Finding The Best Mountain Vacations
Discover our comprehensive guides to mountain towns, expanding your knowledge of each location to enrich your mountain vacations.
If you are planning an outdoors-centric adventure, we’ve done the research for you — unearthing the best mountain towns for families and seasoned solo adventurers. Explore these pages for suggestions on where to ski hidden slopes, hike high-altitude trails, climb challenging peaks, bike rugged terrain, and camp surrounded by picturesque scenery.
Plus, we’ll fill you in on locals’ and insiders’ tips on popular and secret finds for lodging, dining, off-the-beaten-path exploration, and advice on where to visit next.
Regardless of which mountain towns you visit, comfort and preparedness will enhance your experience.
Our Favorite Places To Visit
Lake Tahoe
California / Nevada
Hit the slopes, hike, or roll some dice! Sitting on the California-Nevada border, Lake Tahoe is a year-round escape built for every kind of traveler.
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Taos
New Mexico
Whether you are visiting for the art, fresh air, scenic mountains, or open-air activities, check out our Taos NM travel guide & start planning your itinerary.
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Whistler
British Columbia (Canada)
Whistler, British Columbia is home to charming chalets, world-class winter sports facilities with plenty of mountain trails for warm-weather hiking and biking.
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Chamonix
France
Chamonix, France, is a four-season adventure capital attracting thrill-seekers across the globe. Check out our travel guide for fun things to do in Chamonix.
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Jackson Hole
Wyoming
Find unique things to do in Jackson Hole, WY. Plan your next hiking trip, ski outing, or open-air activity in Wyoming with our mountain town guide.
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Park City
Utah
Park City, UT is nestled in the Rockies’ Wasatch Range. It offers small-town charm and world-class outdoor recreation. Discover what you can do in Park City.
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Breckenridge
Colorado
Located in the Colorado Rocky Mountain’s Tenmile Range, this mountain town is where visitors attend a wide range of festivals featuring beer, bluegrass, wine, and an overall good time.
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Aspen
Colorado
The Centennial State has no shortage of open-air activities, from hiking the Great Plains in the east to climbing Black Canyon in the Western Slope. Here are three destinations to visit first.
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Telluride
Colorado
This small town caters to various adventurers, from hikers and mountaineers to avid bikers and skiers. It is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and is home to a world-famous international film festival.
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