Downtown Boise is the walkable, urban option — restaurants, live music, museums, and the Greenbelt all in reach on foot, with a straightforward drive out to Micron.
Public elementary school serving parts of downtown.
Rated A/8.
Rated A/8, one of the city's established high schools.
On Bannock St., right on the east side of downtown — the closest major hospital to this neighborhood.
Main campus in West Boise, roughly a 10-15 minute drive.
Tennis courts, playgrounds, zoo access, and a Greenbelt trailhead.
Disc golf, bocce, cricket grounds, and a pedestrian bridge over the river.
29 miles of paved path for walking, running, and biking.
Including the popular Cottonwood Creek route, a short drive away.
Downtown also has the most going on day-to-day: Treefort Music Hall and the Knitting Factory for live music, the Morrison Center for orchestra/Broadway shows, Boise Art Museum and Idaho State Museum, Albertsons Stadium (Boise State football), Idaho Central Arena (Steelheads hockey), and the Basque Block for restaurants and history.
All within downtown for groceries.
Boutique eateries and shops downtown.
Historic district with authentic Basque restaurants and bars.
Popular downtown dining and live music spots.
Let's talk through your priorities and see how Downtown Boise compares to the other areas on your shortlist.