Moving from NYC (Cincinnati, Dayton, Beavercreek: best city, apartment, hotel)

[nyc270]

I have moved around all my life and have been in NYC for the past 2 years. I can honestly say, i am in love with the city. My job, unfortunately, has me moving to Cincy and in this economy nobody can be choosy!

So in a month, I am moving! Now I have heard and read this all over the forum: Cincinnati is not NYC, it's conservative, not diverse, etc etc etc. I would love to hear reviews on the city from someone who didn't "move back to Cincy", "grew up in OH", moved from any other small town place. Preferrably from someone who moved from NYC. How has your experience been? Using this site, my apartment is in Hyde Park, so hopefully that won't be too bad. Any tips/tricks/suggestions to make my move/stay in Cinicinnati a productive one and not feel the dreadful withdrawls of NYC!!!

Thanks in advance!

[PhillytoCincy]

If you are judging a MAJOR city by what you heard and read on this forum, then that is extremely wrong on your part. You clearly know nothing about Cincy, and all you "think" you know is from public opinion. Cincinnati is an awesome city, and its a shame you will be moving to it. There are people from all over the world that I know of that actually look forward to moving to the city. They also have been here and made opinions of their own, instead of going off what everyone else says.

[Wilson513]

I had to stay in NYC recently, and I revisited my feelings of insecurity about being from Cincinnati. Years ago, my cousin lived in Manhattan in the shadow of the then Pan Am (now Met Life) building helicopter landing pad, with a doorman and a limo service and a view of the Hudson. I think that terrorized me a bit.

Not so today. I love Cincinnati and would not trade places with any New Yorker. Today, I strain to see any appeal at all to living in NYC. We tend to compare our worst blocks with their best blocks. and our worst restaurants with their best restaurants. News Flash to those who have not visited NYC, SF, or LA recently: just because there is a nice restaurant, doesn't mean that you, humble peons, get to eat there. If you are staying in a really nice hotel, you know, the $600 per night type, you can get the concierge to get you in most places. But, if you are a schlub from New Jersey looking for a nice evening in town, forget it. They're booked.

The best deli on the Upper West Side had no home-made cookies. Nothing but two bagged Pepperidge Farm choices. Mint Milanos (which I like) and something else.

Back to Cincinnati. We have everything here a person could want, but most importantly, we can actually get tickets, gain admission, become a member, park nearby, get good seats, etc. If you see something glamorous on TV about NY or LA, forget it. It is not for you. You won't get in. Its for the elite. Here, you actually can be born in one of the best birthing hospitals in the country (Christ), attend a private school fit for a President's children, work for a Fortune 100 company, golf on a magnificent course, and be buried in one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world.

[Barca_fan]

Originally Posted by Beavercreek33

Cincinnati is an awesome city, and its a shame you will be moving to it.

Beavercreek33, I am not sure if this is the welcome that nyc270 deserves.

I also don't agree with Wilson1010 that you need a lot of money to enjoy NYC (if that's what you're implying): NYC is a place where you can have a decent meal for $10 or $100, you just need to know where to look.

nyc270: welcome to Cincinnati! I lived in New York before (FYI: I was not born here) and I am sure you will be fine here. Cincinnati is not New York, but you have all the basic amenities. Hyde Park is a decent area. Feel free to post here with questions/thoughts.

[wastina]

NYC270, Your post sounded well-researched and thoughtful and I applaud your proactive efforts to learn from others who have been in a comparable situation. Mine is not the advice you seek (grew up there, moved away). But I DO hope you get the responses you seek, and congratulate your focussed research methods.

Good luck with it all.

[nyc270]

Originally Posted by Barca_fan

Beavercreek33, I am not sure if this is the welcome that nyc270 deserves.

I also don't agree with Wilson1010 that you need a lot of money to enjoy NYC (if that's what you're implying): NYC is a place where you can have a decent meal for $10 or $100, you just need to know where to look.

nyc270: welcome to Cincinnati! I lived in New York before (FYI: I was not born here) and I am sure you will be fine here. Cincinnati is not New York, but you have all the basic amenities. Hyde Park is a decent area. Feel free to post here with questions/thoughts.

Thank you for your sweet reply!! I can see what they mean by the midwest sweetness now. I am sure I will have more questions once I move.

[nyc270]

Originally Posted by wastina

NYC270, Your post sounded well-researched and thoughtful and I applaud your proactive efforts to learn from others who have been in a comparable situation. Mine is not the advice you seek (grew up there, moved away). But I DO hope you get the responses you seek, and congratulate your focussed research methods.

Good luck with it all.

Thanks!!! Appreciate the reply.

[Daytonnatian]

I'm guessing you want urban, right?

Cincy has 'hoods that won't exactly make you miss NYC, is the point that I think the above posters were crudely getting around to. So, try Urban Ohio for a more in-depth look at Cincy (personally, I'd suggest the CBD or Over-The-Rhine, but the posters on Urban Ohio live within the city itself in many different neighborhoods and can give you a street-by-street or house-by-house analysis). This site is generally not good for urban users with its strong suburban presence, so don't expect great responses.

Here's a link:

UrbanOhio.com - Index


ALSO- I can understand why you wouldn't want to move here, especially after all the glitz and glamour in an urban setting in NYC, which is truly an awesome city. Still, Cincy's WAY easier on the wallet, easy access to ANYWHERE (70% of the nation is within a 1-day drive or 2-hour flight out of Cincy), not too many traffic problems, and a very welcoming and supportive community.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!

[joyeaux]

Wilson 1010 said it exactly as it is:"we can actually get tickets, gain admission, become a member, park nearby, get good seats, etc"
That's what I loved about Cinti -- you can really be a part of anything you want. And at a fair price.

Starting in Hyde Park, realize that you're in the best city-ish position Cinti can offer. Over-the-Rhine has been trying to come back for the entire 15 years I lived in Cinti (left in 2008). CBD isn't doing too much either. There are named destinations downtown, but for a neighborhood, HP is great to hang in. Do look into the free art museum over in Eden Park even if art is not on your radar. There's a lot of events for mixing, it's a beautiful walk thru, and did I say free? And go to ANY play at Playhouse In the Park. They're cheap enough to walk out if you don't care for that particular one but worth the easy, comfortable setting. A professionl crew runs that establishment.
And if you're really looking to get involved, speak up & I'll suggest some wonderful opportunities. It's nothing like the liabilities that came with volunteering in NY, believe me.
I knew nothing but NYC for my first 35 years and then a corporate move brought me to Cinti. But at that age, I wanted to own a home & enjoy a somewhat surburbian experience (settled in Wyoming with no kids). Didn't get that from your post ,so perhaps I can't offer you too much there.
Hopefully, someday you'll be able to say you too enjoy Cinti.

[PhillytoCincy]

Originally Posted by Barca_fan

Beavercreek33, I am not sure if this is the welcome that nyc270 deserves.

I also don't agree with Wilson1010 that you need a lot of money to enjoy NYC (if that's what you're implying): NYC is a place where you can have a decent meal for $10 or $100, you just need to know where to look.

nyc270: welcome to Cincinnati! I lived in New York before (FYI: I was not born here) and I am sure you will be fine here. Cincinnati is not New York, but you have all the basic amenities. Hyde Park is a decent area. Feel free to post here with questions/thoughts.

I will give someone a welcome if it is well deserved. He/she seems very negative about Cincy, without even knowing anything about. And reading stuff on this forum based on peoples' opinions!? Making a judgement off that is crazy!

I moved to Dayton/Cincinnati from Philly, and I had a positive outlook on it the whole time. Not "I unfortunatley have to move to Cincinnati."