Seattle Named 2nd Coolest City: Forbes

SEATTLE, WA -- There is a lot to do in Seattle and that is why Forbes this week named the city the second coolest in the U.S.

The list of the country's coolest cities, which was compiled with the help of Sperling's Best Place, evaluated 100 of the largest metropolitan cities. Researchers evaluated the cities on nine metrics such as mass transit, eateries and recreation.

After looking at the metrics, the magazine named San Francisco the coolest.

Seattle came in second place for its recreation options for residents. The city also received points for its coffee shops and breweries. But it was weak when considering the potential for small business growth. Diversity is also lacking in Seattle, according to Forbes magazine.

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