Denver vs Indianapolis

[WestCoDude]

Originally Posted by Guerita

Do others here see Denver as a giant frat party???? I was considering a move to Denver and will most likely be visiting in the next few months but if it is true that Denver is like a giant frat party, that will be a major turn off to me? (I am 33 and so over that)

It can definitely seem that way. But that's only true of part of the city, anyway. The suburbs are definitely not that lively, lol. And the even within the city itself it can be tame. Nevertheless, the young, active, and educated population--that seems oddly obsessed with image and partying--can often seem like a big frat party.

But....you can definitely avoid that scene if that's what you choose.

I can't stand LODO because it's like....come on people....can we grow up a little bit, please? But LODO is only a teeny-tiny fraction of the metro area. So....oh well. Just avoid that area and you're golden.

[vegaspilgrim]

Originally Posted by WestCoDude

I can't stand LODO because it's like....come on people....can we grow up a little bit, please? But LODO is only a teeny-tiny fraction of the metro area. So....oh well. Just avoid that area and you're golden.

Precisely! I never even heard Denver described as a "party town" until I came across this thread. Sports town, yes, but "party town," no.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by vegaspilgrim

Precisely! I never even heard Denver described as a "party town" until I came across this thread. Sports town, yes, but "party town," no.

Oh, it's a party town if you want it to be! I remember my fun-loving single days right after college when I moved to Denver. There's someplace to see and be seen every night of the week. Now a wild night for me is a glass of wine and staying up 'til 10

[MainStreet]

I grew up in Michigan, have lived in Indianapolis 20 years and my sister lives in Denver. I'm there as much as possible. I just returned last Thursday and will be back in a week. Denver is becoming like a second home.

I think in some ways Indy and Denver are very similar but in others the cities are opposites.

Traffic-Indy, hands down has better traffic flow. I rarely am "stopped" on the expressway in Indy like I am when I drive around Denver.

Airport-Denver....awesome airport with more amenities than Indy.

Diversity-Indy

Recreation-without a doubt, Denver....Indy is flat and hot.

Winter's in Denver and Indy are surprisingly similar.

Personally, I've never liked living in Indy....but the ONE thing that is beneficial about Indy that you will not have in Denver without a lot of care is youthful skin. Denver air is extremely dry and if I lived in Denver the last 20 years, instead of humid Indy, I would look 10 years older than I do.

The burbs of Indy and Denver are very similar.

Denver is cleaner.

Same stores....Denver is like a clean Indy next to the most beautiful mountain range.

I love to ski, but I love the western coast of Michigan more, that is what keeps me in this awful state. Denver is lovely.

[ilovedenver]

I grew up and lived in Indiana until I was 26 years old and moved to Denver a little over 2 years ago. I think that in terms of diversity they are similar, but the racial breakdown is just different as Indianapolis has more blacks than Denver, but Denver has more hispanics. With that being said, growing up as a minority in Indiana you are definitely aware of racial issues more than I've seen in Denver. Indianapolis just doesn't seem to have that big city feel compared to Denver, but it does have a large metropolitan area. I do see where there are some similarities as I feel that Denver is the last Midwestern type city before you get to the true "western" towns. If you're looking to be in a more progressive and forward moving city Denver is probably the place for you.

[steveco.]

Originally Posted by ilovedenver

I grew up and lived in Indiana until I was 26 years old and moved to Denver a little over 2 years ago. I think that in terms of diversity they are similar, but the racial breakdown is just different as Indianapolis has more blacks than Denver, but Denver has more hispanics. With that being said, growing up as a minority in Indiana you are definitely aware of racial issues more than I've seen in Denver. Indianapolis just doesn't seem to have that big city feel compared to Denver, but it does have a large metropolitan area. I do see where there are some similarities as I feel that Denver is the last Midwestern type city before you get to the true "western" towns. If you're looking to be in a more progressive and forward moving city Denver is probably the place for you.

It feels like a bigger city because it is a bigger city. As well as a more progressive government, larger focus on mass transit and no humidity in the summer