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City Face-Off: Results

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WINNER
Providence
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LOSER
Boston
Local Specialties
Providence (1)Boston (21)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Barbecue 18 35
Coffee 4 17
Hamburgers 3 26
Microbrew beer 4 7
Pizza 3 8
Shopping
Providence (7)Boston (20)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Antique stores 7 17
Home decor and design stores 9 24
Independent boutiques 7 18
Luxury stores 17 12
Vintage shops and flea markets 10 26
Nightlife
Providence (8)Boston (20)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Cocktail hour 11 24
Live music/concerts and bands 7 21
Singles/bar scene 10 19
Hotels
Providence (17)Boston (28)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Affordable hotels 15 33
All-in-one resorts 24 30
B&Bs/Inns 9 22
Big-name luxury hotels 24 15
Business hotels 14 18
Stylish boutique hotels 14 21
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
Providence (13)Boston (20)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Cleanliness 14 22
Environmental friendliness 15 22
Noteworthy neighborhoods 6 8
Peace and quiet 17 25
People-watching 13 23
Public parks and outdoor access 19 18
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness 14 9
Safety 11 18
Skyline/views 18 13
Weather 17 30
Culture
Providence (9)Boston (3)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Classical music 9 2
Historical sites/monuments 10 4
Museums/galleries 10 6
Theater/performance art 2 12
People
Providence (13)Boston (25)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Athletic/active 22 20
Attractive 15 25
Diverse 8 21
Friendly 18 30
Intelligent 12 11
Stylish 7 21
Food/Drink/Restaurants
Providence (3)Boston (23)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Big-name restaurants 10 16
Ethnic food 3 18
Farmers' markets 8 22
Neighborhood joints and cafes 3 16
Best Times to Visit
Providence (14)Boston (25)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Fall 3 12
New Year's Eve 18 28
Spring Break 31 33
Summer 5 11
Winter 21 30
Type of Trip
Providence (11)Boston (22)
Sub Category Providence Boston
Affordable getaway 7 30
Cultural getaway 10 8
Family vacation 22 17
Relaxing retreat 19 25
Romantic escape 11 21
Wild weekend 16 26

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