Trip Ideas City Vacations America's Favorite Cities 2007 By Travel Leisure Editors Travel Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on March 12, 2012 Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 25 Atlanta iStockphoto This city's clubs ranked among the top 10. Romance, however, is not its forte. +See how Atlanta ranks in all categories +T+L's Select Guide to Atlanta hotels 02 of 25 Austin Victor Ovalle, Austin Parks and Recreation The heart of Texas has the best singles scene, but the shopping here is rated subpar. + See how Austin ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Austin hotels 03 of 25 Boston Courtesy of Phoebe Sexton/Boston Red Sox & Julie Cordeiro/Boston Red Sox Boston gets great marks for classical music, but not the weather. + See how Boston ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Boston + T+L's Select Guide to Boston hotels 04 of 25 Charleston Zubin Shroff Home to the friendliest people in the country. + See how Charleston ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Charleston hotels 05 of 25 Chicago Francois Dischinger The Windy City's restaurants get top marks, even if its weather comes in last. + See how Chicago ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Chicago + T+L's Select Guide to Chicago hotels 06 of 25 Dallas Courtesy of the Deep Ellum Association Affordability is the area's best quality. The worst: its people. + See how Dallas/Fort Worth ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Dallas/Fort Worth hotels 07 of 25 Denver Courtesy of Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau The Rocky Mountains attract active, athletic people—and make for active, athletic getaways. + See how Denver ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Denver hotels 08 of 25 Honolulu Ericka McConnell The quintessential honeymoon capital of America: voted the best place for a romantic escape. + See how Honolulu ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Hawaii + T+L's Select Guide to Honolulu hotels 09 of 25 Las Vegas John Huba Sin City makes for one wild weekend. Don't expect any peace and quiet here. + See how Las Vegas ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Las Vegas + T+L's Select Guide to Las Vegas hotels 10 of 25 Los Angeles Catherine Ledner L.A. has luxe shops galore, but good luck navigating the city—and its unfriendly residents. + See how L.A. ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Los Angeles + T+L's Select Guide to Los Angeles hotels 11 of 25 Miami Coliena Rentmeester Hit the city's top-rated clubs and you just might spot America's most attractive people. + See how Miami ranks in all categories + T+L's guide to Miami + T+L's Select Guide to Miami hotels 12 of 25 Minneapolis Visions of America, LLC / Alamy They may be cold, but the Twin Cities are also pristine. + See how the Twin Cities rank in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Minneapolis/St. Paul hotels 13 of 25 Nashville Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing A good place to stretch your dollar, though the luxury boutiques are few. + See how Nashville ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Nashville hotels 14 of 25 New Orleans Julian Broad America's nightlife capital: the Big Easy rated highest for live music, cocktails, and cheap eats. + See how New Orleans ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to New Orleans hotels 15 of 25 New York Andrea Fazzari The Big Apple is ranked No. 1 for shopping, culture, people-watching, and big-name restaurants. If only it were more affordable. + See how NYC ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to New York + T+L's Select Guide to New York hotels 16 of 25 Orlando Courtesy of Disney Best city for a family vacation. Don't expect a cultural getaway, however. + See how Orlando ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Orlando + T+L's Select Guide to Orlando hotels 17 of 25 Philadelphia Buff Strickland Though their city is praised for its historical sites and monuments, Philadelphians finished last in the attractive category. + See how Philadelphia ranks in all categories +T+L's Select Guide to Philadelphia hotels 18 of 25 Phoenix/Scottsdale Sheraton Spa weekend anyone?This Arizona getaway received high marks as a relaxing retreat. + See how Phoenix/Scottsdale ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Phoenix/Scottsdale hotels 19 of 25 Portland, Oregon Portland Oregon Visitors Association/Brent Bradley Want a green getaway?This city is rated the most environmentally friendly, with great parks to boot. + See how Portland ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to Portland hotels 20 of 25 San Antonio Richard Cummins/CORBIS The most affordable (and least stylish) city in America. + See how San Antonio ranks in all categories + T+L's Select Guide to San Antonio hotels 21 of 25 San Diego Joao Canziani America's best weather, with sunshine, ocean breezes, and average daily temp of 78 degrees. + See how San Diego ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to San Diego + T+L's Select Guide to San Diego hotels 22 of 25 San Francisco Catherine Ledner San Franciscans are the highest-ranked people overall. Plus, the city has fantastic neighborhoods to explore. + See how SF ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to San Francisco + T+L's Select Guide to San Francisco hotels 23 of 25 Santa Fe John Huba This is the best city for peace and quiet—and a relaxing vacation. Not surprising, then, that its nightlife ranks last. + See how Santa Fe ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Santa Fe + T+L's Select Guide to Santa Fe hotels 24 of 25 Seattle Tim Thompson Best in class: Seattle residents scored highest for intelligence. + See how Seattle ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Seattle + T+L's Select Guide to Seattle Hotels 25 of 25 Washington, D.C. Rudy Sulgan/Corbis Voted the most worldly Americans, Washingtonians have access to the best museums and historic sites in the nation. + See how Washington, D.C. ranks in all categories + T+L's Guide to Washington, D.C. + T+L's Select Guide to Washington, D.C. hotels Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit