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Type of Trip
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Food/Drink/Restaurants
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Best Times to Visit
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THE BEST...
Theater/performance art
(#1)
Diverse
(#1)
Classical music
(#1)
Stylish
(#1)
Museums/galleries
(#2)
THE WORST...
Affordability
(#35)
Peace and quiet
(#34)
Driving ability
(#34)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25
Athletic/active
15
Attractive
1
Diverse
34
Driving ability
34
Friendly
19
Intelligent
22
Charming local accent
8
Offbeat
12
Proud of their city
17
Sports-crazed
1
Stylish
8
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
32
Base for day trips
5
Cultural getaway
27
Family vacation
5
Gay-friendly
10
Girlfriend getaways
33
Pet-friendly vacation
11
Romantic escape
6
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Cocktail lounges
5
Happy hour
5
Music scene
5
Singles scene
10
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1
Classical music
22
Free attractions
11
Historical sites/monuments
2
Museums/galleries
3
Street performers
1
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13
Antique stores
16
Flea markets
3
Home decor and design stores
2
Independent boutiques
2
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Barbecue
6
Cafes
9
Coffee
2
Ethnic food
3
Fine-dining restaurants
8
Hamburgers
9
Ice cream
22
Microbrew beer
3
Pizza
3
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
35
Affordability
7
Architecture/Cool buildings
33
Cleanliness
31
Environmental friendliness
6
Lots of hotel options
34
Peace and quiet
4
People-watching
20
Public parks and outdoor access
5
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
25
Safety
27
Weather
24
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
4th of July
4
Christmas
14
Fall
11
New Year's Eve
20
Spring Break
24
Summer
18
Valentine's Day
23
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Athletic/active
11
Attractive
1
Diverse
25
Driving ability
29
Friendly
10
Intelligent
21
Charming local accent
7
Offbeat
10
Proud of their city
16
Sports-crazed
1
Stylish
5
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34
Base for day trips
4
Cultural getaway
28
Family vacation
4
Gay-friendly
9
Girlfriend getaways
33
Pet-friendly vacation
13
Romantic escape
5
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Cocktail lounges
4
Happy hour
5
Music scene
4
Singles scene
8
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Classical music
17
Free attractions
11
Historical sites/monuments
1
Museums/galleries
2
Street performers
1
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Antique stores
6
Flea markets
1
Home decor and design stores
3
Independent boutiques
1
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
Barbecue
8
Cafes
9
Coffee
2
Ethnic food
5
Fine-dining restaurants
7
Hamburgers
11
Ice cream
23
Microbrew beer
1
Pizza
3
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Affordability
6
Architecture/Cool buildings
33
Cleanliness
29
Environmental friendliness
8
Lots of hotel options
35
Peace and quiet
3
People-watching
17
Public parks and outdoor access
2
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
24
Safety
24
Weather
25
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
4th of July
6
Christmas
12
Fall
15
New Year's Eve
21
Spring Break
19
Summer
20
Valentine's Day
23
Winter
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