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They could be serious. But I think some people enjoy being contrarians. Or simply liking things no one else really likes for the sake of being different.
Objectively, Detroit is probably the worst city in America. It takes depression to new lows.
Maybe East St Louis deserves that title. At least Detroit has decent parts.
Maybe East St Louis deserves that title. At least Detroit has decent parts.
I guess I was thinking of primary cities. East St. Louis is a much smaller secondary city in its metro much like Camden, NJ. It's not that unusual to have relatively small and neglected areas of a metro area that are terrible in a variety of ways. Detroit is different. It's the primary city in its metro area and its decline, as far as American cities are concerned, is unparalleled.
I always thought that for most tourists (especially Europeans) Chicago and Boston would have nothing new and interesting to offer? The people who voted for NYC are just insane I guess...
In my opinion:
Boston is distinctively American, yet has a European flair. This makes it a fascinating city.
Chicago has a brilliant skyline and nice architecture.The Chicago loop is just marvelous. This probably surprises international visitors, who probably tend to have low expectations. My brother for example, is convinced that going to Chicago is a death wish.
I don't get those that voted NYC either. What were they expecting?. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say "Yeah just went NYC...disappointing ". NYC exceeded my expectations. But it's maybe not for everyone.
I guess I was thinking of primary cities. East St. Louis is a much smaller secondary city in its metro much like Camden, NJ. It's not that unusual to have relatively small and neglected areas of a metro area that are terrible in a variety of ways. Detroit is different. It's the primary city in its metro area and its decline, as far as American cities are concerned, is unparalleled.
Boston is distinctively American, yet has a European flair. This makes it a fascinating city.
Chicago has a brilliant skyline and nice architecture.The Chicago loop is just marvelous. This probably surprises international visitors, who probably tend to have low expectations. My brother for example, is convinced that going to Chicago is a death wish.
I don't get those that voted NYC either. What were they expecting?. I don't think I've ever heard anyone say "Yeah just went NYC...disappointing ". NYC exceeded my expectations. But it's maybe not for everyone.
I voted LA, but people can find a city disappointing if it doesn't match up to its hype.
New York is my favorite city in this list by far, but it's also the most talked about, photographed, filmed etc.
I would have to say Seattle. Been there many times, there's just something underwhelming about the place. I enjoy Vancouver a couple hours north far more, it's a shame the border guards are such pr*cks these days.
Yes. Why is this even relevant? I simply posted two videos and you're upset because it is not the absolute best representation of the Embarcadero. The video was presumably made by a tourist just like the video of the Rambla. They weren't made by city boosters or a chamber of commerce where every street shot and camera angle is carefully selected and edited.
I would have to say Seattle. Been there many times, there's just something underwhelming about the place. I enjoy Vancouver a couple hours north far more, it's a shame the border guards are such pr*cks these days.
Where have you been in Seattle??.....you need to know where to go, Seattle and surrounding areas need to be discovered, is not dense and "out there" like Vancouver. There is legwork to do.
Too many people just walk around the Space Needle and take a quick stroll at Pike Place market and they think they have visited Seattle.
It's not in the poll but what do those of you international travelers who've been to San Diego think of it?
Balboa Park and the Cabrillo Monument were really cool, but I found the rest of the city to be a bit 'meh'. Seemed like a great place to live if you have a bit of money (La Jolla etc) but I found a few smaller metros to be more interesting (Pittsburgh, San Antonio, Austin).
I repped the OP and thank him for excluding Detroit. Whether or not it's underrated is a bit beside the point. I can't figure out how anybody can possibly be disappointed after a visit to Detroit -- you know it's supposed to suck, your impressions have nowhere to go but up.
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