North Dakota Has 1 Of The 10 Coziest Small Towns In The USA

According to an article on Cheapism, North Dakota has one of the "10 Coziest Small Towns in America.

As we inch closer to much colder weather, North Dakota has one of the best escapes this winter!

This city is the perfect winter getaway, offering numerous activities year-round, including during the winter months. It's an especially great place to visit during the Christmas season. Not only is the downtown beautifully lit, but it's a great place to take in a holiday-themed show.

They based their data on the dating review site MyDatingAdvisor, comparing the top 170 small towns across the country on weather, food, and activities.  Each of those three dimensions was then analyzed using 10 relevant metrics of cozy town friendliness.  For once, our North Dakota winter weather actually worked in our favor.  Not to mention, we do have some friendly people in North Dakota.  I mean, after all, who hasn't heard of North Dakota "nice" before?

We actually had TWO small towns that made the top 170 list in North Dakota. (and 1 in the top 10)

Up first is Garrison, North Dakota.  Garrison came in at #69.  This cozy small town scored so-so in activities and food, but scored well with its winter weather.  The city of Garrison has received accolades in some of my other articles, like "The Coolest Small Towns in America." You can read about that here.

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Garrison, North Dakota, is widely known for its outdoor opportunities, thanks to its close proximity to Lake Sakakawea. However, it also seems to have something going on for lovers in the wintertime.  Somebody cue Marvin Gaye.

That brings us to North Dakota's coziest of them all.

The town that makes you want to light a fire, sip on some hot chocolate, and cuddle with your sweetie is none other than Medora, North Dakota. 

Medora, North Dakota, was named the 6th coziest small town in America!

That's pretty impressive.  Medora scored really well in winter weather, food, and of course, its breathtaking scenery. 

There you go winter winter-loving couples.  You've got two destinations in the Peace Garden State to enjoy this winter.  Put another log on the fire.