Safest American Cities to Visit by:Steve Robinson
While travelers continue their quest to find cheap airplane tickets
, cheap vacation packages, and discount hotel rooms, safety remains a top priority. Travel & Leisure's annual survey of how travelers' rank 30 of America's favorite cities revealed that visitors feel safer in urban setting that embrace suburban traits and are less at ease in traditional urban settings.The survey revealed that cities known for their cleanliness and friendly people and small town vibes ranked higher, such as Charleston, Austin and Denver. At the opposite end, congested cities filled with skyscrapers, heavy traffic, and pollution were ranked on the low end of the perceived safety scale.
Interestingly this meant cities like Los Angeles and New York show up in the bottom third of the safest cities although their crime levels are low on a per capita basis according to the Department of Justice.
The following were the highest traveler ranked cities when it came to safety:
1) Portland, OR: known for reliable public transportation, being environmentally conscious, great parks, and quiet.
2) Minneapolis/St. Paul: outstanding airport experiences, friendly people, family oriented activities and extremely clean streets.
3) Charleston: ranked #1 for its peoples' friendliness and attractiveness.
4) Austin: its residents are viewed as intelligent, friendly and attractive, with terrific neighborhood restaurants and well maintained city parks.
5) Santa Fe: is ranked higher for its peace and quiet. Its moderate weather, cleanliness and vast antique shopping are all attractions.
Cities that ranked lowest in travelers perception of safe cities were as follows:
30) Lost Angeles: scored at the bottom for the friendliness of its people, its environment, relaxation, reliable public transportation, cleanliness and worthwhile public parks. Lack of people out in the evenings in Los Angeles was cited as a safety concern.
29) New Orleans: although it ranked number 2 for friendly locals and wild weekend getaways, perhaps visitors feared too much partying can result in trouble.
28) Miami: even though it remains a top destination for romance and home to a very attractive native population, it scored low on safety issues.
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Steve Robinson is a travel specialist which has been in the travel business over 10 years. He specializes in Airline Travel and Vacation Packages and writes for multiple publications. Most Hated Airline Fee by:Steve Robinson Ahmedabad Delhi Flights by:Alivia Martin Airlines Doing a Poor Job Recycling by:Steve Robinson Airplane Air Better Than Many Feared by:Steve Robinson Experience Koh Samui in Thailand for a True Tropical Island Adventure by:Michiel Van Kets Relocating to Singapore by:Kelly White Dubai 7 Star Hotel: Leading Hotels of the World by:Shabbir Kagalwala Master the Tango While You Learn Spanish In Buenos Aires by:Ken Ingraham Budget Gift Shopping with Car Rental in Brisbane by:Dev Mishra Concerned About the Age of Your Plane? by:Steve Robinson Your Tuscany holiday will provide the time of your life Chicago Wedding Cruise Ideas by:Kristie Lorette Reduce The Anxieties And Stresses Of Traveling by:Stanley Popovich