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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Recently named by GoBankingRates as the best small town to retire in, Maplewood, Missouri, bats above average in a few categories—namely, cost of living, livability, and crime rate.

Stowe's scenic mountain landscape can also be enjoyed in the spring and summer, with popular activities including fishing, mountain biking, paddling and hiking on one of the town's 45 official ...

A study published in 2025 has revealed the best American mountain towns as of 2024. Using the key metrics of weather, affordability and quality of life, it has arrived at a league table of ...

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 ...