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– America’s 50 Best Small Towns in the Mountains | Far & Wide
These high-altitude spots offer residents an active lifestyle and stunning scenery — without breaking the bank. If rising before the sun to get in an early ski run or mountain bike adventure before work sounds like your idea of bliss, the mountains are calling your name.
The problem? Living in such close proximity to those beautiful outdoor playgrounds often comes with a hefty price tag. The good news for those of us lacking a few extra zeroes in our bank accounts?
And the scenery? Recently relocated to the gorgeous state of Colorado? Great choice. Another big draw: Lake Gregory, a beautiful mountain lake sitting at 4, feet where you can swim, boat, fish, paddleboard and even ride two foot waterslides. The state with some of the biggest cities in the country also features some of the most livable small towns in America. Keep up to date with our latest rankings and articles!
Enter your email to be added to our mailing list. Skip to content. The gateway to Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley, this hidden gem, just 35 minutes north of Salt Lake City , sits at 4, feet and is adjacent to , acres of national forest. With a population of 84,, Ogden is on the smaller side, but when it comes to outdoor adventures, the opportunities are massive. And recent job growth has increased 2. Yes, Colorado boasts its fair share of ski resort towns known for drawing the rich and famous: Aspen , Vail , Breckenridge , Telluride and the like.
But more and more businesses, tourists and residents are putting down roots in still-affordable Leadville. Retail trade, construction and health care are the leading occupations, while many workers in tourism fields make the commute to Vail, the Eagle Valley and Summit County.
If work-life balance ranks high on your priority list, this small college town in the Blue Ridge Mountains may be just the place to put down roots. Combine the culture and arts scene that comes with the university with a quaint historic shopping and restaurant district, great weather and all those mountain activities for an A-plus experience.
Tip: For a hike your visiting guests will, well, love , climb to Heart Rock, a natural wonder at a waterfall where a perfect heart-shaped pool was formed into the cliff by the force of water. Where to Live Now 5 Best Small Towns in California The state with some of the biggest cities in the country also features some of the most livable small towns in America. San Bernardino County is adding jobs at a faster rate than counties on the coast, and is a top draw for millennial workers.
But half-an-hour in the car to live in your vacation paradise? Seems like a fair trade. Load More. Newsletter Sign Up Keep up to date with our latest rankings and articles!
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