THE HARRIS RANCH LIFESTYLE

Harris Ranch is a magical place that offers a unique energy that you can feel while walking on the sidewalks, eating in restaurants, or partaking in cultural activities. There are logical reasons to buy homes and condos in this area, but the je-ne-sais-quoi character draws people to Harris Ranch. If you live here, there are many cool things to do, including exploring the Boise Greenbelt, hiking in the Boise Foothills, swimming at Lucky Peak, and visiting Bown Crossing. The Boise Greenbelt is a 25-mile pathway with amazing scenic views that provides direct access to Boise's city parks and downtown. Hikers will never run out of interesting and challenging hikes in the Boise Foothills. Lucky Peak offers swimmers a chance to cool off in the summer, and boaters and water-skiers will enjoy plenty of boat ramps and the marina at Spring Shores. Bown Crossing offers various restaurants, boutiques, and cafes with a small-town atmosphere.

The Boise River Greenbelt: This 25-mile tree-lined pathway is one of Boise's best assets, providing amazing scenic views and direct access to some of Boise's best City Parks and even Downtown Boise. It was little more than an idea in the not-so-distant past, but now it is a fixture that offers something for everyone. Along the way, cyclists and pedestrians can stop and take a gander at the local wildlife in the area or spend an afternoon/evening at city destinations, like the Idaho Shakespeare Festival, the Lucky 13 cafe, the Anne Frank Memorial, and more.

The Boise Foothills: Boise is a hiker's dream, and the Boise Foothills play a big role in that. With great places to hike like the areas behind Camel's Back Park or near Table Rock, or just North of Harris Ranch, hikers will never run out of interesting and challenging hikes. Many of the best places to hike in Boise are easily accessible from Harris Ranch, either by greenbelt, bike, or car. The Ridge to Rivers interactive map shows all foothill trails that offer over 190 miles of trails.

Lucky Peak: For many residents in the Boise area, swimming at Lucky Peak in the summer counts as one of the best ways to cool off when summer starts to scorch the Treasure Valley. There are also plenty of boat ramps and the marina at Spring Shores for boaters and water-skiers. Add to that some amazing views of the mountains and plenty of good-hearted fun, and you have yourself a recipe for an amazing afternoon.

Bown Crossing: Bown Crossing is a unique place in the City of Trees where you can find the library, a candy company, an eye-care specialist, flatbread pizza, a vet's office, a learning center, a french fry restaurant, a boutique, a tavern, and a hospital, among other things. It also happens to be a place where you can see some pretty amazing architecture, blending a bit of Tuscan architecture with a smidgeon of small-town America.

Proximity to Downtown Boise: Harris Ranch is close enough to downtown to be convenient but far enough away to be peaceful. Boise's downtown is 10 to 15 minutes by car or maybe 20 to 30 minutes by bike at the most (a very desirable route by bike on the Greenbelt!). People who live here love that they can live by the river and the foothills and still be to work in about as much time as it takes to drink a cup of tea. Downtown Boise offers an amazing array of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

Variety of Home Styles: Harris Ranch offers a variety of home styles that are complemented by the beauty of the wild landscapes that surround them, making it an outdoor lover's playground and homestead all in one.

Active Lifestyle: The Harris Ranch area is a great place to live if you love being active. Its close access to the Boise River, the Greenbelt, the foothills, and activities like camping and boating make it destination number one for outdoor living in the City of Trees.

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival: The Idaho Shakespeare Festival has been running for more than 40 years and is located near Harris Ranch. Its outdoor amphitheater is located right near the Boise River, and the Festival’s close proximity to the homes and lofts at Harris Ranch means that parking is never a problem.

The Sense of Community and Friendly People: Harris Ranch is designed to encourage community engagement, with miles of sidewalk and open spaces that allow people to take leisurely strolls with friends or to play a mean game of frisbee with their pooch and their neighbor’s children.

The City Parks: Boise has an incredible number of parks, with a good number of them having the Boise Greenbelt running right through them. The parks in the Harris Ranch area are just a few of the city parks that are accessible to residents here, such as Barber Park and Marianne Williams Park.