Condé Nast TravelerOct 30
11 Gorgeous Mountain Cities in the US, Plus Where to Stay
From Colorado to Tennessee, these are the US mountain cities worth making the trek for.
Local favorite with seasonal Appalachian-inspired dishes.
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- Little River OutfittersPlaceBased in Townsend for fishing the Little River.
- Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroRestaurantLocal favorite with seasonal Appalachian-inspired dishes.
- Elsewhere
- Biltmore EstateAttractionAsheville, United StatesOpulent estate with a 19th-century mansion.
- Hyatt Regency SLCHotelSalt Lake City, United StatesSpacious, modern rooms with direct access to convention center.
- Larch HouseHotelWhitefish, United StatesFirst design-forward boutique hotel in Whitefish.
- Blackberry FarmHotelWalland, United StatesRelais & Châteaux resort with James Beard award-winning restaurants.
- Hotel JeromeHotelAspen, United StatesHistoric landmark with complementary hotel-to-hill transit.
- Aspen Art MuseumMuseumAspen, United StatesFounded in 1979, the Aspen Art Museum is a non-collecting contemporary art museum located in Aspen, Colorado, United…
- Gravity Haus BreckenridgeHotelBreckenridge, United StatesDog-friendly boutique hotel with onsen and ski lockers.
- Old Town InnHotelCrested Butte, United StatesOffers free shuttle service to Mount Crested Butte.
- Perimeter TrailTrailOuray, United States6.5-mile loop with views of the box canyon.
- Beaumont Hotel and SpaHotelOuray, United StatesAdults-only property with hot springs.
- Kilby Block Party Music FestivalFestivalSalt Lake City, United StatesUltra-hip, indie-forward music festival.
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts CollectionHotelTelluride, United StatesAlpine retreat with stunning mountain views.
- Four Seasons Resort Jackson HoleHotelJackson Hole, United StatesSki-in/ski-out hotel with unobstructed views of the Tetons.
- San Juan National ForestSightSilverton, United StatesOffers hiking and fishing opportunities.
- The Bent Elbow HotelHotelSilverton, United StatesFeatures Victorian architectural style and mountain-view balconies.
- The BarnRestaurantWalland, United StatesKnown for dishes crafted from seasonal and local ingredients.