America's Favorite Cities 2008 | Travel + Leisure

Vacation Finder

What's your ideal getaway? Find your perfect vacation city by choosing up to five of the following criteria:

    People

  • Attractive
  • Friendly
  • Intelligent
  • Athletic/active
  • Diverse
  • Stylish

    Type of Trip

  • Romantic escape
  • Wild weekend
  • Family vacation
  • Relaxing retreat
  • Active/adventure vacation
  • Cultural getaway

    Nightlife

  • Cocktail hour/lounge scene
  • Singles/bar scene
  • Late-night/club scene

    Culture

  • Classical music
  • Live music/bands
  • Theater
  • Museums/galleries
  • Historical sites/monuments

    Shopping

  • Luxury boutiques
  • Local boutiques
  • Art galleries
  • Antique stores
  • Vintage stores/flea markets

    Food/Dining

  • Destination restaurants
  • Ethnic food/cheap eats
  • CafĂ©s/coffee bars
  • Farmers’ and specialty food markets

    Quality of Life & Visitor Experience

  • Noteworthy neighborhoods
  • Skyline/views
  • Public parks and access to the outdoors
  • Cleanliness
  • Public transportation and pedestrian friendliness
  • Traffic
  • Safety
  • Weather
  • Peace and quiet
  • Affordability
  • People-watching
  • Environmental awareness

    Holiday Travel

  • Thanksgiving
  • Winter/Christmas
  • Spring Break
  • Summer Vacation