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Freak Alley Gallery

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210 N 9th St, Boise, ID 83702, United States

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When my journey to downtown Boise started early Sunday morning over Memorial Day weekend, I had no idea where my day would lead. Had I guessed, it certainly wouldn’t have been able to dream up Freak Alley Gallery. It was 7am, and I was the only vehicle on the freeway as I headed to get my Bowl of Soul at Java downtown. I chose that location because of its proximity to the Capitol and wanting to explore the grounds with Tank. If Google let iPhones upload video I would show you what a city looks like when everyone collectively decides to leave or stay in. It was as though I had the entire city to myself. After getting some great pictures of Tank at the Capitol, security reminded me I was indeed not alone in the city and that I needed a leash for Tank, for which I obliged. This was also my cue to head out, so when I looked over and saw a building covered in painted flowers, I knew I needed a closer look. Upon further inspection of the beautifully-done mural I turned to my left and spotted Freak Alley Gallery across the street. I originally thought the first murals by the restaurants were the extent of it, because wow, but to my surprise, and true to the name, it is an entire alleyway dedicated to the artwork of locally-commissioned artists. What an absolute treat to be able to spend a drizzly, chilly, morning walking through the minds of such talented individuals. I love places that allow you to go and feel, and Freak Alley Gallery does exactly that. Thank you to the artists and commission for making such a welcoming place. If you are a fan of the arts, or need a spot to get some great photos, do yourself a favor and stop by Freak Alley Gallery in downtown Boise.

joe mack

Amazing place! I love how the city allowed people to express thier art on an entire city block alley! All the artwork shown here is amazing and totally worth the visit so I highly recommend you visit this amazing place! Parking can definitely be a pain though so I suggest parking close to the Capital building and walking the few blocks to this amazing place filled with the beautiful works from local artists!

Megan Z

Freak Alley is a lovely excursion. We ended up going to it twice. Once in the early morning and then again in the evening when we were waiting for a table at Fork. The alley contains artwork from various artists. All of which are exceptionally talented. Th kids had a great time trying to interact with the artwork. Beware, it can get busy on a Saturday night. So, if you are looking to have space, get great photos without people walking through them, go earlier or on a weekday.

Daniela Gaudino

⭐️𝔽ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕂 𝔸𝕃𝕃𝔼𝕐 𝔾𝔸𝕃𝕃𝔼ℝ𝕐⭐️ •••𝙱𝚘𝚒𝚜𝚎,𝙸𝙳•••June 2022 PARKING : Limited. You need to find parking in the nearby streets. Usually you have a 2 hour limit (you have to pay) and 20 min free. 》Freak Alley Gallery, the largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States. The ever-changing space is known for its impressive street art that features local artists from Boise in Idaho. A VISIT TO DOWNTOWN BOISE is not complete without exploring the Freak Alley Gallery. In 2002, local artist Colby Akers painted the back alley doorway of Moon’s Cafe in downtown Boise, Idaho. When businesses next door saw his work, many were so impressed that they to wanted the artist to paint their buildings. So, it began Freak Alley. Go check it out, take pictures and tag me and let me know which mural you like the most.《 °

Craig Thomas

Very cool place. I've driven past several times but never stopped before last night. Definitely going to go back and check out more of the artwork.

Claudia Lindsey

Excellent artwork, took my teenage Grandson who was in town visiting and he enjoyed exploring the alley and checking out the unique artistry! Highly recommend if you are open to various forms of art

DK

Fun alleyway with energetic murals across the walls. There are times where it appears to be less crowded if you are looking to take photos (around 3pm), but it can get quickly crowded.

Katy Strojny

This was an awesome place! Easy to access alley filled with unique and diverse artwork. It was truly fun to see and I highly recommend checking it out.

Sindu

I stopped at Boise on my cross country trip from Miami to seattle. I stopped at Boise to explore. It was my first time in Idaho. This was a fun alley with great art, they have art featuring breaking bad as well. Definitely a gem of Boise. The art was gorgeous, must be done by some amazing talented people. I was so ecstatic to see the Breaking Boise artwork as I am a huge fan of Breaking Bad. The alley was a little difficult to find though, at least for people new to the city. The parking could be a bit of problem, there is some street parking but not easy to find a spot. There are some garages around, and that’s where I parked. I highly recommend checking out this alley if you are in Boise.

Bayou Vixen

#FreakAlley is soooooo #DOPE!!! More cities need to allow street artists "free spaces" to express their creativity, expressions, hopes, dreams and realities in meaningful street art, graffiti and whimsical drawings. I LOVE #ART! #Bosie is definitely on the pulse of something COOL!! Which is AWESOME!! I say, let the creatives EXPRESS THEMSELVES because we ALL BENEFIT..... It's definitely a must-see when visiting downtown Bosie!

Vance Wennerstrom

Really stunning artwork, so many styles, tones, and energies! If you like art you should really consider this activity in Boise, ID

lauren salas

Freak alley was a must on my list of places to visit during my stay. The artwork is really cool… and the alleyway is a lot bigger than what I was expecting. If you’re from out out town like I was … there are a lot of bars, restaurants and shops around the area so you can make a whole day out of it !

Lauren Brown Turner

They managed to turn a greasy alley and a parking lot into a tourist destination. I really like the variety of themes and styles. Some of the works are more professional than others, but that gives it personality. The art seems to be maintained, but you will navigate around some dumpsters if you want to see everything.

Aaron King

Very cool experience! Perfect weather to get out and see the different artistic skills showcased.

Nick V

Way cool place to visit if you're visiting Boise! Pics don't do justice... but I'll add some anyway! Awesome Instagram pic opportunities! Parking garage literally across the street! Don't miss it!

Sanchit Batra

Definitely worth a visit if you're close but I wouldn't go out of my way, only spent about 15 min here. One of those places I would've been just as happy looking at the pictures for

Zory Nichipor

This Alley had wonderful and moving art. If it’s something that you’re into, i highly recommend stopping by to check out this public gallery.

Kiara Belonzi (Kiki)

First time here. It is an awesome place to see wall art. All down one ally.

Aonika Russell

Great walk downtown and you get to see all of this incredible artwork. Some of these guys should go to Seattle and Portland and show the "Basic taggers" how artwork is really done. Impressive to see and something cool to do if you are in town.

GEM Meisenheimer

Went on a field trip with my architecture class in October. Incredible display of skill.

Chianti

Great time walking through to enjoy this amazing artwork!!

Ackk1618

Awesome! Wish cars couldn't park back here so we could get better pics!

Michael Davison

Really worth a trip to take in this artwork, not too freaky🤪 …

David Oliver

Amazing place! I love how the city allowed people to express thier art on an entire city block alley!

puppy neff

A great outdoor experience. If you are visiting, new in town, or a long time resident, its a must see. The art is amazing and thought provoking. And if you get hungry or need a beer there are plenty of local restaurants and shops to stop at right next door.

JESSICA THOMPSON

Awesome places. Really cool are work. I should of went in the evening would of got better pics. Went Arron's 10am and the sun was shining and I couldn't get as many pics as I wanted. But if your in Boise definitely check this place out

Charene Robinson

What a cool place to display local art. Many places are closed due to Covid and an outdoor gallery is perfect! We were visiting on a Sunday and there were not many people. Perfect. The artwork is very cool. Love all the different subjects and styles. Some are brushed on, some air sprayed.

