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Originally Posted by ForeignCrunch
DC probably has some of the MOST attractive suburbs in the country.
When combined with it's exurbs, it's up there. There are bland suburbs in the region but they are spotless and clean and many are close to transit. Where DC pulls away from most areas is the amount of mixed-use TOD development outside of the city proper. There's multiple "mini cities" Bethesda, Alexandria, Arlington, Silver Spring just naming a few that are hubs of activity, shopping, bars, restaurants, clubs, music venues, and feel like an escape from DC. Throw in the more quaint and older exurbs like Frederick, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Manassas, even an Annapolis etc., and it's a lovely mix. The historical sites around DC or just outside of it, as well as other museums outside the city provide even more options, and the recreation metro area wide is plentiful and not just in the city.
When combined with it's exurbs, it's up there. There are bland suburbs in the region but they are spotless and clean and many are close to transit. Where DC pulls away from most areas is the amount of mixed-use TOD development outside of the city proper. There's multiple "mini cities" Bethesda, Alexandria, Arlington, Silver Spring just naming a few that are hubs of activity, shopping, bars, restaurants, clubs, music venues, and feel like an escape from DC. Throw in the more quaint and older exurbs like Frederick, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Manassas, even an Annapolis etc., and it's a lovely mix. The historical sites around DC or just outside of it, as well as other museums outside the city provide even more options, and the recreation metro area wide is plentiful and not just in the city.
I think is this is a “what does it offer to a tourist” DC still isn’t on that list. Old Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Washington Commanders are pretty legit attractions outside city limits.
Hmmmm.... going to disagree on this one. In fact I'll argue that it proportionally has more outside of the city limits than most others, from an activity perspective:
- Jerryworld
- Wherever the Rangers play these days (in Arlington)
- The Ranch from Dallas
- Fort Worth (ducks from flying objects thrown by FW residents)
- Texas Motor Speedway
- Highland Park
- All of the corporate-y stuff in Plano/Frisco
In fact, outside of Uptown/Downton and the area around SMU, can the casual visitor even distinguish between the city of Dallas and the suburbs? I lived there for 10 years and barely could.
That is not to say that I like the suburbs of Dallas, they're meh to me. But if you visit the DFW area you're as likely to be spending your time in the suburbs vs. the city of Dallas.
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I think is this is a “what does it offer to a tourist” DC still isn’t on that list. Old Town Alexandria, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Washington Commanders are pretty legit attractions outside city limits.
This thread though is about which cities have least going on outside their main city. Not what tourist attractions are there outside the city. Very different points. The former which the thread is about, certainly can pertain to locals living in a city/metro area.
Hmmmm.... going to disagree on this one. In fact I'll argue that it proportionally has more outside of the city limits than most others, from an activity perspective:
- Jerryworld
- Wherever the Rangers play these days (in Arlington)
- The Ranch from Dallas
- Fort Worth (ducks from flying objects thrown by FW residents)
- Texas Motor Speedway
- Highland Park
- All of the corporate-y stuff in Plano/Frisco
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Not sure if serious. Did you really mention the Ranch from Dallas? I guess when I think of things to do I'm more aligned with hikes, skiing, the beach, gambling (yes, aware of Gaylord resort).
I guess the Speedway could be fun though. Not sure I'm driving into Plano to do "corporate-y"stuff.
Not sure if serious. Did you really mention the Ranch from Dallas? I guess when I think of things to do I'm more aligned with hikes, skiing, the beach, gambling (yes, aware of Gaylord resort).
I guess the Speedway could be fun though. Not sure I'm driving into Plano to do "corporate-y"stuff.
I don't think we're interpreting this question the same way. I'm not suggesting that I personally enjoy any of that stuff - one of the reasons I left Dallas was because there wasn't much in the metroplex outside of work & eating/drinking. But many of the attractions that Dallas is known for are outside of the city of Dallas (and yes, that includes the Ewing Ranch). I threw in the Plano/Frisco thing because there are many visitors to DFW who never set foot in the city of Dallas, especially if they're there for work. It is "something", even if not my speed.
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