Washington Destination Named The State's 'Must-Visit Small Town'

Washington is home to vibrant big cities and extraordinary small towns that showcase the unmatched beauty the state has to offer, not just to the people who call it home but to anyone who visits to see what makes the Evergreen State so special.

Thrillist compiled a list of the "must-visit small town" in every state, smaller destinations that offer "a respite from big-city life" and a glimpse of the "romanticism of small towns" in America. From beach towns promising white sandy shores to mountainside villages and idyllic coastal havens, the list is full of locales you simply have to see for yourself.

Of all the unique spots around Washington, the state's best small town to visit is Lake Chelan. With a population of around 4,200, this locale is the perfect destination for any season. According to the site:

"Its crystalline namesake runs 1,500 feet deep and cuts a jagged 50-mile path perfect for parasailing, boating, or simply admiring while sipping wine. Along with being Washington's best lake town and one of its best mountain towns, it's also the state's coolest wine town, with more than 30 tasting rooms showcasing a taste of the unique mountain terroir. Here, the Cascades cast a shadow over a picturesque Pacific Northwest downtown whose mom and pop restaurants include the relatively upscale Campbell's (hope for Dungeness crab, but always bet on the local oysters) and the ultra-chill Local Myth Pizza, which does wonderful things with pizza dough and housemade chorizo. It's a winter sports paradise, a fall color explosion, a springtime wonderland, and a summer getaway."

Read up on more of the best small towns in the U.S. to visit at thrillist.com. You can also check out our previous coverage of the "most charming small town" in the state.