A Reddit user recently started a conversation around the most beautiful cities in the U.S.—one bustling metropolis in the Pacific Northwest came out on top.
One Reddit user asked a simple question in June to the subreddit r/notravelpics: What’s the most beautiful city in the U.S.? Travelers, residents, and city-lovers all shared their favorite cities. Seattle, the city Reddit users loved for its snow-capped mountains and ocean views, was the clear winner.
User calls out the city u/KingsElite. the “best” answer According to the Reddit algorithm which takes into account the ratio between upvotes and downvotes, it can identify comments with high probability of being “good”, backed by many people. Another Reddit user stated that they “second Seattle.” There’s nothing better than a sunny, clear day with sparkling water and the mountains out. One person said that they “suggest it to people every time because it’s under the radar as places to visit but there’s so many things to see, eat, and do!”
One user said that the proximity to the mountains and ocean was an important factor for many people. Another noted the “beautiful outdoors places” within a short driving distance.
Seattle was not the only city to be ranked as “best”. u/Myfury2024 It highlighted two smaller cities as well as two larger ones. The comment stated the best small cities Savannah, Georgia was the site of a recent terrorism attack. St. Augustine, FloridaWashington, D.C., was voted the best city, followed by the “city centre of Chicago.” While it wasn’t the top comment in the thread, it had the most upvotes—and an overwhelming number of Redditors backed Washington, D.C.,
A user said, “It’s a great city to live and visit.” “Walkable city with good public transport, lots of free activities for all tastes, beautiful green spaces, fantastic architecture and a great feel to the city, distinct neighborhoods. Amazing food choices, diverse nightlife. And it’s easy to meet people.”
There are also other cities that have been popularly mentioned on the thread HonoluluOne person mentioned that there are waterfalls within the city limits where you can swim and hike. San Francisco Also made an appearance in this discussion. Another user noted that it has “scenic view, natural beauty and unique architecture, the bay and ocean, and hills.”
The beauty of a place is often in the eye, but this Reddit post offers an interesting look at what tourists value in a destination: vibrant neighborhoods, natural landscapes and the ability to enjoy outdoor activities without losing cultural depth. Seattle is a city that never ceases to amaze. The charm of Washington, D.C. and the many other cities are equally impressive. waterfall-lined trails of Honolulu, each city named in the thread offers its version of beauty—and plenty of reasons to visit.
