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Seattle
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THE BEST...
Coffee
(#1)
Summer
(#2)
Farmers' markets
(#2)
Intelligent
(#2)
Environmental friendliness
(#3)
THE WORST...
Winter
(#35)
Fall
(#34)
New Year's Eve
(#32)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Fall
32
New Year's Eve
26
Spring Break
2
Summer
35
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Classical music
28
Historical sites/monuments
16
Museums/galleries
17
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Big-name restaurants
16
Ethnic food
2
Farmers' markets
10
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Affordable hotels
22
All-in-one resorts
15
B&Bs/Inns
22
Big-name luxury hotels
22
Business hotels
16
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32
Barbecue
1
Coffee
25
Hamburgers
3
Microbrew beer
18
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Cocktail hour
16
Live music/concerts and bands
25
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Athletic/active
20
Attractive
16
Diverse
20
Friendly
2
Intelligent
22
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Cleanliness
3
Environmental friendliness
10
Noteworthy neighborhoods
16
Peace and quiet
19
People-watching
8
Public parks and outdoor access
11
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
12
Safety
4
Skyline/views
32
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Antique stores
17
Home decor and design stores
12
Independent boutiques
18
Luxury stores
11
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Affordable getaway
15
Cultural getaway
15
Family vacation
13
Relaxing retreat
14
Romantic escape
25
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Fall
33
New Year's Eve
31
Spring Break
1
Summer
35
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Classical music
30
Historical sites/monuments
19
Museums/galleries
7
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26
Big-name restaurants
12
Ethnic food
2
Farmers' markets
13
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Affordable hotels
26
All-in-one resorts
16
B&Bs/Inns
20
Big-name luxury hotels
25
Business hotels
15
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Barbecue
1
Coffee
34
Hamburgers
5
Microbrew beer
27
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Cocktail hour
11
Live music/concerts and bands
32
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5
Athletic/active
28
Attractive
20
Diverse
26
Friendly
2
Intelligent
29
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Cleanliness
3
Environmental friendliness
9
Noteworthy neighborhoods
18
Peace and quiet
25
People-watching
7
Public parks and outdoor access
14
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
14
Safety
2
Skyline/views
35
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Antique stores
23
Home decor and design stores
18
Independent boutiques
23
Luxury stores
14
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Affordable getaway
18
Cultural getaway
16
Family vacation
15
Relaxing retreat
13
Romantic escape
32
Wild weekend
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