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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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