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America's Favorite Cities 2007

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March 12, 2012
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Atlanta

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  • This city's clubs ranked among the top 10. Romance, however, is not its forte.
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Austin

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  • The heart of Texas has the best singles scene, but the shopping here is rated subpar.
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Boston

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  • Boston gets great marks for classical music, but not the weather.
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Charleston

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  • Home to the friendliest people in the country.
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Chicago

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  • The Windy City's restaurants get top marks, even if its weather comes in last.
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Dallas

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  • Affordability is the area's best quality. The worst: its people.
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Denver

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  • The Rocky Mountains attract active, athletic people—and make for active, athletic getaways.
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Honolulu

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  • The quintessential honeymoon capital of America: voted the best place for a romantic escape.
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Las Vegas

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  • Sin City makes for one wild weekend. Don't expect any peace and quiet here.
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Los Angeles

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  • L.A. has luxe shops galore, but good luck navigating the city—and its unfriendly residents.
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Miami

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  • Hit the city's top-rated clubs and you just might spot America's most attractive people.
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Minneapolis

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  • They may be cold, but the Twin Cities are also pristine.
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Nashville

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  • A good place to stretch your dollar, though the luxury boutiques are few.
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New Orleans

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  • America's nightlife capital: the Big Easy rated highest for live music, cocktails, and cheap eats.
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New York

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  • The Big Apple is ranked No. 1 for shopping, culture, people-watching, and big-name restaurants. If only it were more affordable.
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Orlando

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  • Best city for a family vacation. Don't expect a cultural getaway, however.
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Philadelphia

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  • Though their city is praised for its historical sites and monuments, Philadelphians finished last in the attractive category.
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Phoenix/Scottsdale

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  • Spa weekend anyone?This Arizona getaway received high marks as a relaxing retreat.
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Portland, Oregon

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  • Want a green getaway?This city is rated the most environmentally friendly, with great parks to boot.
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San Antonio

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  • The most affordable (and least stylish) city in America.
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San Diego

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  • America's best weather, with sunshine, ocean breezes, and average daily temp of 78 degrees.
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San Francisco

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  • San Franciscans are the highest-ranked people overall. Plus, the city has fantastic neighborhoods to explore.
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Santa Fe

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  • This is the best city for peace and quiet—and a relaxing vacation. Not surprising, then, that its nightlife ranks last.
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Seattle

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  • Best in class: Seattle residents scored highest for intelligence.
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Washington, D.C.

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  • Voted the most worldly Americans, Washingtonians have access to the best museums and historic sites in the nation.
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1 of 25 Atlanta
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3 of 25 Boston
4 of 25 Charleston
5 of 25 Chicago
6 of 25 Dallas
7 of 25 Denver
8 of 25 Honolulu
9 of 25 Las Vegas
10 of 25 Los Angeles
11 of 25 Miami
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