Travel and Leisure magazine released the results of its annual survey of “America’s Favorite Cities” this month, with Boston getting high marks from visitors for its classical music, culture, and history. But the grades for local barbecue, driving, and weather weren’t so kind. Here’s where Boston finished in the top 10 and bottom 10, according to visitors, of the 35 cities involved in the survey.
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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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