Bottineau, North Dakota
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Nestled at the bottom of the Turtle Mountains, Bottineau is a bastion of natural beauty. Endless activities, warm hospitality, and tasty traditions (who could pass up the chance to sample the famous vanilla ice cream at Pride Dairy?) make this tight-knit community a wonderful place to visit year-round. Proximity to Lake Metigoshe is an extra perk. Check out these other scenic mountains.
Thompsonville, Michigan
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Thompsonville is a tiny village with heaps of alpine action—and that's thanks to Crystal Mountain. The year-round resort includes ski lifts, pickleball, a climbing wall, outdoor laser tag, golf, and classic digs. Don't leave without exploring Michigan Legacy Art Park, a 30-acre preserve with sculptures, 1.6 miles of hiking routes, and an outdoor amphitheater. Thompsonville is just one the many majestic mountain towns in the United States—here are some other magical ones.
Whitesburg, Kentucky
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Kentucky conjures images of horse races, bourbon, and baseball. Flipping the script? Whitesburg, a former coal-mining enclave with a thriving arts scene. Recently, the once downtrodden locale has seen a wave of new bars, studios, and live music venues. Travelers looking to commune with nature should head to Pine Mountain. Most of us know about Kentucky through the Kentucky derby—here are some things about the derby you never knew.
25 Most Stunning Mountain Towns in America, Source:https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/mountains-near-me/
