I've been to 3 Alpine-style towns in the US. Each was charming and made me feel like I was in Switzerland.

I've visited towns in US that feel like Switzerland and have found the best are in Colorado.

Emily Pennington

• I've been to Alpine-style towns in the US that feel like Europe, particularly Switzerland.
• Colorado's Ouray has been nicknamed "The Little Switzerland of America" for many reasons.
• Telluride and Crested Butte also feel like European-style escapes within the US.

Soaring granite peaks, glacier-carved valleys, and a myriad of geothermally-heated hot...