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Charleston

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THE BEST...

Antique stores (#3)
Flea markets (#4)
Architecture/Cool buildings (#5)
Friendly (#5)
Proud of their city (#6)

THE WORST...

Sports-crazed (#34)
Diverse (#31)
Ethnic food (#28)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
20	Athletic/active
7	Attractive
31	Diverse
7	Driving ability
5	Friendly
16	Intelligent
26	Offbeat
6	Proud of their city
34	Sports-crazed
10	Stylish
25	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Cocktail hour
27	Live music/concerts and bands
25	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18	Classical music
7	Historical sites/monuments
18	Museums/galleries
22	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3	Antique stores
4	Flea markets
10	Home decor and design stores
8	Independent boutiques
15	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Barbecue
15	Cafes
20	Coffee
28	Ethnic food
10	Fine-dining restaurants
26	Hamburgers
21	Microbrew beer
27	Pizza
25	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19	Affordability
5	Architecture/Cool buildings
10	Cleanliness
19	Lots of hotel options
6	Peace and quiet
18	People-watching
14	Public parks and outdoor access
16	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
8	Safety
9	Weather
23	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22	4th of July
14	Christmas
10	Fall
16	New Year's Eve
6	Spring Break
21	Summer
7	Valentine's Day
17	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Base for day trips
11	Cultural getaway
12	Family vacation
12	Pet-friendly vacation
6	Romantic escape
27	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	Athletic/active
1	Attractive
27	Diverse
7	Driving ability
3	Friendly
12	Intelligent
20	Offbeat
2	Proud of their city
31	Sports-crazed
2	Stylish
22	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	Cocktail hour
19	Live music/concerts and bands
7	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10	Classical music
2	Historical sites/monuments
12	Museums/galleries
7	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2	Antique stores
11	Flea markets
3	Home decor and design stores
2	Independent boutiques
12	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6	Barbecue
10	Cafes
18	Coffee
33	Ethnic food
1	Fine-dining restaurants
17	Hamburgers
16	Microbrew beer
16	Pizza
15	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16	Affordability
2	Architecture/Cool buildings
6	Cleanliness
6	Lots of hotel options
4	Peace and quiet
8	People-watching
8	Public parks and outdoor access
12	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
5	Safety
6	Weather
12	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	4th of July
10	Christmas
4	Fall
13	New Year's Eve
3	Spring Break
16	Summer
6	Valentine's Day
16	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	Base for day trips
4	Cultural getaway
4	Family vacation
8	Pet-friendly vacation
2	Romantic escape
17	Wild weekend

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