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Seattle
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THE BEST...
Coffee
(#1)
Tech-savvy
(#1)
Summer
(#2)
Environmental friendliness
(#2)
Intelligent
(#2)
THE WORST...
Winter
(#34)
Barbecue
(#34)
Christmas
(#34)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Athletic/active
22
Attractive
15
Diverse
16
Driving ability
18
Friendly
2
Intelligent
28
Charming local accent
7
Offbeat
19
Proud of their city
24
Sports-crazed
21
Stylish
1
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9
Base for day trips
17
Cultural getaway
13
Family vacation
8
Gay-friendly
22
Girlfriend getaways
7
Pet-friendly vacation
16
Romantic escape
27
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Cocktail lounges
24
Happy hour
12
Music scene
21
Singles scene
28
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Classical music
23
Free attractions
24
Historical sites/monuments
18
Museums/galleries
9
Street performers
11
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Antique stores
11
Flea markets
16
Home decor and design stores
17
Independent boutiques
20
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
34
Barbecue
8
Cafes
1
Coffee
16
Ethnic food
20
Fine-dining restaurants
27
Hamburgers
22
Ice cream
4
Microbrew beer
22
Pizza
11
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Affordability
18
Architecture/Cool buildings
9
Cleanliness
2
Environmental friendliness
22
Lots of hotel options
11
Peace and quiet
19
People-watching
9
Public parks and outdoor access
9
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
14
Safety
33
Weather
5
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
4th of July
34
Christmas
33
Fall
29
New Year's Eve
22
Spring Break
2
Summer
28
Valentine's Day
34
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Athletic/active
32
Attractive
22
Diverse
23
Driving ability
28
Friendly
1
Intelligent
30
Charming local accent
12
Offbeat
24
Proud of their city
29
Sports-crazed
29
Stylish
3
Tech-savvy
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10
Base for day trips
21
Cultural getaway
20
Family vacation
7
Gay-friendly
29
Girlfriend getaways
9
Pet-friendly vacation
21
Romantic escape
31
Wild weekend
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Cocktail lounges
27
Happy hour
15
Music scene
31
Singles scene
33
Sports bars
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Classical music
28
Free attractions
32
Historical sites/monuments
27
Museums/galleries
14
Street performers
18
Theater/performance art
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Antique stores
22
Flea markets
25
Home decor and design stores
26
Independent boutiques
22
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
34
Barbecue
13
Cafes
2
Coffee
17
Ethnic food
29
Fine-dining restaurants
32
Hamburgers
24
Ice cream
9
Microbrew beer
29
Pizza
22
Street food/Food trucks
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
27
Affordability
25
Architecture/Cool buildings
15
Cleanliness
2
Environmental friendliness
27
Lots of hotel options
17
Peace and quiet
23
People-watching
12
Public parks and outdoor access
13
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
17
Safety
35
Weather
10
Wireless coverage
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9
4th of July
35
Christmas
35
Fall
32
New Year's Eve
31
Spring Break
2
Summer
35
Valentine's Day
35
Winter
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