In this feature, we take a closer look at the best American mountain towns that made the top five and consider what qualities placed them so highly. We also reveal how the study was conducted and ...

Travel + Leisure launched a new annual tentpole, America’s Best Small Towns, in 2023 to shine a spotlight on the ...

Rolling vineyards in Los Olivos, California. Mitch Diamond/Getty Images Los Olivos, named America's Best Small Food and Culture Town in 2023, is heavy on the wine—and the beauty.

The small town of Spearfish has more than 13,000 residents and a laid-back, community atmosphere. The Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, which was used as a location for "Dances With Wolves," is also ...

The small town sits in the Cuddy and Salmon River Mountains of Idaho, collecting 300 inches of snow a year, with quick access to three ski resorts, Tamarack Resort, Brundage Mountain, and the ...

Find the perfect home in these Montana mountain towns offering affordable lifestyles, low crime rates, great amenities, and awe-inspiring scenery.

1. Taos, New Mexico Taos is small and located in a state that isn’t, at least by mainstream culture, known for its skiing. But the town and its ski resort—also called Taos—are a favorite ...

And year round, Breckenridge has a plethora of craft breweries and a burgeoning restaurant scene. What western small towns made the list. USA TODAY 10BEST readers ranked these as the top small ...

Mitch Diamond/Getty Images Rolling vineyards in Los Olivos, California. Los Olivos, named America's Best Small Food and Culture Town in 2023, is heavy on the wine—and the beauty.

Experts and readers picked the top 10 small towns in the West, including this gem in Colorado. Here's what made it stand out and what to do there.