Folks in our Pine Tree State might be a little surprised to learn that this city was named one of the country's friendliest.

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It's surprising that only one city in Maine was named one of the friendliest in the country. First, because we're totally unbiased, but Maine is known for having some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Second, New Englanders don’t always have the warmest reputation, as Noah Kahan said, “I’m mean because I grew up in New England.” So, it's a mix of "Wow, we only have one city?" and "Wow, we made the list!"

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But how does one even determine what makes a city ‘friendlier’ than another?

Enjoy Travel’s methodology for determining the picks for their list of 'The Friendliest Cities in the United States' involved examining various aspects of friendliness. They considered how willing people were to help strangers, whether locals were open to making new friends, and overall hospitality. They surveyed cities across the country, focusing on those that made visitors feel most welcome. From these insights, they compiled a list of the top 50 friendliest cities in America, and 'Vacationland' made the cut.

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Alright, with that in mind, which Maine city was named one of the friendliest in America?

Enjoy Travel ranked Maine’s most populated city, Portland, as one of the friendliest in the country. Coming in at #39 on their list, Enjoy Travel had this to say about Portland:

You’ll instantly fall in love with this seaside city in Casco Bay. New Englanders are often thought to be reserved, but Portlanders are open and warm. You’ll see this as soon as you arrive here.

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What are your thoughts on Portland being named one of the friendliest cities in the country by Enjoy Travel? We’d love to hear from you! You can always join the conversation by messaging us on the Q106.5 app.

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