10 Best Colorado Mountain Towns to Visit Year-round, According to a Lifelong Local

Charming Main Streets, Rocky Mountain views, and great skiing and snowboarding await.

By Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn’t have to live without skiing or L’As du Fallafel.

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Published on October 27, 2026

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