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Top 5: Mountain Towns for Winter Travel

by Angelique Platas

Dec 30, 2019

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, you can’t go wrong with a North Carolina road trip. The vast scenery, unique small towns, fun summer festivals and more earned this state its ranking as best summer road trip destination. © Daveallenphoto | Dreamstime.com

Destinations / North America

Heading for winter fun, cozy cabins and snowy adventures? These mountain towns may be for you.

 

Stowe, Vermont

Beginning with one of the most obvious, Stowe, Vermont, is a beloved mountain town for good reason. With Mount Mansfield, Smugglers’ Notch State Park, Stowe Recreation Path follows the unbeatable mountain views; you’ll have more than enough luring you outside and into the stunning landscape.

 

Bend, Oregon

You don’t have to ski or snowboard in Bend, you can just love the great outdoors and feel fulfilled. This small city in Oregon offers the Deschutes River, Cascade Mountains and plenty of ski resorts. Hike Newberry National Volcanic Monument, deep into the Lava River Cave, or just hang out at the resort by the fire with a view of the mountains.

 

North Conway, New Hampshire

For quaint mountain town fun, North Conway, New Hampshire, is one of those welcoming cities with sleepy inns and beautiful outdoor recreation, perfect for a quiet trip in the mountains with plenty of activity to entertain — or not.

 

Aspen, Colorado

Synonymous with mountain towns and ski resorts, Aspen boasts year-round attractions. Take in the beauty of the Colorado Rocky mountains and ski-ready landscape, with all the fun of some nearby dining, shopping and historic landmarks.

 

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Christmas lovers, this one does not disappoint. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, boasts that small mountain town fun with holiday cheer. Escape to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and enjoy the wilderness, or head downtown for some city fun.

 

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