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New York City

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THE BEST...

Theater/performance art (#1)
Diverse (#1)
Stylish (#1)
Classical music (#1)
Luxury stores (#1)

THE WORST...

Peace and quiet (#35)
Affordability (#35)
Cleanliness (#35)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26	Athletic/active
17	Attractive
1	Diverse
33	Driving ability
35	Friendly
17	Intelligent
12	Offbeat
18	Proud of their city
17	Sports-crazed
1	Stylish
10	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3	Cocktail hour
5	Live music/concerts and bands
3	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1	Classical music
13	Historical sites/monuments
2	Museums/galleries
1	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18	Antique stores
17	Flea markets
8	Home decor and design stores
4	Independent boutiques
1	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30	Barbecue
7	Cafes
11	Coffee
4	Ethnic food
3	Fine-dining restaurants
9	Hamburgers
23	Microbrew beer
3	Pizza
5	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
35	Affordability
7	Architecture/Cool buildings
35	Cleanliness
7	Lots of hotel options
35	Peace and quiet
5	People-watching
22	Public parks and outdoor access
8	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
29	Safety
30	Weather
20	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25	4th of July
5	Christmas
21	Fall
10	New Year's Eve
27	Spring Break
23	Summer
23	Valentine's Day
23	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32	Base for day trips
9	Cultural getaway
31	Family vacation
34	Pet-friendly vacation
17	Romantic escape
6	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22	Athletic/active
8	Attractive
1	Diverse
29	Driving ability
32	Friendly
10	Intelligent
12	Offbeat
14	Proud of their city
17	Sports-crazed
1	Stylish
7	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3	Cocktail hour
6	Live music/concerts and bands
4	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1	Classical music
12	Historical sites/monuments
3	Museums/galleries
1	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Antique stores
7	Flea markets
5	Home decor and design stores
7	Independent boutiques
2	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Barbecue
6	Cafes
10	Coffee
2	Ethnic food
5	Fine-dining restaurants
7	Hamburgers
22	Microbrew beer
2	Pizza
3	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35	Affordability
7	Architecture/Cool buildings
34	Cleanliness
9	Lots of hotel options
35	Peace and quiet
4	People-watching
19	Public parks and outdoor access
3	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
26	Safety
31	Weather
30	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24	4th of July
7	Christmas
18	Fall
16	New Year's Eve
23	Spring Break
22	Summer
20	Valentine's Day
24	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34	Base for day trips
8	Cultural getaway
30	Family vacation
33	Pet-friendly vacation
16	Romantic escape
6	Wild weekend

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