Any advice on which city fits what I'm looking for? (live, places)
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I have not traveled to many places. I have lived around Seattle and Portland my whole life. I'm 24 now and want to move somewhere else that doesn't rain and/or is cloudy 24/7/365. I have always been attracted to the desert and thunderstorms but also like snow storms.
A few things I want my city to have:
Storms (I'm tired of the mild weather)
Biker friendly. I would rather not have a car.
Farmers' markets
Hiking and camping
Swimming (And I don't mean pools)
Friendly people that aren't uptight
Rents at or below $700 or close for a 1 bedroom. (I don't mind teeny apartments as long as they have character. I HATE apartment complexes.)
If you have other suggestions, please tell! Because of family, I wouldn't be interested in going any further east than Chicago.