21/10/2013

10 Great Mountain Towns

10 Great Mountain Towns

From the Alps to Alaska, here are 10 mountain towns that shamelessly seduce with good looks, affordable deals, and year-round appeal. Read on for ways to see some of the best views and hit the town without ever strapping on a pair of skis or pedaling a mountain bike.

Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne, Switzerland

Riobamba, Ecuador
Riobamba, Ecuador

Girdwood, Alaska
Girdwood, Alaska

Bled, Slovenia
Bled, Slovenia

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Stowe, Vermont
Stowe, Vermont

Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Taos, New Mexico
Taos, New Mexico

Gyalthang (Jiantang Town), Yunnan Province, China
Gyalthang (Jiantang Town), Yunnan Province, China

Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado

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