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THE BEST...
Luxury stores
(#3)
Home decor and design stores
(#3)
Attractive
(#4)
Weather
(#5)
Stylish
(#5)
THE WORST...
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#33)
Peace and quiet
(#32)
Cleanliness
(#32)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11
Athletic/active
4
Attractive
6
Diverse
25
Driving ability
32
Friendly
27
Intelligent
14
Offbeat
30
Proud of their city
21
Sports-crazed
5
Stylish
15
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14
Cocktail hour
13
Live music/concerts and bands
12
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
20
Classical music
29
Historical sites/monuments
19
Museums/galleries
13
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Antique stores
11
Flea markets
3
Home decor and design stores
9
Independent boutiques
3
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18
Barbecue
16
Cafes
17
Coffee
15
Ethnic food
11
Fine-dining restaurants
10
Hamburgers
24
Microbrew beer
16
Pizza
9
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Affordability
27
Architecture/Cool buildings
32
Cleanliness
15
Lots of hotel options
32
Peace and quiet
15
People-watching
27
Public parks and outdoor access
33
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
30
Safety
5
Weather
22
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
4th of July
21
Christmas
27
Fall
13
New Year's Eve
9
Spring Break
14
Summer
11
Valentine's Day
14
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Base for day trips
25
Cultural getaway
21
Family vacation
16
Pet-friendly vacation
23
Romantic escape
8
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Athletic/active
4
Attractive
6
Diverse
24
Driving ability
31
Friendly
30
Intelligent
15
Offbeat
33
Proud of their city
23
Sports-crazed
3
Stylish
11
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Cocktail hour
10
Live music/concerts and bands
13
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Classical music
32
Historical sites/monuments
19
Museums/galleries
20
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Antique stores
8
Flea markets
10
Home decor and design stores
13
Independent boutiques
4
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Barbecue
18
Cafes
21
Coffee
6
Ethnic food
14
Fine-dining restaurants
5
Hamburgers
27
Microbrew beer
28
Pizza
7
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
31
Affordability
27
Architecture/Cool buildings
31
Cleanliness
20
Lots of hotel options
33
Peace and quiet
16
People-watching
29
Public parks and outdoor access
35
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
28
Safety
5
Weather
28
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
4th of July
21
Christmas
27
Fall
18
New Year's Eve
11
Spring Break
14
Summer
16
Valentine's Day
15
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
Base for day trips
26
Cultural getaway
24
Family vacation
22
Pet-friendly vacation
24
Romantic escape
8
Wild weekend
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