It’s the debate that never ends: What is the best city in the United States? Well, Travel + Leisure polled its readers about what urban centers stood out from the pack. This year, there was a clear answer for which region ranks highest: the South. Eight out of the top 15 cities hailed from there, including Nashville, San Antonio, and Asheville, North Carolina. Readers say they love them for the food, beer, scenery, and shops. Travel + Leisure also writes that another theme among the winners is that many of them host marquee festivals, like the SXSW Festival in Austin or Jazz Fest in New Orleans.
So what is the best city to live in? According to Travel + Leisure readers, it is Charleston, South Carolina. It has history, great food and drink, beautiful views and plenty to do. Check out the gallery to see the top 15 cities in America.
1. Charleston, South Carolina
2. Santa Fe, New Mexico
3. Savannah, Georgia
4. New Orleans, Louisana
5. Nashville, Tennesse
6. Honolulu, Hawaii
7. New York City, New York
8. Austin, Texas
9. Asheville, North Carolina
10. San Antonio, Texas
11. San Francisco, California
12. Chicago, Illinois
13. Williamsburg, Virginia
14. Boston, Massachusetts
15. Portland, Oregon
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