The historic small university town of Moscow is located in the Palouse region of Idaho where it offers visitors several interesting attractions. At the top of the list is the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden – a must-see for all nature lovers. Try to arrange your visit to coincide with the regular Saturday farmer’s market where you can shop for interesting crafts and fresh farm produce while you enjoy the lively atmosphere and the musicians. Equestrians will enjoy visiting the Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center while art enthusiasts will want to visit the Prichard Art Gallery and the Third Street Gallery.
University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Started in 1980 in a bid to diversify the variety of plants on the university campus, the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden has grown by leaps and bounds. When you visit today you can expect to find 63 acres of lush green gardens which showcase over 17,000 plants.
Moscow Farmers Market
The regular Saturday Farmer’s Market (from May through October) has been a much-loved part of Moscow for over forty years and attracts a regular following of customers who come to stock up on fresh produce and enjoy the music.
The market offers vendors the opportunity of introduce the public to their artisan products and produce which includes fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, wines and much more.
Kenworthy Performing Arts Center
Occupying a landmark position in downtown Moscow, the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center is a much-loved performance venue.
Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center
The Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center offers a great day out for the whole family and is especially popular with budding young equestrians.
Prichard Art Gallery
The Prichard Art Gallery forms part of the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho.
Palouse Mall, Moscow, Idaho
Although this is not a mega-sized shopping center, the Palouse Mall offers a convenient one-stop shopping mall for Moscow residents and visitors.
The Moscow Brewing Company
The fertile farmlands around Moscow offer perfect conditions to grow wheat and barley, both of which can be freshly harvested to produce fine craft beers at the Moscow Brewing Company. Dedicated to brewing the finest beers in the state, The Moscow Brewing Company welcomes the community and out-of-town visitors to come and join them in their tap house to taste a few of their small-batch craft beers.
Third Street Gallery
Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the historic Moscow City Hall, the Third Street Gallery is a popular downtown meeting place where Moscow residents can come to see the brilliant work of their arty community.
Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana
Dining at Maialina Pizzeria Napoletana is like dining in the heart of Naples in the Old Country.
Moscow Alehouse
The Moscow Alehouse is located in the heart of downtown Moscow, where it has become a popular meeting place for the Moscow community.
