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THE BEST...
Barbecue
(#2)
Music scene
(#4)
Affordability
(#5)
Street performers
(#5)
Charming local accent
(#6)
THE WORST...
Fine-dining restaurants
(#33)
Safety
(#32)
Gay-friendly
(#31)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Athletic/active
26
Attractive
20
Diverse
20
Driving ability
10
Friendly
25
Intelligent
6
Charming local accent
15
Offbeat
26
Proud of their city
12
Sports-crazed
24
Stylish
27
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Base for day trips
18
Cultural getaway
26
Family vacation
31
Gay-friendly
24
Girlfriend getaways
21
Pet-friendly vacation
26
Romantic escape
10
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Cocktail lounges
16
Happy hour
4
Music scene
22
Singles scene
21
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Classical music
20
Free attractions
13
Historical sites/monuments
20
Museums/galleries
5
Street performers
21
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Antique stores
7
Flea markets
26
Home decor and design stores
27
Independent boutiques
31
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Barbecue
24
Cafes
28
Coffee
28
Ethnic food
33
Fine-dining restaurants
11
Hamburgers
29
Ice cream
25
Microbrew beer
17
Pizza
23
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Affordability
25
Architecture/Cool buildings
29
Cleanliness
24
Environmental friendliness
31
Lots of hotel options
19
Peace and quiet
24
People-watching
26
Public parks and outdoor access
25
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
32
Safety
18
Weather
16
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
4th of July
18
Christmas
21
Fall
16
New Year's Eve
15
Spring Break
21
Summer
19
Valentine's Day
19
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
Athletic/active
24
Attractive
14
Diverse
27
Driving ability
8
Friendly
27
Intelligent
6
Charming local accent
11
Offbeat
27
Proud of their city
10
Sports-crazed
21
Stylish
32
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23
Base for day trips
14
Cultural getaway
22
Family vacation
32
Gay-friendly
21
Girlfriend getaways
19
Pet-friendly vacation
26
Romantic escape
8
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
18
Cocktail lounges
12
Happy hour
3
Music scene
16
Singles scene
21
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24
Classical music
16
Free attractions
12
Historical sites/monuments
16
Museums/galleries
5
Street performers
13
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5
Antique stores
13
Flea markets
24
Home decor and design stores
25
Independent boutiques
32
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Barbecue
22
Cafes
28
Coffee
23
Ethnic food
23
Fine-dining restaurants
5
Hamburgers
18
Ice cream
24
Microbrew beer
17
Pizza
23
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Affordability
19
Architecture/Cool buildings
28
Cleanliness
26
Environmental friendliness
30
Lots of hotel options
18
Peace and quiet
13
People-watching
22
Public parks and outdoor access
27
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
31
Safety
18
Weather
17
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26
4th of July
22
Christmas
10
Fall
14
New Year's Eve
15
Spring Break
25
Summer
19
Valentine's Day
19
Winter
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