Alpine

Known as the Alps of Arizona, the tiny, scenic village of Alpine promotes its winter recreation opportunities, but outdoors enthusiasts will find that the town, sitting on the lush plains of the San Francisco River, is an ideal base for hiking, fishing, and mountain-biking excursions during the warmer months. With summer cabins tucked in the pines, campgrounds, 11 lakes, and 200 mi of trout streams within a 30-mi radius, outdoor recreation drives this mountain burg.