Visit The Friendliest Town In Washington The Next Time You Need A Pick-Me-Up

Depending on where you live and the people you meet, you may or may not consider Washington a friendly state. And while everyone's experience is different, it tends to rank fairly well for its friendliness in polls. But where, you might wonder, will you find the friendliest town in the Evergreen State? Or the best places to live in Washington? That award goes to Sammamish, Washington!

If you aren't exactly sure where Sammamish is, you're not alone.

It's located in King County, east of Seattle. The little city is bordered by Lake Sammamish to the west and the Snoqualmie Valley to the east.

While it has a population of 65,000 people, Sammamish definitely has a small town vibe.

The Sammamish Town Center is known as Sammamish's "living room," and the retail and future living space is the closest thing you'll find to an urban feel.

The Sammamish Farmers Market runs from May - September, gathering every Wednesday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Given its close proximity to so many agricultural communities, it's no wonder that this market is a fantastic one.

The city is mostly residential, and there are nine beautiful parks surrounding it.

Perhaps people here are friendly because life is so quiet and peaceful. The fact that it is Washington's richest city likely doesn't hurt either. It's easy to be friendly when you aren't stressed about making ends meet.

Of course, it could be the breathtaking beauty of the lake that makes Sammamish such a beloved spot.

It's hard to be anything but happy and kind when this is in your backyard.

Whatever the reasons may be, it appears you can count on a friendly greeting when you visit Sammamish.

It was voted the friendliest small metro area by Forbes readers in 2017, and that reputation has remained as the city has continued to grow.

What do you think the friendliest town in Washington is? Looking for more charming small towns in Washington? The Evergreen State is full of them!