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Portland, Oregon
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THE BEST...
Public parks and outdoor access
(#1)
Environmental friendliness
(#1)
Summer Vacation
(#1)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#1)
Safety
(#1)
THE WORST...
Luxury stores
(#29)
Big-name restaurants
(#29)
Big-name luxury hotels
(#28)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Athletic/active
17
Attractive
22
Diverse
10
Friendly
4
Intelligent
26
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Active/adventure vacation
11
Affordable getaway
19
Cultural getaway
13
Family vacation
6
Relaxing retreat
13
Romantic escape
26
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
13
Affordable hotels
16
All-in-one resorts
4
B&Bs/Inns
28
Big-name luxury hotels
28
Business hotels
11
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Cocktail hour
17
Live music/concerts and bands
25
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Classical music
24
Historical sites/monuments
23
Museums/galleries
19
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10
Antique and vintage shops
11
Independent boutiques
29
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Big-name restaurants
3
Cafes
20
Ethnic food
2
Farmers' markets
6
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Cleanliness
1
Environmental friendliness
9
Noteworthy neighborhoods
5
Peace and quiet
18
People-watching
1
Public parks and outdoor access
1
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
1
Safety
11
Skyline/views
23
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
6
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
7
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
8
Lounges
6
On-time arrivals/departures
6
Shopping
5
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
1
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
18
Spring Break
1
Summer Vacation
26
Thanksgiving
27
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Athletic/active
22
Attractive
30
Diverse
9
Friendly
7
Intelligent
25
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Active/adventure vacation
10
Affordable getaway
18
Cultural getaway
16
Family vacation
8
Relaxing retreat
16
Romantic escape
23
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
16
Affordable hotels
24
All-in-one resorts
8
B&Bs/Inns
30
Big-name luxury hotels
28
Business hotels
6
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Cocktail hour
10
Live music/concerts and bands
23
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
Classical music
26
Historical sites/monuments
23
Museums/galleries
15
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Antique and vintage shops
9
Independent boutiques
29
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Big-name restaurants
2
Cafes
20
Ethnic food
1
Farmers' markets
5
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2
Cleanliness
1
Environmental friendliness
7
Noteworthy neighborhoods
6
Peace and quiet
14
People-watching
1
Public parks and outdoor access
1
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
1
Safety
9
Skyline/views
21
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
2
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
3
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
5
Lounges
6
On-time arrivals/departures
4
Shopping
6
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
1
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
19
Spring Break
6
Summer Vacation
29
Thanksgiving
29
Winter
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