It’s the time of year when we’re layering on sweaters and blankets, and to celebrate the winter season. A new survey by MyDatingAdviser.com has ranked the coziest small towns in the USA.
These Washington towns are considered the coziest: Leavenworth (ranked No. 15 coziest in the nation), Friday Harbor (64th), and Port Townsend (129).To determine the coziest small towns in America, this survey compared 170 well-known small towns across the country on ten key metrics, including winter temperature, average snowfall, cafes, bakeries, crafts, and bookshops, among other indicators of a cozy small town. By analyzing the data points, each city has been given a ‘Cozy Town Index Score,’ representing the level of coziness you might experience in that small town.If you’re in the mood for a visit to a “cozy town” to get into the winter spirit, here are some of the best small towns in Washington state and across the country to visit, according to mydatingadvisor.com:In Washington:
- Leavenworth
- Rank: #15 out of 170 cities
- Average Winter Temperature: 27.5 °F, Winter Season: 3.3 months, Snowfall: 95.6 inches, Days Below Freezing: 166
- Friday Harbor
- Rank: #64 out of 170 cities
- Average Winter Temperature: 41 °F, Winter Season: 3.3 months, Snowfall: 95.6 inches, Days Below Freezing: 166
- Port Townsend
- Rank: #129 out of 170 cities
- Average Winter Temperature: 42 °F, Winter Season: 3.7 months, Snowfall: 2.1 inches, Days Below Freezing: 38.3
Find the 20 coziest small towns in the USA:
- Stockholm, Wisconsin
- Stowe, Vermont
- Stanley, Idaho
- Ellicottville, New York
- Breckenridge, Colorado
- Medora, North Dakota
- Lake Placid, New York
- Keystone, South Dakota
- Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Lake George, New York
- Deadwood, South Dakota
- Leadville, Colorado
- Silverton, Colorado
- Saugatuck, Michigan
- Leavenworth, Washington
- Kohler, Wisconsin
- Telluride, Colorado
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- Talkeetna, Alaska
- Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Amy Pritchett, Editor-in-Chief at MyDatingAdviser.com, said: “We’ve swept the country to find some of the coziest towns in America for a winter weekend escape. Whether you’re looking for a ski lover’s paradise, a historic spot that’s still near a major metropolis, or a remote waterfront retreat, you’ll find it on this list.
Winter can seem like a never-ending season dampened by drizzly weather, cold temperatures, and dark nights that can leave you in a miserable mood to match. Combat the seasonal blues by visiting some of the coziest small towns on this list, which can provide sanctuary and warmth while winter rages on outside.
I encourage everyone to indulge in some cozy things. Drink hot chocolate, sit by a fireplace, read a book, enjoy warm meals, and curl up with someone special under a warm blanket.”
What is Hygge?
Interestingly, the act of taking pleasure and contentment from a cozy environment is known as ‘hygge’ – a term coined by the Danes. Hygge is a central part of Danish culture, which perhaps explains why the Danes are some of the happiest people in the world.
Methodology:
To determine the coziest small towns in the nation, MyDatingAdviser.com compared 170 well-known small towns across the following categories: 1) Weather, 2) Food, and 3) Activities. They then evaluated each area using 10 data points of cozy town friendliness—like average winter temperature, snowfall, cafes, bakeries, and craft shops.This article is courtesy of MyDatingAdviser.com: https://mydatingadviser.com/best-small-towns-in-america/.