Whether you are living here or just planning to visit, it is not hard to find things to do in Moscow, ID but sometimes it is nice to have a resource for the possibilities to choose from.
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Activities
- Moscow Farmers Market – Seriously – the best farmers market in a 100 mile radius – go!
- Swing Devils of the Palouse – Fun social dance club with mostly swing era styles of music and live bands with the occasional formal dance mixed into the song lists.
- Moscow Artwalk in June
- Entertainment in the Park is an event that takes place every Thursday in June at Moscow’s East City Park. Each evening’s program features children’s entertainment at 6:00 p.m. followed by musical performances beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- Latah County Fair
- Comedy Night at the Best Western Plus
- UI Climbing Wall
- Rendezvous in the Park
- Defy Trampoline Park
- Check out the Third Street Gallery for art exhibitions
- Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center
- Hamilton Lowe Aquatics Center
- Eggan Youth Center – events and activities for youth
- 1912 Center – see their calendar of events
- Appaloosa Museum
- Auditorium Chamber Music Series
- Washington- Idaho Symphony
- Idaho Reparatory Theater
- Kenworthy Performing Arts Center
- Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
- Moscow Community Theater
- Nuart Theater
- Palouse Hills Pottery
- Prichard Art Gallery
- Reflections Gallery
- Ridenbaugh Art Gallery
- The McConell Mansion Museum
- Palouse Ice Rink
- Try Fondo on the Palouse biking tours
- Wild at Art – art and pottery making
- Palouse Empire Gymnastics
Shopping in Moscow
There is no shortage of fun stores to discover in Moscow. To find them, visit the Moscow Chamber of Commerce.
Food and Drink
Moscow has a great variety of eating options, but here are those locations that are unique to Moscow.
- Sangria
- Red Bento
- Paradise Grille and Cafe
- Seasons Public House
- Varsity Diner
- Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub
- LocoGrinz Hawaiian BBQ
- Lodgepole
- Humble Burger
- Mingles Bar and Grille
- Mela Bangladesh Cuisine
- Tapped – Taphouse and Kitchen
- Sliced Taphouse
- Mad Greek
- Café Artista
- Moscow Bagel and Deli
- Bloom
- La Casa Lopez
- Breakfast Club
- Palouse Juice
- Panhandle Cone and Coffee
- Mikey’s Greek Gyros
- One World Café
- Moscow Food Co-op
- Chang Sing Restaurant
- Moscow Alehouse
- Youngs Alley
- Gambino’s
- Nectar Restaurant and Wine
- Maialina Pizzerina Napoletana
- Le Petit Café Fleuri
- Karma Indian Cuisine
- Wingers
- Iron Wok
Moscow Parks and Trails
With parks as small as 0.9 acres and up to 16 acres, Moscow has an enormous collection of city parks. The parks include picnic, bbq and restroom facilities but sometimes they have a special attraction for you to enjoy.
- Almon Asbury Lieuallen Park – come here to see one of Moscow’s best views of the Mountain
- Alturas park
- Anderson Frontier Park- includes wetlands areas and a small pond
- Berman Creekside Park- great for winter sledding and spring/ summer gardens
- Dog Park
- East City Park
- Ghormley Park – 10.5 acre park with large mature trees
- Herons Hideout Park- located along along Paradise path following Paradise Creek is this observation deck for bird watchers and nature lovers
- Indian Hills Park- playgrounds for ages 2-12 and ADA accessible
- Itani Park
- Jim Lyle Rotary Park
- Kiwanis Park- Park includes a stocked pond and home to an annual fishing derby
- Lena Whitmore Park
- Lillian Woodworth Otness Park – Path along Hog creek and playground for ages 2-5
- Mountain View Park – 16 acres located on the banks of Palouse Creek with playgrounds
- Skate Park
- Triangle Park
- Bill Chapman Palouse Trail – This flat and easy paved trail leads 7.5 miles each way from Moscow to Pullman. Try this trail for walking, biking or skating.
- UI Arboretum
- Virgil Phillips Farm Park – 160 acres with two ponds , hiking trails
- Palouse- Clearwater Environmental Institute – 1+ mile trails through conservation areas and wetlands
Camping, Parks, Trails and Things to do Near Moscow
- Headwaters Trail – 5 miles
- East Moscow Mountain – 4.2 miles
- Idlers Rest Nature Preserve – 1.3 miles
- Nemesis, Jump Trail, Lafortunes Flight Loop – 4.6 miles
- Paradise Ridge – 3.6 miles
- Moose Marbles and Wagon Trail to Southside Loop Trail – 10 miles
- Spring Valley Reservoir County Park – 1.7 miles with camping and stocked fishing area
- Potlatch Canyon Trail – 5.5 miles
- Elk Creek Falls – 2.6 miles
- Ed Corkill Memorial Trail – 10.5 miles along rail beds from Kendrick to Julieatta
- Robinson Park – Latah County – Hiking, play areas along a creek.
- Scenic 6 Park – Tent camping in Potlatch, ID
- Little Boulder Campground – South of Helmer, ID
- Moose Creek Campground – On the Moose Creek Reservoir in Bovill, ID includes camping and stocked fishing area
- Elk Creek Campground – Near Elk River reservoir and recreation area
- Dworshak State Park – Camping, hiking, fishing, marina on the Dworshak Reservoir
- Hells Gate State Park – Explore the Snake River Canyon with 4 trails to choose from ranging from 2.4-6.2 miles and a variety of camping including tent, RV, and cabin sites.
- Salmon River Experience – Riggins, ID
- Lindsey Creek Vineyards – Lewiston, ID
- Colter’s Creek Winery – Julietta, ID
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