by CNNGo staff
San Francisco is the place to go next year, according to Lonely Planet's latest list of top 10 cities to visit.
One of the most densely populated cities in the United States, San Fran will host the 2013 America's Cup, the yacht race that was first contested in 1851.
Amsterdam came second in the list of must-see cities. The Dutch capital has a festive year ahead in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the construction of the city’s iconic canal ring. It will also be the 160th birthday of Vincent van Gogh.
Although Lonely Planet's latest list did not contain as many surprises as last year's choices, the selections still contain a few eyebrow-raisers.
Hyderabad is the top Asian city, ranking third overall. The historic Indian city is currently refurbishing many of its monuments back to their former glory. The Falaknuma Palace has already been revamped by the Taj group of hotels.
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