Readers Vote Santa Fe Shopping Tops Over New York

Chicago, Nashville, Vegas, other metros finish strong

Our readers apparently like retail purchases with a native american or western flair.  Santa Fe, New Mexico – with its historic but chic old town and artful Canyon Road and Railyard districts – has toppled even mighty New York in votes received for Best U.S. City for Shopping.
NYC finished a strong second with shoppers, followed by other beloved American cities which offer a wealth of retail options.  #1 Santa Fe and #4 Nashville were the only smaller cities to finish in the top 10, which was flush with major metros.
The winners in the ‘Best U.S. City for Shopping’ contest category for 10Best Readers’ Choice are as follows:

1. Santa Fe, NM
2. New York City, NY
3. Chicago, IL
4. Nashville, TN
5. Las Vegas, NV
6. Atlanta, GA
7. Dallas, TX
8. Orlando, FL
9. Seattle, WA
10. Washington, DC

Congratulations to all the winners!
Photo courtesy of newmexico.org

History and commerce collide in Santa Fe, a mix of western wear, western decor, fine art and chic fashion jostling for retail space. The city has also embraced the ‘shopping local’ mantra and a wealth of local artists and artisans are well-represented.  Resorts and hotels all have amazing boutiques and gift shops, while the city’s famed historic downtown area and Canyon Road are must-dos for any avid shopper.  Savvy shoppers head to the Tesuque Flea Market northwest of the city for art, decor, rugs, jewelry and vintage western wear.

To see the contest categories which are underway, as well as all the previous winners, please visit http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/

By: USA Today 10Best

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