Christina Rodriguez

Very cool area of downtown Boise. This area in a great place for all types of people to visit. I enjoyed the variety of art styles.

Justin Floyd

Took my wife and kids here. The art is amazing! My favorites were the murals done with broken pieces of mirror. Good part of town. Safe and close to bars and restaurants. I didn’t see anything that wasn’t appropriate for kids. Great family destination in my opinion.

rick cusimano

Had been hearing of Freak Alley for several years and was finally able to visit this unique piece of downtown Boise. Great location for photographers, make sure you take your time because there is a lot to see all around the alley area.

Dan Roberts

Absolutely awesome. So rare to find an outdoor gallery full of contributions from so many talented artists. Beautiful, thought-provoking, evocative, and fun artwork in assorted styles. The art will sometimes build on existing pieces, but never paints over the other work. It was also pleasantly surprising to see that none of the art was tagged (vandalized). Definitely worth a look!

Amirah Busairi

Found this place by accident during our October 2020 roadtrip and were so glad we did! As a fellow artist, I appreciate the great contributions for these murals. Lots of talented people in this town!

Erich Meier

Amazing artistry! Some real talent went into these works of art! I would love to see the alley grow as this is truly a treasure which should be copied more cities across the country!

Sindy Rosproy

Fantastic display with a variety of artists. This Kansan loved every minute of it. I can only draw stick figures but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the message.

Adam Sattley

I was able to take some great pictures of this unexpected gem down an alley in downtown Boise. We visited this area during a foodie tour of restaurants. The alley features ever-changing murals by local artists. Some are very political and poignant. Don't miss out on this free, but colorful part of the Idaho experience.

Joaquin Teton

Pretty cool Alley. Lots of art work. It would take a few minuets to really get a good look at it all. We was here at night, very cool looking. The history behind Freak Alley Gallery is cool. We will definitely come back to see the new art work done.

Matt Wright

Amazing, outdoor public space where murals are painted by many muralists. Location is within several alleyways. The amount of wall in that location art is astounding. It reminds me of the RINO District in Denver, CO. Love seeing public art! Keep it up, Boise!

Katy Kithcart (Katy Kithcart Creative)

Freak Alley is a fun place to visit if you're from out of town or if you're looking for a fun place for portraits. This is an extremely popular place though, so you should be prepared to run into other people! I photographed a couples session there and you can really do some fun things with it! It's located right near some great restaurants too, if you wanted to make a date of it.

Jaquella Eckles

This alley was such a highlight on our trip. We walked through finding finding tons of gems. Definitely a place to stop when visiting!

Katie Bachman

Wow...if I didn't like anything else in town (I actually love this place haha) I would definitely be coming back at least for this alley. The artwork is phenomenal and so detailed! My friend brought me here and I was just blown away at how much art there was in just a small area! 12/10 would visit again

Noctan Nights

Very cool artwork has been done here, must pass through if you're in the area!

Pam Ha

A really enjoyable area. Had some lunch then walked Freak Alley for a nice leg stretch to break up our road trip.

Mike Dale

Way exceeded expectations. Some of the best public art I've ever seen, free or otherwise! There's always more Easter eggs to find here and some truly talented artists on display. Interactivity is a huge plus!

Misch

Awesome awesome place to see good mural art and street art! These pictures are old, so some of the art may have changed, but this is a must-see spot for anyone who loves urban art.

Brett W

If you’re visiting Boise, Freak Alley is a great place to take some unique photos. I shot some engagement pictures for friends, and this was one of our stops. The artwork in the alley is nicely curated and preserved. Especially toward the end of the day, the lighting in the alley is ideal for photos.

Alexandra Hightower

Very cool experience. You can view the murals at your own pace and explore the small details the artists put it.

Leah Nielson

A cool place. The murals are unique and fun to look at😊 …

Malcolm White

I grew up in an artists house My daughter is an artist I love art period I must see in Boise

Rara Bee

What a great idea changing a boring alley into a multitude of cool art!!

Pete Serra

I love Freak Alley! Such an awesome collection of amazing artwork mixed in with old, rustic buildings, emergency fire escapes and cracking red brick.

Liz D'Andrea

Great place to take a stroll and take on local artists work.

Skyler Cook

Freak Alley is a notable venue for public art in the form acent to a service alley in downtownBoise, Idaho. The largest outdoor gallery in the Northwest and a Boise institution since 2002, it began with a painting of a single alley doorway and now extends from the alley itself to a gravel parking lot. Extant murals painted over and replaced by new murals (or incorporated into them) every two years; collectively it is the work of more than 200 artists. It has featured prominently in a survey of ten mid-sized American cities with thriving artistic communities in which Boise ranked second.

Tanner Paladino

One of the best parts of my stop in Boise! So much art, and such quality and range of pieces!

Bryan Andersen

I had seen this place's reviews many months ago and made a mental note to visit when I had the chance. After a lunch at P.F. Chang's, I decided to fulfill my mental note. Sadly, I was quite disappointed by the artwork in Freak Alley. Yes, I should have expected a significant influence from the drug and hard rock culture. However, I thought I would like at least some of the artwork. Well, there were 2, or maybe 3, paintings that I liked -- and one of those was a country scene on the east side of 8th Street, which is probably not even part of Freak Alley! I walked the entire length of the alley, while hoping to see something worthy of attention; unfortunately, I continued to be disappointed by the overall experience.

Jon Frankel

Love Freak Alley! Such a cool addition to downtown Boise...if you have a chance be sure to walk through it's amazing 👏 …

Big Dad

Loved Freak Alley gallery cool place couldn't believe that in the middle of downtown Boise my 18 year old daughter loved it

Todd Benrud

Fun little walk between the bars and restaurants.

Jess

Awesome family experience if you want to appreciate art of all forms. Very Very cool! I appreciated this being free and people contributing to the alley. A must see!🔥 🔥 …

John Osborne

It is an alley so it is dirty, but the art ranges from serious to psychedelic and everything in between. It is much better than random junk on the walls. It does change from time to time so it is worth coming back to.

Ashlie Nelson

This is a fun activity for the entire family. It is very short though. It takes less than an hour to walk the length of the alley and see everything. Worth doing but plan to eat somewhere on 8th afterwards or hit Stella's for a treat.

Michael Shaffer

Beautiful artwork, creative and colorful. Watch out for cars!!! People drive like you are in their way - you probably will be if you are taking a photo or admiring the artwork...

Michael Davis

Freak Alley is always a great place to see the creative vibes of local artists....every time we visit Boise and eat at the restaurants on 8th street, we make a stroll through the alley....

Dakota Lester-Russell

Super neat place. It is just an alleyway, but man is there some absolute talent showcased. Its located super conveniently and is also a pretty neat place to snag pictures, unfortunately while we were strolling through, a freak hailstorm with light started and our visit was cut short.

Eric Willig

Studio and Album quality murals, graffiti, and public art lining a downtown Boise alley. Freak Alley is a must visit spot in a lively part of the city - for locals and visitors. Here you’ll see Jimi, Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., and many more bigger than life people, people who have impacted the lives of so very many, immortalized in spectacular color and style. There are also plenty of characters donning the walls who have only existed on the canvas, in literature, and/or this special alley. Note: come often as I the alley lives (the art changes frequently). Take a look and the pics we were fortunate to capture of the epic artwork ... which looks even better in person! @ewillig & @boisejim #boise #freakalley #graffiti #streetart #boiseart #boisejim

Poetrius Giovanni

I love this place. I guess that the art is updated every year in August? It isn’t just the alley as there is a parking lot with huge pieces of art and a part behind some businesses that includes a trash compactor that is part of it. The artists are also known to use part of the environment as there is one piece that uses bars over a bricked in window to make a jail cell. Family friendly but not to everyone’s taste. Some is graffiti-like but all of it shows talent.

Porter Ericsson

Awesome, and very creative artwork from local artists. Cool little walk for the family. Diverse styles, and imaginations.

Sylvia Barraza

Originally from Denver, CO went to Bosie to suprise my bother who happened to be in California. We decided to stay a few days and check out the Farmers Markert. While enjoying that we came across the Freak Alley Gallery. The Artwork, The Quotes, every single detail was amazing. I was so fascinated. I'm glad we decided to stay and check out the town.

DBClandimom

I love coming here! It's amazing!! Really cool. Go check it out if you haven't yet. And if you have been there before go back! The artists are always updating their murals.

Katie Vogt

So much fun to stroll through the alley and admire all the masterpieces!

Matthew Guernon

Very cool urban art gallery that spans on alley block.

Annie Harris

A must see site here in Boise! It is downtown and quite an interesting spot! A fun place for local artists to display their art on the side of the building.

Rafael Morataya

I love the expression and the passion in every painting from the artist(s) great idea for sure to create this space, poetry, and art is like the bread for everyone!

Ankit Patel

On 8th and 9th Streets and Bannock and Idaho Streets in downtown Boise there’s a service alley that has been turned into the largest outdoor gallery in the Northwest. It all began in the early 2000s when a doorway was decorated, and by 2002 the alley had earned its colorful name. Every available space is covered with eclectic and imaginative murals by more than 200 artists from Boise and beyond. These works are covered with new paintings every two years so Freak Alley is in a constant state of flux.

Burns Bridges

One of my favorite stops Downtown, Freak Alley is an artists dream. The walls of a shabby alley have been transformed by a kaleidoscope of colors, turning a two-minute trot while looking over your shoulder into an hour of oohing and ahhing.

javen mondragon

Great little spot to just wander and take in all of the local artwork for free down the alley off of 8th street. Very impressed by the talent in this lovely Idahoan big/small town. Definitely a great place to just sight-see.

Sarah Pracna

Very cool! Loved the art, and being able to walk through easily!

Paul Hardley

This is a dope spot to look at some street art thats tucked behind a row of restaurants in an alley. Unexpected surprise that we stumbled into in downtown Boise. Did not expect to see this kind of art anywhere in Idaho.

Samantha Vickery

The family and I really enjoyed this gem 💎 the art is beautiful, and every piece has it's own story. …

Karen DeMattio

I've been traveling to Boise (Boy-see) every year, from CT, for the past 25 years. I've watched Freak Alley come to life. I sometimes miss the old but find the new art refreshing. This is a must stop while in the city.

Jenn Camanyag

So awesome! Could spend a full day looking at all the beautiful artwork.

Thi G

weird that the buildings in this part of town are so short but the alley way is just awesome.

Cynthia Casey

Its a fun place to walk thru with lots to looks at. There are also places to eat at one end when your done.

Jaclyn Michelle

Cool place to see downtown. Takes about 15-20 minutes to get through the whole gallery.

Charlee Andree

Awesome art! Lots of cool stuff. Great place to check out if you are visiting Boise! Also great for family photos or personal ones.

Jennifer Franklin

Love the colors and art! The kids also found it interesting. Each time I go, I see something I didnt see before.

JAM

Interesting spot to see others views and slants on life. My favorite, not in art but the theme, was the sucking of any brain matter into the social media blackhole.

Cristen Short

Such a fun place to bring friends and family when they come to visit! The art is amazing and it is located in such a convenient spot to all the fun restaurants downtown! Definitely a must see in Boise!

Jonathan Todd

Ever changing local outdoor buildingside gallery. I enjoy walking it every time I visit boise and always find something new.

Stephanie McAlpin

Fun, not crowded when its rainy out. Definitely a must see while in Boise.

Aaron Akbar

Nice little area. There's a lot of art with a lot to say. It's worth taking your time because a lot of it is hidden up high or around corners. Definitely worth bringing a carriers because some of it is outright gorgeous.

Roland Serb

This place is the place if you have friends or family visiting out of town or who have never been outside much. This is a place to get fun photo taken! Note there are no bathrooms in this area and you have to find parking in the surrounding areas I order to get here. But once you do, you won’t be disappointed.

Cha'vette Ware

Not gonna lie this place is a little sketch, especially at 2AM but the art work is fabulous. If you go during the day it's located behind several bars, shops and restaurants.

Ima Honestee

Love this place! Always exciting to stop by every once in awhile and see the new artwork. Love that our city has this.

Tom Collins

Very interesting art pieces all over! This is my favorite place in Boise

Robert Wallenmeyer

Wow It's really amazing, beautiful, master pieces and something to see. We were very impressed with it!!!

Cody Easom

Everyone should go look at this ever changing art gallery

Colleen Bement

I discovered Freak Alley while on a business road trip and what a treat it was to explore. Incredible street art and beautiful creativityMade my day and I highly recommend it to anyone who visits Boise!

Mike Hinsen

My wife and I like to walk the alley to enjoy the art and look to see what art is new from our last visit. People watching is extra good here.

J Q

This place is awesome. Definitely worth checking out when you’re in Boise. There’s a huge variety of art on these walls is definitely a place to make some time for.

Dawn Randall

This is the nearest place to walk thru love the painting's beautiful bright colors.. love the broken glass art and tile art...very nice place to walk thru I love taking my dog Red downtown thru this alley on Friday and Saturday nights... The pictures of him in front of painting's are beautiful....It's just a very nice place to walk thru and see all the very beautiful painting's and bright colors....

Allura Brown-Glenn

The art is amazing, these pictures show like 1 percent of all the fantastic artwork down freak ally

Mina Hoskins

Awesome alley to walk through and see some local work. Feels like a Neil Gaimen entryway to Neverwhere

Orfeo Plus

Super great idea

Anthony Gomez

I came and visited my friend in Nampa and we drove up to here. Such a good place to just chill and take pictures and to look around. I'm definitely coming back here when I visit again!

Deseire Morgan

Fun little area to walk around! The art was pretty cool and we got some good pics. It was a nice little downtown area where you could walk around with quite a few bar/ restaurants with patio areas.

Angie Chevalier

Great place to visit if seeing fun pieces of wall art interests you. Varies styles and themes. Sort of like art graffiti but much more detailed.

Steven A

The waiting room is sad. Chairs always taken. Work took twice as long as I was told. However, prices are good. The work was done well.

Sallie Moore

Colorful,but not that dramatic as other "street art" I've seen. But a safe place to view art like this.

Crystal Posey

This place is amazing, so much wonderful art. Great place to take a date and just walk through.

Sue Connelly

Lots of artwork painted on the alley walls behind businesses in downtown Boise, Idaho. The street adjacent to the artwork has several restaurants. 😊

Skylar Purkiss

Freak Alley Gallery is a great place to go and relax. It can also help get rid of writers block.

Wilson Tsang

Really good pieces of art, definitely stop by and check it out. It’s mixed with a little bit of everything g ranging from fantasy and horror scenes, to inspirational scenes.

