BOISE, Idaho — I’m pedaling along next to the Boise River when a shadow catches my eye. I pause and look up, just in time to see an osprey soaring overhead, a fish dangling from its talons.

Boise, the capital of Idaho, is one of America’s most interesting small cities. Here are the best things to do from visiting the “Basque Block” to seeing street art at Freak Alley Gallery.

Boise, the capital of Idaho, is one of America’s most interesting small cities. Here are the best things to do from visiting the “Basque Block” to seeing street art at Freak Alley Gallery.