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Portland, OR

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THE BEST...

Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness (#1)
Microbrew beer (#2)
Coffee (#2)
Pet-friendly vacation (#2)
Street food (#3)

THE WORST...

New Year's Eve (#33)
Christmas (#32)
Winter (#31)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6	Athletic/active
28	Attractive
25	Diverse
8	Driving ability
11	Friendly
12	Intelligent
4	Offbeat
15	Proud of their city
30	Sports-crazed
23	Stylish
4	Tech-savvy

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

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
22	Classical music
28	Historical sites/monuments
25	Museums/galleries
21	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Antique stores
3	Flea markets
17	Home decor and design stores
12	Independent boutiques
29	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27	Barbecue
8	Cafes
2	Coffee
18	Ethnic food
20	Fine-dining restaurants
21	Hamburgers
2	Microbrew beer
11	Pizza
3	Street food

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

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9	4th of July
32	Christmas
29	Fall
33	New Year's Eve
21	Spring Break
6	Summer
29	Valentine's Day
31	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6	Base for day trips
19	Cultural getaway
20	Family vacation
2	Pet-friendly vacation
19	Romantic escape
21	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Athletic/active
29	Attractive
32	Diverse
5	Driving ability
9	Friendly
9	Intelligent
1	Offbeat
10	Proud of their city
26	Sports-crazed
22	Stylish
4	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	Cocktail hour
11	Live music/concerts and bands
27	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20	Classical music
31	Historical sites/monuments
25	Museums/galleries
17	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
7	Antique stores
6	Flea markets
15	Home decor and design stores
4	Independent boutiques
30	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
18	Barbecue
2	Cafes
1	Coffee
16	Ethnic food
22	Fine-dining restaurants
19	Hamburgers
1	Microbrew beer
8	Pizza
1	Street food

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

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	4th of July
34	Christmas
33	Fall
34	New Year's Eve
26	Spring Break
2	Summer
31	Valentine's Day
32	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3	Base for day trips
23	Cultural getaway
20	Family vacation
1	Pet-friendly vacation
13	Romantic escape
23	Wild weekend

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