Get Reacquainted With Your City

Guide Points the Way to the 'Best of the Best'

(ARA) - It seems that no matter where you live, even if it's a large, bustling city like New York, Chicago or San Francisco, you tend to take it for granted. You may not even realize it until you have out-of-town guests and take them to "do the town," and think to yourself, "I haven't been here in ages," or "That's new -- why haven't I heard of it?"

Thanks to Citysearch.com, you can keep on top of the latest and greatest in your city, as well as rediscover old favorites. In an effort to uncover the true gems of cities throughout the United States, the Web site's editors picked their favorites and then polled the local experts, opening voting to the residents of nearly 70 major metropolitan areas. They then put together a list of the best of the best from New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between.

No matter how well you know your city, chances are you'll find a hidden treasure on the site. You can find the "best" in more than 55 categories ranging from best romantic restaurant to best luxury hotel and from best traditional holiday event to best place to see and be seen.

There's sure to be something for every taste. Restaurants are broken into subcategories by cuisine, so whether you love Chinese food or crave a gourmet pizza, you'll find it here. Looking for a happy hour after work or somewhere to grab takeout on the way home? You'll find both here, and lots more as well.

If you're due for a style update, check out the best women's clothing category. Or get a new hairstyle at the salon that offers the best haircut under $100. While you're at it, give your house or apartment a new look with help from the best home décor store.

If your parents are coming to town, you can consult the best attraction for visitors category and find the best hotel (either bargain or luxury) for them to check into.

With the holidays fast approaching, the shopping category is sure to come in handy. Listings such as best gourmet store, best offbeat finds, best shopping area and best women's clothing are sure to help you find that perfect gift for everyone on your list -- along with a few treats for yourself.

In addition to categories that apply to every city, Citysearch includes a number of locally targeted categories to showcase the unique offerings available only in a particular city, such as best beach bar in Los Angeles, best hot dog in Chicago, best bagel in New York, and best cheese steak in Philadelphia.

Best of Citysearch is also a great tool for travelers, giving you the inside scoop on the local hotspots. In addition to "local bests," the Citysearch editors also compile a list of "national bests," including best martini, best shoes, best sports bar and the best of 30 other categories.

You can check the listing for your favorite city at www.best.citysearch.com and rediscover what your city has to offer. The site is part of www.citysearch.com, a leading local network of online city guides enabling people to get the most out of the place they call home.

Courtesy of ARA Content

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