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Top Cities for Beautiful People

Charleston takes top rank for friendliness

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(Newser) – Miami boasts the most attractive people in the US, a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine concludes. The city took the top spot for most beautiful locals, followed by San Diego, Austin, Charleston (SC), and Honolulu. Of the top 25, Philly came in last. The survey ranked the cities in a host of other categories, including:

  • Friendliest: Charleston
  • Smartest: Seattle
  • Most diverse: New York City (which also took the top spot for shopping, the arts, and best skyline).
  • Best weather: Honolulu
  • Cleanest: Portland, Ore.
  • Dirtiest: New Orleans

The smartest people live in Seattle, a new survey says.
The smartest people live in Seattle, a new survey says.   (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Portland, Ore., is the cleanest city, the survey says.
Portland, Ore., is the cleanest city, the survey says.   (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
A model walks down the runway wearing Ed Hardy swimwear during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim show in Miami Beach, Fla. Saturday, July 19, 2008.
A model walks down the runway wearing Ed Hardy swimwear during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim show in Miami Beach, Fla. Saturday, July 19, 2008.   (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Downtown Miami is seen as the sun sets.
Downtown Miami is seen as the sun sets.   (AP Photo/Luis M.Alvarez)
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