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 ...

Dahlonega, Georgia Located in the foothills of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains about 65 miles north of Atlanta, Dahlonega is known for its scenic beauty, rich history and vibrant small-town ...

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 amongst the ...

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 ...

In any small mountain town you’ll find a mountainous landscape with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. But one town in the U.S. stood out the most to Travel + Leisure magazine ...

There's the Green Mountains, rolling hills with farms, skiing in the winter. It's honestly hard to pin down what could be considered the best small towns for vacationers in Vermont.

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.