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It's definitely NOT underrated. Seattle is on most young people's radar screen. That's why you have kids fresh out of college sharing rent 3 ways for a crappy apartment on Capita(o)l Hill until they can get better situated - that is, if they do. Many wind up going home.
Agreed. Seattle is a favorite among the younger generation and many times is considered second only to San Francisco in terms of liberalism. It is hardly underrated.
As for underrated cities, I would say Oklahoma City big time. Sure there are better places but it isn't near as bad as people make it out to be. As far as day to day life is concerned, its a typical city of 1.3 million. There are a few things I really miss about Charlotte that I can't find here but most things I enjoyed in my day to day life in Charlotte are also to be found in OKC.
I was going to say Pittsburgh as well. Americans are largely unaware of the fact it has reinvented itself.
I went there a few weekends ago -- just to see what it was like -- and was pretty much blown away! What a town! Especially considering that it's rarely pumped up or talked about by most people! Big-city feel, big-city downtown, lots to do, beautiful pre-war architecture and infrastructure, lush greenery and giant rolling hills......there's a lot to like about it, that's for sure!
Tampa/St. Pete: Really flies under the radar for a metro area approaching 3 million people. Very pretty with all the water, nice warm climate in the winter, pro sports, and some lively areas.
Kansas City: Another city that you hardly ever hear about. It has some nice areas and a lot more amenities than you would think. Great barbeque, and lots of cool fountains around the city. It is actually a pretty nice place, but I guess it just doesn't have anything that really jumps out, so people tend to forget about it.
Nashville: Nashville doesn't fly under the radar like the two I named above b/c it is well known, but I do feel like it is underrated b/c it is often viewed as country music and nothing else, so I feel that it is sometimes considered a smaller "niche" type destination. Country music is a big part of the culture there, but the city also has a diverse economy, one of the best universities in the South (Vandy), lots of non-country music, 2 pro sports teams, historic homes, etc.
I think Columbus is very underrated...you just don't hear enough about it.
I think people forget about Louisville, too.
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