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THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#2)
Affordable getaway
(#3)
Affordable hotels
(#7)
Fall
(#11)
Farmers' markets
(#11)
THE WORST...
Wild weekend
(#31)
Diverse
(#31)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#30)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11
Fall
24
New Year's Eve
29
Spring Break
18
Summer
18
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18
Classical music
20
Historical sites/monuments
14
Museums/galleries
22
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Big-name restaurants
27
Ethnic food
11
Farmers' markets
18
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Affordable hotels
25
All-in-one resorts
18
B&Bs/Inns
29
Big-name luxury hotels
28
Business hotels
30
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Barbecue
28
Coffee
15
Hamburgers
11
Microbrew beer
16
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26
Cocktail hour
18
Live music/concerts and bands
28
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Athletic/active
27
Attractive
31
Diverse
14
Friendly
21
Intelligent
28
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Cleanliness
21
Environmental friendliness
17
Noteworthy neighborhoods
15
Peace and quiet
29
People-watching
23
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
20
Safety
28
Skyline/views
21
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13
Antique stores
20
Home decor and design stores
28
Independent boutiques
21
Luxury stores
15
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Affordable getaway
26
Cultural getaway
19
Family vacation
20
Relaxing retreat
25
Romantic escape
31
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Fall
27
New Year's Eve
30
Spring Break
20
Summer
19
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Classical music
19
Historical sites/monuments
16
Museums/galleries
19
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Big-name restaurants
34
Ethnic food
10
Farmers' markets
23
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Affordable hotels
25
All-in-one resorts
21
B&Bs/Inns
31
Big-name luxury hotels
29
Business hotels
34
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Barbecue
26
Coffee
18
Hamburgers
6
Microbrew beer
20
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Cocktail hour
20
Live music/concerts and bands
30
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Athletic/active
29
Attractive
31
Diverse
12
Friendly
21
Intelligent
28
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Cleanliness
24
Environmental friendliness
20
Noteworthy neighborhoods
14
Peace and quiet
32
People-watching
23
Public parks and outdoor access
31
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
21
Safety
32
Skyline/views
24
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Antique stores
25
Home decor and design stores
28
Independent boutiques
21
Luxury stores
20
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2
Affordable getaway
28
Cultural getaway
21
Family vacation
20
Relaxing retreat
28
Romantic escape
30
Wild weekend
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