Culture: 86.4
Friendliness: 77.7
Atmosphere: 85.7
Restaurants: 84.2
Lodging: 78.7
Shopping: 73.4

Our readers found Santa Fe to be “pure magic;” a “heaven where souls vacation.” Their love bumped it from last year’s spot at No. 4 on this list. “Go for the atmosphere, architecture, food, and open spaces,” said one reader, or “take a whole day to explore the galleries.”