The magazine "Travel + Leisure and CNN television company has published a list of U.S. cities recommended for tourists. Classification based on the survey was conducted among more than 60 thousand of people who could choose among the 25 largest megacities. The cities were calculated according five main categories: "Culture", "Shopping", "Persons", "Foods" and "City Landscape".

According to the study of the most popular tourist cities are New Orleans, New York, Portland (Oregon) and Charleston (South Carolina). New Orleans is appreciated for its nightlife and music in New York for its theaters, classical music, restaurants, boutiques and elegant locals. Portland is considered the "greenest" city in addition, tourists are attracted by the quality of public transport, parks, etc. People friendliest live in Charleston. It is also famous for its interesting architecture notable curio shops, the flea markets, etc.

In the category of "people" of the cities are organized as follows. Those most athletes live in Denver, San Diego and Portland. The most attractive – Miami, San Diego and Charleston. The life of the most diverse population in New York, San Francisco and New Orleans. Charleston, New Orleans and Minneapolis citizens have more friendly. The most joyful lives are led by New Orleans, Austin and Honolulu. The more intellectual people living in Seattle, Minneapolis and Boston. The citizens of New York, Miami and San Francisco are considered pioneers. The citizens of Washington, San Francisco and New York lead the fullest lives.

Iuri Tarabanov writes about interesting travel experiences. His Cheap Travel site is http://www.travelime.com

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