Denver , General info:
7/10

Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Wayne County. Detroit is a major port city on the Detroit River, in the Midwest region of the United States. Located north of Windsor, Ontario Detroit is a geographical oddity as the only U.S. city that looks south to Canada.

With its proximity to Canada and its facilities, ports, major highways, rail connections and international airports, Detroit is an important transportation hub. The city has three international border crossings, the Ambassador Bridge, Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, linking Detroit to Windsor, Ontario. The Ambassador Bridge is the single busiest border crossing in North America, carrying 27% of the total trade between the U.S. and Canada.

ummm... denver and detroit are two different cities....

Denver , Cheap stuff:
10/10

Hard to find anything cheap.

Denver , Different stuff:
9/10

The Detroit River Walk is a 5.5 mile (8.8 kilometer) promenade along the Detroit International Riverfront running from the Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle. The path is located directly on the river, sometimes bridging it. The path is 62 feet (18.7 meters) wide in most places, with separate lanes for pedestrian and wheeled (such as bicycles or inline skate) traffic. Pavilions are located at intervals along the path, and a new carousel has been temporarily installed. Fishing piers and benches are located along the path.

Denver , Don't miss:
10/10

River Days, a five day festival on the International Riverfront. With about 3.5 million visitors, Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario jointly celebrate the multi-day festival the last week of June in order to commemorate each country's respective National holiday - (US Independence Day on July 4 and Canada Day on July 1). The festival began in 1959. The celebration draws large crowds of about a million visitors. The multi-day event draws an estimated 3.5 million visitors.

Traditionally, several days of events were planned, ending with one of the world's largest fireworks displays. In prior years, the fireworks display has been billed as the world's largest.

Denver , Food:
10/10

American Traditional, Asian, Barbecue, Buffet, Burger, Caribbean, Chicken, Chinese, Coffee/Donut Shop, Continental, Country, Deli/Sandwich, Fish and Chips, French, German, Gourmet, Greek, Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Japanese, Latin, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pizzeria, , Salad, Seafood, Soul Food, Soup, Southern, Spanish, Bar and Grill, Steak House, Tapas, Tavern, Thai... Wide range of restaurants and national cuisines from around a World.

Denver , Hotels:
9/10

The Westin Southfield Detroit, MGM Grand Detroit, The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and lots of luxury hotels just outside Detroit in beautiful suburbs.

Denver , Safety:
9/10

Unsafe city, high crime rate, be extra careful when walking trough dark streets during nightime.

Portland , General info:
9/10

Portland is a city located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is Oregon's most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. Approximately two million people live in Portland metropolitan area, the 23rd most populous in the United States as of July 2006.

Portland , Cheap stuff:
10/10

Most things are pretty affordable in Portland! Apartments are pretty cheap for a city, public transit is very cheap and dining out is just as affordable!

Portland , Different stuff:
10/10

Portland's climate is ideal for growing roses, and for more than a century Portland has been known as "The City of Roses," with many rose gardens – most prominently the International Rose Test Garden.

Portland , Don't miss:
10/10

Pedalpalooza, an annual month long bike centered festival involving many group bike rides, including some like the burrito ride or the midnight mystery ride. POWELLS BOOKS is the LARGEST book store in north america. Yup, thats right the biggest one! Its in downtown on Burnside st. Set aside a few hours, if you come with friends make a meeting place cause this multi-floor 'city of books' is amazing for all! Queer folk come to Portland as there is a thriving queer community and really its a great place for people of all walks of life to come find a community of some kind.

Portland , Food:
10/10

During most months of spring summer and fall there is plentiful berry and fruits to be picked on Sauvie Island a short drive or healthy bike ride from downtown. Take your basket and go out to pick (and eat) as many blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, plums etc as you can. Also, Portland has famously delicious micro-brewed beer. Check out the Portland based brewery/restaurant/theatre spots of McMenimans. Youll find them around the city and nestled in historic buildings and old saloons. Most offer great food and delicious beers while a few of McMenimans even offer a heated pool, movies and live music. But really, any bar will have a local brew, just ask whats on tap. Portland is also voted the country's most "Vegan Friendly Town". Most restaurants have vegan and certainly vegetarian options in this town.

Portland , Hotels:
8/10

Check out the Jupiter Hotel for a wild take on hospitality, its adjoining restaurant the Doug Fir has fabulous food day and night, a fully stocked bar and great live music in the evening. Downtown offers many of the same hotels found in most cities around the country and world.

Portland , Safety:
9/10

Portland is a city, like any other but people are generally quite friendly and crime is not quite that high. Downtown is safe and the east side of town is mostly neighborhood based shopping areas, with no threat of crime apparent at all. This town is also BIKE FRIENDLY. But please be advised that helmets and proper front and back lights are suggested to make this safe. Bike lanes can be found all around the city and you can make it from one end of town to the other in just over an hour.