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THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#5)
Affordability
(#5)
Christmas
(#6)
Flea markets
(#6)
Family vacation
(#8)
THE WORST...
Athletic/active
(#33)
Tech-savvy
(#33)
Stylish
(#31)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33
Athletic/active
30
Attractive
21
Diverse
10
Driving ability
13
Friendly
28
Intelligent
28
Offbeat
22
Proud of their city
16
Sports-crazed
31
Stylish
33
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Cocktail hour
23
Live music/concerts and bands
28
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
Classical music
9
Historical sites/monuments
23
Museums/galleries
29
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Antique stores
6
Flea markets
27
Home decor and design stores
28
Independent boutiques
28
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Barbecue
25
Cafes
29
Coffee
10
Ethnic food
29
Fine-dining restaurants
18
Hamburgers
27
Microbrew beer
22
Pizza
10
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Affordability
17
Architecture/Cool buildings
20
Cleanliness
18
Lots of hotel options
19
Peace and quiet
25
People-watching
23
Public parks and outdoor access
22
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
18
Safety
16
Weather
25
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
4th of July
6
Christmas
16
Fall
11
New Year's Eve
12
Spring Break
30
Summer
10
Valentine's Day
12
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Base for day trips
15
Cultural getaway
8
Family vacation
20
Pet-friendly vacation
14
Romantic escape
22
Wild weekend
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Athletic/active
32
Attractive
21
Diverse
12
Driving ability
15
Friendly
29
Intelligent
31
Offbeat
16
Proud of their city
8
Sports-crazed
29
Stylish
29
Tech-savvy
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Cocktail hour
29
Live music/concerts and bands
29
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Classical music
9
Historical sites/monuments
24
Museums/galleries
28
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Antique stores
3
Flea markets
27
Home decor and design stores
28
Independent boutiques
18
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Barbecue
27
Cafes
29
Coffee
14
Ethnic food
27
Fine-dining restaurants
16
Hamburgers
29
Microbrew beer
24
Pizza
13
Street food
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2
Affordability
19
Architecture/Cool buildings
22
Cleanliness
17
Lots of hotel options
15
Peace and quiet
29
People-watching
28
Public parks and outdoor access
22
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
16
Safety
15
Weather
3
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
31
4th of July
5
Christmas
20
Fall
7
New Year's Eve
12
Spring Break
29
Summer
8
Valentine's Day
7
Winter
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Base for day trips
12
Cultural getaway
5
Family vacation
17
Pet-friendly vacation
12
Romantic escape
15
Wild weekend
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