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Boise, Idaho
Neighborhoods
Boise Bench
South of downtown Boise, the Bench has an additional 60 feet (18 m) of elevation. This sudden rise gives the area the appearance of a step or bench.
Downtown
Steeped in history, Boise's downtown consists of Old Boise Historic District, the Linen District and South 8th Street Historic Downtown also known as BoDo. Also located in the downtown area is the Grove Plaza, Julia Davis Park and the Cultural District, the Discovery Center and the historic Basque Block.
East End
Encompasses the far east end of Warm Springs with access to Highway 21.
North End
Consists of older homes on tree lined streets. A quiet neighborhood close to downtown. Hyde Park is located in this neighborhood.
Northwest
This area lies against the Boise Foothills to the north. State Street runs through this neighborhood. Easy access to the Boise Greenbelt from here.
Southeast
An ideal location with everything nearby including the Boise River, Greenbelt, mountains and lakes.
Southwest
Built in the 1960's to 1980's, this area is close to the airport, golf courses and the Boise Bench area.
Warm Springs
The area receives it's name from the natural hot springs that flow from the Boise fault line. Warm Springs Avenue runs through this neighborhood.
West
This is the flattest section of Boise with views of the Boise Front, and includes the Boise Town Square Mall which is the largest shopping mall in the state of Idaho.
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