Moscow, ID

Moscow has a great selection of both American and ethnic eateries like any small college town. You can find menu options from tacos to waffles to sushi. The town has pizza places, pancake houses, burger joints, Asian fusion and traditional American diners. You will also find several of the big chain restaurants, including Arby’s, Subway Sandwiches, Burger King and Jack in the Box. If you are looking for something different, then Nectar Restaurant or Sangria Grill will be sure to whet your appetite. If you really like Asian fusion or Japanese food, Moscow has some great options including Red Bento, Tokyo Seoul, Chang Sing, or Old Peking.

Being a college town, Moscow has a thriving cultural and nightlife. Because of this, the number of college students has a strong influence on the area’s outdoor, entertainment, nighttime and cultural scenes. Generally, Moscow can be fairly quiet in the summer when school is out; however, the crush of incoming and returning students in autumn bring a lively hum to the city. The city’s arts community has garnered national acclaim. The Festival Dance, Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, Renaissance Fair, Repertory Theatre, Artwalk, Rendezvous in the Park and the Prichard Art Gallery are reasons the town is nicknamed “Heart of the Arts.”

Moscow gives you a diverse selection of nightly entertainment including nightclubs, boutique breweries, theaters, old-fashioned saloons and cocktail bars. You will find The Angry Bear and Cadillac Jacks in Moscow. Other local hangouts include Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, Cougar Cottage, Garden Lounge, John’s Alleys, Mingles, Mix and Dupus Boomers. If something a little more elegant than an ice-cold brew is on your list, Nectar Wine Bar is open for wine tastings.

Recreational and outdoor activities are very popular in the region. The Moscow area has mountains and foothills to explore, the Columbia River, dozens of lakes, some of the best fishing in the state, stunning scenery along verdant hiking trails, biking trails and almost unlimited boating opportunities. The big outdoors surrounds Moscow with the beauty of a natural landscape and a family, rural feeling, but the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a college town offers a great cultural escape.

You will find everything from boutiques that cater to the students to big box retailers. Moscow has a great shopping district called Palouse Mall that has Macy’s, Ross Dress for Less, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Old Navy. You will find Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Kmart, Kohl’s, and Dollar Tree in Moscow. However, if outdoor gear is on your shopping list, visit Hyperspud Sports for clothing and gear. In addition, if you drive a short distance to Pullman, Washington, you will find a Sears, Macy’s, and JC Penney.