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Photo credit:
Andie Diemer
THE BEST...
Historical sites/monuments
(#1)
Museums/galleries
(#1)
Cultural getaway
(#2)
Business hotels
(#3)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#3)
THE WORST...
All-in-one resorts
(#34)
Relaxing retreat
(#34)
Affordable hotels
(#34)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Fall
29
New Year's Eve
16
Spring Break
27
Summer
25
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Classical music
1
Historical sites/monuments
1
Museums/galleries
6
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Big-name restaurants
10
Ethnic food
28
Farmers' markets
22
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Affordable hotels
34
All-in-one resorts
28
B&Bs/Inns
7
Big-name luxury hotels
3
Business hotels
23
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Barbecue
19
Coffee
21
Hamburgers
27
Microbrew beer
27
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Cocktail hour
27
Live music/concerts and bands
21
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Athletic/active
30
Attractive
6
Diverse
31
Friendly
4
Intelligent
27
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Cleanliness
24
Environmental friendliness
11
Noteworthy neighborhoods
28
Peace and quiet
18
People-watching
14
Public parks and outdoor access
3
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
24
Safety
15
Skyline/views
23
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Antique stores
27
Home decor and design stores
25
Independent boutiques
15
Luxury stores
32
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Affordable getaway
2
Cultural getaway
7
Family vacation
34
Relaxing retreat
31
Romantic escape
33
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
Fall
31
New Year's Eve
19
Spring Break
28
Summer
27
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9
Classical music
2
Historical sites/monuments
1
Museums/galleries
13
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
Big-name restaurants
9
Ethnic food
25
Farmers' markets
29
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Affordable hotels
33
All-in-one resorts
27
B&Bs/Inns
11
Big-name luxury hotels
5
Business hotels
20
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Barbecue
29
Coffee
23
Hamburgers
29
Microbrew beer
34
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
18
Cocktail hour
29
Live music/concerts and bands
22
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21
Athletic/active
30
Attractive
7
Diverse
31
Friendly
1
Intelligent
25
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21
Cleanliness
21
Environmental friendliness
14
Noteworthy neighborhoods
28
Peace and quiet
18
People-watching
18
Public parks and outdoor access
3
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
25
Safety
24
Skyline/views
25
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
31
Antique stores
29
Home decor and design stores
30
Independent boutiques
16
Luxury stores
32
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Affordable getaway
3
Cultural getaway
9
Family vacation
33
Relaxing retreat
31
Romantic escape
34
Wild weekend
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