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Anyone who says small towns are boring must have missed visiting these top 10 places voted by our readers. From hiking and mountain biking to kayaking and rock climbing, everyone enjoys adventure.
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No. 10: Bar Harbor, Maine
Quaint Bar Harbor has everything an adventurer needs for an unforgettable visit any time of the year. Acadia National Park is your backyard, so there's always an outdoor option. The beautiful park offers hiking and biking in the warmer months, skiing and cross-country skiing in the colder months. There are many activities you can do on the water, including kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and sailing.
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9: Northfield, Minnesota.
Northfield keeps things going in the summer with scuba diving, canoeing, hiking, and biking, and in the winter offers plenty of outdoor fun with backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, and ice hockey. Take a city break and enjoy one of the music venues or art galleries.
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No. 8: Boone, North Carolina
Located in the mountains of western North Carolina at an elevation of 3,333 feet, this college town has the highest elevation of any city over 10,000 east of the Mississippi River. As a result, Boni is the heart of outdoor adventure activities. There are many hiking and climbing areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mount Mitchell is nearby, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, and Grandfather Mountain and Billings Rock are popular day trips. The rivers are also good for fishing, or you can go rafting on France's wide river.
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No. 7: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole is a popular base for exploring the wonders of Yellowstone National Park on your own or on a guided tour. Nearby Teton Village offers world-class skiing and hiking in the winter, mountain biking and rock climbing in the summer. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and game drives are available on the Snake River for day or multi-day trips.
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No. 6: Stowe, Vermont
Located near Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, Stowe Mountain Resort offers breathtaking panoramic views, plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, and small-town charm all in one package. The Green Mountains offer snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, as well as rock climbing, hiking, fly fishing, and canoeing in the summer. For more adventurous visitors, you can take a hot air balloon ride for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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No. 5: Ellicottville, New York
Ellicottville calls itself "New York's playground for outdoor recreation and adventure," and we agree. No matter the season, there's something to do in beautiful Cattaraugus County in the winter, from skiing in the Allegheny Mountains to mountain biking, hiking, fishing and kayaking. Back in town, adventurers can choose from a number of restaurants to fuel their adventures.
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Number 4: Gallup, New Mexico
Nestled in the red rock landscape of New Mexico, Gallup is home to wilderness adventures that offer rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. Motorcycle enthusiasts flock to this small town to test their endurance, and balloonists love to take to the clear sky in hot air balloons to feel the warm breeze in their hair. Take in a rodeo, ride a horse through the desert through town, or maybe try skeet shooting. No matter what warm weather outdoors you enjoy, you can find it in and around Gallup.
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No. 3: North to Conway, New Hampshire
Nestled in the middle of the vast White Mountain National Forest, North Conway offers visitors a glimpse of Mount Washington (the highest peak in the Northeast) and the four seasons of recreation that come with it. During the snowy months, the area boasts some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the area, while the winter is ideal for hiking, golfing, fishing and camping. Fall foliage viewing is one of the best in the country.
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Number 2: Bentonville, Arkansas
Known as the "Mountain Biking Capital of the World," Bentonville is a town in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. With popular bike trails like Sleigh Penn, Little Sugar Trail and Blowing Springs, there are challenges for cyclists of all skill levels. Add in country lakes for swimming, boating, and camping, along with numerous hiking trails in town and nearby state parks, and this small town is full of adrenaline-pumping adventures.
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No. 1: Savannah, Illinois
Top 10 Jackie expert talks. the runes. This small town is known for its outdoor activities and attracts visitors interested in cycling, boating and fishing.
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