Basalt

Centrally located within the Roaring Fork Valley, equidistant between both Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Basalt inspires a slower pace of life where neighbors wave hello from their front porches and friends gather at the local farmers’ market on Sunday mornings. Charming “Old Town” offers not only boutique shopping and a sophisticated culinary scene, but is also home to some of the best fly fishing in the country. The Roaring Fork Club, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, is only two miles away. On Basalt’s western edge is the vibrant neighborhood of Willits, a mixed-use development full of places to dine, shop, and play.

Population: 4,157

Elevation: 6,611