[Naomi Manischewitz]

i am really in question of the size issue between austin and Fayetteville. i dont like super huge dense cities, which i know neither is. i have been to san francisco and new york several times and could never see myself living in a place with such close living. i like a city feel, but it doesnt need to be a huge city with good public transportation. i like the idea of having some places walking distance from where i live though. i dont mind having to do a 30 minute (IN TRAFFIC THOUGH) commute to work either. speaking of that, any school districts around fayetteville to look into for work? i already looked into fayetteville, and that seems like a pretty good district to work for (or not?).

[bagelw]

Originally Posted by LeavingLA2010

i am really in question of the size issue between austin and Fayetteville. i dont like super huge dense cities, which i know neither is. i have been to san francisco and new york several times and could never see myself living in a place with such close living. i like a city feel, but it doesnt need to be a huge city with good public transportation. i like the idea of having some places walking distance from where i live though. i dont mind having to do a 30 minute (IN TRAFFIC THOUGH) commute to work either. speaking of that, any school districts around fayetteville to look into for work? i already looked into fayetteville, and that seems like a pretty good district to work for (or not?).

I don't know much about local schools but I've never heard anything bad about any of them other than typical local rivalry bantering. Rogers, Springdale, Bentonville, Farmington, West Fork, Greenland, Siloam Springs, Pea Ridge, and Elkins are all towns within 15-30 minutes from Fayetteville with their own school districts.

[kcmoney]

I can tell you that all of Northwest Arkansas is very friendly towards transplants, mainly because this entire area consists mostly of transplants. I moved here 4 months ago from Chicago (after spending 8 miserable years there) and this is by far the best quality of life that I have ever experienced. People are extremely friendly and the entire area in booming with growth. People care about each other and are willing to help out their fellow neighbor. I was welcomed to my neighborhood with cookies and all sorts of food as opposed to being greeted with stares and scowls that I frequently received in Chicago. As the north and left coast continue to crumble, people are moving here in droves to experience a better quality of life and a lower cost of living. Plus Fayetteville consistently ranks in the top ten places to live, places to work, and recession proof cities.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by LeavingLA2010

thanks guys! in september i am going on a roadtrip for 2 weeks and i am going to try to see if i can arrange to spend some time in fayetteville even though i think its out of the way from where we are going. i have just been looking into cities and towns that seem to be places i could afford and like, and fayetteville seems to be up there with austin,tx. boulder and tucson were also possibilities but based on cost of living and salary, werent as good "deals" as austin and fayetteville.

Sept is a great time to visit, as for comparing Austin, Fayetteville, Boulder and Tucson: Remember Fayetteville including the surrounding areas is much smaller than the others except for Boulder. What you will see is very different. Beauty wise I would rate Fayetteville at the top of the list, if you want a liberal atmospher, Boulder will match closer, but it is almost totally a college town, not in college forget it, Austin is a combination of Fayetteville and Boulder and is larger. Tuscon may not work as well, but regardless, give each city a visit and enjoy your trip. By the way, I have lived in Boulder, went to CU and granddaughter went to CSU, we lived in Texas and spent many weekends in Austin and now live here in NWA so I know a little about all the areas. We have friends in Tuscon.

Nita

[CoolArkansasAngel26]

Hi,

I don't live in Fayetteville,however,I think of it as a nice,quiet,place to go visit..and enjoy football too.

It is a college town,but,it has some good restaurants,although,I don't recall them having a grocery store..but,there is Wal-Mart...

Take care,Kristin

[jenni-b]

Originally Posted by LeavingLA2010

why is that?

I really like Austin, it's one of my favorite cities. If I were looking to move it would definitely be near or at the top of my list.

Also, I like a bigger city than Fayetteville. But nothing against it; I haven't spent a lot of time there but have enjoyed it when I have.

[bluenoter]

I'd choose Fayetteville. Fayetteville is similar to where Austin was in the 70's, a great college town. Are Maggie Mae's and Joe's Generic Bar still on 6th Street.

Fayetteville is greener, more hilly, & more relaxed than Austin. (less pretentious)

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by bluenoter

I'd choose Fayetteville. Fayetteville is similar to where Austin was in the 70's, a great college town. Are Maggie Mae's and Joe's Generic Bar still on 6th Street.

Fayetteville is greener, more hilly, & more relaxed than Austin. (less pretentious)

very true. I do like Austin especially for the young, diverse crowd, but Fayetteville is beautiful, has lots of good walking areas, and certainly is prettier than Austin, though Austin does have some pretty areas, the river and the hill country is near.

Nita

[hognoxious]

Originally Posted by bluenoter

Fayetteville is similar to where Austin was in the 70's, a great college town.

I live in Fayetteville and hear this comment regularly. Not sure if it's true or not since I didn't experience Austin in the 70's, but I do hear this a lot so it must have some validity.

[Naomi Manischewitz]

are there places nearby in a river to go tubing???