Best Small Towns in the Northwest

ASHLAND
Home to the renown Oregon Shakespeare Festival and many other cultural activites.
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BANDON
Located on the rugged Oregon coast at the mouth of the Coquille River. Offers fine dining and specialty shopping in the rennovated Old Town, festivals, golfing, and access to the nearby Oregon Dunes.
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BIGFORK
Picturesque art town of the West. World class art galleries, unique shops, and fine restaurants sit on a sparkling bay. Skiing and wilderness areas nearby.
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CHEMAINUS
Sculptures and giant outdoor murals by an arts community that takes pride in the natural splendor of its surroundings.
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PORT GAMBLE
One of the last "company towns", it is a National Historic site. The New England Victorian-style architecture is complemented by plantings of beautiful deciduous trees.
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GOLD BEACH
A coastal town sited where the legendary Rogue River meets the spectacular Pacific Ocean. Crafts, antiques and excellent restaurants enhance this romantic getaway.
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JACKSONVILLE
Time stopped in the 1850s to leave this gold mining town with a fine collection of brick and wooden pioneer buildings that house restaurants, coffee houses, cozy Inns, galleries, antique shops, clothing boutiques, and museums.
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LACONNER
This picturesque town attracts artists and tourists alike with its waterfront activity, proximity to renown tulip fields, and a Northwest history of logging and fishing.
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LAVA HOT SPRINGS
Year-round resort community located in a scenic mountain setting rich in Western history. The pools remain a big attraction.
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LEAVENWORTH
Charming Bavarian village in the Cascade Mountains. Delightful specialty shops, cozy lodgings, and a year-round schedule of music, live theater, festivals and outdoor recreation.
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NELSON
Home to a thriving arts community surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains and set on Kootenay Lake. World class art galleries, historic buildings, fine dining and outdoor recreation.
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PORT TOWNSEND
A Victorian Seaport on the National Historic Register. Well-preserved Victorian buildings fill the downtown waterfront and higher residential areas. Home to a thriving arts community and wooden boat industry.
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POULSBO
Nicknamed "Little Norway on the Fjord", the town's Scandinavian heritage is seen in the quaint streets and waterfront boardwalk.
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SANDPOINT
Friendly town offers something for everyone, from outdoor recreation on the lakes and mountains, to cultural activities, to shopping on the famous Cedar Street Bridge.
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SISTERS
The Old West theme of the downtown area is home to specialty shops and galleries in this gateway to the Cascade Mountains.
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STANLEY
Rustic home base for exploring the breathtaking wilderness lands of the Sawtooth Mountians.
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SUN VALLEY
Legendary ski resort and small art town. Nearby Ketchum offers fine dining and specialty shopping.
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VIRGINIA CITY
Remarkably preserved old west Victorian gold mining town with an enthralling history. Ammenities in the nearby town of Ennis.
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WALLACE
Well-preserved, historic mining town nestled in Silver Valley. Fascinating museums, mine tours, and nearby outdoor recreation.
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WHITEFISH
The home of the Big Mountain Ski & Summer Resort is an attractive township in scenic surroundings.
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WINTHROP
Frontier town surrounded by forests and wilderness. Boasts a wonderfully restored main street complete with wooden sidewalks.
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Great Destinations!
Each town has its unique, appealing character, making it a destination in its own right.
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