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Las Campanas
Santa Fe, N.M.
The Extra Mile: Las Campanas University isn't Harvard. In fact, it's not even accredited. But it does offer residents an eclectic mix of one- and two-day classes in topics as diverse as art, cooking and culture. It even has its own school motto: "An edifying adventure." Plus, tuition's a steal — one-day classes start at $42.50.
• Lots from $275,000 to $1.2 million
Yellowstone Club
Big Sky, Mont.
The Extra Mile: Seasonal golfers who would trade sloping greens for ski slopes in the winter have access to a 2,200-acre private ski mountain at this Big Sky country getaway. And since many homes line the trails, you can ski in and out of your front door. Cookout at the Smiths? I'll slalom right over!
• The cheapest home site is $1.1 million; prices can go to $8 million
