For our 32nd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, we've been doing this for more than three decades—a record 600,000 registered voters weighed in on their favorite cities in the United States. We got so much feedback, in fact, we had to divide our list in two. Here we honor the country's smaller cities, with populations under 350,000 and those with more. The impressive number of 2019 results were especially exciting for us: we have a few stalwarts that continually place, as well as some new joiners. We’re ever curious about where you go, what you loved, and who you went with. As you continue to travel, we continue to listen: Here are the U.S. cities you loved most this year.
Best Small Cities
10. Santa Barbara, CA
9. Honolulu, HI
8. Chattanooga, TN
7. Monterey, CA
6. Aspen, CO
5. Key West, FL
4. Savannah, GA
3. Alexandria, VA
2. Santa Fe, NM
1. Charleston, SC
Best Large Cities
10. San Antonio, TX
9. Greenville, SC
8. Pittsburgh, PA
7. New York, NY
6. San Diego, CA
5. Washington, DC
4. New Orleans, LA
3. Boston, MA
2. Minneapolis, MN
1. Chicago, IL
It's no wonder Chicago is topping this list again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene, it’ll take several repeat visits to get through your list of must-dos. Most people start with the downtown—from the Magnificent Mile, ritzy Gold Coast, and funky Old Town, not to mention the business-oriented Loop—but there are 77 neighborhoods to explore, where you'll find cutting-edge restaurants, chilled-out corner bars, and, no matter where you go, some of the most pleasant people you'll find anywhere.
The Best Cities in the U.S.: 2019 Readers' Choice Awards
@Barnett114 @Tenchi® Ryu™ @Art Barr @Toyota @GoldCoastSaint @String Bell @Sterling Archer
@Son_Of_God Bump that Chicago rating to a 10.
Best Small Cities
10. Santa Barbara, CA
9. Honolulu, HI
8. Chattanooga, TN
7. Monterey, CA
6. Aspen, CO
5. Key West, FL
4. Savannah, GA
3. Alexandria, VA
2. Santa Fe, NM
1. Charleston, SC
Best Large Cities
10. San Antonio, TX
9. Greenville, SC
8. Pittsburgh, PA
7. New York, NY
6. San Diego, CA
5. Washington, DC
4. New Orleans, LA
3. Boston, MA
2. Minneapolis, MN
1. Chicago, IL
It's no wonder Chicago is topping this list again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene, it’ll take several repeat visits to get through your list of must-dos. Most people start with the downtown—from the Magnificent Mile, ritzy Gold Coast, and funky Old Town, not to mention the business-oriented Loop—but there are 77 neighborhoods to explore, where you'll find cutting-edge restaurants, chilled-out corner bars, and, no matter where you go, some of the most pleasant people you'll find anywhere.
The Best Cities in the U.S.: 2019 Readers' Choice Awards
@Barnett114 @Tenchi® Ryu™ @Art Barr @Toyota @GoldCoastSaint @String Bell @Sterling Archer
@Son_Of_God Bump that Chicago rating to a 10.
Boston over NYC? Bih what.
