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Neither is Massachusetts. The poll is about cities, not states.
However, these discussions often get into amenities not actually in the city but close enough to be accessible. Part of the quality of life in a city does have to do with amenities you can enjoy within easy reach of the city. The mountains and lakes in NH are close enough to be accessible to Boston area residents, and that does not change just because you cross a state line to get there.
And, as Tmac points out, Boston's metro area includes part of NH.
Wow. Way to counter his ignorant generalization with an even dumber, more played out stereotype.
Actually I find it reverse -- east coast girls are the ones who are pretty narrow-minded and dumb. West coast girls have inflated egos and are superficial. Both can be 'hot' and both can be 'not' (more consistency in the west and south, IMHO.) All in good fun though.
For the sake of this poll, LA easily wins over BOS. But BOS is probably the most chill city in the Northeast. I like it better from a living perspective than NYC.
There is fall foliage within Los Angeles - Hancock Park has a large amount of deciduous trees that usually show colors in the fall. Of course it's not nearly as vibrant-looking as New England, this is a definite "win" for Boston.
Fall in LA totally rules -- hot and gradual cool down. I hate the frigid nights that crop up frequently in the Northeast in October. 32 degrees in October in the morning? No thanks.
Fall in LA totally rules -- hot and gradual cool down. I hate the frigid nights that crop up frequently in the Northeast in October. 32 degrees in October in the morning? No thanks.
This is something I greatly miss to be honest (though 32 degrees in October isn't all too common...usually those temperatures don't come until November). I know it's not for everyone, but I greatly miss chilly fall days & nights. I much prefer it to the fall temperatures of warmer climates. Bundling up with a fleece and a strong pumpkin beer while watching football...that's what dreams are made of haha.
Fall back east is beautiful with all the beautiful folliage, but its brief. After that, not a leaf, not a flower, no green, no color for months, just brown and gray and freezing temps.
Fall back east is beautiful with all the beautiful folliage, but its brief. After that, not a leaf, not a flower, no green, no color for months, just brown and gray and freezing temps.
Oh yeah winter in Boston is awful...
*CD memeber Verseau's photo's nicked from the Boston Photo Thread*
*CD memeber Verseau's photo's nicked from the Boston Photo Thread*
I love winter as well...at least from late November to mid-January. From mid-Jan to mid-March it loses its charm and it just makes me want to punch everyone I see. I think a lot of people feel that way in the area too.
**Note to tourists, don't visit Boston from mid-January to mid-March
One great thing that has changed since I left the Boston area is the late night T service. Now on weekends the subway is open until 3AM. To anyone who's stood on Atlantic Ave or State Street this is a giant relief.
I also saw that politicians are proposing to change the hour of bar/club closing for areas served by this late-night service, which I think is a great idea.
I love winter as well...at least from late November to mid-January. From mid-Jan to mid-March it loses its charm and it just makes me want to punch everyone I see. I think a lot of people feel that way in the area too.
**Note to tourists, don't visit Boston from mid-January to mid-March
One great thing that has changed since I left the Boston area is the late night T service. Now on weekends the subway is open until 3AM. To anyone who's stood on Atlantic Ave or State Street this is a giant relief.
I also saw that politicians are proposing to change the hour of bar/club closing for areas served by this late-night service, which I think is a great idea.
I'm a big fan of the later T service and have used it several times since. As of right now Mayor Walsh wants to test later hours in the Seaport District. Bars and restaurants would be able to serve alcohol until 2:30 am and close at 3:30 am. That way people would have plenty of time to get their last drink at say 2:25 am and then be able to finish it and hangout a bit before having to leave.
I'm a big fan of the later T service and have used it several times since. As of right now Mayor Walsh wants to test later hours in the Seaport District. Bars and restaurants would be able to serve alcohol until 2:30 am and close at 3:30 am. That way people would have plenty of time to get their last drink at say 2:25 am and then be able to finish it and hangout a bit before having to leave.
The Seaport is the perfect place for this. I also read there were discussions about bringing back happy hour in MA so that the casinos could comp drinks.
I love winter as well...at least from late November to mid-January. From mid-Jan to mid-March it loses its charm and it just makes me want to punch everyone I see. I think a lot of people feel that way in the area too.
**Note to tourists, don't visit Boston from mid-January to mid-March
I visited Boston in February around Valentine's Day a few years back with my now fiancee and thought it was fine though... It was like upper 30s, not too cold, and the sun came out most days--but we actually like cold weather. I mean I don't mind the chill really, there's less jerkoffs on the street when places get cold also. I liked though driving out in the Massachusetts countryside and seeing kids playing hockey on frozen lakes--it's that sort of thing that I miss living on the temperate West Coast...
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