Kudos to Charlotte (Raleigh, Monroe, Apex: hotel, neighborhoods, prices)

[ApexIntruder]

I am not someone who finds a lot to like about cities, as I much prefer the country. But today we went to the Ikea and then toured DT Charlotte. WOW! You have such a nice downtown area. Beautiful architecture, very clean and so many nice places to eat. We would enjoy visiting there now and then.

You should feel proud of your city. It blows away the pitiful DT area of Raleigh. Don't get me wrong, Raleigh is nice for what it is, but it isn't really much of a city. It has great suburban neighborhoods, but the DT area is a joke compared to Charlotte.

Kudos to Charlotte.

[SunnyKayak]

thanks for sharing i love looking at the skyline, art sculptures, fountains and various forms of architecture.
Charlotte can be beautiful

[bs13690]

Thanks!

[Keystone28]

Appreciate it! I just wish we'd somehow found a way to incorporate a little more of our past into downtown, as a lot of really cool old building have been torn down that held a lot of the cities history.

[am2]

Originally Posted by bs13690

Thanks!

Always low prices. Always.

[SunnyKayak]

Originally Posted by Keystone28

Appreciate it! I just wish we'd somehow found a way to incorporate a little more of our past into downtown, as a lot of really cool old building have been torn down that held a lot of the cities history.

There is still old style buildings like the churches, and I love the mystery in it design of Interstate building. All the quotes within the fountain are very uplifting
Although modern I think my favorite Grant Thorton building

[Keystone28]

Yeah, you're right, but I always thought it was a shame they destroyed the Hotel Charlotte. It was a great place, and a double tragedy, since Bill Monroes recording studios were there to boot!

[NCgirl]

Thank you! Although there are many suburban and rural areas it's only a short drive to get that "city vibe". I think having both worlds is a big draw for Charlotte.

[urbancharlotte]

Originally Posted by ApexIntruder

I am not someone who finds a lot to like about cities, as I much prefer the country. But today we went to the Ikea and then toured DT Charlotte. WOW! You have such a nice downtown area. Beautiful architecture, very clean and so many nice places to eat. We would enjoy visiting there now and then.

You should feel proud of your city. It blows away the pitiful DT area of Raleigh. Don't get me wrong, Raleigh is nice for what it is, but it isn't really much of a city. It has great suburban neighborhoods, but the DT area is a joke compared to Charlotte.

Kudos to Charlotte.

Thanks for the compliments!!! However, it is only fair to note that uptown Charlotte was a joke about 10 to 15 years ago (which means a lot can change for Raleigh in a relatively short time). I appreciate your honesty on this topic because all too often civic pride gets in the way of Charlotteans and Raleighites being honest about their city when compared to the other city.

With that said, I think Raleigh has come very far since the first time I visited the capital city (late 80s). The Glenwood South area of Downtown is always hopping on the weekends. The Warehouse district (still a work in progress) is starting to pick up. RBC just built the tallest skyscraper in the city. The new R line bus route makes bar hopping in downtown a little easier now. The pedi-cabs up there (locally called rickshaws) is a VERY nice way to get around downtown as well. Honestly, Raleigh does not have ANYTHING to be ashamed about. Raleigh is CERTAINLY making its mark on eastern NC in ways no other city out east can touch. In time, Raleigh will have the downtown area that Charlotte currently has, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Again, thanks for your honesty on Charlotte though. It is VERY rare that a Raleighite gives Charlotte props the way how you have. If there were more Raleighites like you, I could EASILY give Raleigh more props in return. However, it is hard when most of what you read from Raleigh posters (not just on this site, but others as well) are a bunch of lies and negative half-truths about Charlotte.

You my friend have made it sooooooo much easier for me to compliment Raleigh. You really have. Thank you!!! Others in Wake county should take notes from you.

[ApexIntruder]

Originally Posted by urbancharlotte

Thanks for the compliments!!! However, it is only fair to note that uptown Charlotte was a joke about 10 to 15 years ago (which means a lot can change for Raleigh in a relatively short time). I appreciate your honesty on this topic because all too often civic pride gets in the way of Charlotteans and Raleighites being honest about their city when compared to the other city.

With that said, I think Raleigh has come very far since the first time I visited the capital city (late 80s). The Glenwood South area of Downtown is always hopping on the weekends. The Warehouse district (still a work in progress) is starting to pick up. RBC just built the tallest skyscraper in the city. The new R line bus route makes bar hopping in downtown a little easier now. The pedi-cabs up there (locally called rickshaws) is a VERY nice way to get around downtown as well. Honestly, Raleigh does not have ANYTHING to be ashamed about. Raleigh is CERTAINLY making its mark on eastern NC in ways no other city out east can touch. In time, Raleigh will have the downtown area that Charlotte currently has, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. Again, thanks for your honesty on Charlotte though. It is VERY rare that a Raleighite gives Charlotte props the way how you have. If there were more Raleighites like you, I could EASILY give Raleigh more props in return. However, it is hard when most of what you read from Raleigh posters (not just on this site, but others as well) are a bunch of lies and negative half-truths about Charlotte.

You my friend have made it sooooooo much easier for me to compliment Raleigh. You really have. Thank you!!! Others in Wake county should take notes from you.

Thank you for the kind words UC. I think it may be a Raleigh thing with people not being able to compliment something other than Raleigh itself. I see it all the time over here, at least in the forum. If you point out something lacking, people tend to get defensive. I would love your input on this thread I started. I think you can add a lot.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/ralei...come-like.html