It's A Vibe: Cute Places to Stay in Cool Towns

We have a motto on every Back of the Pack retreat and it’s: make it a whole vibe. We book the coolest Airbnbs we can find, pick restaurants that have good food AND good atmosphere, and aim to have the most fun in the coolest towns. We’re all about adventuring, but we’re also all about kicking back and relaxing with a cocktail (or mocktail!) post-adventure. Those things just taste better after a day in the mountains with your friends, ya know?

If you’re planning your own adventure getaway, check out these hotels and motels. They combine all the vibes of a boujee and relaxing stay with all the amenities you need to power your adventure.

A double room at LOGE Camps in Westport, Washington. Note the Yeti cooler and Rumpl blanket – which were free for us to use during our stay!

LOGE Camps

LOGE stands for “Live Outside; Go Explore,” and that’s exactly what LOGE Camps are set up to help you do. LOGE finds forgotten motels in rad outdoor towns, and brings them back to life with a variety of room types, on-site rentals, and Yeti coolers and Rumpl blankets for you to use during your stay.

They’ve got locations all over the lower 48:

  • California: Mt Shasta

  • Oregon: Bend

  • Washington: Leavenworth, Westport, and Crystal Mountain

  • Montana: Missoula and Glacier National Park

  • Colorado: Wolf Creek

  • Utah: St George

  • New Mexico: Taos

  • Maine: Southport

  • New York: Catskills

  • North Carolina: Asheville

  • Massachusetts: Lenox

  • Vermont: Mt Snow

Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus prides themselves on blurring the line between work and play. With pup-friendly rooms, on-site gyms and cafes, and membership options to get the most of your stay — these unique locations are making a splash in the outdoor lodging space.

They have several locations throughout the west:

  • California: Truckee

  • Utah: Moab

  • Colorado: Breckenridge, Vail, Winter Park, Steamboat Springs, and Aspen (coming soon!)

  • Wyoming: Jackson Hole

Field Station

“A hotel for everyday adventure” is the motto behind Field Station, which stocks each location with outdoor gear, professional guiding services, and unique amenities to help you get the most out of your desert retreat. They have locations in Moab, Utah, and Joshua Tree, California.

One of the “dry cabins” at Teton Valley Resort. There’s no plumbing inside, but really nice private bathrooms were just a few steps away. We saved money with this option, cooking our dinner on a two-burner stove and washing our dishes in the bathroom. The property was well-lit at night for middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks!

Teton Valley Resort

Located on the quieter side of the Tetons from Jackson Hole in Victor, Idaho — Teton Valley Resort offers a quaint and peaceful escape. With a variety of cabin and camping options, on-site cafe, and giant swimming pool, it’s the perfect basecamp for all things in the Tetons.

Cabins at Capitol Reef

Escape out west to the rugged Utah desert and then kick back and relax in the boujee and minimalist Cabins at Capitol Reef. Located in Torrey, Utah, these A Frames have all the luxuries of home, and then some, so you can explore Capitol Reef National Park in style.

Outdoor Design

Connecting people and nature through design is the vibe of the Outdoor Design cabins in Salida, Colorado. Surrounded by national forest and nestled in the woods of a 35 acre property, you’ll find both solace and inspiration in these beautiful spaces. PS: Doggos are allowed. :)

Community shout outs

When we posted these places on our Instagram, we asked you — our community — what places we should add to the list. Here’s what you said:

Do you know of a vibey place to stay in a cool town? Leave a comment and let us know! We’d love to check it out!

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