American City Survey Reveals Best, Worst Metropolises to Visit

Agents with clients who are itching to take a domestic trip but unsure where to go can get some insight from TripAdvisor's American city survey of more than 3,400 U.S. respondents. In short, the results suggest your clients avoid places like Detroit and discover such "underrated" cities as Portland, OR. See for yourself in the categories below.

 

Favorite City

1. New York City
2. San Francisco
3. Chicago and Boston (tie)

Least Favorite City

1. Detroit
2. Los Angeles
3. Atlanta

Most Underrated

Portland, OR

Most Overrated

Las Vegas

Most Economical

Las Vegas

Most Expensive

New York City

Cleanest

Portland, OR     

Dirtiest
Detroit

Sexiest

Miami

Most Boring

Cleveland

Healthiest

Seattle

Least Healthy

Detroit

Friendliest and Most Helpful

New York City   

Least Friendly and Helpful

New York City

Best Free Attractions

Washington, D.C.

Most Romantic

Honolulu

Nicest Sounding Accent

Atlanta     

Most Annoying Accent

Boston