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Photo credit: Ilene MacDonald / Alamy
THE BEST...
Family vacation
(#1)
Lots of hotel options
(#4)
Winter
(#7)
Weather
(#11)
Christmas
(#12)
THE WORST...
Free attractions
(#35)
Proud of their city
(#35)
Historical sites/monuments
(#34)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
31
Athletic/active
32
Attractive
23
Diverse
29
Driving ability
28
Friendly
33
Intelligent
27
Charming local accent
30
Offbeat
35
Proud of their city
26
Sports-crazed
32
Stylish
34
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Base for day trips
34
Cultural getaway
1
Family vacation
30
Gay-friendly
25
Girlfriend getaways
20
Pet-friendly vacation
28
Romantic escape
19
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Cocktail lounges
29
Happy hour
29
Music scene
30
Singles scene
20
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
33
Classical music
35
Free attractions
34
Historical sites/monuments
34
Museums/galleries
27
Street performers
30
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Antique stores
28
Flea markets
30
Home decor and design stores
33
Independent boutiques
25
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Barbecue
30
Cafes
29
Coffee
24
Ethnic food
29
Fine-dining restaurants
21
Hamburgers
15
Ice cream
30
Microbrew beer
20
Pizza
28
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Affordability
34
Architecture/Cool buildings
19
Cleanliness
25
Environmental friendliness
4
Lots of hotel options
29
Peace and quiet
22
People-watching
32
Public parks and outdoor access
32
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
19
Safety
11
Weather
23
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
4th of July
12
Christmas
19
Fall
13
New Year's Eve
17
Spring Break
30
Summer
16
Valentine's Day
7
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Athletic/active
23
Attractive
21
Diverse
29
Driving ability
25
Friendly
32
Intelligent
27
Charming local accent
29
Offbeat
34
Proud of their city
30
Sports-crazed
28
Stylish
29
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Base for day trips
34
Cultural getaway
3
Family vacation
26
Gay-friendly
27
Girlfriend getaways
26
Pet-friendly vacation
27
Romantic escape
22
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Cocktail lounges
29
Happy hour
32
Music scene
21
Singles scene
22
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
35
Classical music
34
Free attractions
35
Historical sites/monuments
33
Museums/galleries
28
Street performers
35
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Antique stores
14
Flea markets
29
Home decor and design stores
31
Independent boutiques
16
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Barbecue
33
Cafes
35
Coffee
32
Ethnic food
33
Fine-dining restaurants
33
Hamburgers
31
Ice cream
34
Microbrew beer
33
Pizza
24
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Affordability
34
Architecture/Cool buildings
18
Cleanliness
25
Environmental friendliness
12
Lots of hotel options
23
Peace and quiet
28
People-watching
30
Public parks and outdoor access
30
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
23
Safety
12
Weather
29
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
32
4th of July
16
Christmas
23
Fall
16
New Year's Eve
13
Spring Break
30
Summer
14
Valentine's Day
10
Winter
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