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The Best Small Town to Visit in Washington

Photo by Tom Marks

As published 05/19/2017 on thrilllist.com
We searched for small towns with populations under 60K where you can get a
glimpse of the good life after the rat race, eat well, see actual stars at night, and
still find plenty of activities to keep boredom at bay…….. Do you want to step
out of your life for a couple long, languid days? Yeah, you definitely could stand to
visit one of these gems.

Edmonds, WA
Population: 40,896
Obligatory shout-out to trendy college town Bellingham in the north and
Bavarian-themed Leavenworth in the mountains. But for a combo of breathtaking
waterfront scenery, first-rate food, and loads of great watering holes, Edmonds
gets our vote. Known to many Seattleites as simply “that place to get the ferry,”
Edmonds has grown into a destination town in its own right, with spots like Salt &
Iron and Bar Dojo anchoring a downtown long on big-city-worthy dining options.
Enjoy a summer sunset over Puget Sound with a cocktail at Rory’s, or sip a famous
northwest latte at Walnut Street Coffee. And outside Seattle, the state might not
have a finer performing arts center than the Edmonds Center, which hosts theater
and ballet all year long. -- M.M

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