The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021 – Big Sky, Montana

When we peek through the magnifying glass, it’s that resilience that looms largest. From cash-strapped communities scraping together donations to save a local bookstore to the creative reimagining of outdoor spaces to keep restaurants afloat, our towns are refusing to let a pandemic diminish their character. And that’s pretty cool.

2020 was the year we fell in love with domestic travel again, and we’re carrying that passion for safely exploring our own backyard into the new year. In no particular order, these are the 25 coolest towns in America that you should visit in 2021.