There are plenty of things that make Washington State unique from all of the other states. We have four distinct seasons, we have both beach and desert in our state, plenty of waterfalls and lakes, we have a mountain range including a volcano, and we're the only state named after a president. Neat!
World Atlas had a list of the 8 most unique Washington towns. Which ones have you been to?
They say Gig Harbor is the most unique for Washington.
Gig Harbor is located along a one mile stretch of the Puget Sound and like many Washington State locales can trace its modern history to the mid 1800s. Now home to a population of just over 12,000 inhabitants, the town is also affectionately known as the “Maritime City” and is a popular stopover destination due to its proximity to many State Parks and the Olympic Peninsula. And of course in town proper, boat tours, waterfront restaurants, and Mount Rainier in the distance also make for a most wonderful sojourn that is a great way to escape the stress of the big city.
Other towns on the list include Sequim, Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Maryhill, Stevenson, Walla Walla, and Coupeville.
Oddly missing from this list is Leavenworth. Having a german town right here in Washington State is such a cool thing. But, again, this is from someone else and not, like, us.
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