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Im going to make an argument for DC. Alot of people may think its all about what they see on tv but the natives or true residents don't give a damn about all the political hogwash just like the rest of the nation.
I was going to mention Washington, D.C. as well. Some people might not think it, but most people here only rarely discuss politics.
DC area people are mainly occupied with: jobs, raising kids, shopping, schools and colleges, parks, fairs, festivals, dining, visiting attractions, traveling, friends, hobbies, entertainment, etc., etc. ... pretty much like any other place.
Definitely LA for me. While I find LA intriguing, the image that it puts out there is not what I found when I visited. I was actually disappointed in LA because it didn't quite live up to it.
Kansas City - the perception is that it's Kansas. Some flat far, city. Nope. Brick buildings, hill, gothic architecture, and very French feel overall. Really unique designs for the city too. Lots of fountains giving it a European look and feel in certain areas like the Plaza. It's one of the most architecturally unique cities I've been to, and I've been to many cities.
Atlanta- some black ghetto city. People are shocked by it's diversity. Atlanta midtown, downtown, and Buckhead areas are very urban and has impressive skylines no matter where you're coming from.
Completely agree with KC. I used to travel all over the country for business and always loved going to Kansas City. If I didn't live in Colorado, I'd definitely consider a move to KC. The weather can be a challenge, but architecturally the city is beautiful IMO. Great freeway system and the food's not bad either!
It's one city that is still held hostage to its former Steel/Smokey/Hell with the Lid Off reputation from the 50's. That stereotype barrier/wall is starting to crumble more and more as present day Pittsburgh is being showcased more clearly in the national and international media, especially recently as it's being propped up as America's Comeback City to counter Detroit's predicament.
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Birmingham, AL. Surprisingly pleasant and livable city. Love the Five Points and Highlands areas as well as the southside neighborhoods like Mountain Brook.
Definitely LA for me. While I find LA intriguing, the image that it puts out there is not what I found when I visited. I was actually disappointed in LA because it didn't quite live up to it.
Most people outside of LA have this image that LA is like "The Hills" or a glamourous area full of movie stars, blondes, and nice beaches. But that's only found in a small part of LA. In reality, the majority of LA is a working class immigrant city. Most people don't realize how blue collar this city is until they get here.
Portland is a bit different than Hipster palace most people think of it. Outside of a few neighborhoods. It's mostly an average middle class American city.
Columbus, a lot of people don't realize that almost 2 million people live there. I think most assume it is a small college town.
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