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Originally Posted by AJNEOA
Nothing. As the other poster just pointed out, you shouldn't visit Charlotte unless you want to live there for its liveability. This translates to practical, but not necessarily exciting/unique IMO...hence it not being a place for tourism.
I'd say, by and large, that is also true with Minneapolis. It's not really touristy, per se, but rather it's a place to live and raise a family (right, IMO). The two cities are similar in this regard.
Nothing. As the other poster just pointed out, you shouldn't visit Charlotte unless you want to live there for its liveability. This translates to practical, but not necessarily exciting/unique IMO...hence it not being a place for tourism.
Well I didn't exactly say that he shouldn't visit Charlotte unless he wants to live there. Charlotte gets most of its visitors via special events and I said perhaps in the future, something will be going on in the city that might entice him to visit.
True. Hopefully, I get the chance to visit in the future.
I'd say, by and large, that is also true with Minneapolis. It's not really touristy, per se, but rather it's a place to live and raise a family (right, IMO). The two cities are similar in this regard.
I agree with this. Minneapolis just feels more established IMO. Charlotte still feels like a very young city (and is); I'm curious to see what it's like in 20 years.
I'd say, by and large, that is also true with Minneapolis. It's not really touristy, per se, but rather it's a place to live and raise a family (right, IMO). The two cities are similar in this regard.
Minneapolis isn't very touristy, that is true, but I think that has more to do with it's more isolated location whereas Charlotte isn't very touristy because there is very little to do or see there that can't be done in every other major city.
When I was in Charlotte, most locals recommended I spend 1 or 2 days in Charlotte and suggested I spend the rest of my time in Charleston and/or Asheville. I stayed for 2 days, and that was more than enough time to see and do everything unique to Charlotte. I spent a full week in Minneapolis, and I was plenty occupied with things to do all week.
Minneapolis may not be a tourist hot spot, but it offers tourists a lot to do and see.
Minneapolis isn't very touristy, that is true, but I think that has more to do with it's more isolated location whereas Charlotte isn't very touristy because there is very little to do or see there that can't be done in every other major city.
When I was in Charlotte, most locals recommended I spend 1 or 2 days in Charlotte and suggested I spend the rest of my time in Charleston and/or Asheville. I stayed for 2 days, and that was more than enough time to see and do everything unique to Charlotte. I spent a full week in Minneapolis, and I was plenty occupied with things to do all week.
I can see that, but I will say that Charlotte has been adding more things to its palette in recent years for both locals and visitors alike (Nat'l Whitewater Center, NASCAR HOF, new cultural venues, etc.). They aren't necessarily unique to Charlotte, but it does help to provide more options for visitors.
LMAO at the people giving Minneapolis the edge in diversity; obviously they’re not talking about racial diversity….
Minneapolis City
White 70%
Black 17%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 9%
Charlotte City
White 56%
Black 33%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 11%
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro
White 80%
Black 7%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 5%
Charlotte Metro
White 65%
Black 24%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 9%
That's because relatively MSP has more ethnic diversity. There are large representations of East African, Hmong, Indian, Hispanic, and even Native populations. Coming from the southeast I was actually quite surprised with the amount of diversity that was in the area. It didn't feel like a typical Midwestern, hell or even American city.
LMAO at the people giving Minneapolis the edge in diversity; obviously they’re not talking about racial diversity….
Minneapolis City
White 70%
Black 17%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 9%
Charlotte City
White 56%
Black 33%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 11%
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro
White 80%
Black 7%
Asian 5%
Hispanic 5%
Charlotte Metro
White 65%
Black 24%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 9%
LMAO. Are you serious? The MPLS - STPL area has the largest Somali, Hmong, Oromo (Ethiopian), Liberian, Karen (Burmese) and Anuak (Ethiopian/Sudanese) populations in the U.S., and is home to the second largest Tibetan population.
Anyway, diversity isn't only about race my friend. I can go on and on about the diversity that these two areas offer and the Minneapolis area easily surpasses Charlotte (i.e. foreign-born population, GLBT population, neighborhoods, food, music, etc...). Again, the Minneapolis area trumps the Charlotte area in regards to diversity.
LMAO. Are you serious? The MPLS - STPL area has the largest Somali, Hmong, Oromo (Ethiopian), Liberian, Karen (Burmese) and Anuak (Ethiopian/Sudanese) populations in the U.S., and is home to the second largest Tibetan population.
Anyway, diversity isn't only about race my friend. I can go on and on about the diversity that these two areas offer and the Minneapolis area easily surpasses Charlotte (i.e. foreign-born population, GLBT population, neighborhoods, food, music, etc...). Again, the Minneapolis area trumps the Charlotte area in regards to diversity.
no it doesn't. Charlotte is more diverse and is definitely more integrated!
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LMAO. Are you serious? The MPLS - STPL area has the largest Somali, Hmong, Oromo (Ethiopian), Liberian, Karen (Burmese) and Anuak (Ethiopian/Sudanese) populations in the U.S., and is home to the second largest Tibetan population. 
