What Southern City has the most "Northern" Influence (cities, county)

[Central Illinois 1]

Major cities in Florida definitely have a northern influence (there is really nothing southern about places like Tampa, Miami, or Orlando). New Orleans and Houston also seemed more like Northern cities to me. NOVA definitely didn't seem like the south. Atlanta and Dallas were more of a mixed bag and, to me, seemed to have a little more of a southern influence (esp. in terms of the dialects of many people). Places that I felt had a really stong southern flavor included Memphis, Mobile, Chattanooga, Jackson, and Macon.

[Akhenaton06]

I still don't get New Orleans feeling Northern. Can someone explain that one?

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by Central Illinois 1

Major cities in Florida definitely have a northern influence (there is really nothing southern about places like Tampa, Miami, or Orlando). New Orleans and Houston also seemed more like Northern cities to me. NOVA definitely didn't seem like the south. Atlanta and Dallas were more of a mixed bag and, to me, seemed to have a little more of a southern influence (esp. in terms of the dialects of many people). Places that I felt had a really stong southern flavor included Memphis, Mobile, Chattanooga, Jackson, and Macon.

You've never been to Loudoun County (NOVA)

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by back2dc

Actually Middleburg reminds me of Middletown, Connecticut. They both have lots of taverns, orchards and historical sites.

Oh fiddlesticks!

[back2dc]

Originally Posted by Richmonder27

You've never been to Loudoun County (NOVA)

Loudoun County and its neighbor Fairfax County are the wealthiest counties in America, much like similar liberal-leaning wealthy counties outside New York only 4 hours away.

In fact, when the Silver Line extension of the DC Metro system is completed, Loudoun County will have 3 new subway stations.

[Sandy Springs Rep.]

Originally Posted by thedudewiththeplan

The suburbs of Atlanta are VERY southern. I lived there several years and did not run into many northerners (myself being one).

As someone who lives in the suburbs of Atlanta, I strongly disagree. The wealthy suburbs like East Cobb and North Fulton are FILLED with Northern transplants.

I've found Atlanta to be neither southern or northern. It's got so many people from different parts of the country, it just seems normal. Like your average American city.

Now, the FAR out suburbs, such as Canton or Cumming, are pretty southern.

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by back2dc

Loudoun County and its neighbor Fairfax County are the wealthiest counties in America, much like similar liberal-leaning wealthy counties outside New York only 4 hours away.

In fact, when the Silver Line extension of the DC Metro system is completed, Loudoun County will have 3 new subway stations.

Try 5 .5 hours away. And whatever.

[atlantaATL]

Originally Posted by Truthfully19

I'd have to say Atlanta...New Orleans has its own style and culture unlike any other city. If you've been to places like New York, Chicago and even LA then you've pretty much seen everything urban life has to offer...Atl wouldn't be too much of a surprise to you whereas if you go to the boot you will see things you've never seen in the country. Their influences come from else where. When I see some of the people I know from Atl I would think they were from Chicago or New York from the way they dress and carry themselves the only thing that gets it for them is the accents

Because there are so many people from NYC here and chicago list goes on.People always think that i am from NYC because the way i dress and i am from Miami but Atlanta does give me a mini NYC it really does.

[Spade]

Originally Posted by Richmonder27

Try 5 .5 hours away. And whatever.

NO. Try four hours. It only takes me 4 to get to NYC. It only takes me 3 minutes to get to Baltimore. Another hour in a half to get to Philly and another hour and a half to get to New York. So 3 1/2-4 hours unless you drive slow.

[Richmonder27]

Originally Posted by Spade

NO. Try four hours. It only takes me 4 to get to NYC. It only takes me 3 minutes to get to Baltimore. Another hour in a half to get to Philly and another hour and a half to get to New York. So 3 1/2-4 hours unless you drive slow.

If you drive like a speed demon. From Loudoun County it always took us over 5 hours, and we drove 70 mph.

NYC to DC is 250 mi. I dont see how you can do that in 4 hours.

From Richmond to NYC its definitely 7 hours.