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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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