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I do think there is a difference when it comes to "vacationing". Raleigh is certainly not Disney World or Clearwater Beach, so obviously there would be a difference in that regard.
For people who find it boring when living in the Raleigh, I would say that if your life's passion is to surf the waves everyday, then don't move to Raleigh. IOW, whenever possible, try to live somewhere which matches your activity lifestyle.
In a word........homework.
I think most people complaining about being bored are seeking more of an urban vibe, not the ocean or natural attractions.
I think most people complaining about being bored are seeking more of an urban vibe, not the ocean or natural attractions.
I think it can be many different things including, but not limited to, an urban vibe. I have seen many posts where people complain about the ocean being so far away. Yes, 90-120 minutes is far away for people who are used to having it almost out their front door.
I think it can be many different things including, but not limited to, an urban vibe. I have seen many posts where people complain about the ocean being so far away. Yes, 90-120 minutes is far away for people who are used to having it almost out their front door.
Yes (I used to walk 15 minutes to the beach) - the ocean is not in the triangle so shouldn't be included as part of the Triangle's attractions. North Carolina's attractions, yes - doable for a day trip, yes...but it's not in the triangle!
There's a lot to do around there (lots of concerts and museum attractions if you're into that) and you can make a great life for yourself in that area. I've lived close by and liked it well enough. HOWEVER, I'd much prefer a more laid-back mountain town over the RDU anyday. I wouldn't want to live there permanently.
Raleigh probably isn't boring for people who have never left NC. The 2010 Census shows 58.5% of people who live in NC were born in NC. Many people never even travel outside of their home state, or ever get on a plane. My point is, Raleigh is probably fine if you're point of view is limited to the state. If you've been to any number of other cities, it will feel incredibly dull in comparison.
This post is nonsense. There is no way one can jump to a conclusion that because what ever statistic says(about the whole state), this amount of people are living in the state that they were born, that they(people in one particular city in that state) have not lived else where, and to take it a step further and say, they never traveled out their state is down right silly.
1. Louisiana 79.37%
2. Pennsylvania 77.72%
3. Michigan 75.37%
4. Iowa 74.78%
5. Ohio 74.74%
6. Mississippi 74.31%
7. West Virginia 74.24%
8. Kentucky 73.74%
9. Wisconsin 73.45%
10. Alabama 73.35%
11. North Dakota 72.51%
12. Minnesota 70.16%
13. Indiana 69.33%
14. South Dakota 68.08%
15. Missouri 67.78%
16. Maine 67.26%
17. Illinois 67.12%
18. Nebraska 67.07%
19. Massachusetts 66.10%
20. New York 65.26%
This is a ranking of the percentages of people who live in the state they were born. and Just like North Carolina, none of these statistics has anything to do with where they may have traveled, and whether or not they have lived else where. To make such a assumption about any of these places(who have more people living in the state they were born in) is erroneous.
Boring people will always be bored. Put a boring person in Las Vegas and they'll make it the least fun place on earth.
I have a TON of fun in Raleigh. Great friends, delicious restaurants, lively bars, wakeboarding and other lake activities, mountain biking, camping, great job, proximity to great surfing/beaches, proximity to mountains for skiing/snowboarding. The list goes on. There is literally not enough time in my days and weeks to experience all of the fun things that I wish to partake in (or enough money!).
I've seen or heard of venues for so many different activities/sites like paintball, horseback riding, arts, hiking, biking, shopping, broadway shows, etc... The list goes on and on and on and on.
This post is nonsense. There is no way one can jump to a conclusion that because what ever statistic says(about the whole state), this amount of people are living in the state that they were born, that they(people in one particular city in that state) have not lived else where, and to take it a step further and say, they never traveled out their state is down right silly.
1. Louisiana 79.37%
2. Pennsylvania 77.72%
3. Michigan 75.37%
4. Iowa 74.78%
5. Ohio 74.74%
6. Mississippi 74.31%
7. West Virginia 74.24%
8. Kentucky 73.74%
9. Wisconsin 73.45%
10. Alabama 73.35%
11. North Dakota 72.51%
12. Minnesota 70.16%
13. Indiana 69.33%
14. South Dakota 68.08%
15. Missouri 67.78%
16. Maine 67.26%
17. Illinois 67.12%
18. Nebraska 67.07%
19. Massachusetts 66.10%
20. New York 65.26%
This is a ranking of the percentages of people who live in the state they were born. and Just like North Carolina, none of these statistics has anything to do with where they may have traveled, and whether or not they have lived else where. To make such a assumption about any of these places(who have more people living in the state they were born in) is erroneous.
You can say it's erroneous all you want, but the reality is, a lot of people never even travel outside of their home state. I never said it was a direct correlation, but to say it has no merit in this discussion is foolish IMHO.
And for people saying "You're wrong" to me, well, tell me how you can compare downtown Raleigh, or even any part of Raleigh, or all of Raleigh's attractions, vs just 5th and 6th street in Austin, or M street in DC, or Bourbon street in New Orleans, I mean I could go on for days. If you take everything in Raleigh worth seeing, it doesn't even match ONE street in many great cities. No character, few attractions.
You can say it's erroneous all you want, but the reality is, a lot of people never even travel outside of their home state. I never said it was a direct correlation, but to say it has no merit in this discussion is foolish IMHO.
And for people saying "You're wrong" to me, well, tell me how you can compare downtown Raleigh, or even any part of Raleigh, or all of Raleigh's attractions, vs just 5th and 6th street in Austin, or M street in DC, or Bourbon street in New Orleans, I mean I could go on for days. If you take everything in Raleigh worth seeing, it doesn't even match ONE street in many great cities. No character, few attractions.
Excellent choice to not go on for days!
People who do are often more boring than the town they live in!
I've been to Bourbon Street, and hope to visit again sometime. Well, the French Quarter more than Bourbon Street itself.
I wasn't bored. Just like living in Cary. I am not bored here either. I mean, I could go on for days about how I am not bored, but it might get tedious.
And for people saying "You're wrong" to me, well, tell me how you can compare downtown Raleigh, or even any part of Raleigh, or all of Raleigh's attractions, vs just 5th and 6th street in Austin, or M street in DC, or Bourbon street in New Orleans, I mean I could go on for days. If you take everything in Raleigh worth seeing, it doesn't even match ONE street in many great cities. No character, few attractions.
I think that's the problem right there, I never compared downtown Raleigh or the Triangle to Austin, N'awlins, DC, etc.; I just said I didn't think the Triangle was boring. I laugh when people try and compare two places or want to make a certain place (i.e. the Triangle) like other places they have been to or lived in.
There's only one NYC, one Philly, one Chicago, one LA, one Miami, one Austin, one DC, etc. and only one Triangle. All of these places are unique, different and interesting, you just have to open your eyes and mind!
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