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Name a city that you appreciate that others tend to look down on...
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:39 am
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:39 am
Going to start with smaller cities:
I have a tremendous appreciation for Memphis and Baton Rouge, and both for the same reason. They both have an under-rated food scene, and they are home to some of the nicest people I've met. Both feel like overgrown small towns, which I really like. Memphis has the Grizzlies, and Baton Rouge has LSU sports - although I can understand not liking either if you are not into the NBA or college athletics.
Memphis accents are also pretty awesome. Which is weird because people from the Arkansas side of the river have a little bit different twang that sounds horrific. And if you happen to meet a stranger from Memphis and Baton Rouge, they are more likely to be a friendly and down to earth person - can you reliably say that about Dallas, Atlanta, or one of the midwestern cities?
Memphis and Baton Rouge are both casual, laid back southern towns. They differ from other southern towns like Jackson, Montgomery, and Shreveport because they have a very strong economic pulse with at least some upward mobility and growth. Memphis has some incredible Fortune 500 companies, and Baton Rouge is one of the few cities of its size in the south that has retained (and even expanded) its already massive and powerful industrial base. I definitely prefer LSU over University of Memphis or Rhodes, but both cities do have a huge student population that keeps them feeling relatively young. I also like that you can pretty easily find restaurants and smaller venues that host live music in both towns - at least before the pandemic. I hope they can retain that.
Neither is going to be mistaken for the more watered down cultures of Atlanta or Dallas, and that's a damn good thing sometimes. Memphis is IMO the unofficial capital of the south IMO and Baton Rouge is pretty much a 1/6th sized version of Houston. Both are meant as compliments.
Memphis:
Baton Rouge:
Now for the large cities:
My personal favorite is Chicago. Among America's giant cities, Chicago seems to get the most heat for the perceived crime problems and corruption. Both of those issues are real definitely....but you are highly unlikely to encounter any major issues unless you venture into the south side or in the west side near Austin or Humbolt Park.
Chicago my favorite large city in the country.
The food is really good, the summer weather is incredible, and the people aren't quite as prickly as their counterparts in Boston or Philadelphia. The costs of living is relatively low considering the size. The public transit is awesome, and the airport is damn solid.
The homeless problem isn't nearly as bad as NYC and Los Angeles (likely b/c of the winters), and the cleanliness issues that plague both of those competing cities don't seem to be as pervasive in Chicago's loop and surrounding areas. There are incredible museums and one of the country's best parks right there along Michigan avenue.
The winters are miserable, but they aren't much worse than the winters in Boston or Philly.
Chicago:
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I have a tremendous appreciation for Memphis and Baton Rouge, and both for the same reason. They both have an under-rated food scene, and they are home to some of the nicest people I've met. Both feel like overgrown small towns, which I really like. Memphis has the Grizzlies, and Baton Rouge has LSU sports - although I can understand not liking either if you are not into the NBA or college athletics.
Memphis accents are also pretty awesome. Which is weird because people from the Arkansas side of the river have a little bit different twang that sounds horrific. And if you happen to meet a stranger from Memphis and Baton Rouge, they are more likely to be a friendly and down to earth person - can you reliably say that about Dallas, Atlanta, or one of the midwestern cities?
Memphis and Baton Rouge are both casual, laid back southern towns. They differ from other southern towns like Jackson, Montgomery, and Shreveport because they have a very strong economic pulse with at least some upward mobility and growth. Memphis has some incredible Fortune 500 companies, and Baton Rouge is one of the few cities of its size in the south that has retained (and even expanded) its already massive and powerful industrial base. I definitely prefer LSU over University of Memphis or Rhodes, but both cities do have a huge student population that keeps them feeling relatively young. I also like that you can pretty easily find restaurants and smaller venues that host live music in both towns - at least before the pandemic. I hope they can retain that.
Neither is going to be mistaken for the more watered down cultures of Atlanta or Dallas, and that's a damn good thing sometimes. Memphis is IMO the unofficial capital of the south IMO and Baton Rouge is pretty much a 1/6th sized version of Houston. Both are meant as compliments.
Memphis:
Baton Rouge:
Now for the large cities:
My personal favorite is Chicago. Among America's giant cities, Chicago seems to get the most heat for the perceived crime problems and corruption. Both of those issues are real definitely....but you are highly unlikely to encounter any major issues unless you venture into the south side or in the west side near Austin or Humbolt Park.
Chicago my favorite large city in the country.
The food is really good, the summer weather is incredible, and the people aren't quite as prickly as their counterparts in Boston or Philadelphia. The costs of living is relatively low considering the size. The public transit is awesome, and the airport is damn solid.
