Browsing: small towns

Everyone always imagines Seattle when they think of Washington, but it’s the smaller towns that really make up the heart of this Pacific Northwest state. The quiet coastal cities, cozy mountain towns and charming communities on our islands all have a lot to offer as well but somehow they just don’t get as much recognition. These are just ten of our many small unique towns that are vastly underrated. 1. Winthrop Winthrop was restored back in the ’70s as a Wild West town along the North Cascades Highway. You can stroll along old-timey storefronts here and grab a drink from…

Everyone always imagines Portland when they think of Oregon but it’s the smaller towns that really make up the heart of this Pacific Northwest state. The quiet seaside villages, cozy mountain towns and charming communities of Willamette Valley all have a lot to offer as well but somehow they just don’t get as much recognition. These are just ten of our many unique small towns that are vastly underrated. 1. McMinnville If you’re going to visit anywhere in Oregon’s beautiful wine country, McMinnville should be it. Their historic downtown is charming to wander, with streets lined by maple trees, farm-to-table…

The Kitsap Peninsula is lovely, but it’s often overlooked. Nestled between the Olympic Peninsula and Seattle, the area is surrounded by the Hood Canal to the west and Puget Sound to the east. And on top of being in a beautiful location, the peninsula has many small towns, parks and dining options that are worth your time to check out. They may not be very big or well-known, but these Kitsap communities definitely have a lot to offer. 1. Poulsbo Poulsbo – also known as Washington’s “Little Norway” – is set on the glistening shores of Liberty Bay. Their Scandinavian roots…