CHICAGO - For the ninth year in a row, Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the United States by the Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards.

The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, based on more than 750,000 votes, once again recognized Chicago’s mix of culture, architecture, dining, and hospitality.

The city was also named one of the friendliest in the world by the U.K. edition of Condé Nast Traveller, the only U.S. city to earn that honor this year.

What they're saying:

Condé Nast praised the Windy City in its summation: "It's no wonder Chicago tops this list yet again. A world-class destination known for its impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene, it’ll take several repeat visits to get through your list of must-dos. Mos

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