Which city is the Atlanta of the North? (ranking, Florida, food)

[littletraveller]

I would think Chicago.

[Space_League]

I keep thinking about which one is most similar when it's like what type of fish is most similar to a chocolate chip cookie but I still want to pick one. I think it is Chicago.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by nephi215

Although Philly has a very prominent role in the Northeast, it doesn't absolutely dominate the northeast like Atlanta dominates it's region. The more appropriate answer is NYC or Chicago.

That's not the only way to be like Atlanta though.

But there are good arguments to make for both overall.

[KodeBlue]

The only real answer that there is no Atlanta of the north. DC would be the closest equivalent, but it's not a northern city.

[NOVA_guy]

None, honestly. A large portion of Atlanta’s identify is that it is in the south and specifically in a state like Georgia.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by nephi215

Although Philly has a very prominent role in the Northeast, it doesn't absolutely dominate the northeast like Atlanta dominates it's region. The more appropriate answer is NYC or Chicago.

Yes, this.

[BrooklynJo]

There is no such thing as an Atlanta of the north and every single choice is incorrect.

[BrooklynJo]

Originally Posted by KodeBlue

The only real answer that there is no Atlanta of the north. DC would be the closest equivalent, but it's not a northern city.

It’s not a southern city either

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by BrooklynJo

It’s not a southern city either

It's where Northern hospitality meets Southern efficiency.

[Atlanta_BD]

Originally Posted by GeoffD

I'd go with Chicago. Similar regional dominance and similar relatively low global importance. I wouldn't use NYC because it's a global city.

I work in the travel industry. I promise you Chicago is not low in global importance.