Neighborhood park with path great for jogging & strolling, has tennis courts, softball diamond & lots of green space for frisbee & fun
Cassia Park
4600 W Camas StNeighborhood park with path great for jogging & strolling, has tennis courts, softball diamond & lots of green space for frisbee & fun
Nature Reserve, lovely & peaceful & easy to access
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Kathryn Albertson Park
1001 S Americana BlvdNature Reserve, lovely & peaceful & easy to access
Mexican market, butcher block & eatery. Great food and great prices. Has the same feel as a Mexican market in Mexico.
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Campos Market
413 N Orchard StMexican market, butcher block & eatery. Great food and great prices. Has the same feel as a Mexican market in Mexico.
If you're into this sort of thing... I just know when I travel I sometimes need help fixing kinks. This clinic has 4.8 of 5 stars
Acupuncture West LLC
6560 Emerald StIf you're into this sort of thing... I just know when I travel I sometimes need help fixing kinks. This clinic has 4.8 of 5 stars
Bowling. Pool. Air hockey. French Fries. Beer. Need I say more?
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Emerald Lanes
4860 Emerald StBowling. Pool. Air hockey. French Fries. Beer. Need I say more?
Food Scene
Ishtar Market and Restaurant
4516 W Overland RdGreat Middle Eastern Food & Market
CasaBlanca Cuban Grill
5506 W Overland RdGreat Cuban food within a bike ride or walk
Neighborhood fave - not mine but so many locals rave about it. It's where carnivores & vegetarians can co-exist peacefully
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BBQ4LIFE
930 S Vista AveNeighborhood fave - not mine but so many locals rave about it. It's where carnivores & vegetarians can co-exist peacefully
Push & Pour
Good coffee, great vibes.
Good Burgers and chill vibes. Firepits, coffee, ice cream and wine all in the same space. yum
Wyld Child
Good Burgers and chill vibes. Firepits, coffee, ice cream and wine all in the same space. yum
Arts & Culture
If you're in the mood for a major motion picture, new release or IMAX feature - you're likely to find it here.
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Edwards Boise Imax
7701 W Overland RdIf you're in the mood for a major motion picture, new release or IMAX feature - you're likely to find it here.
Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy
516 S 9th StPerforming arts with a dance focus
Boise's Professional Theater - they put on some great shows
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Boise Contemporary Theater
854 W Fulton StBoise's Professional Theater - they put on some great shows
Independent film and documentary movie house - locally owned & operated.
You can have dinner & wine or beer while watching your flick :)
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The Flicks: Rick's Cafe Americain
646 W Fulton StIndependent film and documentary movie house - locally owned & operated.
You can have dinner & wine or beer while watching your flick :)
Health & Wellbeing
Nobody wants to go to the ER but it's important to know where the nearest one is - 5 minutes from home
St Alphonsus Regional Med Center
Nobody wants to go to the ER but it's important to know where the nearest one is - 5 minutes from home
Neighborhoods
Close to trails, downtown, Outlaw Field for great summer concerts, Botanical Gardens, Historic Penitentiary, en route to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Mix of charming historic homes, eclectic vintage homes and a sprinkling of new homes. Many of which are on the coveted historic geothermal system serving hot water and historic radiator heating systems to these homes. Check out the Roosevelt Market after a stroll through the neighborhood for a coffee or wine and a treat.
East End
Close to trails, downtown, Outlaw Field for great summer concerts, Botanical Gardens, Historic Penitentiary, en route to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Mix of charming historic homes, eclectic vintage homes and a sprinkling of new homes. Many of which are on the coveted historic geothermal system serving hot water and historic radiator heating systems to these homes. Check out the Roosevelt Market after a stroll through the neighborhood for a coffee or wine and a treat.
Lots of global food markets and cafes - India, Thai, Africa, Asia, Bosnia - to name a few. Orchard is the main thoroughfare connecting the freeway to the river with an eclectic mix of ethnic markets, thrift shops and the usual northwest suspects - Fred Meyers, JiTB, Albertsons, Dutch Bros - look beyond these and you'll find many delightful surprises. Follow Orchard to the river and you'll find the greenbelt, follow Orchard to the desert and you'll have a whole other experience. Many of the homes in the Central Bench area are GI tract homes with a sprinkling of historic homesteads and a solid base of mid-century modern homes woven throughout for the Mid-Mod enthusiasts. Many of the creatives moved up to the Bench when Northend and Eastend prices drove us out.. we keep it fun and funky up here
Central Bench
Lots of global food markets and cafes - India, Thai, Africa, Asia, Bosnia - to name a few. Orchard is the main thoroughfare connecting the freeway to the river with an eclectic mix of ethnic markets, thrift shops and the usual northwest suspects - Fred Meyers, JiTB, Albertsons, Dutch Bros - look beyond these and you'll find many delightful surprises. Follow Orchard to the river and you'll find the greenbelt, follow Orchard to the desert and you'll have a whole other experience. Many of the homes in the Central Bench area are GI tract homes with a sprinkling of historic homesteads and a solid base of mid-century modern homes woven throughout for the Mid-Mod enthusiasts. Many of the creatives moved up to the Bench when Northend and Eastend prices drove us out.. we keep it fun and funky up here
Many people consider the Northend 'The. Place. To. Be.' in Boise. The NE has it all, trails, restaurants, proximity to downtown, ease of access to the freeway, walkable to everything, beautiful homes, detached sidewalks and neighbors that say hi to each other. It's a beautiful thing.
North End
Many people consider the Northend 'The. Place. To. Be.' in Boise. The NE has it all, trails, restaurants, proximity to downtown, ease of access to the freeway, walkable to everything, beautiful homes, detached sidewalks and neighbors that say hi to each other. It's a beautiful thing.
Outdoors
This is a new park with an awesome modern playground. Great for dog walks, kiddie play dates, picnics and just relaxing.
Franklin Park
This is a new park with an awesome modern playground. Great for dog walks, kiddie play dates, picnics and just relaxing.
River Recreation Park - Whitewater Park for kayakers
Simulated wave for surfers
Beautiful nature trails for contemplative strolls or walking meditations
Pavillions for parties
Great water park for summer SUPers, kayakers and swimmers
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Esther Simplot Park
3206 W Pleasanton AveRiver Recreation Park - Whitewater Park for kayakers
Simulated wave for surfers
Beautiful nature trails for contemplative strolls or walking meditations
Pavillions for parties
Great water park for summer SUPers, kayakers and swimmers