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City Face-Off: Results

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WINNER
Portland, ME
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LOSER
Portland, OR
Shopping
Portland, ME (16)Portland, OR (14)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Luxury stores 31 29
Independent boutiques 5 12
Antique stores 5 8
Home decor and design stores 12 17
Flea markets 21 3
Nightlife
Portland, ME (21)Portland, OR (19)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Cocktail hour 20 19
Singles/bar scene 19 24
Live music/concerts and bands 19 17
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
Portland, ME (7)Portland, OR (8)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Cleanliness 2 6
Weather 19 29
Safety 1 7
Affordability 7 15
Wireless coverage 14 4
Architecture/Cool buildings 15 26
Lots of hotel options 31 27
Public parks and outdoor access 9 5
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness 14 1
Peace and quiet 3 5
People-watching 22 14
Culture
Portland, ME (12)Portland, OR (25)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Classical music 9 22
Theater/performance art 9 21
Museums/galleries 16 25
Historical sites/monuments 14 28
People
Portland, ME (15)Portland, OR (14)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Attractive 23 28
Intelligent 6 12
Friendly 10 11
Driving ability 1 8
Tech-savvy 16 4
Offbeat 10 4
Sports-crazed 22 30
Proud of their city 14 15
Athletic/active 12 6
Diverse 32 25
Stylish 28 23
Food/Drink/Restaurants
Portland, ME (10)Portland, OR (6)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Fine-dining restaurants 8 20
Barbecue 24 27
Pizza 5 11
Hamburgers 19 21
Cafes 9 8
Ethnic food 17 18
Street food 23 3
Microbrew beer 3 2
Coffee 5 2
Best Times to Visit
Portland, ME (16)Portland, OR (29)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Fall 4 29
Winter 26 31
Christmas 24 32
New Year's Eve 24 33
Valentine's Day 21 29
Spring Break 31 21
4th of July 1 9
Summer 1 6
Type of Trip
Portland, ME (6)Portland, OR (14)
Sub Category Portland, ME Portland, OR
Romantic escape 9 19
Wild weekend 31 21
Family vacation 5 20
Cultural getaway 16 19
Pet-friendly vacation 3 2
Base for day trips 1 6

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