[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by Steely Dan

Tourist towns seem to be the way to go here because they attract enough outsiders to be vibrant and interesting.

<5,000 - Galena, IL - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1UH3YxM43kkkWnnY7

<1,000 - Saugatuck, MI - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2q5ZWupXPz27XGDm6

<500 - Mackinac Island, MI - https://maps.app.goo.gl/k2sAfBXh8NqCVTxC6

Great choices. Galena is one of the most charming little places in America.

Never been to Mackinac Island, but I think we can probably say the same about it as well. Ahhh, the wonders of building places that don't have cars......