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The Cumberland County seat and largest of the three neighboring cities (Bridgeton and Millville being the other two) at the heart of New Jersey farm country. Those famous tomatoes — which look better than ever but don't taste as great as they did when they were all gloriously ugly and misshapen — are grown all around here, and in season, farmstands and farmers' markets all across New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia are full of them. Lots of blueberries and peaches, too, both locally grown, and spinach, which grows well in sandy soil. Put simply, you will eat very well here, as long as you avoid the fast-food joints that line the highways into the city. (The fastest route from Philadelphia to Cape May, the Wildwoods and Seven Mile Island bypasses it.) Can't think of much to recommend the downtown; maybe I should go through it next time I'm headed down to that part of the Shore.
Collingswood, N.J.
First off, South Jersey blueberries are among the most delicious I've ever had anywhere. Now, as far as Collingswood goes, it's an older, somewhat crowded, nondescript South Jersey suburb. Easy access to Philadelphia via the PATCO train line, so it would be a good choice for commuters. Not a bad place, but not a great place either. Just sort of "there."
First off, South Jersey blueberries are among the most delicious I've ever had anywhere. Now, as far as Collingswood goes, it's an older, somewhat crowded, nondescript South Jersey suburb. Easy access to Philadelphia via the PATCO train line, so it would be a good choice for commuters. Not a bad place, but not a great place either. Just sort of "there."
Fayetteville, Arkansas
When did you last visit Collingswood? Its appearance and reputation have improved a great deal over the last few years.
On to Fayetteville: I think the same applies to me regarding the home of the University of Arkansas, which I haven't seen since the 1970s. Northwest Arkansas in general has boomed since then, and what struck me as not much to write home about has become very attractive country. But I suspect it still doesn't have the cool vibe of Midwestern college towns.
When did you last visit Collingswood? Its appearance and reputation have improved a great deal over the last few years.
On to Fayetteville: I think the same applies to me regarding the home of the University of Arkansas, which I haven't seen since the 1970s. Northwest Arkansas in general has boomed since then, and what struck me as not much to write home about has become very attractive country. But I suspect it still doesn't have the cool vibe of Midwestern college towns.
Cape May, N.J. (yeah, I'm on a South Jersey kick)
It's probably been a good 25 years at least since I laid eyes on Collingswood, so I'll readily admit that my impressions might be out of date. The same is true of Cape May, but I'll take a stab at it anyway. I think it's a lovely seaside town with a lot of charming Victorian architecture. And it's the jumping off point of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which is always an enjoyable ride.
It's probably been a good 25 years at least since I laid eyes on Collingswood, so I'll readily admit that my impressions might be out of date. The same is true of Cape May, but I'll take a stab at it anyway. I think it's a lovely seaside town with a lot of charming Victorian architecture. And it's the jumping off point of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which is always an enjoyable ride.
Location: northern Vermont - previously NM, WA, & MA
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One of the safest state capitals ; not too expensive either.
Berlin, New Hampshire
Probably the poorest and most run down place I've encountered in New Hampshire with a surprising amount of blight. It contrasts with the touristy White Mountain towns down the road.
Probably the poorest and most run down place I've encountered in New Hampshire with a surprising amount of blight. It contrasts with the touristy White Mountain towns down the road.
Brattleboro, Vermont
A nice small town, with also a lot of art galleries as well.
Speaking of smaller towns that are known for having a bunch of art galleries: Nashville, IN
Nashville? for a big, little city, it never grabbed me.
Not just the built environment of Downtown,
the not well activated street wall, or the numbers of people.
For me it's too sprawly.
Lawrence, KS
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