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THE BEST...
Attractive
(#1)
Singles/bar scene
(#2)
Spring Break
(#2)
Stylish boutique hotels
(#2)
Stylish
(#2)
THE WORST...
Farmers' markets
(#29)
Intelligent
(#29)
Theater
(#29)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Athletic/active
1
Attractive
5
Diverse
27
Friendly
29
Intelligent
2
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Active/adventure vacation
26
Affordable getaway
27
Cultural getaway
28
Family vacation
17
Relaxing retreat
9
Romantic escape
3
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Affordable hotels
8
All-in-one resorts
27
B&Bs/Inns
5
Big-name luxury hotels
19
Business hotels
2
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Cocktail hour
9
Live music/concerts and bands
2
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Classical music
28
Historical sites/monuments
29
Museums/galleries
29
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Antique and vintage shops
7
Independent boutiques
6
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Big-name restaurants
10
Cafes
6
Ethnic food
29
Farmers' markets
25
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Cleanliness
22
Environmental friendliness
25
Noteworthy neighborhoods
23
Peace and quiet
6
People-watching
25
Public parks and outdoor access
28
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
28
Safety
12
Skyline/views
5
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
15
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
18
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
11
Lounges
24
On-time arrivals/departures
9
Shopping
27
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
28
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Spring Break
23
Summer Vacation
19
Thanksgiving
12
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Athletic/active
2
Attractive
6
Diverse
26
Friendly
29
Intelligent
2
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Active/adventure vacation
25
Affordable getaway
21
Cultural getaway
24
Family vacation
11
Relaxing retreat
10
Romantic escape
3
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Affordable hotels
8
All-in-one resorts
27
B&Bs/Inns
5
Big-name luxury hotels
9
Business hotels
3
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5
Cocktail hour
17
Live music/concerts and bands
2
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Classical music
28
Historical sites/monuments
28
Museums/galleries
29
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Antique and vintage shops
10
Independent boutiques
7
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Big-name restaurants
13
Cafes
10
Ethnic food
29
Farmers' markets
26
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Cleanliness
18
Environmental friendliness
26
Noteworthy neighborhoods
21
Peace and quiet
8
People-watching
25
Public parks and outdoor access
28
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
24
Safety
10
Skyline/views
7
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
10
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
15
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
8
Lounges
24
On-time arrivals/departures
9
Shopping
26
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
28
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Spring Break
20
Summer Vacation
16
Thanksgiving
11
Winter
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