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City Face-Off: Results

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WINNER
Providence
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LOSER
Portland, ME
Local Specialties
Providence (1)Portland, ME (20)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Barbecue 18 33
Coffee 4 11
Hamburgers 3 30
Microbrew beer 4 5
Pizza 3 17
Shopping
Providence (7)Portland, ME (28)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Antique stores 7 6
Home decor and design stores 9 26
Independent boutiques 7 20
Luxury stores 17 34
Vintage shops and flea markets 10 14
Nightlife
Providence (8)Portland, ME (30)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Cocktail hour 11 31
Live music/concerts and bands 7 31
Singles/bar scene 10 31
Hotels
Providence (17)Portland, ME (32)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Affordable hotels 15 18
All-in-one resorts 24 28
B&Bs/Inns 9 5
Big-name luxury hotels 24 35
Business hotels 14 34
Stylish boutique hotels 14 32
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
Providence (13)Portland, ME (15)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Cleanliness 14 8
Environmental friendliness 15 6
Noteworthy neighborhoods 6 24
Peace and quiet 17 5
People-watching 13 26
Public parks and outdoor access 19 15
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness 14 21
Safety 11 2
Skyline/views 18 26
Weather 17 19
Culture
Providence (9)Portland, ME (27)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Classical music 9 27
Historical sites/monuments 10 21
Museums/galleries 10 28
Theater/performance art 2 26
People
Providence (13)Portland, ME (24)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Athletic/active 22 12
Attractive 15 29
Diverse 8 35
Friendly 18 12
Intelligent 12 14
Stylish 7 31
Food/Drink/Restaurants
Providence (3)Portland, ME (29)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Big-name restaurants 10 33
Ethnic food 3 33
Farmers' markets 8 9
Neighborhood joints and cafes 3 19
Best Times to Visit
Providence (14)Portland, ME (24)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Fall 3 4
New Year's Eve 18 33
Spring Break 31 34
Summer 5 3
Winter 21 29
Type of Trip
Providence (11)Portland, ME (12)
Sub Category Providence Portland, ME
Affordable getaway 7 10
Cultural getaway 10 22
Family vacation 22 9
Relaxing retreat 19 5
Romantic escape 11 9
Wild weekend 16 32

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