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America's Favorite Cities 2007

America's Favorite Cities 2007

By Travel & Leisure

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

Victor Ovalle, Austin Parks and Recreation

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

Courtesy of Phoebe Sexton/Boston Red Sox & Julie Cordeiro/Boston Red Sox

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

Zubin Shroff

Home to the friendliest people in the country.
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Chicago

Francois Dischinger

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

Courtesy of the Deep Ellum Association

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

Courtesy of Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

Ericka McConnell

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

John Huba

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

Catherine Ledner

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

Coliena Rentmeester

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

Visions of America, LLC / Alamy

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

Steve Hall of Hedrich Blessing

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

Julian Broad

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

Courtesy of Disney

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

Buff Strickland

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

Sheraton

Spa weekend anyone?This Arizona getaway received high marks as a relaxing retreat.
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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.
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San Antonio

Richard Cummins/CORBIS

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

Joao Canziani

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

Catherine Ledner

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

Tim Thompson

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

Rudy Sulgan/Corbis

Voted the most worldly Americans, Washingtonians have access to the best museums and historic sites in the nation.
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