Keith Freeman

Very cool place. If you’re in the area you should stop by for sure. Bring a camera!!!

Samantha Trost

I love going through here every year when I visit. There's always something new or something cool going on. It's a wonderful display of art.

Ben Connor

Definitely a great place for Instagram photos. I’ve seen a couple of great photographers do crafty pictures but personally for Instagram photos this place is perfect!

astryd savage

I love taking walks through freak alley and looking for new art! Such a beautiful place!

Scott Wilkinson

Very cool artistic murals, done in a very eclectic display. The art here is incredibly well done!!

Mahek Oberai

Really cool spot in downtown Boise!

Gail Rudgers

Ya can't miss the fabulous walk down artist lane, great one of kind art work, that only last a short time! 5☆ to Boise for letting artist express there talent.

Mick “futhark anzero” D. HI

Great artwork from many artist. They got some excellent talents and skills

Nancy Moseley

Highly recommend visiting. Awesome artwork. You have to see it in person to fully appreciate it.

PeterSu Copley

I love this art gallery. What a great outlet for counterculture expression of ideas. Reminds me a lot of my hometown Portland Oregon.

Joshua Harvey

Interesting depiction of the rampant nihilism and existential dread that infects our culture today. The artwork is skillfully done, but most of it is pretty depressing.

H D

The best street art in the PNW! Grab a coffee from the nearby coffee shop and take a wonder through the street art.

Luis Cordoba-Reyes

Creatively Artistic alleyway in downtown Boise, great place for night time alley photoshoots, or to take a quick stroll and appreciate the creative and unique artwork on the walls. Took a nice pic of my kicks there.

Taylor Tabbut

The art is so beautiful and vibrant. There is so much to see and it is constantly changing. So many artists, stories and pieces to see.

Tessa Gomes

Incredible street art. Loved walking through and looking at all the murals.

Elise Pentz

Must see if visiting the area.. so creative

JW E

Super cool place to check out! Spend a few minutes strolling around the alley and take some pictures!

Sunny Ajmera

Among one of the must visit places in the town, great work of art on the walls

wei zhang

Open air street art exhibition. Worth walking through it

Craig Childress Johnson

What a glorious happy place to see creativity given a large canvas to express itself.

Gerry Bronersky

101°, it was HOT, but neat.

Julie Stoltman

Such an awesome artisan spot. So much creativity in one spot!

Pete Johanson

Great place to see some local art! Quite a few unique shops and restaurants in the area, too.

Savrillo

This is an alleyway I highly recommend, especially to people who don't live around here. If you stop to look at some of the artwork, it's profound and some are inspiring, just to look at. The fluctuating art seems to just get better and better. I visit every time I can.

Jessica Trujillo

This place is pretty cool if you enjoy art in general.

Chris Silva

Very cool place to visit with amazing graffiti

Chad Walker

Always fun to walk through here and see the new additions as well as the ones that have been there for years

Eagle Eye Chuck

I love ❤️ going here. It's just about a requirement for me. There's almost always something new to see.

N.A. P.

I liked seeing the art. Many vibrant colors. But there were tons of people taking selfies. I also thought that it would be a longer 'alley'. It would be really cool if there was speakers playing music or at least tables to just sit there and people watch.

Heather Gottschalk

Such a cool display of local street art. Enjoying the alley can take as short or long as you want it to. It’s definitely worth taking the time to see.

ML Aguilar

Fun, artistic Alley. Great place to explore after eating at a nearby restaurant.

Lisa Whitten

Cool street art alley way. Right in downtown Boise. The city was bustling with many people walking g and riding bikes.

YOUR WAITRESS ON WHEELS

A little slice of the Real Boise Local artists talents and great place for photography

sas.tronaut

Very fun! The art is cool and it's near a lot of fun shops and restaurants! Only drawback is we saw a man finish relieving his bowels between two cars parked in the alley 😅. Some of the art is very amateur but the majority is fun to look at and examine …

Ingrid Vandenboorn

Absolutely love the freak alley gallery. A must to see if you're in the area.

Athena Gappmayer

One more example of why Boise is such a great place. Free art, downtown.

Jessica hale

Loved seeing all the different styles of art come together

Jacqueline Shafer

Art was so neat and different! Loved the whole thing.

Johanna Huber

So cool that artists have a place to share their talents for all to see.

Amanda Craig

If you haven't checked this place out, what are you waiting for?

slowmosloth 101

It was so cool there is amazing art and inspiration!

Holi Brand

Very enjoyable. My 10 year old really enjoyed all the different types of art.

Ryan Kline

Unique art, cool place with many different talents showing.

Trevor Rice (tabob)

Freak alley is freaking awesome!

Janelle Molina

Very cool little alley of art. An eclectic array or different genres and styles.

Luke Adams

I'm not going to give anything free less than 5 stars ever. This hidden gem is one of those places you can go back to every year and it'll be different each time since they paint over everything each year.

Noel Bray-Hoagland

Simply, this place it great. I stumbled upon it and spent about a half hour to 45 minutes exploring all of the murals. Could have spent more time. It's a great place to do an eclectic photo shoot. Wonderful treasure in Boise.

Jess Hancock

Very cool, inspired street art. Worth the walk thru

Sabrina Baldwin

Amazing art work loved every second of it

KEVIN KOERTJE

Really cool artwork! Close to lots of good restaurants and bars/taverns.

Stacey Powell

Such a unique place! Definitely go when you are in Boise.

Judd Durrant

Some very out there works of art. Good activity after eating some dinner

Kimberlee Kelley

Amazing and so much fun!

Lingchun Liu

I love this artistic alley. Great for taking photos and never get bored of it..

Mike McClure

Very cool place with lots of eclectic artistic statements

Nicole Lyles

Ever changing, weird, and beautiful. A highlight in downtown Boise.

Gina Caldwell

This is so unique. They change it every so often. U never know when. So worth it.

Jim Armstrong

Freak Alley in the heart of downtown Boise is definitely a must see experience.

Jason Smith

Always a great experience to come here. The art is always changing and it really is fantastic work. If you are visiting Boise and you haven't made it to freak ally then you definitely need to take the time for a nice stroll in downtown Boise!

Christine Newman

Short, but sweet! I highly recommend if you're nearby and enjoy thoughtful street art. It's literally everywhere throughout the blocks length alley.

Nathaniel H

Hidden treasure... If you haven't been here and you live in the Treasure Valley you HAVE to come see this amazing showcase of local artists.

Desiree Yocum

Great time looking at all the different paintings.

Ken Peterson

Awsome, cool like Portland, but clean, not on fire. On no open drug use. Re imagine that!

John Smith

If you're in downtown Boise you do not want to miss this. Plenty of artwork everywhere

udip ranjit

Always a treat. Can't wait for a new rotation of artists to create and add more to the Gallery! Hopefully the city will see the value in this type of open space gallery and pitch in to repair or provide more 'canvas' space!

Gloria Viola

Very interesting. The artists are very detailed and express that.

Ana Alvarez

Me nd my boyfriend William love to go play the tab machines here nd have a drink. On any day of the week it makes good on a little time away from it all.

Ray B

A really neat open art gallery that runs an down an alley in the heart of downtown Boise.

