Howdy, neighbor! These are the most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S.

"A city where everybody knows your name - and they're always glad you came - might exist exclusively in the fictional world of "Cheers." But there are a few burgs in America that rise up to and above standard courtesy. That's according to the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, who recently cast votes for the " 10 Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the U.S. " No. 1 on the list? That would be Lexington, Kent."

"which the magazine praised for its distilleries, dining scene and "small-town community atmosphere, which we attribute to the friendly locals." A California city also made the cut, and it's no surprise, given its SoCal-surfer charm, that it is San Diego. "Maybe it's the near-perfect weather, but there's something about San Diego that seems to bring out the best in everyone," CN Traveler writes."

"Considering its sunny weather, good tacos on every corner and friendly attitude, maybe it's time to plan a trip toward the border. Most tourist-friendly cities in the U.S., from CN Traveler's readers 1 Lexington, Kent. 2 Santa Fe, N.M. 3 Savannah, Ga. 4 Milwaukee, Wis. 5 Alexandria, Va. 6 Columbus, Ohio 7 Chicago 8 Charleston, S.C. 9 New Orleans 10 San Diego"

Lexington, Kentucky ranks first for tourist friendliness, praised for its distilleries, dining scene and a small-town community atmosphere attributed to friendly locals. San Diego earns recognition for near-perfect weather, SoCal-surfer charm, abundant tacos and a consistently friendly attitude that encourages travel toward the border. Ten U.S. cities are highlighted for exceptional tourist friendliness, spanning the Southwest, Midwest, South and East Coast. The list includes Santa Fe, Savannah, Milwaukee, Alexandria, Columbus, Chicago, Charleston and New Orleans alongside Lexington and San Diego, reflecting diverse regional hospitality and strong local visitor appeal.

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