The combination of New River Gorge hiking and the quaint historical town of Lewisburg makes this the perfect kickoff to an epic road trip. Shopkeepers offer warm greetings along with ice cream ...

Leavenworth, Washington, is a mountain town outside Seattle that's inspired by Bavaria, Germany. Its food and architecture ...

The bulk of the road trip will take you on a meandering drive through the verdant heart of Maine, passing many cute little towns along the way ... another pitstop. The small college town is ...

Big cities may hog the tourist spotlight ... herds and famed geysers about 90 minutes up the road, you can experience one of the best small towns in America here and knock off several bucket ...

These small mountain towns in North Carolina are just the ticket ... Feel extra good seven minutes down the road with a beer or cider tasting at Appalachian Mountain Brewery, which sustainably ...

Mountain getaways are often best when big-city activities accompany the small-town feel. Such is the case ... is also a highlight you can see from the road or walk behind it to get a closer ...

Luckily, America has its fair share of striking peaks and rugged mountain ranges to choose from, as well as plenty of charming alpine towns that go along with them. To help you choose your ideal ...

So, if you're looking to discover emerging small towns before they're officially ... (Getty Images)| This lovely Colorado town along the Rocky's San Juan Mountains appeals to outdoorsy types ...

The road is said to have cost $1 million per mile to construct and travels through the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Along the way, drivers will pass by historic mines, small mountain towns ...