SAVANNAH, Ga. — A new survey from Travel + Leisure ranked the top 15 best cities in the United States in 2024. One city in the Peach State made the list.
The cities were ranked based on their sights and landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value, the survey stated. More than 700,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties, including hotels, cities, cruise lines and the like, according to Travel + Leisure.
For each category, voters could choose between an excellent, above-average, average, below-average or poor ranking.
Here's the list of the final results:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Savannah, Georgia
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- San Antonio, Texas
- Fort Worth, Texas
- New York, New York
- Chicago, Illinois
- Aspen, Colorado
- Taos, New Mexico
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Alexandria, Virginia
Savannah, Georgia
The Hostess City of the South made the list – representing the Peach State at No. 3. With attractions such as Forsyth Park and a rich history, it's no wonder why Savannah made the cut for the best cities in the U.S. this year.
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