Mark from Plano
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The problem with the poll is that it doesn't give a basis for making a decision. Favorite to visit? NY and LA are great. Favorite to live in? I don't think I'd enjoy living either place since I'd have to take a huge cut in lifestyle to live either place.
I've lived in six of the cities and visited another 29. I don't know that there is a city that I've been to that I couldn't find something to like. Assuming my same level of income, I don't know of another city in the US that I'd choose to live in since I'd have to take a big step down in either cultural amenities or lifestyle to do it. Of the places I've lived my favorites for livability are, in order, (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Tulsa, Arlington, OKC and Houston). However, I can't think of very much to recommend any of these cities to a visitor.
As for cities I've visited: NYC (but only Manhattan), LA (but not all of it), Washington, New Orleans (downtown & French Quarter), and Portland (but only downtown).
I was very surprised at the person who said that there's nothing for visitors to do in LA. We were there recently for a long weekend and had lots of fun and plenty to do. I've been there several times and think of it as a great place for visitors.
Also, anyone who hates New Orleans doesn't like cities and shouldn't comment.
I haven't had a chance to go back since the storm, but the French Quarter is great! Garden District is amazing. Best food in the USA. New Orleans isn't like Manhattan. Manhattan is obvious. New Orleans is subtle. You need knowledge and you need an appreciation of urban life. I'm going back in a couple of months for the first time since the storm. I'm sure it's different now, but for tourists, I understand that most of the areas that are of interest were largely unaffected. New Orleans is a magical place.
I've lived in six of the cities and visited another 29. I don't know that there is a city that I've been to that I couldn't find something to like. Assuming my same level of income, I don't know of another city in the US that I'd choose to live in since I'd have to take a big step down in either cultural amenities or lifestyle to do it. Of the places I've lived my favorites for livability are, in order, (Dallas, Ft. Worth, Tulsa, Arlington, OKC and Houston). However, I can't think of very much to recommend any of these cities to a visitor.
As for cities I've visited: NYC (but only Manhattan), LA (but not all of it), Washington, New Orleans (downtown & French Quarter), and Portland (but only downtown).
I was very surprised at the person who said that there's nothing for visitors to do in LA. We were there recently for a long weekend and had lots of fun and plenty to do. I've been there several times and think of it as a great place for visitors.
Also, anyone who hates New Orleans doesn't like cities and shouldn't comment.