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THE BEST...
Attractive
(#1)
Winter
(#2)
Wild weekend
(#3)
Cocktail lounges
(#4)
Singles scene
(#4)
THE WORST...
Intelligent
(#34)
Family vacation
(#34)
Peace and quiet
(#33)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Athletic/active
1
Attractive
8
Diverse
32
Driving ability
33
Friendly
34
Intelligent
25
Charming local accent
18
Offbeat
31
Proud of their city
20
Sports-crazed
4
Stylish
32
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Base for day trips
28
Cultural getaway
34
Family vacation
10
Gay-friendly
13
Girlfriend getaways
26
Pet-friendly vacation
15
Romantic escape
3
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Cocktail lounges
7
Happy hour
18
Music scene
4
Singles scene
14
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Classical music
31
Free attractions
33
Historical sites/monuments
31
Museums/galleries
25
Street performers
32
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Antique stores
29
Flea markets
23
Home decor and design stores
18
Independent boutiques
5
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Barbecue
21
Cafes
24
Coffee
11
Ethnic food
14
Fine-dining restaurants
30
Hamburgers
24
Ice cream
32
Microbrew beer
28
Pizza
22
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Affordability
19
Architecture/Cool buildings
26
Cleanliness
28
Environmental friendliness
11
Lots of hotel options
33
Peace and quiet
9
People-watching
25
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
31
Safety
6
Weather
28
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
28
4th of July
14
Christmas
26
Fall
4
New Year's Eve
6
Spring Break
26
Summer
7
Valentine's Day
2
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Athletic/active
4
Attractive
11
Diverse
35
Driving ability
35
Friendly
34
Intelligent
20
Charming local accent
27
Offbeat
32
Proud of their city
24
Sports-crazed
8
Stylish
35
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Base for day trips
31
Cultural getaway
33
Family vacation
14
Gay-friendly
13
Girlfriend getaways
29
Pet-friendly vacation
15
Romantic escape
4
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9
Cocktail lounges
14
Happy hour
24
Music scene
8
Singles scene
19
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34
Classical music
35
Free attractions
34
Historical sites/monuments
34
Museums/galleries
26
Street performers
33
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
Antique stores
32
Flea markets
19
Home decor and design stores
27
Independent boutiques
8
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Barbecue
25
Cafes
30
Coffee
15
Ethnic food
19
Fine-dining restaurants
31
Hamburgers
28
Ice cream
35
Microbrew beer
32
Pizza
21
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Affordability
27
Architecture/Cool buildings
26
Cleanliness
33
Environmental friendliness
16
Lots of hotel options
33
Peace and quiet
16
People-watching
31
Public parks and outdoor access
34
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
29
Safety
11
Weather
31
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
31
4th of July
18
Christmas
31
Fall
10
New Year's Eve
10
Spring Break
26
Summer
9
Valentine's Day
8
Winter
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