RELOCATING TO THE BOISE AREA?

Below is a guide to the different areas and our favorites from each!

Southeast Boise

Tavern bar and grill

This area is tucked close to the Boise foothills, Lucky Peak Reservoir, the Boise river and only 10 minutes to downtown. Bown Crossing is a popular middle ground for local restaurants, shopping, the library and more. 

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Trails to bike & hike

  • Lake access for all water fun

  • Fishing

  • Floating the Boise River

  • Active lifestyle

  • Boise Greenbelt

  • Highly rated schools

  • Tavern at Bown Crossing

  • Flatbread Pizzeria

  • The Stil Ice Cream

  • Cravens

  • Lemon Tree Co.

  • Sushi Shack

  • Shakespeare Festival

  • Barber Park

East Boise

Several options await in this part of Boise. You can find homes sitting up near Table Rock and the Mesa where views overlook the Treasure Valley. Historic homes also line Warm Springs and is one of Boise’s oldest neighborhoods.

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Trails to bike & hike

  • Natatorium Pool

  • Parks

  • Botanical Gardens

  • Table Rock Trailhead

  • Old Penitentiary

  • Warm Springs Golf Course

  • Military Reserve & bike park

  • Great schools

  • Barbacoa

  • Trolley House

  • Fork

  • Wylder

Hyde Park & North End Boise

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Trails to bike & hike

  • Parks

  • Foothills

  • Walkable to shops, trials, parks & restaurants

Just north of downtown Boise, the North end is filled with historic homes and so much charm. Beautiful tree lined streets make this a pretty site throughout the changing seasons. Hyde Park district is a section of the north end that has a selection of local eateries and shops.

  • Camelsback Park

  • Goody’s

  • Hyde & Seek

  • Harrison Boulevard

  • Great schools

  • 13th St. Pub & Grill

  • The Hyde House

  • North End Pizza

  • Fanci Freeze

  • Westside Drive In

The Highlands

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Trails/Foothills

  • Camelsback Park/Hyde Park

  • Great views

  • 5 minutes to downtown and 30 min. to Bogus Basin

This area sits just above the north end of Boise. Many homes here have views of the city. Back when Boise pioneers were settling down in the late 1800’s, many picked places near geothermal outlets near the Boise River or Warm Springs. Some developed farms along Crane Creek.

  • Crane Creek Country Club

  • LuLu’s Fine Pizza & Sushi

  • O’Michael’s Pub

  • Highland Hollow Brewhouse

Boise Bench

Just south of downtown Boise that sits up above the city centrally or on a bench. There are a diverse mix of neighborhoods… old, new and renovated.  Home to some great local restaurants and food markets.

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Centrally located/close to airport

  • Boise Historic Train Depot

  • Hillcrest Country Club

  • Kathryn Albertson Park

  • Beautiful views off Crescent Rim

  • Close to Boise State University

  • Lucino’s Italian Restaurant

  • Casa Blanca Cuban Restaurant

Garden City

This area sits just west of downtown and runs along the Boise River. A chick and up and coming area that is home to some cool local breweries and wineries.

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Powderhaus Brewing Company

  • Split Rail Winery

  • Telaya Wine Co.

  • Cinder Wines

Hidden Springs/Cartwright Ranch/Dry Creek Ranch

Hidden Springs sits about 15 minutes north of downtown Boise. This community is charming and feels like you are living in your own small town. It has a neighborhood restaurant, firehouse,  elementary & pre-school and more. Cartwright Ranch and Dry Creek are neighboring newer subdivisions that boost the same type of feel. Beautiful foothills surround these areas.

FAVORITE FEATURES/EATS/ THINGS TO DO:

  • Bike and walking trails everywhere

  • Foothill surroundings

  • Quiet out of city serenity

  • Small community charm