Small Towns:
St. Johnsbury, VT | Dillon, MT | Divide, CO | Port Townsend, WA
Spearfish, SD | Waynesville, NC
Port Townsend, Washington
Population: 8,745
Median Home Price: $290,000
Number of Stoplights: Five
The Scene: Once an active seaport, now an artist haven, Port Townsend is situated between two of Washington's outdoor greats: Head north for the San Juan Islands, west for Olympic National Park.
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