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THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#4)
Luxury stores
(#4)
Hamburgers
(#4)
Winter
(#5)
Affordability
(#6)
THE WORST...
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#34)
Summer
(#33)
4th of July
(#33)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Athletic/active
27
Attractive
17
Diverse
24
Driving ability
20
Friendly
23
Intelligent
29
Offbeat
27
Proud of their city
18
Sports-crazed
21
Stylish
19
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Cocktail hour
28
Live music/concerts and bands
20
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Classical music
31
Historical sites/monuments
14
Museums/galleries
18
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Antique stores
23
Flea markets
11
Home decor and design stores
21
Independent boutiques
4
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Barbecue
26
Cafes
30
Coffee
13
Ethnic food
19
Fine-dining restaurants
4
Hamburgers
26
Microbrew beer
21
Pizza
27
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Affordability
28
Architecture/Cool buildings
26
Cleanliness
21
Lots of hotel options
24
Peace and quiet
30
People-watching
30
Public parks and outdoor access
34
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
26
Safety
31
Weather
21
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33
4th of July
15
Christmas
20
Fall
20
New Year's Eve
19
Spring Break
33
Summer
17
Valentine's Day
5
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Base for day trips
27
Cultural getaway
29
Family vacation
19
Pet-friendly vacation
32
Romantic escape
24
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24
Athletic/active
16
Attractive
5
Diverse
14
Driving ability
13
Friendly
17
Intelligent
24
Offbeat
21
Proud of their city
15
Sports-crazed
16
Stylish
13
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Cocktail hour
21
Live music/concerts and bands
14
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Classical music
23
Historical sites/monuments
5
Museums/galleries
4
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
6
Antique stores
9
Flea markets
1
Home decor and design stores
16
Independent boutiques
1
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Barbecue
21
Cafes
22
Coffee
3
Ethnic food
11
Fine-dining restaurants
1
Hamburgers
24
Microbrew beer
15
Pizza
18
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Affordability
20
Architecture/Cool buildings
25
Cleanliness
15
Lots of hotel options
21
Peace and quiet
25
People-watching
24
Public parks and outdoor access
31
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
21
Safety
27
Weather
6
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34
4th of July
9
Christmas
15
Fall
11
New Year's Eve
14
Spring Break
34
Summer
10
Valentine's Day
5
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Base for day trips
17
Cultural getaway
25
Family vacation
18
Pet-friendly vacation
29
Romantic escape
18
Wild weekend
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