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I'm a single bartender-student (on-line classes) who reeeaally wants to get out of Milwaukee. I've lived on the military base in Fort Bragg when I was young, and while I don't remember too much, I DO remember loving it. I don't drive/have a car, and I'd like to stay that way. Riding a bike in the winter here is out of the question. I am definitely not opposed to public transportation, as long as it's relatively safe.
Any suggestions? Is NC for me? If so, what city? I'd like to be near the ocean, but I know that may be asking too much
I'm not really a bar/nightlife person, although I do go out occasionally. I love parks, rain, SUN, quiet, food, hiking, camping, and anything water related.
NC is really bad for public transportation. I'm from Rochester, NY, and I rode the bus for 10 years, years ago. The Triangle area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill), where I live, does not compare in any way. It would be extremely inconvenient to depend on buses here.
Most of the Triangle is suburban, even within the cities, so you really need a car.
Charlotte might be a little better. Perhaps someone from Charlotte will speak up or you can ask in the Charlotte forum.
NC is really bad for public transportation. I'm from Rochester, NY, and I rode the bus for 10 years, years ago. The Triangle area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill), where I live, does not compare in any way. It would be extremely inconvenient to depend on buses here.
Most of the Triangle is suburban, even within the cities, so you really need a car.
Charlotte might be a little better. Perhaps someone from Charlotte will speak up or you can ask in the Charlotte forum.
Transportation isn't really a major concern for me. I kinda wanted to stay away from the Triangle area...Wilmington? Jacksonville?
Any suggestions? Is NC for me? If so, what city? I'd like to be near the ocean, but I know that may be asking too much
I'm not really a bar/nightlife person, although I do go out occasionally. I love parks, rain, SUN, quiet, food, hiking, camping, and anything water related.
Thanks for ANY help!!!
None of us can tell you whether NC is "for you", as we aren't you. It is for some people (a great many) but others don't care for it. We also cannot simply name a city and guarantee that it will be "for you", and you have told us very little about what you are looking for, specifically. Are you aware of how diverse NC is, with mountains, beach, and in-between; urban, suburban, and rural; liberal, moderate, and conservative; blue-collar and white-collar? Without knowing anything about what you're looking for except "near the ocean", we can't help you.
You should post on the NC Coastal forum for that kind of question, research the variious cities and find out which ones look promising, then ask again with more specific information for people to give opinions on. Asking "Is NC for me, and what city?" to a bunch of strangers will not end well.
You can find these things in just about any part of the state. Got anything else?
Uhhmm?? I'm kind of looking for a small town, or a small-town feel?? I'm looking to get away from the city!! No more "downtowns." I'm in my early 30's, so somewhere where I can meet/see/hang with others my age? But even that isn't that important. I guess I feel like I won't know it until I see it...
Guess I'm just looking for a major change and a nice place...
Uhhmm?? I'm kind of looking for a small town, or a small-town feel?? I'm looking to get away from the city!! No more "downtowns." I'm in my early 30's, so somewhere where I can meet/see/hang with others my age? But even that isn't that important. I guess I feel like I won't know it until I see it...
Guess I'm just looking for a major change and a nice place...
You're STILL describing many, many parts of the state. If you won't know it until you see it, how are WE supposed to find "it" for you when you tell us so very little of what you're looking for?
Here is a list of all the cities in NC with pages that you can click on, and research different places. You sound about at that level of narrowing-down, right now.
What has put NC in your sights to begin with, if you know so little about the state? Again, if you "wont' know it until you see it", how are we supposed to?
None of us can tell you whether NC is "for you", as we aren't you. It is for some people (a great many) but others don't care for it. We also cannot simply name a city and guarantee that it will be "for you", and you have told us very little about what you are looking for, specifically. Are you aware of how diverse NC is, with mountains, beach, and in-between; urban, suburban, and rural; liberal, moderate, and conservative; blue-collar and white-collar? Without knowing anything about what you're looking for except "near the ocean", we can't help you.
You should post on the NC Coastal forum for that kind of question, research the variious cities and find out which ones look promising, then ask again with more specific information for people to give opinions on. Asking "Is NC for me, and what city?" to a bunch of strangers will not end well.
I'm open to anything, is my point. So I'm looking for feedback of ANY kind. I said "I'd LIKE" to be near the beach/coast. It's not necessary. If you don't want to leave any friendly feedback, then why post? Be nice.
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I'm kind of looking for a small town, or a small-town feel?? I'm looking to get away from the city!! No more "downtowns." I'm in my early 30's, so somewhere where I can meet/see/hang with others my age? But even that isn't that important. I guess I feel like I won't know it until I see it...
