Boise Towne Square
Is the city's main mall. it is a fairly large mall, mostly due to its lack of competition from any other similarly sized shopping center in the city. its anchor-stores include dillard's and a particularly upscale macys formerly the bon marche. the mall also contains its own free-standing mac makeup store.
Eighth Street Marketplace
Located in the center of downtown boise, the eighth street marketplace is a popular sight to go shopping, have a bite to eat, and go dancing at night. it's all three in one! this area has recently undergone significant revitalization and is often referred to as "bodo," short for "boise downtown."
Much of the souvenir industry in Boise is based on the potato-rich history of the city. You can find T-shirts with just about every potato-themed pun e.g. Darth Tater - Spud Wars you could imagine.
Other parts of "BoDo"
Along with the eighth street marketplace, you may want to just wander throughout the downtown core. the area of broad st between 9th and capitol and 8 st between front and myrtle is home to many fashionable retailers like urban outfitters. as well, the area of 9th st. between idaho and main, parts of main street, areas of idaho st. around 8th st. are all good areas to walk around and spot a few good shops and restaurants.
Les Bois Park
(http://lesboisracing.com/) if you get an owners license from the state racing commission, you can actually buy a race horse for $2,500, but expect to pay a trainer to keep him racing, otherwise you just bought an expensive pet with no place to keep it.