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Portland, OR
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THE BEST...
Environmental friendliness
(#1)
Microbrew beer
(#1)
Public parks and outdoor access
(#1)
Summer
(#1)
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
(#1)
THE WORST...
New Year's Eve
(#31)
Winter
(#31)
Luxury stores
(#30)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22
Fall
31
New Year's Eve
21
Spring Break
1
Summer
31
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Classical music
27
Historical sites/monuments
18
Museums/galleries
15
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
30
Big-name restaurants
15
Ethnic food
1
Farmers' markets
5
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12
Affordable hotels
23
All-in-one resorts
7
B&Bs/Inns
30
Big-name luxury hotels
29
Business hotels
7
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Barbecue
2
Coffee
11
Hamburgers
1
Microbrew beer
6
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
16
Cocktail hour
9
Live music/concerts and bands
17
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Athletic/active
17
Attractive
22
Diverse
9
Friendly
1
Intelligent
24
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
3
Cleanliness
1
Environmental friendliness
9
Noteworthy neighborhoods
7
Peace and quiet
16
People-watching
1
Public parks and outdoor access
1
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
3
Safety
10
Skyline/views
24
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8
Antique stores
14
Home decor and design stores
8
Independent boutiques
30
Luxury stores
4
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Affordable getaway
17
Cultural getaway
13
Family vacation
7
Relaxing retreat
10
Romantic escape
23
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Fall
34
New Year's Eve
26
Spring Break
3
Summer
34
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Classical music
29
Historical sites/monuments
26
Museums/galleries
18
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
33
Big-name restaurants
11
Ethnic food
1
Farmers' markets
2
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
17
Affordable hotels
27
All-in-one resorts
8
B&Bs/Inns
34
Big-name luxury hotels
32
Business hotels
6
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
22
Barbecue
2
Coffee
22
Hamburgers
1
Microbrew beer
17
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Cocktail hour
6
Live music/concerts and bands
24
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Athletic/active
25
Attractive
32
Diverse
8
Friendly
6
Intelligent
21
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
4
Cleanliness
1
Environmental friendliness
8
Noteworthy neighborhoods
10
Peace and quiet
9
People-watching
1
Public parks and outdoor access
1
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
5
Safety
11
Skyline/views
23
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Antique stores
14
Home decor and design stores
7
Independent boutiques
30
Luxury stores
2
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Affordable getaway
19
Cultural getaway
17
Family vacation
12
Relaxing retreat
14
Romantic escape
25
Wild weekend
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