University of Idaho students have access to a variety of restaurants and bars within a few blocks of campus. Due to the growing music scene in the area, many of the local watering holes offer nightly live music, as well as opportunities for patrons to get out there and perform themselves at karaoke nights and open jam sessions. Many of the restaurants also offer their custom micro-brewed beers and wines. Be sure to check out some of the students favorites listed below!

Restaurants:

1. Bucer's Coffee and Pub

2. Last Frontier Pizza Company

3. Chang Sing Restaurant

4. Martin’s Smokehouse

5. Humble Burger

Bars:

1. CJ’s Night Club

2. Corner Club

3. Garden Lounge

4. Tapped

5. Rants and Raves Brewery

When students want to get back to nature for a day, they tend to gravitate to the Spring Valley Reservoir, which offers a beautiful view of the lake and overnight camping, should a visitor want to have an extended stay. The Reservoir also offers fishing and access to active wildlife. Other places outdoors to explore nearby include the Latah Bike Path and the university’s arboretum and botanical garden.

Students at the University of Idaho spend time attending concerts (often performed by fellow classmates that are part of the school’s large music program), as well as participating in and attending sporting events. Greek life is also a huge part of campus culture. U of I students can additionally fill their downtime by spending time outdoors, checking out the local farmer’s market, and shopping at the nearby Palouse Mall.

1. Attend live shows at Concerts on the Lawn

2. Catch a play at the Idaho Repertory Theater

3. Check out the Moscow Farmer’s Market on a Saturday morning

4. Attending and participating in Vandals’ intramural athletics