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From street art to sculpture parks, here is the best of the 2021 arts scene 10Best 1 day ago 10Best Editors, Special to USA TODAY 10Best
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Art has the power to transform communities and enhance our travels, offering insight into a city s personality, culture and history. We wanted to find the best art experiences in the U.S. – the best art museums, art districts, cities for street art, small town art scenes and sculpture parks.
By Steve Bailey
University Circle
Cleveland, OH - Today, University Circle was named Best Arts District in the country in the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers Choice travel award contest. USA TODAY and 10Best’s expert panel selected University Circle as one of the top 20 arts districts in the nation, and a public vote over the course of four weeks propelled the neighborhood to the number one spot. Out of the 20 nominated districts, the ten that garnered the most votes were publicly recognized.
The final rankings are as follows:
1. University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio)
2. Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
3. Dallas Arts District (Dallas, Texas)