Dallas vs Houston: Round 255 (San Antonio, Austin: homes, neighborhood, schools)

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

I do think people tend to exaggerate on both ends of friendlies for cities. The friendliest places Ive been to have been in the Plains States (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and the Dakotas). The friendliest major city (surprisingly enough) that I have been to is Detroit. A lot of people dont share my opinion on that last one, but Ive had wonderful experiences with the people there.

As far as the South is concerned I have found the people in Houston to, not necessarily be more friendly, but be more laid back than those in Atlanta or Dallas.

[ParaguaneroSwag]

Originally Posted by Cowboys fan in Houston

I do think people tend to exaggerate on both ends of friendlies for cities. The friendliest places Ive been to have been in the Plains States (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and the Dakotas). The friendliest major city (surprisingly enough) that I have been to is Detroit. A lot of people dont share my opinion on that last one, but Ive had wonderful experiences with the people there.

As far as the South is concerned I have found the people in Houston to, not necessarily be more friendly, but be more laid back than those in Atlanta or Dallas.

By Dallas do you mean just the city of Dallas? Or the Dallas metro? Because. People in Plano and Irvin, etc seem very laid back to me.

[Gunion Powder]

In my opinion, the most outstanding difference that exists between people in the two cities is grooming. Generally speaking, Dallasites are much smarter dressers. I think this ties into Houston being more laid back, but it's one thing I've always preferred about DFW.

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally Posted by Gunion Powder

In my opinion, the most outstanding difference that exists between people in the two cities is grooming. Generally speaking, Dallasites are much smarter dressers. I think this ties into Houston being more laid back, but it's one thing I've always preferred about DFW.

I always heard this, but I personally didn't really find this to be true on a day to day basis. I do think Dallas has more upscale clubs though, so people do tend to dress up more in that context. Houston clubs are generally far more laid back, with some notable exceptions.

[dallasboi]

Originally Posted by Mr. Clutch

As a tourist in DT Houston, you can walk/bus/bike/light rail to:

Buffalo Bayou Park
Buffalo Bayou Cistern
Discovery Green
Toyota Center
Bayou Place
Minute Maid Park
Downtown Aquarium
Bars/Restaurants on Main St.
Bayou Kayaking Tours
Houston Police Museum
Etc.

And you can hop on the light rail and in 5 minutes you'll be in EaDo or Midtown, and have more bars, restaurants, concert venues, breweries, and sports venues to choose from.

Downtown Dallas is a good place for tourists to the region (I'd argue the best for DFW), but downtown Houston also has more than its fair share of easily accessible attractions to its downtown. I agree there's not really a Deep Ellum equivalent in Houston (though EaDo will inevitably end up developing similarly), but there's not a Buffalo Bayou Park equivalent in Dallas either. They both have their strengths and weaknesses.

Also, all of the above attractions are good regional tourist draws, but I agree they're not really worth a visit for most foreign or out of state tourists. They're more amenities for the people that live there, which is fine. Those types of tourists would probably have a better time in Austin and San Antonio.

Turtle Creek is equivalent to Buffalo Bayou.

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally Posted by dallasboi

Turtle Creek is equivalent to Buffalo Bayou.

Seriously? Do you really have to always dig up these long-dead threads to attempt to prove the smallest point every single time? We haven't discussed this in weeks and now certainly isn't the time. Good Lord.

[dallasboi]

Originally Posted by Mr. Clutch

Seriously? Do you really have to always dig up these long-dead threads to attempt to prove the smallest point every single time? We haven't discussed this in weeks and now certainly isn't the time. Good Lord.

oh quit whining.

[First24]

Originally Posted by dallasboi

To me the Falcons Stadium is better then the Cowboys.

It's not though.

AT&T Stadium is still more architecturally stunning inside & out than Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta. It's the best stadium in the nation and will be for many years, IMHO.

Topic: Dallas vs Houston.. AGAIN!

[SouthernBoy205]

Originally Posted by ParaguaneroSwag

To me Houston doesn't feel southern but that's because I lived in Louisiana for 3 years. And once you go there, Houston is 0% comparably southern to Louisiana. That being said. It does have southern influences.

From my experience, Dallas people are much friendlier than ppl give credit here. Especially in the outer places of the metro. The way I feel, Houston's suburbs are less friendly than a dallas suburbs. But Dallas may be a little less friendly being smaller, but definitely not to the degree that people are saying in here.

If you want to see unfriendly, go to either Philly or Boston. Enough said

Of course, you don't because you want it to feel like Mexico. lol

[dallasboi]

Originally Posted by First24

It's not though.

AT&T Stadium is still more architecturally stunning inside & out than Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta. It's the best stadium in the nation and will be for many years, IMHO.

Topic: Dallas vs Houston.. AGAIN!

Well i do agree that the cowboys stadium interior is better but the exterior of Mercedes and the way the roof opens is more creative and flashier than ours.