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NYC again topped the list of Top 10 cities to visit in the U.S. and Canada as voted on by readers of Travel & Leisure in their 16th annual poll.
TOP 10 CITIES IN THE U.S. AND CANADA 2011
1. New York City
2. Charleston
3. Chicago
4. San Francisco
5. Santa Fe
6. New Orleans
7. Savannah
8. Vancouver
9. Victoria, BC
10. Quebec City
I definitely think all of these cities are worthwhile seeing, so I can't say I disagree with the list.
There are a lot of cities worth seeing though. Charleston's a fine city and all, but outside of the central area I don't really see what is so particularly special about it. Same with Savannah--a perfectly lovely city and worth a visit, but among the top ten places in the country? This list, like most lists of this nature, is somewhat dubious.
The same cities always rank in the Top 10 with little variance over the years.
I wonder, what other cities can do to improve the experience of visitors? Or at least to impress them enough to think rate them highly during these surveys. You'd think Vegas or Orlando would do very well because they are tourist meccas.
There are a lot of cities worth seeing though. Charleston's a fine city and all, but outside of the central area I don't really see what is so particularly special about it. Same with Savannah--a perfectly lovely city and worth a visit, but among the top ten places in the country? This list, like most lists of this nature, is somewhat dubious.
Truly Savannah is one of a kind in this country. Perfect grid. unbelievable parks, squares, etc. It is a jewel this country should be proud of.
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