Atlanta ranked as top arts destination

Atlanta ranks in the top 25 arts destinations nationwide, according to a new list from AmericanStyle lifestyle magazine’s readers.

The city ranked No. 9 on the list of Top 25 Big Cities. By naming Atlanta to the list, readers suggest the city as a top destination for collectors and travelers who love art galleries, museums and festivals.

“It is an honor to be ranked in the Top 25 art destinations and I am grateful to the art community who contribute to the cultural experiences in the City of Atlanta,”Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Director Camille Russell Love said in a news release. “This is great honor to receive this designation during National Arts and Humanities Month.”

The complete list:

1. New York
2. Chicago
3. Washington, D.C.
4. San Francisco, Calif.
5. Boston
6. Philadelphia, Pa.
7. Albuquerque, N.M.
8. Seattle
9. Atlanta
10. Baltimore
11. Portland, Ore.
12. Los Angeles
13. Columbus, Ohio
14. Austin, Texas
15. Denver
16. San Diego
17. Tucson, Ariz.
18. Nashville, Tenn.
19. Phoenix, Ariz.
20. Charlotte, N.C.
21. San Antonio, Texas
22. Milwaukee, Wis.
23. Las Vegas
24. Dallas
25. Jacksonville, Fla.