Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Outdoor Activities

For the fourth year in a row, we've tracked down North America's most timeless neighborhoods—places where lovingly crafted old houses have extraordinary pasts and unarguably promising futures. With help from our friends at Portland, Oregon-based PreservationDirectory.com—who distributed our nomination forms to more than 14,000 historical societies, neighborhood groups, and preservation nonprofits—we've assembled our biggest-ever list of off-the-beaten-path places that are worth eyeing for a great old home.

Indluge your love of the great outdoors with these twenty-six neighborhoods—perfect for taking in the scenery and fresh air, whether you're skiing, hiking, boating, or even clamming.