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Denver

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THE BEST...

Microbrew beer (#1)
Athletic/active (#1)
Pet-friendly vacation (#1)
Public parks and outdoor access (#2)
Base for day trips (#4)

THE WORST...

Cultural getaway (#26)
Architecture/Cool buildings (#25)
Diverse (#24)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1	Athletic/active
5	Attractive
24	Diverse
9	Driving ability
15	Friendly
8	Intelligent
19	Offbeat
17	Proud of their city
5	Sports-crazed
19	Stylish
6	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15	Cocktail hour
16	Live music/concerts and bands
14	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16	Classical music
21	Historical sites/monuments
15	Museums/galleries
15	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Antique stores
18	Flea markets
15	Home decor and design stores
18	Independent boutiques
22	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Barbecue
20	Cafes
10	Coffee
24	Ethnic food
21	Fine-dining restaurants
11	Hamburgers
1	Microbrew beer
13	Pizza
20	Street food

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

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10	4th of July
10	Christmas
18	Fall
18	New Year's Eve
17	Spring Break
7	Summer
19	Valentine's Day
15	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4	Base for day trips
26	Cultural getaway
7	Family vacation
1	Pet-friendly vacation
13	Romantic escape
15	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3	Athletic/active
18	Attractive
34	Diverse
15	Driving ability
17	Friendly
13	Intelligent
23	Offbeat
20	Proud of their city
11	Sports-crazed
27	Stylish
14	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24	Cocktail hour
15	Live music/concerts and bands
23	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22	Classical music
24	Historical sites/monuments
23	Museums/galleries
23	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27	Antique stores
25	Flea markets
25	Home decor and design stores
26	Independent boutiques
28	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26	Barbecue
24	Cafes
25	Coffee
34	Ethnic food
32	Fine-dining restaurants
25	Hamburgers
4	Microbrew beer
29	Pizza
20	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Affordability
28	Architecture/Cool buildings
10	Cleanliness
30	Lots of hotel options
12	Peace and quiet
30	People-watching
13	Public parks and outdoor access
10	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
10	Safety
8	Weather
23	Wireless coverage

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

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9	Base for day trips
29	Cultural getaway
13	Family vacation
7	Pet-friendly vacation
23	Romantic escape
20	Wild weekend

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