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Minneapolis/St. Paul

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THE BEST...

Cleanliness (#1)
Intelligent (#2)
Public parks and outdoor access (#3)
Safety (#3)
Theater/performance art (#4)

THE WORST...

Spring Break (#35)
Valentine's Day (#34)
Winter (#34)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7	Athletic/active
14	Attractive
30	Diverse
6	Driving ability
7	Friendly
2	Intelligent
22	Offbeat
13	Proud of their city
15	Sports-crazed
25	Stylish
8	Tech-savvy

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

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7	Classical music
25	Historical sites/monuments
12	Museums/galleries
4	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23	Antique stores
24	Flea markets
18	Home decor and design stores
23	Independent boutiques
23	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	Barbecue
12	Cafes
13	Coffee
19	Ethnic food
23	Fine-dining restaurants
7	Hamburgers
15	Microbrew beer
15	Pizza
28	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13	Affordability
19	Architecture/Cool buildings
1	Cleanliness
25	Lots of hotel options
7	Peace and quiet
27	People-watching
3	Public parks and outdoor access
12	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
3	Safety
32	Weather
12	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	4th of July
30	Christmas
24	Fall
34	New Year's Eve
35	Spring Break
5	Summer
34	Valentine's Day
34	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27	Base for day trips
22	Cultural getaway
14	Family vacation
9	Pet-friendly vacation
25	Romantic escape
30	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4	Athletic/active
15	Attractive
29	Diverse
9	Driving ability
12	Friendly
6	Intelligent
18	Offbeat
15	Proud of their city
13	Sports-crazed
19	Stylish
10	Tech-savvy

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

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9	Classical music
25	Historical sites/monuments
11	Museums/galleries
2	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14	Antique stores
22	Flea markets
18	Home decor and design stores
19	Independent boutiques
20	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28	Barbecue
13	Cafes
12	Coffee
20	Ethnic food
25	Fine-dining restaurants
12	Hamburgers
15	Microbrew beer
13	Pizza
25	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Affordability
17	Architecture/Cool buildings
1	Cleanliness
24	Lots of hotel options
8	Peace and quiet
24	People-watching
4	Public parks and outdoor access
11	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
7	Safety
33	Weather
8	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	4th of July
31	Christmas
22	Fall
35	New Year's Eve
35	Spring Break
8	Summer
35	Valentine's Day
34	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24	Base for day trips
22	Cultural getaway
12	Family vacation
9	Pet-friendly vacation
25	Romantic escape
29	Wild weekend

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