Staff Pick's: Boise, ID
Music Roadtrip
Description: Boise might sit in the high desert, but its music scene runs deep and wide. This route traces the city’s creative pulse—from iconic stages to record-shop culture and open-air concerts framed by mountain air. Begin at the Visit Boise Visitor Center, your go-to stop for maps, festival tips, and local recommendations from folks who live the rhythm daily. Head downtown to the Knitting Factory, a cornerstone venue bringing national acts to the city’s heart, and just around the corner, discover Neurolux, the late-night haunt where Boise’s indie scene truly comes alive. Dig through vinyl and local releases at The Record Exchange, one of the West’s best-loved record stores and a hub for Boise’s creative community. For something more intimate, step into The Olympic, a cozy upstairs venue with a loyal following and an ear for cutting-edge sounds. Cap your day with a cinematic break at the Egyptian Theatre, a restored 1920s landmark glowing with Art Deco flair, or head outdoors to Idaho Botanical Garden’s Outlaw Field, where live music meets mountain sunsets in one of the Northwest’s most beautiful concert settings. This itinerary captures Boise’s balance of grit and grace—equal parts indie, outdoors, and unmistakably Idaho.
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