#40. Dillon
Residents of Dillon, Mont., live in a prime area for snowmobiling, skiing, four-wheeling, hiking and fishing on Beaverhead River. The city’s 31 independent restaurants provide plenty of dining options, while events like Montana’s Biggest Weekend, a rodeo and parade keep folks entertained. Stores from Murdoch’s Ranch Supply to a Patogonia Outlet keep residents well stocked. Dillon is home to good schools, the University of Montana Western as well as Barrett Hospital and HealthCare.