La Point Real EstateLOCAL LIFE, THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS

THE BOISE SIDE DOOR.

ISSUE 01OCTOBER 2026

Local discoveries, home ideas, and useful guidance for buying, selling, and everyday living.

The red Idaho neon sign above a downtown sidewalk, with warm lights reflected on wet pavement.
BOISE, AT STREET LEVEL PHOTO: ALEXANDRA GOLD / UNSPLASH · LIGHTENED WITH AI

FAMILIAR CITY. FRESH EYES.

Think you
know Boise?

Your next favorite place might be just around the corner.

A cooking class on the Basque Block. A separate wine shop worth a closer look. An ordinary route with room for a little discovery.

My picks and a few new discoveries—for the curious, the longtime locals and anyone ready to try somewhere different.

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