These towns are easy to get to from the big cities, and have a panache all their own, with mountain scenery, luxury resorts, and wellness retreats.

Long before Tucson, AZ became what it is today — a cultural touchstone of a city bursting with a rich history that has shaped its language, food, and traditions — it was the northernmost outpost of ...

Skip Tucson’s bustle for a high desert town with magical mountain views.