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For an interactive version of the above map, click here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The matchmaking platform MyDatingAdviser.com<\/a> has compiled a ranking of the coziest small towns in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study compared 170 small towns across the following categories: weather, food, and activities. We looked at data points like winter temperature, average snowfall, cafes, bakeries, crafts, and bookshops, among other indicators of a cozy small town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll want to take a ‘trip<\/em>‘ over to https:\/\/mydatingadviser.com\/best-small-towns-in-america\/<\/a> to research all 170 towns across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s what we did, and now we are getting away for a long roadtrip in the State of Washington. There are three of the ‘coziest towns’ located there and we are going to take in at least two. Stay tuned for more pictures coming from there in the weeks ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Amy Pritchett, Editor-in-Chief at MyDatingAdviser.com<\/a> for turning us on to this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you been to any of these towns? Leave a message below, or drop me a note and let me know which ones are your favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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