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Portland, ME

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THE BEST...

Summer (#1)
4th of July (#1)
Base for day trips (#1)
Safety (#1)
Driving ability (#1)

THE WORST...

Diverse (#32)
Spring Break (#31)
Luxury stores (#31)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
12	Athletic/active
23	Attractive
32	Diverse
1	Driving ability
10	Friendly
6	Intelligent
10	Offbeat
14	Proud of their city
22	Sports-crazed
28	Stylish
16	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
20	Cocktail hour
19	Live music/concerts and bands
19	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9	Classical music
14	Historical sites/monuments
16	Museums/galleries
9	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5	Antique stores
21	Flea markets
12	Home decor and design stores
5	Independent boutiques
31	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24	Barbecue
9	Cafes
5	Coffee
17	Ethnic food
8	Fine-dining restaurants
19	Hamburgers
3	Microbrew beer
5	Pizza
23	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7	Affordability
15	Architecture/Cool buildings
2	Cleanliness
31	Lots of hotel options
3	Peace and quiet
22	People-watching
9	Public parks and outdoor access
14	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
1	Safety
19	Weather
14	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1	4th of July
24	Christmas
4	Fall
24	New Year's Eve
31	Spring Break
1	Summer
21	Valentine's Day
26	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1	Base for day trips
16	Cultural getaway
5	Family vacation
3	Pet-friendly vacation
9	Romantic escape
31	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Athletic/active
20	Attractive
33	Diverse
1	Driving ability
8	Friendly
11	Intelligent
7	Offbeat
6	Proud of their city
29	Sports-crazed
26	Stylish
15	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13	Cocktail hour
14	Live music/concerts and bands
21	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14	Classical music
14	Historical sites/monuments
14	Museums/galleries
12	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Antique stores
26	Flea markets
11	Home decor and design stores
6	Independent boutiques
31	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21	Barbecue
11	Cafes
4	Coffee
19	Ethnic food
6	Fine-dining restaurants
24	Hamburgers
2	Microbrew beer
3	Pizza
26	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	Affordability
10	Architecture/Cool buildings
4	Cleanliness
26	Lots of hotel options
2	Peace and quiet
14	People-watching
5	Public parks and outdoor access
14	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
1	Safety
21	Weather
14	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1	4th of July
22	Christmas
2	Fall
31	New Year's Eve
28	Spring Break
1	Summer
25	Valentine's Day
25	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1	Base for day trips
14	Cultural getaway
3	Family vacation
2	Pet-friendly vacation
7	Romantic escape
27	Wild weekend

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