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Your favorite cities in the US

posted 4 years ago by CoreyHaimFan (1031)
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Here are mine and brief reasons why:

1. Los Angeles. Lived there, loved it. Aside from the beautiful weather, beautiful women, and beautiful beaches, I loved it because I love movies and loved living where it's all made. LA certainly has it's issues (as do all major cities), but I love the vibe of LA and in my experience everyone there was incredibly kind and interesting.

2. Columbus, OH. Went to college there, the quintessential Midwestern college city. Maybe a bit bigger than the most average midwest college city, but I loved it's banging art scene, the pizza in my opinion is amazing (personally liked it more than many of the Chicago and NY pizza places I've tried), and it's got a surprisingly lot of fun stuff to do. Also, I like Ohio State.

3. Austin- Texas version of Columbus, but maybe probably better. Beautiful scenery, SWSX, best BBQ I have ever eaten in my life. A little too hot in the summer for me, but if I could tolerate the heat more I'd consider living there.

4. Cincinnati- Closest major city I grew up by (Dayton doesn't count). I love Cincy chili, and anyone who has seen Cincy once you clear that "bend" coming up from I75 will couch for how awesome it's skyline is. Cincy probably is just any other city, but it holds a special place in my heart.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78560) 4 years ago

Naples, Florida is a fine city. People behave themselves, the most beautiful beaches and attractions are not very far off, litter and vandalism appear nonexistent and the place is landscaped like a tropical garden

It's a great little city I fell in love with and did not expect to even enjoy

*it IS unfortunate when political talk is posted where it does not belong

[–] BillHicksFan (10712) 4 years ago

I think it's time for me to put anyone on BLOCK who does the political trolling. It's hard when some of those actually talk about great movies, which I don't see much anymore. This site is reminding me of another IMDB off-shoot. We already have one, no need to mimic it just for popularity.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78560) 4 years ago

Block away BillHicks, I don't block anybody but there are certain users I just choose to avoid

There is a dedicated politics board here and we all know it, so it's obvious trolling when the usual buzzwords and politician names come up in a post

[–] BillHicksFan (10712) 4 years ago

I think there's a big difference from political talk and trolling. And like you said, we have a board strictly for politics.

I can understand current events, or talking politics in relation to specific movies, trends of movies, the politics in the business, etc., but saying political shit ONLY to get people fighting is shit.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78560) 4 years ago

Yup, that too often seems to be the intent

I peek at the politics board 4-5 times a month and it's non-stop personal attacks and brainless hack lables...What a dumpster fire

[–] spacecomedy (2062) 4 years ago

Three cheers for Naples! It really is a gem. Can't beat those sugar sand beaches. Truly one of the prettiest spots in the Sunshine State.

Honorable Mention for Winter Park, FL. Great food, great shops, and great strolling.

[–] db20db (17743) 4 years ago

I agree on Winter Park. This is the first time in many years I've encountered someone else who thinks highly of it.

[–] spacecomedy (2062) 4 years ago

Nice to meet another Winter Park fan. Have you ever taken the boat tour? Lovely way to spend an afternoon.
https://www.scenicboattours.com/

[–] db20db (17743) 4 years ago

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[–] db20db (17743) 4 years ago

No, I was there on business, maybe 24 hrs tops. I do remember enjoying a balmy evening there, even taking in a movie to unwind from the drive.

Shortly after that, I took a trip to Grants Pass, Oregon, the diagonal, extremely opposite part of the country, and remember having a similar reaction to just a quaint town nestled in the mountains.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78560) 4 years ago

Winter Park looks really nice, I've never been there but I googled it

[–] TexasJack (12516) 4 years ago

Naples is great.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (78560) 4 years ago

I've only ever been to the Atlantic side of Florida 5-6 times and the crowds and traffic drove me nuts, but then I visited Naples!

Naples and the Gulf Coast was a much more relaxed area

Very tidy, well laid out and gorgeous...I'll likely end up there in about 8 years👍

[–] blue1981 (8178) 4 years ago

I've only been to California once in my life and it was more than 20 years ago. If I want to go to a beach I'll go to one in southern states.

