PHILADELPHIA — Lonely Planet gave some love to The City of Brotherly Love on Tuesday, ranking Philadelphia the No. 1 place to visit in the United States in 2016.
“Philly’s on a roll right now,” the travel guide company said in a statement. “The city is experiencing a transformation to its urban core, yet retaining its deep American history and uniquely gritty flavor.
The company noted that Philadelphia hosted Pope Francis in September and will welcome the Democratic National Convention this summer. In November, it was named the country’s first World Heritage City.
Lonely Planet said it picks the “top 10 most exciting, intriguing and up-and-coming” destinations for the list, and called Philadelphia “a national treasure.”
Rounding out its top 10 list for 2016, in order: Natchez, Mississippi; Yellowstone National Park; Birmingham, Alabama; Alaska; Somerville, Massachusetts; Northwest Arkansas; San Antonio; Southern New Mexico; and Milwaukee.
