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Memphis

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THE BEST...

Barbecue (#2)
Affordability (#9)
Live music/concerts and bands (#10)
Wild weekend (#13)
Friendly (#14)

THE WORST...

Luxury stores (#32)
Athletic/active (#32)
Tech-savvy (#31)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32	Athletic/active
26	Attractive
20	Diverse
22	Driving ability
14	Friendly
25	Intelligent
18	Offbeat
24	Proud of their city
14	Sports-crazed
24	Stylish
31	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25	Cocktail hour
10	Live music/concerts and bands
22	Singles/bar scene

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

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
20	Antique stores
20	Flea markets
29	Home decor and design stores
26	Independent boutiques
32	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2	Barbecue
27	Cafes
27	Coffee
26	Ethnic food
30	Fine-dining restaurants
14	Hamburgers
22	Microbrew beer
20	Pizza
19	Street food

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

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	4th of July
18	Christmas
23	Fall
19	New Year's Eve
16	Spring Break
22	Summer
20	Valentine's Day
20	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28	Base for day trips
21	Cultural getaway
26	Family vacation
22	Pet-friendly vacation
27	Romantic escape
13	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32	Athletic/active
27	Attractive
19	Diverse
26	Driving ability
14	Friendly
27	Intelligent
11	Offbeat
28	Proud of their city
12	Sports-crazed
25	Stylish
32	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Cocktail hour
8	Live music/concerts and bands
16	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Classical music
13	Historical sites/monuments
21	Museums/galleries
16	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9	Antique stores
10	Flea markets
30	Home decor and design stores
25	Independent boutiques
32	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2	Barbecue
26	Cafes
26	Coffee
29	Ethnic food
30	Fine-dining restaurants
9	Hamburgers
25	Microbrew beer
22	Pizza
30	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4	Affordability
24	Architecture/Cool buildings
30	Cleanliness
34	Lots of hotel options
20	Peace and quiet
20	People-watching
26	Public parks and outdoor access
28	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
29	Safety
22	Weather
20	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28	4th of July
23	Christmas
13	Fall
14	New Year's Eve
13	Spring Break
27	Summer
19	Valentine's Day
19	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28	Base for day trips
15	Cultural getaway
28	Family vacation
24	Pet-friendly vacation
28	Romantic escape
9	Wild weekend

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