Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Recently I visited Raleigh (Holly Springs/Apex/Cary/Rolesville) and was disappointed in a couple of things. First, I did not see alot of AA's living in the nicer neighborhoods. Did I just miss them? or are they nonexistent? Second, I did not find alot of things to do in downtown Raleigh. Is that all there is to downtown. The reason I ask is because I am considering accepting a position with a law firm in Raleigh. Someone please tell me there's more to Raleigh.
Recently I visited Raleigh (Holly Springs/Apex/Cary/Rolesville) and was disappointed in a couple of things. First, I did not see alot of AA's living in the nicer neighborhoods. Did I just miss them? or are they nonexistent? Second, I did not find alot of things to do in downtown Raleigh. Is that all there is to downtown. The reason I ask is because I am considering accepting a position with a law firm in Raleigh. Someone please tell me there's more to Raleigh.
Racial demographics are the third rail in my business, so all I will say is that the area is a bunch more diverse than pure whitebread Central Pennsylvania where I grew up.
Downtown is on a growth ramp-up, but to me, the beauty of the area is a slower pace of life than some cities I have spent time in.
I hear repeatedly from people that they have to assimilate a little after relocating to be able to take proper advantage of the local offerings.
If you decide that downtown Raleigh is lacking, it may be hard to get you excited about Apex or Cary. Both are great towns, but they are certainly not urban.
To address the email. Define nicer neighborhoods? I know plenty of Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, Jewish, Italian, etc people that live in all kinds of neighborhoods. There is a good mix of people in my neighborhood but it might not be considered a nicer neighborhood to the Cary and North Raleigh folks. I cannot speak for the "nicer" places, but in my neighborhood everyone gets along as seems colorblind. I am inside the beltline near the corner of King Charles and Brighton.
What are you looking for Downtown you are not finding? Glenwood South is the main grown up bar district in town. There is also the Depot area and the Moore Square area, with random bars and clubs scattered around town. If you are looking for clubs that are geared more towards the AA market there is Black Ties, 4030 Room and Sin City, they are located outside of downtown.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
