GARDEN CITY

Situated along the Boise River, with Boise to three sides and Eagle, Idaho to the west, this small community of slightly over 12,000 people maintains its own municipal government despite its proximity to both cities.

The vast majority of people who travel between cities do so without realizing it. Despite its diminutive size, Garden City is bursting to the seams with exciting cultural offerings and exciting recreational opportunities. When it comes to emerging cities in the Treasure Valley, Garden City is where it’s at. Thanks to some great visionaries, this formerly looked-over city is now making a tremendous impact for arts, culture, outdoor leisure, and entertainment. The Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District has expanded greatly over the past few years, making Garden City a mecca for artists of all stripes. Visitors to the First Friday Art Walk are free to roam from gallery to gallery and even into the homes of some of the featured artists to chat with them in an informal setting. Garden City is home to some of the country’s most talented people.

Read more about this city in my Guide to Boise and the Treasure Valley.