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New Orleans

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THE BEST...

THE WORST...

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