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Was just in Hartford this morning for my grandpa's funeral.
Hartford has a very impressive skyline for a city of its size, as you see it from the distance while driving on various interstates or roads. But once you're in the local roads of the city, it looks like a third world country in some areas. Certain neighborhoods are quite nice, however. IMO the city has huge potential if the right leadership and investment comes along.
The only other city in your list I have been to is Wichita. It's a smaller city that has a gritty appearance to it.
Was just in Hartford this morning for my grandpa's funeral.
Hartford has a very impressive skyline for a city of its size, as you see it from the distance while driving on various interstates or roads. But once you're in the local roads of the city, it looks like a third world country in some areas. Certain neighborhoods are quite nice, however.
The only other city in your list I have been to is Wichita. It's a smaller city that has a gritty appearance to it.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
Is Wichita really the only other city you've been too. It's a pretty isolated city. I see it as a blue collar city. Much of the city is in the labor force. Many people know it's an industrial hub as well as a huge contributor to the aviation world.
Manchester, NH is very underrated. Most likely because Boston is so close.
Des Moines is like the new version of Hartford but nicer haha. Well it depends on what nice means to you but the Hartford beats Des Moines on the terms of education and higher wages. I say it's like a new version of Hartford because Insurance is huge there as well.
As for Toledo...I say it has had better days. It's probably one of the most deadest downtowns I've ever been too. It's only busy unless there's a baseball game or an event.
Fargo is probably the fastest growing city on this list. North Dakota in general is booming. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think North Dakota had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country as we speak.
I recently spent some time Des Moines, Iowa, and was generally impressed. Clean, easy to get around, and, like many state capitals, at least an attempt at cultural awareness. Nice people, too. I'm from NYC, and I love to meet people from other places around the country, if for no other reason than to get away from the NYC-centric works view that flourishes in my hometown. I love NYC, and have lived there for over 40 years; but there is an entire world beyond its city limits, much of which is remarkable.
I recently spent some time Des Moines, Iowa, and was generally impressed. Clean, easy to get around, and, like many state capitals, at least an attempt at cultural awareness. Nice people, too. I'm from NYC, and I love to meet people from other places around the country, if for no other reason than to get away from the NYC-centric works view that flourishes in my hometown. I love NYC, and have lived there for over 40 years; but there is an entire world beyond its city limits, much of which is remarkable.
Des Moines is very attractive to young professional workers. I feel like it's been definitely turning into a white collar town. Kind of funny since I'd consider most of Iowa to be the complete opposite. Corn fields to farms to Corn Fields and then you hit Iowa 80 which is the Worlds Largest Truck Stop. That's what I love about Iowa. So many small and unknown roadside attractions.
Des Moines, Iowa
Biggest city in Iowa - but still boring?
Hartford, Connecticut
The Whalers. And I'm not even from the Northeast.
Wichita, Kansas
Tornadoes.
Toledo, Ohio
Overlooked Ohio city
Wilmington, Delaware
Biggest city in a small state
Manchester, New Hampshire
Would love to visit
Fargo, North Dakota
Cold but growing
I honestly have a hard time choosing which city I'd live in. I think my top two choices would be Manchester just because its mid-sized and I'd want to visit New Hampshire and Fargo when it's not super cold.
Des Moines, Iowa
Biggest city in Iowa - but still boring?
Hartford, Connecticut The Whalers. And I'm not even from the Northeast.
Wichita, Kansas
Tornadoes.
Toledo, Ohio
Overlooked Ohio city
Wilmington, Delaware
Biggest city in a small state
Manchester, New Hampshire
Would love to visit
Fargo, North Dakota
Cold but growing
I honestly have a hard time choosing which city I'd live in. I think my top two choices would be Manchester just because its mid-sized and I'd want to visit New Hampshire and Fargo when it's not super cold.
Did you happen to root for the Colonials the one year they were around in the United Football League? (2009-12; Hartford played in 2010) I supported them and Sacramento. They played at Rentschler Field and got around 10-13,000 fans a game.
With all the controversy surrounding the NFL, a new alternative league needs to swoop in. Would totally root for Hartford again.
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