[–] BillHicksFan (10712) 4 years ago

I've been to a lot of cities, but many are... nothing special. Sometimes I think people judge a place incorrectly - if you're with great friends, ANY city is great. I've seen some amazing cities overseas, though and some of that is just because it's SO different.

Austin, Texas
San Francisco, California

[–] CoreyHaimFan (1031) 4 years ago

That's the best statement here. Anywhere is what you make of it.

[–] BillHicksFan (10712) 4 years ago

Thanks.

I know a HUGE part of the reason I love SF is because I met Mort Sahl four times. Still a nice city by the ocean, the history, good transportation, art (although Silicon Valley has destroyed the entire state), people outside, parks and other places for the public to just be.

I've been also been to Austin four times. I got to play a lot of music, loved the Colorado river by the hostel, met some friends I later met up with in other countries (usually their home country), and it also has an artistic vibe... Both cities have fine weather.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

did you play the Bars on 6th ? Curious what venues you performed at, anything worthy of mentioning

[–] BillHicksFan (10712) 4 years ago

I played at The Enchanted Forest for the 4th of July until about 4am... Long story :)

We played a lot at the hostel by the river/lake since many backpackers had their guitars, and I also had my hand drums in my car.

[–] redban (6776) 4 years ago

Los Angeles??

I know the city has a certain allure because of the history , with the movies and such. But I’ve been to Los Angeles multiple times, and I recall seeing a ton of trash and homeless people. Like right on the HollyWood Walk of Fame, they have homeless people sleeping on tents. The city is also really overcrowded on the roads. It takes an hour to drive 5 miles on the freeway.

[–] CoreyHaimFan (1031) 4 years ago

There are definitely a lot of homeless people. Affordable housing is needed but where? Nobody wants their property value going down. I was there in March and there weren't any homeless tents on he actual Hollywood Walk of Fame, but there definitely where on the nearby streets. Yes this is the biggest gripe.

It is overcrowded but so is NYC.

I still love LA.

[–] AnubisRaydeen (7897) 4 years ago

"Affordable housing" is not the problem.

[–] BullSchmidt (3189) 4 years ago

Agree with you about Cincinnati's skyline. I live a few hours drive away and when I go there I end up coming in from the south on I-75. Crossing the Ohio River also adds to the experience. Over the past few years, during baseball season I'd go there once a month, get a hotel room, and catch a series of Reds home games. I didn't last year because of COVID and probably won't this year; having to wear a mask for the entire game would ruin it for me.

Another impressive entrance to a city is at New Orleans. If you ever go there, be sure to use the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the 24 mile long bridge over the lake. Just be sure you're gassed up first and your car is in good working order; from what I recall, stopping on the bridge gets you a nasty fine.

I don't really have any favorite cities. I live in a small town in rural Kentucky now. I lived in Bethesda, Maryland for several years, and there was more stuff to do there. Also, the liberals hadn't ruined Montgomery County yet. (Sorry, I know you want to avoid politics, but it is a legitimate point -- part of what makes a city bad or good is the people who live there.) I liked it well enough but didn't develop any great affection for it or Washington in general. I like it better here. The violent crime rate is absurdly low, mostly drunken bar fights. Property crime is pretty low too. I can walk to a neighbor's house after dark if I like without fear. Often I don't bother to lock the house when I go to do a quick errand. I've never had my car stolen or even broken into here, and my house has never been broken into. There are some down sides. All the ordinary stuff is within easy distance, but any unusual purchases might mean a three hour round trip. This is the Bible Belt, and proselytizers are an occasional annoyance. And the "everybody knows everybody else" atmosphere means we've got more than our share of gossips and busybodies. But I'll take those over thieves and muggers any day. I got robbed at gunpoint once, in Baltimore, and once is enough for a lifetime.

[–] CoreyHaimFan (1031) 4 years ago

Yes! Approaching Cincy from I75 south is a sight to behold!

I live in a super conservative state and the people here are back a few decades. Some people here still call weed dope.

[–] R_Kane (15828) 4 years ago

Las Vegas

Walt Disney World

I like theme parks.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

I liked Pittsburgh. I thought it was clean and well run. Good sports town.

[–] Thaisticks (3292) 4 years ago

Des Moines. Just 30 miles south of Ames.