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Charlotte has more concerts than Denver and that's a proven fact.
Denver does not have more recreational activities either.
"if you are single, looking for cultural things to do that involve different diverse genres then CLT.is not the place for you." Then neither is Denver.
Okay, what is your source that proves Charlotte has more concerts?
Charlotte may have an equal amount of recreational activities available than Denver, sure, but Denver's are definitely superior in quality and more accessible.
Okay, what is your source that proves Charlotte has more concerts?
Charlotte may have an equal amount of recreational activities available than Denver, sure, but Denver's are definitely superior in quality and more accessible.
If you like fishing, boating, and the beach, then Charlotte may very well be a whole lot better than Denver in terms of recreational opportunities. Charlotte has both the ocean and the mountains within a reasonable drive. I happen to agree that Denver is better in terms of outdoorsy stuff, but it's almost entirely mountain-oriented. Charlotte has a wider array of activities available, because it's not a flat, dry, high plains base camp for hiking and skiing like Denver is.
Denver is much more similar in culture to Chicago than Charlotte though.
I've never found Chicago and Denver to be very similar. Charlotte is a large, business-and-family-oriented city full of transplants, and is relatively new and wealthy. That's a lot like Denver. Chicago is an older, less white-collar, more gritty-hipster mega-metro area. Denver and Charlotte are much more vanilla, generic, etc. It's not a bad thing, and it tends to attract jobs, families, etc. But it is what it is.
If you like fishing, boating, and the beach, then Charlotte may very well be a whole lot better than Denver in terms of recreational opportunities. Charlotte has both the ocean and the mountains within a reasonable drive. I happen to agree that Denver is better in terms of outdoorsy stuff, but it's almost entirely mountain-oriented. Charlotte has a wider array of activities available, because it's not a flat, dry, high plains base camp for hiking and skiing like Denver is.
I guess...IMO when it comes down to it both cities are reasonably close to a variety of recreational activities. However, the ocean and its activities are pretty monolithic, whereas with the Rockies immediately adjacent to the West, are incredibly varied in the amount of year-round activities one can partake in. However, I will concede that when I think recreational activities I'm specifically referring to 'active' activities, such as snowboarding, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, snow-shoeing, hiking 14ers, etc. etc....furthermore, many of these activities are the best in the country of that type (arguably skiing, hiking, mtn biking) I lived on the Front Range for 15+ years and these are the activities I participated in on a regular basis. The abundance of this type of activity is a big player in making Colorado the least obese state. I would not immediately include boating or laying out on the beach as 'recreational activities' as they are not active activities... although I do love both of those things as well.
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Originally Posted by GoneNative
I've never found Chicago and Denver to be very similar. Charlotte is a large, business-and-family-oriented city full of transplants, and is relatively new and wealthy. That's a lot like Denver. Chicago is an older, less white-collar, more gritty-hipster mega-metro area. Denver and Charlotte are much more vanilla, generic, etc. It's not a bad thing, and it tends to attract jobs, families, etc. But it is what it is.
I certainly agree that Denver is quite vanilla...but on the other hand Charlotte is even more so, IMO.
How does pro sports have anything to do with this? & Denver does NOT have "slightly more concert options", Charlotte wins that no doubt. Denver has mountains/hiking. Charlotte has the mountains, beaches and climate.
if you are single, looking for cultural things to do that involve different diverse genres then CLT.is not the place for you. Then neither is Denver.
Charlotte and Denver are very similar cities, so I don't understand why this thread was even made.
Dude. - Chill. It's just an opinion. Respect it. I respect yours.
How does pro sports have anything to do with this? & Denver does NOT have "slightly more concert options", Charlotte wins that no doubt. Denver has mountains/hiking. Charlotte has the mountains, beaches and climate.
if you are single, looking for cultural things to do that involve different diverse genres then CLT.is not the place for you. Then neither is Denver.
Charlotte and Denver are very similar cities, so I don't understand why this thread was even made.
You really need to stop. Denver and Charlotte are not similar cities. They attract people from different areas of the country so they have differing vibes.
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Originally Posted by carolinagrown
Charlotte has more concerts than Denver and that's a proven fact.
This is complete b.s. Charlotte will get the mainstream concerts, but good luck seeing an up and coming band or a good independent show. Denver is a must stop for most bands while Charlotte gets bypassed. That's a fact.
Denver is much more similar in culture to Chicago than Charlotte though.
No...just no. Denver is a great city and all but Chicago beats Denver in pretty much every category. The only advantage I can see Denver having is better weather and mountain views.
How does pro sports have anything to do with this? & Denver does NOT have "slightly more concert options", Charlotte wins that no doubt. Denver has mountains/hiking. Charlotte has the mountains, beaches and climate.
if you are single, looking for cultural things to do that involve different diverse genres then CLT.is not the place for you. Then neither is Denver.
Charlotte and Denver are very similar cities, so I don't understand why this thread was even made.
Pro sports is a big plus IMO. You do know Denver has mountains and climate as well right?
Charlotte reeks!!!!!....Lets just call it what it is .....A conservative, non-progressive city, not big on diversity that lacks a quality of life for older singles. Charlotte does however have affordable housing though.It's definitely a "married" town for sure. So-called nightlife sucks too...And theres just not enough "GOOD" jobs to keep up with the amount of people that moved here. Sorry but $10 an hr is not going to cut it in today's economy.Charlotte is a very fickle city. Very "clickish" to some degree. I mean if you are married, settled, content, then Charlotte is definitely suited for you. But if you are single, looking for cultural things to do that involve different diverse genres then CLT.is not the place for you.
Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks Charlotte and Denver are similar... the other Charlotte/Denver threat also states this.
If you "respect" my opinion and want me to respect yours, I think you need to watch how you word your sentences; "Dude. - Chill" is coming of more in a smart way.
Charlotte may have mainstream concerts, but that's whats in today.
It depends on the person of which city is better for them... so the point in all the attacking against Charlotte and what is said about it is not needed.
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