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Just for fun, how about a little discussion about the cities on the I-70 corridor of the U.S! I-70 goes through 6 different cities with populations over 1,000,000 and crosses about 3/4 of the country. So naturally, these cities are going to be pretty different from one end to another. Here are some of my random thoughts, starting from East to West:
Baltimore: Although Baltimore seems to be a city in decline today, it is arguably one of the most historic cities in the country. It is situated in an awesome spot inside the Chesapeake Bay. Fort McHenry is worth seeing, and the National Anthem was inspired during a battle for control of the city's location. With some urban renewal in the interior of the city, Baltimore could be one of the greatest in the country again.
Columbus: A nice Mid-Western city that has enjoyed moderate and steady growth while many of its neighbors have experienced declines. I can't say I know a whole lot about this city, as I've passed through several times, but never experienced a stay of longer than over-night. But the limited experience I have of it has been all positive. And it's home to one of the better college football teams, the Buckeyes. A worthy stop for anyone passing through.
Indianapolis: Another nice Mid-Western city, similar in size to Columbus. Again, I've had mostly positive things to say about Naptown. To many, it may appear a boring and non-descript town, but for a guy like me (married with 2 kids) it is just fine. Home to the Indy 500, a great American tradition. And it was a good enough city to steal the Colts from Baltimore! Friendly people, and traffic isn't bad at all for a city its size.
St. Louis: St. Louis has experience a steady drop in its population, but it seems to have leveled out around 350,000. The Gateway city has a cool downtown with the Arch, New Busch, and the Edward Jones Dome all close. But immediately surrounding this area (along I-70) is one of the most blighted and unpleasant neighborhoods I've ever seen. Old brick buildings have been deserted and boarded up. I wouldn't walk around down there at night without a loaded .45! But it can be fixed, and I'm sure one day it will be.
Kansas City: If you like barbeque and jazz, Kansas City may be a nice place to stop while passing through. It is a nice town, with wide parkways, a lot of green (in season), and a lot of pleasant parks. The city has may be bracing for some big gains in terms of population, as the U.S. Census re-certified its estimate for the city to be around 476,000. Many on these pages are critical of Kansas City as being boring, not urban enough, blah, blah, blah. It is not my favorite city in the country, but it is certainly a worthy stop on your travels.
Denver: The Mile High City is the last major city on the route. Denver is experience steady population gains, currently sitting at 599,000, the highest it's ever been. The Western suburbs are butted right up against the Front Range, and the city enjoys some spectacular sunsets. One of my favorite areas is Confluence Park, where Cherry Creak and the Platte River meet. Great trails along the creek, with access up to the streets where you can wander into LODO for a baseball game, shopping, or some pretty good dining. There are some great sporting venues all downtown, and the country's second-largest performing arts complex. It is isolated from other major cities, so it is pretty much the Hegemon in the Rocky Mountain Region.
So there's my initial thoughts on these six cities. I invite you to share your thoughts on which ones are your favorites. I'm sure many of you know a lot more about some of these cities than I do, and would love to hear what makes these places appealing to you.
Denver. From the first view of Rockies after driving through the plains, and then seeing the Denver skyline approaching at the bottom, to driving up the Rockies above the city, it's one of my favorite stretches of freeways in the U.S.
Yeah, you're right. Sorry to leave an entire city out. I guess I didn't realize Dayton was this big. I think I-70 skims along the outskirts of town, so maybe that's why.
Dayton was once one of the control cities for I-70 now it is Columbus because I-70 only has 1 exit inside Dayton City limits( Exit 29-OH 48) which is in extreme northwest Dayton.
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