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Washington, D.C.

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THE BEST...

Museums/galleries (#1)
Historical sites/monuments (#2)
Cultural getaway (#3)
Family vacation (#6)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness (#6)

THE WORST...

Wild weekend (#34)
Affordability (#33)
Sports-crazed (#33)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24	Athletic/active
31	Attractive
11	Diverse
31	Driving ability
33	Friendly
11	Intelligent
31	Offbeat
33	Proud of their city
33	Sports-crazed
22	Stylish
13	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22	Cocktail hour
29	Live music/concerts and bands
27	Singles/bar scene

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

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27	Antique stores
28	Flea markets
28	Home decor and design stores
27	Independent boutiques
21	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31	Barbecue
23	Cafes
26	Coffee
16	Ethnic food
18	Fine-dining restaurants
28	Hamburgers
28	Microbrew beer
29	Pizza
24	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33	Affordability
9	Architecture/Cool buildings
24	Cleanliness
11	Lots of hotel options
28	Peace and quiet
21	People-watching
11	Public parks and outdoor access
6	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
28	Safety
25	Weather
27	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11	4th of July
27	Christmas
19	Fall
30	New Year's Eve
18	Spring Break
26	Summer
31	Valentine's Day
28	Winter

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

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19	Athletic/active
33	Attractive
8	Diverse
34	Driving ability
34	Friendly
1	Intelligent
34	Offbeat
34	Proud of their city
33	Sports-crazed
30	Stylish
8	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22	Cocktail hour
33	Live music/concerts and bands
30	Singles/bar scene

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

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29	Antique stores
29	Flea markets
29	Home decor and design stores
32	Independent boutiques
16	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35	Barbecue
29	Cafes
33	Coffee
11	Ethnic food
18	Fine-dining restaurants
30	Hamburgers
32	Microbrew beer
33	Pizza
22	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34	Affordability
6	Architecture/Cool buildings
21	Cleanliness
11	Lots of hotel options
29	Peace and quiet
22	People-watching
12	Public parks and outdoor access
4	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
30	Safety
28	Weather
27	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13	4th of July
29	Christmas
17	Fall
33	New Year's Eve
20	Spring Break
28	Summer
34	Valentine's Day
27	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25	Base for day trips
3	Cultural getaway
6	Family vacation
29	Pet-friendly vacation
34	Romantic escape
34	Wild weekend

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