The homeless problem isn't nearly as bad as NYC and Los Angeles (likely b/c of the winters), and the cleanliness issues that plague both of those competing cities don't seem to be as pervasive in Chicago's loop and surrounding areas. There are incredible museums and one of the country's best parks right there along Michigan avenue.
The winters are miserable, but they aren't much worse than the winters in Boston or Philly.
Chicago:
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This post was edited on 3/2/22 at 8:44 am
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:40 am to frequent flyer
Omaha
Safe, friendly, good place to raise a family. Looked down upon because, well it is in Nebraska.
Safe, friendly, good place to raise a family. Looked down upon because, well it is in Nebraska.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:40 am to frequent flyer
quote:
Chicago
This place loves to shite on Chicago but it's one of my favorite cities in the US.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:40 am to frequent flyer
I think Transylvania is wonderful this time of year. Second only to Waterproof.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:41 am to frequent flyer
I like Tallahassee, but a lot of people think it sucks.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:41 am to frequent flyer
Bawcomville
Doesn’t let the haterz keeps ‘em down.
Fancy parade there too.
Doesn’t let the haterz keeps ‘em down.
Fancy parade there too.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:42 am to GetCocky11
quote:
Omaha
Safe, friendly, good place to raise a family. Looked down upon because, well it is in Nebraska.
shite that is a really good example.
Maybe I should have included that one. I like Indy too.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:42 am to frequent flyer
Baltimore gets a bad wrap understandably so, but I’ve had some fun there. There is some cool unique neighborhoods, and the people at welcoming (the ones that won’t rob and shoot you)
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:44 am to SuperSaint
quote:
Baltimore gets a bad wrap understandably so, but I’ve had some fun there. There is some cool unique neighborhoods, and the people at welcoming (the ones that won’t rob and shoot you)
You have to really like boiled crab....and I don't.
It definitely feels more authentic than DC and the surrounding capitol suburbs though. The people I know from there wouldn't be mistaken for real southerners, but they are nice enough.
Eastern shore is pretty badass, and I love Annapolis.
This post was edited on 3/2/22 at 8:47 am
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:45 am to frequent flyer
I sort of dig Birmingham. I haven’t spent a ton of time there, but from a few visits, it seems much nicer than I imagined. I know it has a good number of shitty areas, but the topography seems to help isolate the nicer areas better than other places.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:45 am to frequent flyer
Memphis has a lot of underrated spots and a solid cultural vibe. There are a lot of good folks in the city and out in Germantown/Collierville.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:45 am to frequent flyer
I always thought Memphis was more comparable to new orleans.
beale st/bourbon st
bbq/seafood
blues/jazz
high crime/high crime
beale st/bourbon st
bbq/seafood
blues/jazz
high crime/high crime
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:45 am to frequent flyer
Small cities:
StAugustine Fl
Greenville SC*
Boone NC*
*not so much shite just not talked about at all both are really cool small cities.
Large cities:
Milwaukee
Cincy
Albuquerque
StAugustine Fl
Greenville SC*
Boone NC*
*not so much shite just not talked about at all both are really cool small cities.
Large cities:
Milwaukee
Cincy
Albuquerque
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:46 am to frequent flyer
Buffalo
Rust belt vibes where they're trying to revitalize old buildings downtown. Have a AAA baseball team, the Bills, and Sabres for sporting events. You can't beat the summers there right next to lake Erie with tons of golf around. Niagara Falls is a half hr away. Excellent variety of food especially Italian. And the people are down to earth
Rust belt vibes where they're trying to revitalize old buildings downtown. Have a AAA baseball team, the Bills, and Sabres for sporting events. You can't beat the summers there right next to lake Erie with tons of golf around. Niagara Falls is a half hr away. Excellent variety of food especially Italian. And the people are down to earth
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:46 am to frequent flyer
Intracoastal City,Louisiana
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:47 am to frequent flyer
Every big, major city has enough good qualities for anyone to have an enjoyable visit. I hated Philly both times I went, but admittedly I had a pretty good time both times. The people just suck there, which stains the experience.
Most of the people that shite in Chicago have never been, or haven’t been in years.
Most of the people that shite in Chicago have never been, or haven’t been in years.
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:47 am to frequent flyer
Hammond...
They have the best breakfast..
Hammond eggs..
They have the best breakfast..
Hammond eggs..
Posted on 3/2/22 at 8:47 am to frequent flyer
I was surprised by how much a liked Cincinnati. Spent a week there for work and while I didn't get the whole chili obsession thing, the food was surprisingly good.
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