Help us stay a Top 10 Best Big City in the U.S.! Columbus has been nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Cities category. In 2025 we were named the eighth best big city in the U.S., a top food city and one of the friendliest cities in the country. Whether you’re a local who loves Columbus or a recent visitor, vote daily now through June 30 to help us stay on the list and move higher!
The simple survey only takes a couple of minutes and does not require you to create a login. Simply click on the links below and search for Columbus, Ohio. When you vote, you’ll have the option to be entered for a chance to win a 15-day Viking ocean voyage to explore the British Isles. Also show your support for our airport and the nine Columbus hotels nominated. Winners will be recognized in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
Vote for Columbus daily here.
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Vote for our airport here.
Read more about the 2026 awards here.
