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I know that the nightlife is not limited to Downtown, and I admit that I haven't been to those other areas, but the point I was making is that Nashville's nightlife is primarily concentrated Downtown, whereas in St. Louis that's not the case. It's more spread out because it's a city of neighborhoods. That could be a good or a bad thing. Also, some of the inner-ring suburbs are urban & walkable like Clayton and Kirkwood. So for nightlife, I'd say it's a tie.
Considering that I haven't went out downtown Nashville in years, I will take a somewhat different view on nightlife in Nashville. I suppose it depends on what type of scene one is looking for. Most of the locals I know get their kicks away from the tourist traps downtown.
Also, while Nashville can't touch St. Louis's great walkable neighborhoods, it is certainly a city of neighborhoods as well: Hillsboro Village, Edgefield & Five Points, Germantown, 12South, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, Woodbine, etc. All have their own distinct vibes. You just need to get around to seeing them on your next visit.
I love Ladue. You should check out Clayton too. Very classes towns.
Yes, Ladue is supernice. I've never visited Clayton, but I was very impressed with Ladue. It seems to be an "old money" haven with lots of great architecture and beautiful scenery.
Considering that I haven't went out downtown Nashville in years, I will take a somewhat different view on nightlife in Nashville. I suppose it depends on what type of scene one is looking for. Most of the locals I know get their kicks away from the tourist traps downtown.
Also, while Nashville can't touch St. Louis's great walkable neighborhoods, it is certainly a city of neighborhoods as well: Hillsboro Village, Edgefield & Five Points, Germantown, 12South, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, Woodbine, etc. All have their own distinct vibes. You just need to get around to seeing them on your next visit.
Nash is one of the least walkable cities around. I love the Sylvan Park neighborhood! In STL I love Forest Park.
I don't think you can compare the two. I'm from STL, have a strong affinity for Nashville. STL "wins" in nearly all "competitions". It's an OLD city, by US standards. With that comes lot. Premier parks, neighborhoods, cultural institutions, European immigrants a century ago (established ethnic food scene)....
STL "wins". That doesn't diminish Nashville. You can't compare. They are VERY MUCH complimentary cities as opposed to competing cities.
STL is nearly twice the size of Nashville and much older and a Midwest city. Some people call it South, but there are there too many Midwestern aspects to ever deem it the South -- namely its age and mostly Catholic population.
YET, I DO see similarities in that both - mainly in things that are "intangible". There is similar pride. There's a similar "sturdiness' to both cities. There's a similar mix of old and new.
They are just great companion cities. They really should "partner".
It boils down to if you want an older, bigger city or newer, mid-sized city? Midwest or South? STL is one of the absolute most European-feeling cities the US has -- another factor -- "European" or "American"?
I highly recommend both to anyone. Standout, underated cities that offer A LOT.
>>>>>>>>>>>I know that the nightlife is not limited to Downtown, and I admit that I haven't been to those other areas, but the point I was making is that Nashville's nightlife is primarily concentrated Downtown, whereas in St. Louis that's not the case. It's more spread out because it's a city of neighborhoods. That could be a good or a bad thing. Also, some of the inner-ring suburbs are urban & walkable like Clayton and Kirkwood. So for nightlife, I'd say it's a tie.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
St. Louis is definitely a neighborhood city (urban neighborhoods)... that's one of the reasons I strongly favor it here.
(btw- I've been all around Nashville many many times.. I have fam and my wife has friends there.)
But again-- they certainly have very different vibes.. so it's about preference.
St. Louis is more in line with Cleveland and Baltimore.
Nashville is more inline with Austin and Charlotte.
With that being said, they are not peer cities at all!
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