A h Thrillist publishes this list and updates it occasionally. The towns are in many of the mountain areas of the US. I always think “Rocky Mountains” when mountain comes up. However, there are also mountains in the East. And South Dakota has the Black Hills. If you say, “They’re just hills,” the highest peaks are over 7,000 feet. That’s higher than any peaks in the east.

Here’s the list:

1. Moab, Utah – Spent a night there in 2022 and passed through a couple of times. Mostly just had lunch those times. It’s near both Arches National Park and Capitol Reef NP.

2. North Conway, New Hampshire – Drove near there in 2021 but didn’t go to it.

3. Taos, New Mexico – It’s on my list! Maybe in October this year?

4. Estes Park, Colorado – Been there several times. Spent a night there when my daughters were young. Had a great time.

5. Truckee, California – It’s on Lake Tahoe. I’ve only driven through. But we drove around Lake Tahoe in 2019.

6. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Spent two nights there in 2019 while visiting Glacier NP and parts of Western Montana. A great little town.

7. Livingston, Montana – I only drove through in the middle of the night many years ago. It’s near Yellowstone National Park.

8. Homer, Alaska – Spent a couple of hours there in 2011 when there for a short fishing trip. A Navy friend lived on the Kenai Peninsula, south of Anchorage.

9. Lewisburg, West Virginia – I missed this place in 2021 when visiting all the states east of the Mississippi.

10. Lead-Deadwood, South Dakota – I’ve been here a few times while visiting the Black Hills.

11. Eureka Springs, Arkansas – I got this one on my list for a road trip called “Parks, Presidents, and Quirky Attractions!”

12. Lake Chelan, Washington – I’m unlikely to make this one but it looks great!

13. Jackson, Wyoming – it’s known for great views, skiing, and a gateway to Grand Teton National Park. I don’t have plans but want to go there.

14. Sisters, Oregon – Unlikely to make this one but put it on your list when visiting Oregon.

15. Stowe, Vermont – I did drive through here in 2021. The Trapp Family Lodge is nearby. It’s well-known as the family from The Sound of Music!

Here’s a link to the Thrillist article about great mountain towns! I hope you can visit a few of them. …. Or all of them???

“The mountains are calling, and I must go” – John Muir
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