Colorado Destination Named The 'Most Beautiful Mountain Town' In America

Colorado is home to a host of eclectic small towns and popular big cities, but it also houses several of the most gorgeous mountain towns in the entire country, perfect for experiencing the natural beauty of the Centennial State.

LoveExploring compiled a list of the "most beautiful mountain towns" in America, scoring the destinations nestled along towering peaks around the country, from the ancient forests of the Appalachian Mountains to the stunning formations in the Rockies and everything in between.

Seven towns in Colorado made the list, including one that took the top spot: Aspen (No. 1), Telluride (No. 4), Crested Butte (No. 6), Estes Park (No. 11), Durango (No. 15), Ouray (No. 18) and Frisco (No. 21). Keep reading to see what the site had to say about the "charming" destination that is Aspen:

"At the heart of White River National Forest and bordered by the Elk Mountains, Aspen is one of the best-known ski destinations in the US – and the world. Four mountains make up the legendary Aspen Snowmass, renowned for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, plus its restaurants and bars serve up some of the country's best après ski. The town itself features shops, restaurants, luxury hotels and museums, all against a beautiful mountain backdrop – offering a picture-perfect retreat all year long."

See the full list at loveexploring.com to read up on the most beautiful mountain towns around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Colorado spots named among America's "most stunning natural wonders."