There was an online survey of "America's Favorite Cities' by Travel + Leisure magazine. The survey of 125,000 people ranked 25 U.S cities in 45 categories ranging from most affordable to friendliest people.Here's some of the results:
- The most beautiful people = THE SUNSHINE STATE'S METROPOLIS
- The least beautiful people = PHILADELPHIA
- The best city for a wild weekend = LAS VEGAS & NEW ORLEANS
- The best for a family weekend = FLORIDA (Theme-park rich Orlando)
- The least favorite for a family weekend = LAS VEGAS
-The best for historical sites/monuments = WASHINGTON D.C.
- The smartest locals = WASHINGTON D.C. & SEATTLE
- The friendliest people = CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
- The least friendly people = LOS ANGELES
- The most inteligent people = LOS ANGELES
- The best for shopping, arts, diverse residents, and skyline = NEW YORK
- The most affordable city = SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
- The least affordable, peaceful, and quiet = NEW YORK
- The most peaceful and quietest = SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
- The cleanest city = PORTLAND
- The best in environmental awareness, outdoor life, and public transportation = PORTLAND
- The best for a romantic escape and best weather = HONOLULU