Ameran Link

Freak Alley Gallery is a must-see on an after-dinner walk through Downtown Boise. When we have guests that we share a meal with in the area, I like to take them on a stroll through this great outdoor gallery! It isn't incredibly long so don't plan for too time-intensive of an activity. However, it is a brief walk full of beautiful, detailed art.

Erica Cotta

Great place to walk thru. Art was phenomenal. Thumbs up.

Joaquin Diaz

Incredible artwork. A place to visit and spend time looking for the neat details in all of the work.

Joseph Pribe

Fantastic local art to check out while waiting for a table at one of the nearby restaurants.

Kimberly Farhadi

It was ok. I've seen way better at work in charlotte

Anna LaRae Killian

Very, very interesting..... It definitely made a lasting impression.

Jessie Barretto

Was not expecting this - it makes Boise into a destination rather than a small town!

Michael hall

Cool place to see, if you do not appreciate abstract creativity, you won't get it.

Jean B Tristant

Nice display of street art in the heart of Boise

Kari Treat

Loved seeing all of the different art styles down Freak Alley

Alean Elston

Lots of interesting art to check out. The photo opps are endless! Be sure to watch out for cars and delivery trucks as it is an active driveway.

Chris Painter

First time to Boise ID in I can't remember how long. This was a cool spot and one is love to see again as the art changes. Great that they give artists a place to express themselves. Lots of cool eats nearby as well

Ray Dog II

Eclectic.... Mind Tickle of an awake yet Lucid Stroll.

Olga Lozinski

Must see if you're in Boise.

The Brian Paul

This is one of the coolest ideas ever. It really adds to our downtown beauty!

Lau R

One cannot Miss Freak Alley when visiting Boise😤🥺 the alley is so beautiful so many art pieces, you can take amazing pictures here and it is family friendly too! Highly recommend it for a date night, families just strolling the town etc …

Daniel Nogara

This is a really cool place! The inside Gallery was closed when I got there, but tons of cool stuff to see outside!

Jennifer Johnson

Fun alley walk! So many cool artists.

Xyo Dirickson

Beautiful stop, wonderful artists! Great culture

Albert Butchino

This is a very cool thing! Seeing local artists on the building sides down this alley was not interesting, but awesome. There were some very amazing contributions. Nice job to Boise for supporting this artistic expressive outlet.

John Williams

Incredible place. Amazing artists!

Vida Smith

Love to check out the new art and see how much it has grown over the years.

kandy mocaby

Boise has so much talent! The murals in the downtown areas are Ah-mazing! They're beautiful and thought provoking pieces. Freak Alley=Artistry!

Christina Hager

What a cool place to see. So much talent line these buildings!

Stephanie Jackson

Fun, touristy place to visit. It's incredible what some artists can do with just a spray paint.

Jen Grush-Dale

Such a cool place! So many different styles of art in one place. Free to everyone. It is entirely outdoors, so prepare if you plan to stay a while. A really fun experience is when you get to watch an artist as they create their newest addition!

Kimberle Leeds'Cardona (Kimber)

I love this place! There is so much awesomeness everywhere! I always love coming down to see all of the art work. There is so many stories and so much talent. Thank you to all of the artists.

Victoria Singleton

It was an experience like no other, I love raw and passionate art 🎨 it's so beautiful at Freak Alley and I can't wait to go back there! 🙂💜 …

Amelia Savoy

The food here is so good. The service was pretty amazing. I will definitely come back.

Elizabeth

The artworks here are beautiful and thought provoking. They are well maintained considering they are outside, open to the public and free. There are some dumpsters in the alley, one of which was particularly smelly the day we visited. Kudos to all the artists, building owners and organizers who make this display possible!

Autumn Stroupe

Love it when cities or university campuses have a dedicated spot for less traditional arts that are often described as graffiti. Wide variety of techniques and styles. Would definitely check it out each time I visit Boise.

Rickie Meeuwsen

Incredible art - that does change, so go back

Frances McFate

Amazing...go early so you don't run into crowds. Artwork is everywhere and very creative.

Susanne Tuttle

Cool place visit in downtown Boise Idaho

Forrest Mccoy

Wow, the artwork here is amazing. Had a great time with my wife, free date! Next time we'll bring our teenaged kids so they can have the experience too!

Shannon Cooper

Very cool place to check out.

Catherine Jones

If you like street art then go

Gala Nikolaeva

Haven't been inside, but it is interesting outdoor.

Ben Bennett

This is truly a unique place to visit in Boise. Some really great art is painted on the sides of the brick buildings in this alley. It is a clean place to walk, and no worries it being uncomfortable. You can walk through the alley in about 1/2 hour if you just walk through and look at the various paint jobs on the walls.

Lathan Hartvigsen

This used to be a lot cooler: random people putting up graffiti art secretly. This has gotten a little more corporate support and it's now a really pretty at project. I wish there was still the edgier feel from yesterday. Still cool, just not as cool as before. Like it, but don't love it anymore.

Azriel Hymn

Some friends walked us through the place and it was freakin dope. Lots of extremely talented artists filled the entire alley with art. I was only there for 20 minutes but could have spent a hour easy.

Ken Hoekema

What a great graffiti alley. We enjoyed the art and took lots of photos.

Tim m

A tourist area to take cool pics and enjoy art

Jeffrey Borquist

Very talented artists. Really cool oil painting style street art as well as a ton of smaller artists. Only downfall was the Crowd seemed pretty vanilla compared to its name...

Haley Fischer

Super cool! you get to see everyone's art and they change it out every year, but this year. I guess something to do with new members on city council wouldn't allow the artists to create new art. Totally a bummer but seeing the art that is there now was amazing!

Steve Sheller

It's neat, go see it!

Bill Christy Marketon

What a cool way to share the creative vibe in this city!

Dawn Lambert

Freak Alley is a very cool place to check out. Idaho has some very talented artists that don't get to see how brilliant they really are. It's a great way for them to express their talent for the world to see. I am always amazed every ti.e I go down there.

Nicole Morris

Wow!!! Incredible artwork! So much detail!

Eric R

What an incredible find!

Nate Hinchberger

Such a great way to give local artist some much needed exposure...tons of food choices right around the corner, art, food and a beer ain't a bad way to spend a day, so chill! Boise nailed it with this one

Brenda Carrillo

This part of Boise is so unique. It’s super cool how artists get to display their artwork in this way! Loved riding our scooters past this, took some great photos while I was at it!

Jerrie Reid Ballard

Great paintings on walls of buildings. Love the creativity. And great expression of the people that did the paintings. Neat place to visit.

Jaclynn Todd

Very cool area. I went just a week or two after the murals were redone this summer. I loved seeing all of the different pieces. My favorite of this round of murals is the bottle draining negative emotions and filling with positive emotions. PERFECT

Greg Dennler

As GOOD as it GETS! WOW! A local treasure. Seriously! What is Freak Alley Gallery? Its an Alley (obviously) where the walls of buildings are painted by local artists. The paintings change over time. This is a go-to place for any family or friends visiting. Like I said above-- a local treasure, and I like to show off my treasures. It's nice to get a bite to eat at many of the nearby restaurants, maybe a cocktail or two (or 17) and walk down the Alley and look at the local flavor. I have three teens and my kids love coming downtown looking at the art. Please, please, please visit the Alley if you're here in Boise and have never seen it. Seriously it's breathtaking and to me, what is life without breathless moments?

Kayla Ann Gallup

Again, I Love Idaho! This gallery is amazing! We were looking for things we could do outside, because we had our dog with us. It's a must see if you're ever in Boise!

GiGi Huntley

Public art makes a city vibrant. We're lucky to have places like Freak Alley in Boise.

Cody Eldridge

Very very cool art gallery in downtown Boise. The murals are really awesome and you could spend hours just looking at them and appreciating the finer details of them. My favorite was the Martin Luther King made out of broken mirrors. Really cool to see. Especially nice to walk off the calories after eating out at some of the great restaurants nearby.

Tony

Super pretty outdoor art gallery! A wide variety of art designs and styles.

Katelyn Wamsley

If you enjoy the sweet musings of trendy food joints & shops then you'll love The Alley. Plan on paying for parking cheap but wear good shoes to walk to the alley. Amazing artists and it's beautiful how all the art blends together so perfectly. A MUST if you're in Boise!!!

Sharon Harms

So great! Everyone should stop and see this.

Dana Jensen

This place was so cool! We enjoyed walking around seeing all of the creative, colorful artwork. In a fun area downtown. Great shops and restaurants in the area.

Theresa McCoy

Fun place to walk through and take cool photos.

Laurinda O'Dell

Some very interesting art upon the walls of the buildings by various artists. Some old, some new; I took pics of a few. Some outlandish, some outrageous; others really quite contagious. Just can't turn back, most keep on going. Boise's artists' one-block showing.😍 A must-see when you're down (or up or over) this way). …

Josh

This seems to be the bar scene in Bosie. We came for the street art. It was worth seeing but we were only here for 15 min or so.

Sarah Mita

When it doesn't smell like pee (don't go Sat or Sun morning) it's really nice.

Courtney Marshall

Such a cool place. Great street Art. Worth the visit when in Boise, Idaho.

Roger Philipps

Cool and provoking art in the context of a downtown alley. A clean alley.

Kaitlyn Malone

In one of the more hip places in Boise. Lots of cool art and great food all around as well. Fun place to walk around with friends or family

Tasnim Ara Islam Mou

Freak Alley Gallery is the northwest's largest open-air, multi-artist mural gallery, located in a service alley between 8th and 9th street in downtown Boise. It started in 2002 when local artist Colby Akers painted the back alley doorway of Moon’s Cafe in downtown Boise, Idaho. Now every summer the murals are painted over and also new paintings are added by more than 200 artists. I went there last when I was in Boise. I used to go there and enjoy the murals and try to understand the hidden meaning of the murals. If you are visiting, I would highly recommend this place to visit.

Robert Shapiro

Incredible art by local artists adorn the old brick walls and really liven the place up !! It's really terrific that the city allows such talented artists to display their work ! More city's nationwide should take notice of this and implement something similar !! Lots of folks including tourists were wandering through the valley's totally in awe !! Lots of fun if you get the chance to go !! 👍

Gary Zimmerman (gdz)

Fun place to see local artists on display in an alley. Many restaurants nearby so it is a good stroll through before or after a meal. I would like to see some of the art be refreshed a bit more often, and the city's attempt to pretty it up and make it more mainstream takes away a bit from its original authenticity.

Richard M.

Great art to walk through! If you're in boise stop through there.

Janis Duckett

Loved this unique piece of Boise!

Christopher Mettie

I am always astounded when I walk through. Seems as though there is a new interpretive piece every other week and I thoroughly enjoy what creativity people possess. This place brings up my hopes and dreams.

Jocel

Boise, overall, is a very clean city, our community is amazing, but to keep an alley clean, that is surrounded by bars and restaurants, you have locals and out of towners visit all day and (on weekends) all night, and for there not to be even a straw or gum wrapper lying around, blows my mind. I love how the art gets updated every so often.

Jen Jen

Cool art in downtown Boise. A lot of talent in the art.

Jacee Lyn

I love freak alley! There is always tasteful art spray painted by local artists on all the walls in the ally. I enjoy taking my kids down there to take awesome yearly photos using the art as a backdrop. I'm glad Boise has given a designated area to the local artist to paint so that we can all enjoy it.

T On Things

Something nice and different. Truly a freak (in a positive connotation)

Emilee Demaray

I love this place so much.

Jocelyn Smith

One of my favorite places in my hometown!

Amanda Lujan

Awesome artwork. Clean area. Very inviting.

Jose RV

This place will definitely be a tourist destination one day and it probably already is. Once you’ve been there you can’t really go back expecting new art until their artists come back and repaint their murals but that’s after a brand new painting is up that it will change, glad they fixed the place up it used to stink so bad.

Dana O'Connor

Freak Alley Gallery is a defining part of the downtown Boise experience. On its own so unique, artistry to the tenth power that takes you on a strolling journey through the eyes of the artists who have left their mark and told their stories. It's locale is brilliant as well, adjacent to 8th Street restaurants and shops. Freak Alley is an important contribution to downtown's ambiance and visually screams out the importance of free thinking and outspokenness for all .

Eddie Garcia

Gotta love that artists have a place to express themselves anywhere. Boise does a great job of providing a lot of space for artists to do just that. Keep doing what you do. Favorite is the MLK piece. It's a clean walk and very accessible.

IchirouTheDemon

This place has such wonderful, creative pieces of art! You could ride your bike or walk through the alley and see how gorgeous the alley looks. Even during the night it's a great place to stroll through

Kevin Schvaneveldt

Freak alley is awesome! I wish they'd remove the parking spots and make it an event space though

Hallie R

Some amazing talent here. Stop by if you're in downtown Boise.

steph lake

Such a great place to check out every time you're nearby, they change the art every year I think and it's amazing. I took my boyfriend there on his first day in town, he loves it!

Christine Tatom

This is a must see in Boise. It brings life to the boring town when there’s not much to do. It’s right next to a street of awesome places to eat. The alley is the length of a block. Cars and such can use the alley.

Jonathan Fryer

This is a must see!! So very inspiring!

Zach Hartpence

Always get to meet cool new people and look at the amazing art our community can do. Great olace to after the bars or restaurants to walk and talk

Kim Bonilla

Freak Alley is a great place to see amazing art by local artists. It's great for photo opportunities and it's unique because it changes yearly . There's great quotes and lots of different styles of art . I definitely recommend visiting this location if you are downtown , there's something for everyone there!

rachel young

Wow I was really impressed with the artwork in this alley!!! It is definitely a must to visit when you are in Boise! They change the art work every year so make sure you continue to come back. The are several good photoshoot opportunities both by yourself and with friends! Make sure and tag your photos to the artist on Facebook and Instagram!

Nancy Sepulveda

Love to see the talented art whenever I come visit Boise

クーパークリス

This place is one of the most impressive street art installments I've seen. Seattle has plenty of murals and street art, but nothing like this all in one place. The guy who coordinates this, Colby, gathers artists of all types, from students to professionals to add to the walls here every summer. It has evolved and grown over the years and it's great to see such a large area of living outdoor art downtown like this. The specific alley here also has some great sun exposure so you can really appreciate the art in full sunlight while still finding artistic juxtaposition in the shadows.

Kyle Az

Great amount of talent and culture in the downtown area. The owner or curator is a solid guy and you def should chat with him a bit if possible. It's a legal alley wall but you need PERMISSION to paint it. All I had to do was ask and was given a legal painter pass. To make this short have fun and be respectful and go have a look.

