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15 Best and Fun Things To Do In Moscow, Idaho


TouristWire Editors

Located in northern Idaho, this is one of the most unique towns in the United States. It offers a wide variety of activities for visitors, from shopping and dining to hiking and biking.

Moscow is also home to a number of attractions, including the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden. This is a beautiful place to spend some time in nature and is especially lovely during the spring.

Additionally, if you’re looking for some entertainment options in Moscow, why not stop by the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre? Here, visitors can watch classic films, and foreign movies, as well as attend seasonal events such as the Lunafest.

Keep reading for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Moscow, Idaho.

The 15 Most Popular Things To Do In Moscow, Idaho

15. Latah Trail Foundation

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 2999 ID 8 Moscow ID

Tel:  208 310 0547

Web Address:   http://latahtrail.org/

14. Latah Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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13. Robinson Park Hiking Path

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

Location: Moscow ID

12. Idler’s Rest Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: 1187 Idler’s Rest Rd. Moscow ID

Tel:  208 596 4496

Web Address:   http://palouselandtrust.org/idlers-rest-nature-preserve

11. Virgil Phillips Farm Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: US 95 Moscow ID

Web Address:   https://ci.moscow.id.us/facilities/facility/details/Virgil-Phillips-Farm-26

10. Ghormley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

Location: 400 Home Street Moscow ID

Tel:  208 883 7084

Web Address:   https://ci.moscow.id.us/297/Ghormley-Park

9. Robinson Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (89 reviews)

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Location: 5168 Robinson Park Road Moscow ID

Tel:  208 883 5709

Web Address:   https://latah.id.us/parks_rec/

8. Mountain View Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (188 reviews)

Location: 2052 W Mountain View Road Moscow ID

Web Address:   https://ci.moscow.id.us/facilities/facility/details/Mountain-View-Park-22

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7. Latah County Historical Society

4.5 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

Location: 327 Second Street Moscow ID

Tel:  208 882 1004

Web Address:   https://latahcountyhistoricalsociety.org/

6. Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 1040 Rodeo Dr Moscow ID

Tel:  208 882 1444

Web Address:   http://pcei.org/

5. McConnell Mansion

4.3 ★★★★☆ (38 reviews)

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Location: 110 S Adams Street Moscow ID

Tel:  208 882 1004

Web Address:   https://latahcountyhistoricalsociety.org/hours–address

4. Appaloosa Museum & Heritage Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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Location: 2720 Pullman Road Moscow ID

Tel:  208 882 5578

Web Address:   http://appaloosamuseum.com/

3. Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center

4.3 ★★★★☆ (213 reviews)

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Location: 830 N Mountain View Road Moscow ID

Tel:  208 882 7665

Web Address:   https://ci.moscow.id.us/facilities/facility/details/HamiltonLowe-Aquatics-Center-7

2. East City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (358 reviews)

Location: 900 E 3rd Street Moscow ID

Tel:  208 883 7100

Web Address:   https://ci.moscow.id.us/294/East-City-Park

1. Arboretum & Botanical Garden

4.9 ★★★★★ (558 reviews)

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Location: Johnson Cutoff Road Moscow ID

Tel:  208 885 5978

Web Address:   https://uidaho.edu/infrastructure/facilities/arboretum

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Moscow, Idaho! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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