looking to relocate (Greensboro, Durham, Chapel Hill: real estate, sex offenders, low crime)

[estaric]

I am a mother of four looking to relocate as my youngest will be going off to college in a couple of years. I live in Columubus, Oh and I just cant stand the winters anymore so I looking to move to a place that it does not snow, or at least so little that driving in bad weather is not an issue.
Here's what I'm looking for in my new town;
coffee shops
neighborhood taverns
organic markets
book stores
lots of sunny days
low humidity
"B" movie theaters
nearby hiking and bike paths would be nice
safety/low crime (of course)
and of course, little/no snow

Any ideas???

[Dusty Rhodes]

Well, Greensboro comes to mind. Not really a lot of snow, no real winter compared to what you now have, also has several Universities and Colleges. U of North Carolina @ Greensboro was listed this year by Kiplingers Magazine as one of the best values in education this year, Also A&T, Guilford College, Greensboro College. Friendly people, lots of options entertainment wise, it has all the elements you put on your list (although not exactly sure what constitutes a "B" movie) also has live theatre, pro and college, many parks and coffee shops, about 250k population.

[SunnyKayak]

Originally Posted by estaric

I am a mother of four looking to relocate as my youngest will be going off to college in a couple of years. I live in Columubus, Oh and I just cant stand the winters anymore so I looking to move to a place that it does not snow, or at least so little that driving in bad weather is not an issue.
Here's what I'm looking for in my new town;
Any ideas???

I concur with the above recommindation Greensboro would fit your bill.

coffee shops Numerous shops Tate St is a good one.
neighborhood taverns they are around esp downtown
organic markets Gso got them organic stores loc: Greensboro, NC - Google Maps
book stores Addam's Book store is right down the street from Tate St.
lots of sunny days for weather of gso it toward bottom Greensboro, North Carolina (NC) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders
low humidity good luck finding that in this state but it bearable in GSO
"B" movie theaters Carolina Theatre Carolina Theatre
nearby hiking and bike paths would be nice
safety/low crime (of course)
and of course, little/no snow

[Dusty Rhodes]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

I concur with the above recommindation Greensboro would fit your bill.

coffee shops Numerous shops Tate St is a good one.
neighborhood taverns they are around esp downtown
organic markets Gso got them organic stores loc: Greensboro, NC - Google Maps
book stores Addam's Book store is right down the street from Tate St.
lots of sunny days for weather of gso it toward bottom Greensboro, North Carolina (NC) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, news, sex offenders
low humidity good luck finding that in this state but it bearable in GSO
"B" movie theaters Carolina Theatre Carolina Theatre
nearby hiking and bike paths would be nice
safety/low crime (of course)
and of course, little/no snow

Thanks SK! I had forgotten about the Carolina Theatre doin' that "Film Noir" thing, et al. There is also a Books-a-million, and a Borders Books also. Oh yeah, libraries all over town.

[RuralCoastalGuy]

I would opt for Greensboro too as I believe it has all that you are looking for

[alton]

Well it sounds like Chapel Hill would also be a great match for you, I am in Durham and Chapel Hill has alot of what you are seeking. Crime is lower in Chapel Hill compared to Durham, I am also retired police from Durham so this I know.Moderator cut: tos violation now and I spend alot of time in these areas... take care...