{"id":4665,"date":"2024-10-17T14:46:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T14:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicagodev.wpenginepowered.com\/eight-years-of-chicago-being-crowned-best-big-city-in-the-u-s\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T03:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:33:56","slug":"eight-years-of-chicago-being-crowned-best-big-city-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/chicago-loop-blog\/eight-years-of-chicago-being-crowned-best-big-city-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight years of Chicago being crowned &#8220;Best Big City in the U.S.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"loop-intro wp-block-paragraph\">2 MIN READ \u2013 For eight consecutive years, Chicago has claimed the title of Best Big City in the U.S. in<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-cities-us\" target=\"_blank\"> Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler&#8217;s Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a>. Since 2017, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler readers have consistently recognized Chicago&#8217;s vibrant charm and unparalleled appeal\u2014a true testament to the magic of our city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Over 575,000 travelers from all corners of the globe have spoken, naming Chicago the nation\u2019s Best Big City once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><br>We could brag, but we\u2019ll let <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-cities-us\" target=\"_blank\">CN Traveler\u2019s words<\/a> do the talking for us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s no wonder\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/destinations\/chicago\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago<\/a>\u00a0is topping this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene, it\u2019ll take several repeat visits to get through your list of must-dos. Most people start downtown\u2014from the Magnificent Mile to the ritzy Gold Coast to funky Old Town\u2014but there are 77 neighborhoods to explore, where you&#8217;ll find\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-restaurants-in-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">cutting-edge restaurants<\/a>, chilled-out corner\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/gallery\/best-bars-in-chicago\" target=\"_blank\">bars<\/a>, and, no matter where you go, some of the most pleasant people you&#8217;ll find anywhere.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1920xSummer-2024-photography-03-photo-credit-Faith-Decker__ResizedImageWzEzMjAsODgxXQ.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 MIN READ \u2013 For eight consecutive years, Chicago has claimed the title of Best Big City in the U.S. in Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler&#8217;s Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. 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