Lawrence Q Hu

Awesome place in Boise where they let artists showcase their work. These get replaced every once in a while, so make sure to come back and check it out again and again.

Ryan Taylor

Freak alley is fun to walk through. It's especially fun during farmers market if you want to see an eclectic mix of goods and food sold by a variety of street vendors. Definitely fun for a Saturday morning stroll with the family.

Frank Turner

Good tourist attraction in downtown Boise.

Miles Smith

Freak alley is a staple in boise that everyone should see! It’s near coffee shops, bars, and restaurants in downtown so it’s convenient to visit when you’re downtown!

Bryon McDonald

Incredible public art display. There are so many styles of art, anyone can find something they love!

Kent Smith

Freak Alley is a very unique place in Boise. there is some amazing artwork painted on all the walls of the buildings in the alley. It’s a very eclectic collection of art that will amaze anyone walking through. The ally driveway was recently paved with brick and concrete. A definite must see.

Andrew Trout

The creativity and imagination displayed by the artists must be seen in person. Definitely a must see spot for everyone! And if you like the art, check out the signatures on the pieces. A lot of the artists have their Instagram tag so you can see more of their work!

Barbara Obrowski

Such a cool scenery

Sheila Latta

A fun, funky place to see some great street art.

Dinesh Chitlangia

Amazing art work, bold messages, vibrant colors. If you are in Boise this must not be missed as it doesn't take much time and is conveniently located in downtown. Also, viewing is free.

Rachelle Hesseltine

Coolest unique alley I've ever seen 😉 …

Donald Cooper

I'd hoped to be in DC for the 50th Anniversary of 1963's March on Washington but couldn't get enough time off. I instead used a three-day weekend to visit one more state-- ID. (#35 of 50 for me,) I had no itinerary and next to no expectations, basically wandered around downtown Boise. And in an alley I found a mural inspired by Dr. King's I Have Dream speech! (Pictured) Mission unconsciously accomplished....

Tiffany Moore

Absolutely worth the stop and walk through. Very impressive artwork done by incredibly talented artists! I can’t imagine spray paint is the easiest medium to work with but, you would never know that by looking at the art.

Jesse Walker

Neat experience. Worth walking through to see the art.

Amy Thompson

Neat artsy alley....but next time will go during daylight hours. ;)

Joe Reeser

It was awesome. A must see

Ashley Kamren

Cool to walk through if you're already in the area, but not worth a special trip as it is very short and many cars are parked there making it harder to see the art work.

ALZ Z

The art changes once every month or so. Some has symbolic meaning, others are creative expression. It's so amazing to see the different types of creations people have to offer.

Shonelle Dutcher

Had pictures taken of my grandson and his Great Dane Dash. Katherine of Winrich Photograpy was wonderful with both. Can't wait to see the pictures.

Fermin Sierra

Very cool, ever changing and a brilliant inclusion to the city of Boise. The art was amazing, there's several installments that use broken mirrors to accent. Awesome.

Martin Butler

I couldn't help but smile and gawp at the wonderful and poignant artworks sprawled all over this excellent alleyway. Rain or shine, take the time to swing by and check it out. Watch out for cars (it's still a road, albeit not busy) and check out the Instagram tags of the creators of your favorite pieces.

diane barone

love to see all the pictures they painted on the walls

Gary Canary

It was the first time that I had walked the alley and looked at your graffiti artwork. Everyone that contributed to it did awesome. I would highly recommend visitors to the Boise area Walk The Freak Alley Gallery.

D

Such a cool place to see. Only takes a few minutes to walk thru and see the latest artistry. If you are downtown, make a point to walk thru the alley! Best spot for really cool photos.

Janl Wieber

Variety of artistic styles in an unexpected setting! Awesome destination place for walking, shopping and meeting new friends..

Javier Narvaez Dominguez

Good place to get to know Boise and it different aspects of life. Good atmosphere depending on what time or day. Night time you might be freaked out but day time could be like looking at art.

John Koenig

It's a very unique collection of street art. all are well done. It changes every year. Boise has a movement to promote the arts and this is one of the oldest parts.

Becca Hurley

Amazing artwork that varies from whimsical to macabre to commentary. Go at the right time and you can enjoy street musicians. It's a startling, thought-provoking, awe-inspiring place to explore.

Richard Laery

A must to check out, amazing talented artists

Colton Hooker

If you enjoy looking at great art while wondering if you're going to get mugged as you meander through dark garages and back alleys, visit this place immediately. Thankfully it's in Boise so your chances of being shanked are fairly slim.

azjuly25

Freaky and interesting murals. Truly worth seeing. Boise is the spot for anything from mural arts to indy coffee shops!

Holly Asmussen

Love going to see the art! Unfortunately caught a drunk young man scribbling god knows what on one of the murals. Besides that, had a great time viewing the new artwork and look forward to going again with my wife!

Jamie Jimerson

Amazing! A true Boise treat

Theodora Letz

Spectacular graffiti on all walls of the alley. Way to go Boise!

Kelsey Dawson

Absolutely beautiful art

Isom Brian Folsom Jr.

It looked like an adult swim commercial. Very awesome.

Taylor Browning

Very cool place. Wasn’t crowded when we went on a Tuesday evening so we got a bunch of good pictures. There is a lot to look at and all the graffiti and paintings are different.

The James Family

A whole lane of art inspired social issues and inspiring messages in graffiti type of painting. Overall cool for taking pics.

Rachel Cox

One of the greatest places in Idaho!!!

Mopar Man

I love walking through this place and looking at all the graffiti art. If you're in downtown Boise and looking for free entertainment go for a walk. You won't be disappointed.

Christina Krieger

Everyone should come to visit the art was amazing

Luna Moon

The alley was as clean as a alley can be. Very packed with tourists taking same photos as one another. Hard to get photo without interference. Some real neat art in plain view through out the alley. My fav one was breaking bad but breaking boise idaho edition :)

Curtis Frasier

I always bring family and friends that visit to Freak Alley. It's a Boise must do.

Jess McDaniel

Such a cool area to walk through

Joe Schmoe

Great place to check out art. The city has improved the area and added lighting. The art changes from time to time. Nice casual area with dining near by.

R H

The art always changes, so it is exciting to visit every time we are in town.

Jennifer Fuks

The amount of talent out there is unbelievable-each piece was authentic and beautiful in its own way

Gus Bruno

Pretty cool place.

re claim

Great location and environment awesome local artistic expression

Nickoli Krzemien

Awesome place. It's been around for a while. Always recommend going back and seeing what new art is on the walls. Amazing work from the artists!

Stephanie Lilly

We love seeing graffiti art it always amazes me how they get the details with a spray can. This place has some amazing art I would definitely recommend checking it out😊

MK

Pretty cool art

Kristy Thacker

Just a neat place. A must see if you are ever in down town boise! There are so many shops and restaurants around that area too!

dylan murphy

Really cool spot, definitely check this out if you're in Boise. Some high quality graffiti art (along with a couple mixed-media pieces) with a wide variety of subjects.

Anne Anderson

It's a unique method of displaying artists' work where everyone walking past can see all the artwork from local artists. It makes the "alley" a very colorful place to walk.

Vincent Jenks

This place just proves what great support Boise has for its outstanding artists. If you’re in town you should absolutely check it out, as well as the wonderful downtown that surrounds it.

shaggtastik sperl

I started being a part of Freak Alley Gallery in 2002, with my good friend Colby Akers. I am proud to have been a part of and support the largest open air art gallery in the northwest! Come check this ever changing, ever growing artistic phenom.

