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Whittier, AK - Everybody Resides in a Single Building
Whittier, Alaska, is perhaps one of the only (official) towns in the world where all of the residents live together under one roof. Yes, everyone in Whittier lives together in a large cinderblock building that used to be an army barracks. The town is situated at the foot of some mountains and on the shores of Prince William Sound, meaning it endures some pretty intense winter weather. The 14-story tower has an inn, a church, a police station, and a small clinic.
There is a small tunnel leading into the town if you want to road trip there, but it can be out of service for long stretches, meaning you might be better off taking a boat to Whittier. If you do travel there, the inn is supposed to have the best interior decor in the entire tower. It even comes with binoculars, according to NPR.
