Indy is friendly. Conde Nast Traveler readers vote city among the best
Indy, the friendly!
Indianapolis landed among the friendliest cities in the U.S. for Conde Nast Traveler readers.
The city came in fourth on the Readers’ Choice Awards, maybe helped by the dining scene.
Respondents to the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey were asked to take into account where folks felt welcome when traveling, the publication said.
“Did an outgoing local go out of their way to give you directions? Was the city easy to navigate? Did you simply get good vibes from the people around you?” it prompted.
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Indy was noted for becoming a foodie destination, with a tip of the hat to national recognition garnered by Milktooth co-founder Jonathan Brooks.
“Since then, local chefs and restaurateurs have put their mark on everything from Asian street food to Italian classics,” the publication said. “Could it be that Indianapolis is friendly because it’s so well-fed?”
The 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S.
Here are the friendliest cities in the U.S., according to the Readers’ Choice Awards:
1. Greenville, South Carolina
2. Rochester, New York
3. Lexington, Kentucky
4. Indianapolis, Indiana
5. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6. Santa Fe, New Mexico
7. Charleston, South Carolina
8. Pensacola, Florida
9. Savannah, Georgia
10. Alexandria, Virginia
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X.com:@cherylvjackson.
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