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Chicago

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THE BEST...

Architecture/Cool buildings (#1)
Pizza (#1)
Theater/performance art (#2)
Luxury stores (#2)
Home decor and design stores (#2)

THE WORST...

Winter (#35)
Weather (#34)
Valentine's Day (#28)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Athletic/active
18	Attractive
8	Diverse
19	Driving ability
22	Friendly
14	Intelligent
23	Offbeat
4	Proud of their city
3	Sports-crazed
12	Stylish
12	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4	Cocktail hour
7	Live music/concerts and bands
6	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4	Classical music
19	Historical sites/monuments
3	Museums/galleries
2	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21	Antique stores
25	Flea markets
2	Home decor and design stores
11	Independent boutiques
2	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13	Barbecue
14	Cafes
15	Coffee
8	Ethnic food
4	Fine-dining restaurants
3	Hamburgers
10	Microbrew beer
1	Pizza
11	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25	Affordability
1	Architecture/Cool buildings
16	Cleanliness
3	Lots of hotel options
26	Peace and quiet
11	People-watching
7	Public parks and outdoor access
3	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
24	Safety
34	Weather
17	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7	4th of July
26	Christmas
26	Fall
27	New Year's Eve
26	Spring Break
8	Summer
28	Valentine's Day
35	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	Base for day trips
10	Cultural getaway
16	Family vacation
23	Pet-friendly vacation
12	Romantic escape
7	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
18	Athletic/active
21	Attractive
9	Diverse
8	Driving ability
18	Friendly
16	Intelligent
22	Offbeat
7	Proud of their city
4	Sports-crazed
11	Stylish
12	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8	Cocktail hour
5	Live music/concerts and bands
6	Singles/bar scene

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

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23	Antique stores
24	Flea markets
8	Home decor and design stores
11	Independent boutiques
6	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Barbecue
17	Cafes
19	Coffee
5	Ethnic food
4	Fine-dining restaurants
6	Hamburgers
12	Microbrew beer
1	Pizza
17	Street food

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

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6	4th of July
24	Christmas
29	Fall
24	New Year's Eve
24	Spring Break
6	Summer
29	Valentine's Day
35	Winter

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

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