A view of Charlotte, which received almost twice as many votes as Tampa in our unscientific poll, from the historic Fourth Ward neighborhood.
Courtesy Edward Mansius
Charlotte, North Carolina —
Charlotte's light rail system zips commuters around the city. "There's a light rail line near my house, so I can get uptown without driving," says Tim Hass, who shot this photo.
Courtesy Tim Hass
Charlotte, North Carolina —
Jody Mace, who runs the website Charlotte on the Cheap, enjoys taking in the "unique, weird and fun side of the Queen City." Here, she finds a Day of the Dead altar at Pura Vida Worldly Art in the artsy NoDa neighborhood.
Courtesy Jody Mace
Tampa, Florida —
Clearwater Beach is just one of the many famed beaches surrounding Tampa. "My wife, Faye, and I go to for relaxation, a dip and a stop at Frenchy's on Clearwater for a tropical salad," says James Marvell, who shot this photo.
Courtesy James Marvell
Tampa, Florida —
Ybor City is Tampa's Latin Quarter. Visitors can enjoy a cigar shop or one of many clubs in the area.
Courtesy Matt Eaton
Tampa, Florida —
Tampa's Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park overlooks the Hillsborough River. It's flanked by both modern towers and historical buildings.
