Any transplants move from Raleigh to Charlotte due to lack of things to do? (Greensboro: foreclosed, loan)
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Just curious if any transplants lived in Raleigh and then found it boring.. Moved to Charlotte and enjoy NC now?
Living in Raleigh area now and I or my family are party people but find it quite boring in the triangle.. Nothing to do no pro sports just a few events at RBC center and that's about it.
Last edited by skyykell; 03-27-2011 at 06:55 AM..
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To someone in their early 20s Raleigh could be very entertaining. However, in the 30's to 40's most would enjoy some place with more mature entertaining things to do. Such as an occasionally pro ball game, a night at the epicentre etc.. Raleigh's downtown area is not very inviting and that plays a big role in a cities vibrance/energy level.
To someone in their early 20s Raleigh could be very entertaining. However, in the 30's to 40's most would enjoy some place with more mature entertaining things to do. Such as an occasionally pro ball game, a night at the epicentre etc.. Raleigh's downtown area is not very inviting and that plays a big role in a cities vibrance/energy level.
I guess it depends on what you like to do. I couldn't care less about the Panthers (have you been to a game? Most boring few hours of my life!) or the over-hyped, over-priced Epicenter. I'd rather have a good local music scene, which Charlotte has none, if I'm going to actually go out. Raleigh has us beat hands down in that area, and when I've gone out to listen to bands there I've hardly felt out of place, age-wise (mid 30s). I don't know much about the outdoor activities in Raleigh, but I feel like there's plenty to do here. We enjoy hiking, biking, festivals, the botanical garden, etc. Anyway, Charlotte is a pretty family-oriented city, so I'm not sure how many people you'll see in their 30s and 40s partying every night.
T...However, in the 30's to 40's most would enjoy some place with more mature entertaining things to do. Such as an occasionally pro ball game, a night at the epicentre etc.....
You jumped the shark with the Epicenter unless your definition of "mature" are a few overpriced irrelevant boutiques, some chain restaurants, and places to get drunk. It's already been foreclosed on and it is already starting to look run down.
As far as pro-sports go, Charlotte hasn't exactly been running on all cylinders on that. In any case, IMO, I don't think Raleigh and the Triangle have anything to worry about as Charlotte often serves to show how not to spend money on a city.
Raleigh's downtown area is not very inviting and that plays a big role in a cities vibrance/energy level.
This is where many folks don't share your opinion simply because downtown areas are not that important to the average American any more. If downtowns were that important, places like Raleigh would never post similar growth numbers as places like Charlotte (or better growth numbers than places like Charleston).
Personally, I like living close to two light rail stations and "people watching" downtown. I love eating out in the shadows of skyscrapers (or on the top floor of one) while people are running for their bus or their train. I love seeing people flock in and out of the arena or stadium after an event (I just love seeing people in general). One of my favorite YMCAs here is the Childress Klein Y located on the 2nd floor of a 42 story building uptown. That YMCA has two half court basketball floors, a running track, excercise machines, and a swiming pool (not bad for such an urban location). The best part about that YMCA is that you are only 2 blocks away from epicenter's restaurants after a good work out (and you can get to epicenter from the Y via the "Overstreet Mall" without even going outside if you know the way). The light rail picks me up at either Woodlawn or Tyvola (both are equal distance from my house) and drops me off at the YMCA (Convention center station). There is also a MUCH bigger YMCA located at Carson station.
Outside of uptown, there is the Carowinds factor for me (you can add Concord Mills, Southpark, and Ballantyne to that list as well). IMO, Charlotte and Charleston are the only Carolina cities that would do it for me, but there is obviously those that have fallen in love with areas like the Triangle. With that all said, it really comes down to the opinions and preferences of the person. Someone like me would be happier in Charleston/Charlotte than they would be in say Greensboro/Raleigh. My only issue with Charlotte is that I don't live in uptown/Southend (and that's not Charlotte's fault, it is my fault because I can afford uptown/southend).
The developer of Epicentre went bankrupt in July and owes on the loan he was given to built it but only claimed $50,000 in assets. Our poster above didn't quote what every article on this matter stated:
"Businesses owners say they're not worried, because if Ghazi can't get new financing, they expect someone else will buy the property and they'll be fine."
Wow so the Epicenter is not doing well at all? I had no clue....
It seems that half the store fronts are vacant...
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