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Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.4
Connector Score 7.8
Safety 9.0
Affordability 5.5
Transportation 6.5
Car-free friendliness 6.0
Walkability 8.2
Things to do 5.7
Food & dining 6.2
Places to stay 6.4
Nature & outdoors 2.0
Scenic value 4.3
Family friendliness 7.3
Solo-traveler friendliness 6.8
Nightlife 5.1
Remote-work friendliness 5.4
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 8.0
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $164
Mid-range $228
Luxury $377
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 110
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,600
Median home price $465,900
Population 293K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus
Car recommended —
Character
Best for History
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go —

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