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Dallas/Fort Worth

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THE BEST...

Sports-crazed (#9)
Luxury stores (#10)
Barbecue (#11)
Winter (#24)
Home decor and design stores (#25)

THE WORST...

Offbeat (#35)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness (#35)
Microbrew beer (#35)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
35	Athletic/active
32	Attractive
34	Diverse
30	Driving ability
30	Friendly
35	Intelligent
35	Offbeat
28	Proud of their city
9	Sports-crazed
30	Stylish
35	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32	Cocktail hour
33	Live music/concerts and bands
31	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27	Classical music
33	Historical sites/monuments
30	Museums/galleries
30	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29	Antique stores
34	Flea markets
25	Home decor and design stores
32	Independent boutiques
10	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11	Barbecue
35	Cafes
35	Coffee
33	Ethnic food
33	Fine-dining restaurants
31	Hamburgers
35	Microbrew beer
35	Pizza
34	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	Affordability
33	Architecture/Cool buildings
29	Cleanliness
32	Lots of hotel options
30	Peace and quiet
35	People-watching
35	Public parks and outdoor access
35	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
32	Safety
35	Weather
34	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34	4th of July
34	Christmas
34	Fall
31	New Year's Eve
30	Spring Break
34	Summer
33	Valentine's Day
24	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
35	Base for day trips
33	Cultural getaway
33	Family vacation
32	Pet-friendly vacation
35	Romantic escape
32	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26	Athletic/active
10	Attractive
28	Diverse
13	Driving ability
20	Friendly
21	Intelligent
33	Offbeat
19	Proud of their city
5	Sports-crazed
9	Stylish
17	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20	Cocktail hour
25	Live music/concerts and bands
18	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17	Classical music
27	Historical sites/monuments
17	Museums/galleries
21	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Antique stores
23	Flea markets
4	Home decor and design stores
22	Independent boutiques
5	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	Barbecue
30	Cafes
31	Coffee
25	Ethnic food
16	Fine-dining restaurants
11	Hamburgers
31	Microbrew beer
23	Pizza
32	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	Affordability
22	Architecture/Cool buildings
19	Cleanliness
16	Lots of hotel options
24	Peace and quiet
34	People-watching
32	Public parks and outdoor access
26	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
18	Safety
24	Weather
7	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33	4th of July
20	Christmas
19	Fall
19	New Year's Eve
21	Spring Break
32	Summer
17	Valentine's Day
18	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
31	Base for day trips
27	Cultural getaway
31	Family vacation
28	Pet-friendly vacation
30	Romantic escape
21	Wild weekend

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