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Type of Trip
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THE BEST...
Stylish
(#2)
Weather
(#4)
Luxury stores
(#4)
Diverse
(#4)
Attractive
(#5)
THE WORST...
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#34)
Environmental friendliness
(#32)
Affordability
(#31)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Athletic/active
5
Attractive
4
Diverse
23
Driving ability
31
Friendly
27
Intelligent
29
Charming local accent
12
Offbeat
29
Proud of their city
21
Sports-crazed
2
Stylish
16
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Base for day trips
26
Cultural getaway
22
Family vacation
14
Gay-friendly
18
Girlfriend getaways
17
Pet-friendly vacation
24
Romantic escape
8
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11
Cocktail lounges
19
Happy hour
9
Music scene
12
Singles scene
22
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Classical music
29
Free attractions
29
Historical sites/monuments
19
Museums/galleries
8
Street performers
14
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Antique stores
12
Flea markets
7
Home decor and design stores
10
Independent boutiques
4
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Barbecue
19
Cafes
22
Coffee
13
Ethnic food
11
Fine-dining restaurants
9
Hamburgers
19
Ice cream
24
Microbrew beer
18
Pizza
6
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Affordability
27
Architecture/Cool buildings
31
Cleanliness
32
Environmental friendliness
15
Lots of hotel options
31
Peace and quiet
17
People-watching
27
Public parks and outdoor access
34
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
28
Safety
4
Weather
21
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
4th of July
20
Christmas
22
Fall
19
New Year's Eve
11
Spring Break
13
Summer
14
Valentine's Day
14
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Athletic/active
6
Attractive
7
Diverse
21
Driving ability
30
Friendly
31
Intelligent
25
Charming local accent
15
Offbeat
28
Proud of their city
21
Sports-crazed
5
Stylish
18
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
18
Base for day trips
26
Cultural getaway
25
Family vacation
17
Gay-friendly
17
Girlfriend getaways
20
Pet-friendly vacation
23
Romantic escape
11
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Cocktail lounges
25
Happy hour
11
Music scene
17
Singles scene
23
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Classical music
30
Free attractions
31
Historical sites/monuments
17
Museums/galleries
8
Street performers
20
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Antique stores
5
Flea markets
5
Home decor and design stores
14
Independent boutiques
10
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Barbecue
17
Cafes
21
Coffee
11
Ethnic food
13
Fine-dining restaurants
13
Hamburgers
26
Ice cream
30
Microbrew beer
27
Pizza
6
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Affordability
28
Architecture/Cool buildings
31
Cleanliness
28
Environmental friendliness
19
Lots of hotel options
32
Peace and quiet
15
People-watching
32
Public parks and outdoor access
33
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
26
Safety
5
Weather
27
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
4th of July
23
Christmas
28
Fall
19
New Year's Eve
12
Spring Break
12
Summer
16
Valentine's Day
17
Winter
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