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San Antonio

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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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