April 6, 2009 8:05 pm

Survey Says...

Recently named an unmanly city (Best Places Survey), Portland now happens to be one of the best cities for men to live.

Confusing? Perhaps so. Yet AskMen.com has ranked Portland as the 23rd best city to live for men. The rankings were based on 2009 liveability, sports & entertainment, health, culture, etc.

Here's an excerpt from Portland's ranking:

This Pacific Northwestern metropolis is the beer capital of the world, with 32 breweries within the city limits — 38 if you consider the entire metro area. That's more than any other city in the world. If beer is not your thing, consider that Portland also has a growing distillery population with many small craft distilleries creating some fantastic local vodka, gin and whisky.

Need to work off some of that beer or booze? Portland offers hundreds of miles of bike trails, both off track and around the city's many parks. Mount Hood is a short drive away for world-class skiing, as is the coast where visitors can stroll the many art galleries and enjoy the beach.

Chicago, by the way, finished first.