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IdahoFlyer
I have been going to the Hyde Park area for almost 40 years, Watched a lot change, still love it. Several different little shops, places to eat and a great coffee shop. There is a Mexican Reustruant in the basement of one building that is great, try the mexican pizza...
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IdahoTravelinRose
This park is big and there's plenty for the kids to do and play on. The facilities were clean and the playground well appointed.
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Brewer4
The few blocks that make up this area of Boise, are walkable, friendly , and offer a few shops, cafes', candy and coffee shops. There is a real sense of neighborhood here, at the foot of the Camelback Mts.My husband and I enjoyed lunch ( great Cobb Salad, grilled chicken sandwiches, burgers) at Harry's Pub and Grill there. Nice outdoor seating , on a nice day is suggested.Stop across the street for dessert, at the old time candy and ice cream shop, too.Need a cup of coffee, or a great place to meet friends for a relaxed chat, stop in at Java, in the neighborhood.
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Bpegrad
We had several local people telling us to go to Hyde Park. Not really sure what the buzz was all about. About 2 blocks of stores and restaurants and that's it...i was sorely disappointed by the area, i was expecting so much more!
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FrankandTresa
Hyde Park offers a several locally owned shops, eateries, and watering holes. I say this instead of bars because the atmosphere is so different than the average bar scene. Hyde Park is more of a family friendly area, but doesn't offer a lot for younger kids. However, Camelback Park is just down the street and kids love it. The park is a nice place to take the kids after a stroll thru Hyde Park. The atmosphere is quaint, friendly, and very relaxed.
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KaseyBoise_Idaho
Hyde Park is interesting. I know many people who live in Boise (myself included) who love this part of town. I find it to be a little bit of a throwback from the '70s. Lots of hippie types and New Age shops. Some of the restaurants I hear are good, but I don't spend much time there.
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drmrru12
As other reviewers have said, this very small historic area in North Boise has cute shops, a couple of cafes, and some restored buildings. It's the kind of effort that has been tried in OldTown Sacramento, Gastown in Vancouver, BC, Port Townsend, Washington, and it really is fine for a first visit, or if you are a local, it may be your anchor. i didn't find much to do, buy, or eat there, although we did have a fine and relaxing lunch in the open air at Sun Ray. We usually swoop by on a yearly walking tour of the North End. Now that's worth spending time on--the quirky, fix-your-own-place-so-it-shows-your-personality area full of summer gardens is a delight.
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LarryG77
I'm not sure what I was expecting but I was definately expecting more. This is a quaint little area in an old neighorhood with overpriced odd shops and overpriced small resturants and pubs. If you like that sort of thing, okay but not for me.
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darcykim
I walked to Hyde Park from Boise - it's quite a hike. It's a cute town with plenty of trendy restaurants and antique shops. I enjoyed visiting the book store - it's unusual and worth the stop.
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Sadec1970
We only go to Hyde Park area when the Tropical Cowboys are playing at the Sun Ray. Love their music and makes it worthwhile. Otherwise, the area doesn't have a lot of dining variety and is filled with left-wing nut cases that spoil the environment of the area.