Urban Faves and Raves

What’s the best U.S. city to visit? Here’s what 18,700 frequent travelers (plus a smattering of travel professionals) said in a recent survey:

Best city

New York..........33%

San Francisco.....30%

New Orleans........5%

Chicago............5%

Boston.............4%

Washington, D.C....3%

Las Vegas..........3%

San Diego..........3%

Other.............14%

Why? (top four reasons)

Variety of sights/activities.....39%

Food/restaurants.................14%

Beautiful/scenic.................10%

Fun/interesting...................8%

Source: Zagat Survey 2001 US Travel Survey