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Best Times to Visit
Type of Trip
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THE BEST...
Family vacation
(#1)
Lots of hotel options
(#4)
Winter
(#9)
Weather
(#11)
Cleanliness
(#19)
THE WORST...
Historical sites/monuments
(#35)
Cultural getaway
(#35)
Museums/galleries
(#35)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Athletic/active
29
Attractive
26
Diverse
29
Driving ability
26
Friendly
32
Intelligent
30
Offbeat
34
Proud of their city
29
Sports-crazed
32
Stylish
26
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33
Cocktail hour
31
Live music/concerts and bands
32
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Classical music
35
Historical sites/monuments
35
Museums/galleries
34
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33
Antique stores
27
Flea markets
32
Home decor and design stores
35
Independent boutiques
25
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Barbecue
34
Cafes
32
Coffee
30
Ethnic food
32
Fine-dining restaurants
29
Hamburgers
32
Microbrew beer
24
Pizza
29
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Affordability
32
Architecture/Cool buildings
19
Cleanliness
4
Lots of hotel options
27
Peace and quiet
24
People-watching
29
Public parks and outdoor access
28
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
21
Safety
11
Weather
26
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
4th of July
25
Christmas
28
Fall
22
New Year's Eve
24
Spring Break
29
Summer
22
Valentine's Day
9
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Base for day trips
35
Cultural getaway
1
Family vacation
30
Pet-friendly vacation
29
Romantic escape
29
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Athletic/active
30
Attractive
22
Diverse
32
Driving ability
28
Friendly
33
Intelligent
30
Offbeat
35
Proud of their city
32
Sports-crazed
31
Stylish
31
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
Cocktail hour
30
Live music/concerts and bands
31
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Classical music
35
Historical sites/monuments
35
Museums/galleries
34
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Antique stores
31
Flea markets
34
Home decor and design stores
35
Independent boutiques
21
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Barbecue
35
Cafes
35
Coffee
31
Ethnic food
34
Fine-dining restaurants
33
Hamburgers
34
Microbrew beer
32
Pizza
35
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Affordability
34
Architecture/Cool buildings
23
Cleanliness
12
Lots of hotel options
30
Peace and quiet
31
People-watching
34
Public parks and outdoor access
34
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
27
Safety
13
Weather
26
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
4th of July
15
Christmas
24
Fall
17
New Year's Eve
16
Spring Break
33
Summer
15
Valentine's Day
10
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Base for day trips
35
Cultural getaway
7
Family vacation
32
Pet-friendly vacation
33
Romantic escape
30
Wild weekend
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