The Small Town In Arizona That’s One Of The Coolest In The U.S.

Arizona is chock full of small towns perfect for a day visit or to find a brand new home. Living ghost towns, quaint historic towns, and teeny tiny towns still close to their agricultural roots dot the landscape, so there’s a little something for everyone. Here’s a look at one town in Arizona’s mountains that you will love!

Pinetop-Lakeside sits in the heart of the White Mountains and is the *perfect* example of a picturesque mountain town!

The activities you can do here are numerous, especially if you love any reason to head out into nature! Hiking, camping, and horseback riding are just the start of the list.

Head out to one of the nearby lakes for boating or fishing, a relaxing way to spend a morning or afternoon.

Skiing at Sunrise Park Resort is a fun winter activity! In other seasons, you can ride the lift for a bird's-eye view of the forest below.

Spend your weekend in a rustic cabin where you can feel like you’re alone in the woods.

In the morning, grab a hearty breakfast at Darbi’s Cafe!

Head over to the Lion’s Den Bar & Grill to relax with a cold drink and a burger.

Or if you’re craving something a little nicer for dinner, try Salt Restaurant for tasty pastas, seafood, or a filet.

And, if you’re looking to do a bit of shopping, check out one of the local shops like the Gingerbread House.

Can you think of a more relaxing way to spend a weekend that looking at this scene right here? Beautiful!

For more information about visiting Pinetop-Lakeside and their local events, check out their website, pinetoplakeside.com.

Want to check out another cool little town? Read about Tubac in You’ll Never Forget A Visit To One Of The Oldest Towns In Arizona.

Monica Spencer

Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.