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THE BEST...
Hamburgers
(#1)
Base for day trips
(#2)
Pizza
(#2)
Summer
(#3)
Fall
(#3)
THE WORST...
Driving ability
(#27)
Spring Break
(#25)
Lots of hotel options
(#24)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Athletic/active
15
Attractive
7
Diverse
27
Driving ability
18
Friendly
7
Intelligent
6
Offbeat
21
Proud of their city
10
Sports-crazed
8
Stylish
7
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Cocktail hour
14
Live music/concerts and bands
15
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Classical music
11
Historical sites/monuments
11
Museums/galleries
3
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Antique stores
13
Flea markets
4
Home decor and design stores
13
Independent boutiques
19
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Barbecue
5
Cafes
7
Coffee
5
Ethnic food
5
Fine-dining restaurants
1
Hamburgers
7
Microbrew beer
2
Pizza
7
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Affordability
13
Architecture/Cool buildings
12
Cleanliness
24
Lots of hotel options
13
Peace and quiet
17
People-watching
21
Public parks and outdoor access
15
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
13
Safety
20
Weather
13
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
4th of July
20
Christmas
3
Fall
17
New Year's Eve
25
Spring Break
3
Summer
14
Valentine's Day
22
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Base for day trips
12
Cultural getaway
23
Family vacation
10
Pet-friendly vacation
16
Romantic escape
20
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Athletic/active
14
Attractive
14
Diverse
31
Driving ability
26
Friendly
14
Intelligent
10
Offbeat
26
Proud of their city
24
Sports-crazed
15
Stylish
18
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26
Cocktail hour
20
Live music/concerts and bands
20
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24
Classical music
15
Historical sites/monuments
22
Museums/galleries
5
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Antique stores
27
Flea markets
20
Home decor and design stores
14
Independent boutiques
25
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Barbecue
9
Cafes
8
Coffee
9
Ethnic food
10
Fine-dining restaurants
21
Hamburgers
19
Microbrew beer
4
Pizza
11
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Affordability
11
Architecture/Cool buildings
24
Cleanliness
32
Lots of hotel options
18
Peace and quiet
21
People-watching
27
Public parks and outdoor access
20
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
20
Safety
23
Weather
25
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
4th of July
32
Christmas
21
Fall
30
New Year's Eve
32
Spring Break
10
Summer
24
Valentine's Day
29
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Base for day trips
13
Cultural getaway
29
Family vacation
20
Pet-friendly vacation
18
Romantic escape
26
Wild weekend
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