Best time to visit: Fourth of July, No. 3
Boston beat out Washington, D.C., (No. 13) but not No. 1 San Diego or Minneapolis-St. Paul for this patriotic honor.
With fireworks like this, who can argue?
Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff
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- Sports-crazed, No. 2
- Food trucks, No. 15
- Sports bars, No. 2
- Classical music, No. 2
- Intelligent, No. 3
- Best time to visit: Fourth of July, No. 3
- Historical sites/monuments, No. 3
- Tech-savvy, No. 4
- Pizza, No. 5
- Proud of their city, No. 5
- Cultural getaway, No. 6
- Museums/galleries, No. 6
- Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness, No. 6
- Free attractions, No. 7
- Microbrew beer, No. 8
- Ice Cream, No. 8
- Charming local accent, No. 9
- Luxury stores, No. 9
- Weather, No. 25
- Friendliness, No. 25
- Happy hour, No. 26
- Best time to visit: Valentine’s Day, No. 26
- Best time to visit: Spring Break, No. 27
- Affordable getaway, No. 30
- Best time to visit: Christmas/Winter, No. 31
- Barbecue, No. 32
- Driving abilities, No. 33
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