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San Antonio
Photo credit: Al Rendon / SACVB
THE BEST...
Christmas
(#1)
Family vacation
(#2)
Ethnic food
(#3)
Free attractions
(#3)
Affordability
(#3)
THE WORST...
Summer
(#27)
4th of July
(#27)
Athletic/active
(#26)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
26
Athletic/active
18
Attractive
11
Diverse
8
Driving ability
6
Friendly
20
Intelligent
8
Charming local accent
23
Offbeat
7
Proud of their city
13
Sports-crazed
20
Stylish
19
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Base for day trips
7
Cultural getaway
2
Family vacation
23
Gay-friendly
12
Girlfriend getaways
13
Pet-friendly vacation
9
Romantic escape
12
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17
Cocktail lounges
8
Happy hour
21
Music scene
18
Singles scene
12
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
23
Classical music
3
Free attractions
4
Historical sites/monuments
14
Museums/galleries
13
Street performers
23
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Antique stores
5
Flea markets
19
Home decor and design stores
21
Independent boutiques
23
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Barbecue
18
Cafes
26
Coffee
3
Ethnic food
21
Fine-dining restaurants
12
Hamburgers
21
Ice cream
21
Microbrew beer
13
Pizza
12
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Affordability
14
Architecture/Cool buildings
16
Cleanliness
17
Environmental friendliness
9
Lots of hotel options
13
Peace and quiet
18
People-watching
18
Public parks and outdoor access
15
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
11
Safety
12
Weather
7
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
4th of July
1
Christmas
11
Fall
6
New Year's Eve
10
Spring Break
27
Summer
6
Valentine's Day
8
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Athletic/active
27
Attractive
16
Diverse
13
Driving ability
9
Friendly
25
Intelligent
8
Charming local accent
26
Offbeat
7
Proud of their city
9
Sports-crazed
24
Stylish
24
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Base for day trips
8
Cultural getaway
2
Family vacation
30
Gay-friendly
18
Girlfriend getaways
21
Pet-friendly vacation
12
Romantic escape
17
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Cocktail lounges
16
Happy hour
25
Music scene
22
Singles scene
15
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Classical music
13
Free attractions
9
Historical sites/monuments
18
Museums/galleries
21
Street performers
28
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Antique stores
4
Flea markets
17
Home decor and design stores
21
Independent boutiques
17
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5
Barbecue
20
Cafes
25
Coffee
10
Ethnic food
26
Fine-dining restaurants
3
Hamburgers
15
Ice cream
25
Microbrew beer
15
Pizza
11
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Affordability
14
Architecture/Cool buildings
17
Cleanliness
17
Environmental friendliness
5
Lots of hotel options
15
Peace and quiet
18
People-watching
26
Public parks and outdoor access
18
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
13
Safety
15
Weather
2
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
24
4th of July
3
Christmas
18
Fall
5
New Year's Eve
11
Spring Break
24
Summer
10
Valentine's Day
6
Winter
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