Top Rated Shopping in Boise

Like a Las Vegas-style beacon in Idaho's sagebrush desert, this entertainment complex lights up the night sky. Neon, stretching seven miles, highlights this Boise anomaly. Its flagship business is the Edwards Boise Stadium 21 & IMAX. Ameritel Inn-Boise Spectrum also sits on the property, as well as several chain restaurants like the Cracker Barrel, McGrath's Fish House and the popular Chuck-A-Rama. The complex attracts families from all over the valley.

The roots of this cooperative market go back to 1973, when it began on its path to the present location. A succession of stores followed from Hyde Park to Hill Road. Today, the spacious store in the North End offers locally produced goods, from organic vegetables to muffins and fresh-baked breads. Gourmet coffee and carefully selected beer and wine are also available. The deli's display case bursts with color and selections include pasta salads and a multitude of cheeses. Check their website for upcoming specials and in-store demos.

Located just off the Boise Centre on the Grove, this modern store offers an eclectic selection of Idaho-inspired gifts. Open since 1989, the store exhibits its owner's native knowledge of Idaho. Potato-influenced gift ideas range from t-shirts and sweatshirts to chocolate-covered potato chips. For a true Idaho specialty, take home a burlap bag of russet potatoes or a six-pack of russet burbank potatoes in a decorative gift box. The store also sells its products on its website.

With over 100 antique dealers who sell their wares here, this antique mall, located in Country Club Plaza, offers a quaint tour of the "old world." Searching for a gem? You are sure to find it amidst all the collectibles in this 27,000 square-foot antique paradise. From one-of-a-kind items to sets of precious valuables, this castle of treasures offers some of Boise's best choices in antiques. No matter how much you can spend, you are bound to leave feeling like you have found a bargain.

Nearly 200 stores and restaurants call the Boise Towne Square Mall home, including Macy's, Mervyn's and the Bon Marche. A movie theater and more restaurants are also located a few minutes away. Located at the busiest intersection in the state, the mall is the largest in Idaho. If you don't mind the traffic, it's worth the hassle. The mall area, close to Interstate 84, is a ten minute drive to the airport and downtown.

At Eastside Cycles in Boise, the customer is king. This bike shop boasts an unparalleled level of expertise and customer service, ensuring that whether you're a veteran bicyclist or a rookie looking to break in, you will receive the best possible advice and care. Eastside is Boise's exclusive provider of Ridley and Rocky Mountain bicycles, and also carries Felt and Raleigh bikes as well. For new bicycles, repairs, parts, or just advice, Eastside Cycles is here to help.