Truckee, California
Think you might recognize this mountain town? Fun fact: Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 film “Gold Rush” was shot in the snowy mountains of this location. Truckee overflows with outdoor adventures, from skiing to mountain biking.
But sometimes, you just need a nice place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. Well, the Truckee River Winery offers just that.
You can sample some wine while snuggling up around the fireplace in the barrel room, or you can find a lovely tranquil spot overlooking the horseshoe pits. Foodies will love Morgan’s Lobster Shack which brings the taste of East Coast grub to the Tahoe Basin.
At the same time, take a bite out of the northeast when you order a lobster roll and savor a slice of New Orleans with the po’ boy, but with oysters. And if you’re wondering where you should stay, forget about those old boring hotels! Consider sleeping in your own private cabin.
You can make Glacier Luxury Lodge your home away from home while you overlook the picturesque mountain range from a spacious timber-framed home.
6 thoughts on “The 6 Most Blissful Mountain Towns in America”
Jackson Hole, WY, is my favorite mountain town. I love the tranquility and the beauty of the northern Rockies. We’ve been there from the East Coast about 6 times and we just don’t get tired of this area: the beauty of the fauna and the excitement of seeing the wildlife, elk and deer, and an occasional bear with cubs. Wonderful!
Your description of the Jackson Hole area in Wyoming didn’t do it justice. There were no mention of wither the well-known Snow King Ski area located just a few blocks from the center of town, the daily presentation of the “Clover, the Killer” skit, or the Jackson Hole Ski Area with it’s magnificent Arial Tramway which is one of the longest of its kind in the country. Abd finally no selection of famous Mountain Towns of America can be complete without mention of Ketchum, Idaho, and the Sun Valley Ski Area ! Two others that deserve consideration are the Grand Targhee Ski Area in Idaho, with its base elevation of 8,000 feet and vertical rise of 2,000 feet to the top of the chair lift, and the Big Sky Ski Area and Resort north of West Yellowstone, Montan.
We went for a week to Jackson Hole and I thought it was a big nothing. The only part worthwhile was our day tour of the nearby park. The town itself doesn’t have much of interest. I recommend Colorado instead.
I’m surprised that you did not include the iconic town of Ketchum, Idaho with it’s most famous, and one of the first, ski areas, Sun Valley. And then there is always the well known resorts and ski areas of New York, New Hampshire and Vermont as well.
Just returned from Jackson Hole, my fifth time. So beautiful, whether it is Fall or winter. Yellowstone is so beautiful and it’s not far away. Had an awesome trip there several years ago to see the wolves in winter. What a spiritual journey. Love this area.
I guess you’ve never been in the nc and va. mountains.