Which Major City in the Northeast has the most culture?

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by the resident09

In fact I think NOLA has the most distinctive culture out of any city in the South hands down.

The nation really. Maybe not THE most distinctive nationwide (there is, after all, Alaska and Hawaii), but it's up there.

[the resident09]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

The nation really. Maybe not THE most distinctive nationwide (there is, after all, Alaska and Hawaii), but it's up there.

Very much arguable (I mean this in a good way). In terms of "distinction" of culture yes.

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by MassNative2891

Boston has a lot of ethnic neighborhoods as well.

North End and East Boston used to be Italian but now have more of a Latino (Hispanic) flavor. Dorchester Center is heavily African-American and Cape Verdean-American.

Mattapan is heavily (~70%) West Indian. Southern Dorchester has a lot of Irish, Vietnamese and Haitians. Roxbury has a lot of African Americans and Cape Verdeans. Jamaican Plain has a lot of Dominicans (overall the neighborhood has everything).

Roslindale, Hyde Park and West Roxbury all boast varied amounts of West Indians, Italians, Irish, and Asians as well.

South Boston obviously is known for Irish folks. South End also has a lot of Latinos. Charlestown has a lot of Irish and Italians.

All these neighborhoods have ethnic food offerings as well.

In history we're probably tied with NYC and Philly.

South Boston, Charlestown, and North End are not really ethnic anymore. Mostly yuppies these days, with organic farm to table restaurants and yoga studios on every corner. How predictable the yups are.

South End has a small section with housing projects that are mostly Dominican, but otherwise is pretty similar to South Boston, Charlestown, and North End. Lots of rich, white, 30-35 year olds running around there as well.

[MassNative2891]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

South Boston, Charlestown, and North End are not really ethnic anymore. Mostly yuppies these days, with organic farm to table restaurants and yoga studios on every corner. How predictable the yups are.

South End has a small section with housing projects that are mostly Dominican, but otherwise is pretty similar to South Boston, Charlestown, and North End. Lots of rich, white, 30-35 year olds running around there as well.

I don't about the Southie part. Yes, certain sections have been overrun with 'yuppies' but it still is a very Irish place. Charlestown still has a bunch of locals as well.

The North End only has the Italian restaurants left though, which imo is kind of sad. Cathedral projects in South End are definitely dominated by Dominicans and the rest of the area is gentrified.

[LordHomunculus]

Originally Posted by Summersm343

1. NYC
2. Philly
3. Boston
4. Baltimore
5. Pittsburgh
6. D.C.

D.C. has the least culture out of the Northeast IMO but still has the most out of any city South of it.

Hmmm...

[nep321]

Obviously NYC. It's hard to beat NYC in numerous categories. It's just the #1 city in the U.S. with true urban living and no need for a car. I lived there for two years and it was a great experience.