Philly Vs. New York! (Philadelphia, Reading: public schools, restaurants, gardens)

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

That's probably what most people think when they think "exciting." It's parties, lots of people out and about, etc. I mean, some people on here admit L.A. is more exciting than Philly. Is that because of the museums and world-class transit? Or is it because L.A. has wild and crazy parties, girls, girls and more girls, and wild and crazy parties?

I definitely think Miami is more exciting in the sense that single adults actually plan trips around it. The same case could be made for NOLA though I wouldn't particularly enjoy living there.

In that sense, State College, PA is exciting.

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by ElijahAstin

In that sense, State College, PA is exciting.

Where are the Air Tran, Delta and Air France specials to State College, PA?

It's not much of a debate whether Miami is more exciting than Philadelphia. It's freakin' Miami. Whether it's a better place to live or not is a different question.

The things people on here would point to to say Philly is exciting--basically parties, clubs, bars, etc--Miami has in greater quantity and quality. Bars, perhaps not, but good neighborhood bars aren't what draw in hot chicks from London, Rome and Sao Paolo. Neither do a good orchestra or museum.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

Where are the Air Tran, Delta and Air France specials to State College, PA?

It's not much of a debate whether Miami is more exciting than Philadelphia. It's freakin' Miami. Whether it's a better place to live or not is a different question.

And I'm saying a city's party scene is only one facet of its excitement.

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by ElijahAstin

And I'm saying a city's party scene is only one facet of its excitement.

So you guys consider Los Angeles a more exciting city than Philadelphia because....

People think Los Angeles is exciting because it has parties and celebrities. It's not because they think it's light rail system is so great. Or that the tacos are really good. It's exciting because you might roll up on Kim and Kanye.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

So you guys consider Los Angeles a more exciting city than Philadelphia because....

I never said anything about Los Angeles.

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by ElijahAstin

I never said anything about Los Angeles.

So what makes Philly more exciting than Miami? The Barnes? A conference for the National Association of Geographers? A tour of Independence Hall?

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

So what makes Philly more exciting than Miami? The Barnes? A conference for the National Association of Geographers? A tour of Independence Hall?

The whole package--a wide variety of sights and activities (including bars and clubs) that can appeal to an equally wide variety of people. I don't disagree that Miami is more exhilarating in the short-term, but boozing it up and hitting the clubs gets old for most people. While a city like Miami attracts your attention, a place like Philly keeps you captive.

That's just the way I see it.

[BajanYankee]

Originally Posted by ElijahAstin

The whole package--a wide variety of sights and activities (including bars and clubs) that can appeal to an equally wide variety of people. I don't disagree that Miami is more exhilarating in the short-term, but boozing it up and hitting the clubs gets old for most people. While a city like Miami attracts your attention, a place like Philly keeps you captive.

What wide variety of sights and activities? How many times are you going to go see the Liberty Bell? I can't remember the last time I was in a museum. However, I can easily remember the last time I was in a club. The ratio of club to museum/historical site visits for the average 25-45 year old in the U.S. is probably 100 to 1. In New York, a lot of people go out to clubs 3 or 4 times per week.

[ElijahAstin]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

What wide variety of sights and activities? How many times are you going to go see the Liberty Bell? I can't remember the last time I was in a museum. However, I can easily remember the last time I was in a club. The ratio of club to museum/historical site visits for the average 25-45 year old in the U.S. is probably 100 to 1. In New York, a lot of people go out to clubs 3 or 4 times per week.

Some people need more variety than others.

In any event, we've strayed far enough from the thread topic that I think we can agree to disagree and leave it at that.

[Lenses & Lights.]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

So you guys consider Los Angeles a more exciting city than Philadelphia because....

People think Los Angeles is exciting because it has parties and celebrities. It's not because they think it's light rail system is so great. Or that the tacos are really good. It's exciting because you might roll up on Kim and Kanye.

I live here right now......& uh...No you won't. Maybe lot's of B- List actors and a slew of wannabes. (Cough EXTRAS)