Kirk Brantner

Two blocks of graffity covered alley. Probably why you don't see graffiti anywhere else in the city!

Frank Rizzo

Not only is the art work amazing, our 3 yr old loved it. It's cool seeing a place where people can show their talents and not go to jail!!!

Bradley “Wilson” Singley

Great way to let locals to express there talents and feelings. Seems to be a creative way to curve and or stop graffiti downtown. Great artwork...

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Morgan Hill

Perfect place to wander and enjoy all the art.

Summer Hampton

My AmAyZuN Kidd❤️s took me to check out the cool art pieces after we ate😊 …

Dave Ferguson

If you like Art, Freak Alley is a must! Take a stroll and take in the eclectic scene. Then find one of Boise's amazing places to eat!

Randi Levenbaum

Definately NOT boring.

Mj Williams

Very fun place for a nice stroll or a mini photoshoot with friends. Beautiful art that's always being added to!

Amberly Smith

New art at the alley, so much talent and a perfect walk through downtown.

Grant Meister

A must see iconic part of Boise! Very good for Instagram pictures or photoshoots. Diversity in all the art and usually not too crowded. Right in the heart of Boise!

Josh Williams

What a cool place! You could easily spend anywhere from ten minutes to several hours looking at all the spectacular graffiti.

Angel Valentin

Definitely a place to checkout whether visiting or if you've never been here. A lot of the art changes throughout the year so it's always fun to go back and see what's new.

Benjamin Love

Very unique and cool place. I took the family here and we had a great time walking around enjoying the art

Michael Copenhaver

Lots of cool art.

Sheila Fecenko

Literally an alley in downtown Boise filled with wall murals!a graffiti like paintings done by locals!and visitors. Definitely worth a!look & a unique opportunity in Boise Idaho!

roxanne morrill

Public area where local artists paint onto building sides -very interesting, freaky ,colorful, whimsical but most were just "way out there ". Local eateries burst of people looking for dinner. Quite a variety to choose from.

Luis Rivas

Awesome place to check out while staying overnight in Boise.

M Fikes

The art of the alley was cool but don't really dig the vibe of this area of Boise.

mhswebmom

Very quirky but worth stopping to see. It was pretty cool and off the beaten path but we were looking for things we had never seen before. This definitely fell into that category.. It was great.

H&S

Very cool place. Love how they don't charge for it. How it's conveniently DT by all the restaurants and entertainment. Love how every 3 to 6 months they change the art.

Julie Shepard

Love the support from the Boise Art Commission. But it looks like some of the murals need refreshing.

Cassie

Awesome place to visit and take some pictures. I love that they paint it over and redo all the art so it's always changing and new.

legend_of_zapdos

An absolutely amazing place to go if you want to look at some unknown artist's work, it's all extremely beautiful, some more meaningful and deep than others but every single piece is enjoyable

Dash Rosman

Seeing all of the art was like going to 5pointz. The artists are so talented and there’s plenty of places to eat around. Definitely worth the trip

B White

I love going down there!

IgniteTheBlitzkriegX

Really cool spot to see local artist's work. Lots of great art and positive messages. I love how it changes and morphes. A must see in boise. Also changes when you see in the day vs night.

Breezy Palan

Loved this! Great for pictures. Definitely a must see while visiting Boise. Beautiful artwork!

pris cam

It’s cool. Worth going, but it’s kind of choppy. But some of the art was really cool

Dave Jones

Fun place to walk through after a good meal.

Christie Carroll

Adjacent to Even Stevens sandwich shop, Freak Alley serves as a vivid, lush portal to overlapping shroom-filled faerielands, rock god and pop culture icons, tributes to stark, dark, amusing dream land-seascapes, lovingly rendered by turns primitive, crude, approaching photorealism, comic-style, whimsical perplexity, beauty, and some now-expected cliches. The brick walls here boast a paean to urban modishness!! The scenes change on a regular basis, I understand. Take your time here, as if you were in an art museum or art gallery, if you are a highly visually-stimulated person and if you enjoy a slinky departure from the hum-drum. This little Boisean treasure in the softly-pulsating heart of the Treasure Valley would probably not be relished by ultra-conservative people or by those whose artistic or other sensibilities are easily offended.

M Johanna Castleton

We always bring our out of town visitors to this beautiful alley when they come. It's such a cool spot in wonderful downtown Boise.

j watts

Very cool to see all the art, talented artist with a wide variety of subjects

Alina Garcia-McCave

Very cool place!!!!

Care Wirta

freak alley is such a cool place to walk through. always bring my out of state friends here :)

adam roy

Really cool place to see some art. Has a whole vibe.

Ashley Burkhart

Great art

Melanie Brooks

Everywhere you look there is something new to see!

Sean

A wonderful exhibit and a must-do if you are downtown.

LaQueta Myers

This is a really cool place. Lots of cool art by talented artists.

Marti Sigler

It was very interesting, artistic, and good food nearby. We tool our dog Max as you can see.

kinsley

A really nice place to go before or after a meal, and as long you have a mask, it’s safe to go and perfect since there’s diners and stores near.

Katinov Photography & Videography Utah

Visited from Utah, I was really impressed with the nice art work I saw.

Wes Jones

Such great urban art. Just really neat area.

Nichole Loe

The gallery was not really my type of art. But, the artwork that is there is done very well.

Steve Emerson

Art is fantastic. You have to see this. And a great German restaurant across the street. October Fest there on Oct 3 - Oct4.

Brooke (Spam email)

A have to see if a new person is coming to live in boise. Great place for photoshoots if you get the right time of day

melissa simonson

Cool art! Just a short block walk thru, but if in the area a must do.

Ashley Abbott

Had a lot of fun viewing this place. Never really been there.

Conor Neupert

Wonderful bit of local culture and a rather unusual, but welcomed local artistic scene. Great place for a little sight seeing.

Justin Syme

Always appreciate local creative spaces.

Dianne Smith

Very creative artwork!

De Mo

Pull your life strings wisely! Every action counts!

Dawn Spencer

It was definitely a sight never been there before but I will definitely go back you got to go see it if you've never been it's amazing.

Amanda Rose

Lots of talent and creativity 👍🏽👍🏽 …

Jenifer Prather

Reminded me of Austin Tx scene except a step up bc it is in the middle of downtown adjacent to some great local eats. Creative mix of the heart and mind from local and visiting artisits. Family friendly.

Shellie Stewart

This was a definite highlight of our recent trip to Boise! Must see!

Baily Dekker

Love all the art, and street preforming

Steve O

Super awesome experience. Beautiful artwork. Would add photos, but you should really experience this yourself.

Misty

Cool place to wander in Boise, love how each piece is unique, wish I took more pics but was just into enjoying the stroll...

Kettering

Awesome!

Adyn Romahn

Very cool, haven't seen anything like it.

Amanda Harding

My son had some of his senior pictures taken here. It was my first time seeing Freak Alley. Very talented people!

Kylie Goodell

Very cool place to check out in bosie.

allison Kerpa

Incredible artists with amazing and spiritual art for anyone to enjoy. A great photo op!

Derek Chung

Great artwork. Awesome place to shoot some photos at. Beware the drunk people coming from the bars.

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