This Small Montana Town Has Been Named The Best In America

According to Census.gov a city is considered a city when there are 50,000 people living in one area.

That means Montana only has 4 "cities" and the rest would be considered towns, but it's one Montana town with a population under 10,000 that's be named the "best small town" in the state.

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Montana Is Full Of Wonderful Small Towns

I grew up in a small town, and while I may have been chomping at the bit to get out, looking back it was a great time.

There is just something unique about living in a small tight-knit community that you can't experience while living in the big city.

That unique experience is what lead the website Far and Wide to find the best small town in each state, and it's hard to argue their selection when it comes the Treasure State.

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What Small Town In Montana Is Considered The Best?

When it comes to the best small town in Montana Far and Wide had this to say about their selection, which is Whitefish, Montana:

A resort town with fresh powder for skiing in the winter, Whitefish Lake for water fun in the summer, and great hiking and biking trails throughout the year, Whitefish is beloved among travel pros.

When the Rocky Mountains backdrop doesn't steal away your attention, you can turn your focus toward downtown's inviting restaurants and shops.

Those of you who know their Montana history may remember that Whitefish used to be called "Stumptown." See how some other small Montana towns got their name in the gallery below. 👇

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