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Photo credit: Ann Shields
THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#1)
Affordability
(#1)
Driving ability
(#2)
Wireless coverage
(#3)
Friendly
(#6)
THE WORST...
Street food
(#30)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#29)
Ethnic food
(#29)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Athletic/active
24
Attractive
28
Diverse
2
Driving ability
6
Friendly
20
Intelligent
27
Offbeat
11
Proud of their city
6
Sports-crazed
26
Stylish
17
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Cocktail hour
15
Live music/concerts and bands
21
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14
Classical music
18
Historical sites/monuments
9
Museums/galleries
19
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Antique stores
12
Flea markets
13
Home decor and design stores
20
Independent boutiques
14
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1
Barbecue
28
Cafes
22
Coffee
29
Ethnic food
24
Fine-dining restaurants
8
Hamburgers
6
Microbrew beer
18
Pizza
30
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1
Affordability
16
Architecture/Cool buildings
14
Cleanliness
23
Lots of hotel options
12
Peace and quiet
28
People-watching
19
Public parks and outdoor access
29
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
17
Safety
23
Weather
3
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
4th of July
11
Christmas
13
Fall
23
New Year's Eve
28
Spring Break
20
Summer
24
Valentine's Day
27
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Base for day trips
18
Cultural getaway
17
Family vacation
13
Pet-friendly vacation
26
Romantic escape
19
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Athletic/active
26
Attractive
31
Diverse
2
Driving ability
7
Friendly
20
Intelligent
27
Offbeat
18
Proud of their city
6
Sports-crazed
24
Stylish
21
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Cocktail hour
17
Live music/concerts and bands
32
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Classical music
16
Historical sites/monuments
13
Museums/galleries
10
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10
Antique stores
12
Flea markets
23
Home decor and design stores
24
Independent boutiques
17
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Barbecue
28
Cafes
23
Coffee
32
Ethnic food
28
Fine-dining restaurants
18
Hamburgers
11
Microbrew beer
20
Pizza
31
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Affordability
18
Architecture/Cool buildings
14
Cleanliness
31
Lots of hotel options
10
Peace and quiet
28
People-watching
22
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
17
Safety
26
Weather
11
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
4th of July
12
Christmas
16
Fall
26
New Year's Eve
30
Spring Break
19
Summer
26
Valentine's Day
28
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21
Base for day trips
24
Cultural getaway
17
Family vacation
19
Pet-friendly vacation
26
Romantic escape
28
Wild weekend
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