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Boston

THE BEST...

Sports-crazed (#2)
4th of July (#3)
Intelligent (#3)
Classical music (#3)
Historical sites/monuments (#5)

THE WORST...

Barbecue (#34)
Driving ability (#32)
Winter (#32)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14	Athletic/active
22	Attractive
22	Diverse
32	Driving ability
31	Friendly
3	Intelligent
24	Offbeat
5	Proud of their city
2	Sports-crazed
18	Stylish
5	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	Cocktail hour
22	Live music/concerts and bands
18	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3	Classical music
5	Historical sites/monuments
7	Museums/galleries
11	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16	Antique stores
31	Flea markets
23	Home decor and design stores
16	Independent boutiques
9	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34	Barbecue
17	Cafes
16	Coffee
20	Ethnic food
15	Fine-dining restaurants
23	Hamburgers
8	Microbrew beer
7	Pizza
17	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29	Affordability
12	Architecture/Cool buildings
22	Cleanliness
12	Lots of hotel options
23	Peace and quiet
20	People-watching
13	Public parks and outdoor access
5	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
15	Safety
28	Weather
16	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3	4th of July
28	Christmas
12	Fall
25	New Year's Eve
29	Spring Break
9	Summer
27	Valentine's Day
32	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13	Base for day trips
8	Cultural getaway
15	Family vacation
25	Pet-friendly vacation
18	Romantic escape
25	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10	Athletic/active
25	Attractive
25	Diverse
30	Driving ability
33	Friendly
2	Intelligent
26	Offbeat
5	Proud of their city
1	Sports-crazed
21	Stylish
5	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33	Cocktail hour
22	Live music/concerts and bands
22	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3	Classical music
4	Historical sites/monuments
8	Museums/galleries
14	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24	Antique stores
30	Flea markets
26	Home decor and design stores
17	Independent boutiques
13	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33	Barbecue
20	Cafes
17	Coffee
18	Ethnic food
15	Fine-dining restaurants
29	Hamburgers
8	Microbrew beer
12	Pizza
23	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30	Affordability
13	Architecture/Cool buildings
18	Cleanliness
21	Lots of hotel options
23	Peace and quiet
19	People-watching
15	Public parks and outdoor access
7	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
14	Safety
30	Weather
24	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4	4th of July
30	Christmas
12	Fall
25	New Year's Eve
34	Spring Break
9	Summer
27	Valentine's Day
31	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13	Base for day trips
10	Cultural getaway
11	Family vacation
26	Pet-friendly vacation
21	Romantic escape
31	Wild weekend

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