CNN names Portland one of its best towns to visit in 2024
CNN names Portland one of its best towns to visit in 2024 Portland gets high marks for the food and beer scene and beautiful scenery by Adam Bartow PORTLAND, Maine — CNN Travel released its annual list Monday of America's Best Towns to Visit , and Portland, Maine, came in at number four. The list features ten smaller cities "where you’ll often find small-town vibes and loads of personality as well as plenty to see and do for a few days or more." The writers at CNN Travel looked at things like each town’s attractions, food and beverage offerings, nightlife and cultural scene, sense of identity, proximity to other interesting spots and wow factor. They also looked at lodging options and the ease of getting to the area and ability to get around once there. The final choices range in size from about 50,000 residents to about 225,000. Portland got high scores for having a "next-level" food scene with "up-to-date dining alongside classics", citing two rec