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THE BEST...
Luxury stores
(#3)
Weather
(#3)
Independent boutiques
(#4)
Attractive
(#4)
Stylish
(#4)
THE WORST...
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#30)
Safety
(#30)
Airports: Transportation
(#30)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Athletic/active
4
Attractive
7
Diverse
29
Friendly
28
Intelligent
4
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Active/adventure vacation
28
Affordable getaway
26
Cultural getaway
22
Family vacation
26
Relaxing retreat
24
Romantic escape
7
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Affordable hotels
12
All-in-one resorts
28
B&Bs/Inns
7
Big-name luxury hotels
9
Business hotels
9
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Cocktail hour
7
Live music/concerts and bands
11
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Classical music
27
Historical sites/monuments
20
Museums/galleries
15
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Antique and vintage shops
4
Independent boutiques
3
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Big-name restaurants
16
Cafes
10
Ethnic food
13
Farmers' markets
26
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Cleanliness
26
Environmental friendliness
22
Noteworthy neighborhoods
28
Peace and quiet
15
People-watching
28
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
30
Safety
23
Skyline/views
3
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
25
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
27
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
20
Lounges
25
On-time arrivals/departures
25
Shopping
29
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
30
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13
Spring Break
14
Summer Vacation
29
Thanksgiving
21
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Athletic/active
4
Attractive
7
Diverse
28
Friendly
28
Intelligent
5
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Active/adventure vacation
28
Affordable getaway
20
Cultural getaway
21
Family vacation
25
Relaxing retreat
20
Romantic escape
7
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Affordable hotels
14
All-in-one resorts
28
B&Bs/Inns
8
Big-name luxury hotels
10
Business hotels
11
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Cocktail hour
8
Live music/concerts and bands
14
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Classical music
27
Historical sites/monuments
18
Museums/galleries
17
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Antique and vintage shops
6
Independent boutiques
3
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Big-name restaurants
11
Cafes
5
Ethnic food
10
Farmers' markets
21
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Cleanliness
23
Environmental friendliness
22
Noteworthy neighborhoods
25
Peace and quiet
10
People-watching
28
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
27
Safety
23
Skyline/views
4
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
25
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
26
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
22
Lounges
27
On-time arrivals/departures
25
Shopping
28
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
30
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Spring Break
15
Summer Vacation
22
Thanksgiving
19
Winter
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