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THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#12)
Luxury stores
(#18)
Affordability
(#24)
Sports-crazed
(#25)
Winter
(#25)
THE WORST...
Driving ability
(#34)
Romantic escape
(#34)
Safety
(#34)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Athletic/active
33
Attractive
29
Diverse
34
Driving ability
29
Friendly
33
Intelligent
34
Offbeat
31
Proud of their city
25
Sports-crazed
29
Stylish
28
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Cocktail hour
30
Live music/concerts and bands
29
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Classical music
26
Historical sites/monuments
28
Museums/galleries
28
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Antique stores
33
Flea markets
26
Home decor and design stores
30
Independent boutiques
18
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Barbecue
33
Cafes
33
Coffee
32
Ethnic food
31
Fine-dining restaurants
32
Hamburgers
33
Microbrew beer
34
Pizza
33
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Affordability
31
Architecture/Cool buildings
31
Cleanliness
29
Lots of hotel options
31
Peace and quiet
33
People-watching
32
Public parks and outdoor access
32
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
34
Safety
26
Weather
32
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32
4th of July
33
Christmas
30
Fall
28
New Year's Eve
32
Spring Break
32
Summer
30
Valentine's Day
25
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Base for day trips
30
Cultural getaway
34
Family vacation
33
Pet-friendly vacation
34
Romantic escape
26
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Athletic/active
23
Attractive
23
Diverse
28
Driving ability
23
Friendly
28
Intelligent
29
Offbeat
31
Proud of their city
20
Sports-crazed
20
Stylish
27
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Cocktail hour
27
Live music/concerts and bands
19
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Classical music
26
Historical sites/monuments
28
Museums/galleries
27
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
Antique stores
21
Flea markets
17
Home decor and design stores
27
Independent boutiques
14
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10
Barbecue
34
Cafes
30
Coffee
26
Ethnic food
23
Fine-dining restaurants
23
Hamburgers
26
Microbrew beer
31
Pizza
33
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Affordability
30
Architecture/Cool buildings
29
Cleanliness
23
Lots of hotel options
27
Peace and quiet
32
People-watching
30
Public parks and outdoor access
33
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
32
Safety
17
Weather
19
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
4th of July
28
Christmas
25
Fall
22
New Year's Eve
22
Spring Break
26
Summer
23
Valentine's Day
23
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Base for day trips
32
Cultural getaway
32
Family vacation
30
Pet-friendly vacation
31
Romantic escape
16
Wild weekend
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