These Are the Top 37 Cities in the World for 2021

San Francisco

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Time Out explains that San Francisco got the top stop for the strong community spirits that emerged in the city during the pandemic. While the COVID-19 restrictions have been strict in SF, people stepped up to help their neighbors in needs in many ways, like the SF New Deal initiative which helped small businesses stay afloat during those tough times.

Amsterdam

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Amsterdam came in second place for its green spaces and efforts when it comes to sustainability. The city is home to Vondelpark the largest city park in Amsterdam and the most popular. According to the Amsterdam tourism board, Vondelpark is also “home to a selection of restaurants and cafés, including the Blauwe Theehuis, Café Vertigo, Vondelpark3, De Vondeltuin and the Groot Melkhuis. You’ll also find a skate rental shop, an open-air theatre and a rose garden with more than 70 types of roses in the park.” The fact that Amsterdam is has one the best museums in the world, Rijksmuseum, is another huge asset.

Manchester

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Time Out ranked Manchester as third best city in the world in 2021 for its cultural events and creative vibe, as well as the all-around good-spirited people. The city was voted number one for the following category: ‘nightlife’, ‘creativity’, ‘community spirit’, ‘friendliness’, and ‘getting to know your neighbors’.

Here are Time Out’s ranking for the 37 best cities in the world:

1. San Francisco, California
2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
3. Manchester, United Kingdom
4. Copenhagen, Denmark
5. New York, New York
6. Montreal, Canada
7. Prague, Czech Republic
8. Tel Aviv, Israel
9. Porto, Portugal
10. Tokyo, Japan
11. Los Angeles, California
12. Chicago, Illinois
13. London, United Kingdom
14. Barcelona, Spain
15. Melbourne, Australia
16. Sydney, Australia
17. Shanghai, China
18. Madrid, Spain
19. Mexico City, Mexico
20. Hong Kong
21. Lisbon, Portugal
22. Boston, Massachusetts
23. Milan, Italy
24. Singapore
25. Miami, Florida
26. Dubai, UAE
27. Beijing, China
28. Paris, France
29. Budapest, Hungary
30. Abu Dhabi, UAE
31. São Paulo, Brazil
32. Johannesburg, South Africa
33. Rome, Italy
34. Moscow, Russia
35. Buenos Aires, Argentina
36. Istanbul, Turkey
37. Bangkok, Thailand

To learn more about the ranking, visit Time Out‘s website