Top:COSCAG67 said:
If you had a young family, and the opportunity to relocate, where would you go? And why?
Denver
Nashville
Orlando / Tampa (florida center)
Charlotte / Raleigh
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Phoenix
Chicago
Austin (I'm here now, but curious where this comes in)
RockOn said:
I live in SLC and it's really only appealing if you're the hardcore outdoor adventure type. Tons of rock climbing, biking, trail running, peak bagging, resort skiing and back country skiing.
The city itself is pretty lame and the food is terribe. But there's plenty of tech jobs and I love all those outdoor things so here I am.
I've always thought that people move to Denver for what is around Denver. Mountains, skiing, towns, breweries. Although Denver is a great city itself. Whereas people move to a place like Austin for the city.NASAg03 said:RockOn said:
I live in SLC and it's really only appealing if you're the hardcore outdoor adventure type. Tons of rock climbing, biking, trail running, peak bagging, resort skiing and back country skiing.
The city itself is pretty lame and the food is terribe. But there's plenty of tech jobs and I love all those outdoor things so here I am.
Agree visited SLC a few years ago and wasn't impressed as a single guy in his 30s. Weak night life, meh restaurants, and bars are boring or full of Mormon kids going crazy.
Denver isn't the prettiest downtown and the food is also meh, but there are so many fun mountain towns, great live music, county feel, and great outdoors you can see from the city. I've enjoyed it greatly.
The great thing about Denver is all the small towns that are nearby and unique. I'm in Arvada which is a great area, Golden rocks, Castle Rock, CO Springs, Fort Collins. So many great areas and friendly people.
The only city I've lived in that I loved more than Denver was Calgary AB, but I got lucky with a job and a work permit.
But if you're a single guy in his 30's like I am, the dating scene is absolutely spectacular IF you do outdoor stuff. This area is full of beautiful, strong, fit, adventurous women that are rare to find back in TX.NASAg03 said:RockOn said:
I live in SLC and it's really only appealing if you're the hardcore outdoor adventure type. Tons of rock climbing, biking, trail running, peak bagging, resort skiing and back country skiing.
The city itself is pretty lame and the food is terrible. But there's plenty of tech jobs and I love all those outdoor things so here I am.
Agree visited SLC a few years ago and wasn't impressed as a single guy in his 30s. Weak night life, meh restaurants, and bars are boring or full of Mormon kids going crazy.
Denver isn't the prettiest downtown and the food is also meh, but there are so many fun mountain towns, great live music, county feel, and great outdoors you can see from the city. I've enjoyed it greatly.
The great thing about Denver is all the small towns that are nearby and unique. I'm in Arvada which is a great area, Golden rocks, Castle Rock, CO Springs, Fort Collins. So many great areas and friendly people.
The only city I've lived in that I loved more than Denver was Calgary AB, but I got lucky with a job and a work permit.
RockOn said:But if you're a single guy in his 30's like I am, the dating scene is absolutely spectacular IF you do outdoor stuff. This area is full of beautiful, strong, fit, adventurous women that are rare to find back in TX.NASAg03 said:RockOn said:
I live in SLC and it's really only appealing if you're the hardcore outdoor adventure type. Tons of rock climbing, biking, trail running, peak bagging, resort skiing and back country skiing.
The city itself is pretty lame and the food is terrible. But there's plenty of tech jobs and I love all those outdoor things so here I am.
Agree visited SLC a few years ago and wasn't impressed as a single guy in his 30s. Weak night life, meh restaurants, and bars are boring or full of Mormon kids going crazy.
Denver isn't the prettiest downtown and the food is also meh, but there are so many fun mountain towns, great live music, county feel, and great outdoors you can see from the city. I've enjoyed it greatly.
The great thing about Denver is all the small towns that are nearby and unique. I'm in Arvada which is a great area, Golden rocks, Castle Rock, CO Springs, Fort Collins. So many great areas and friendly people.
The only city I've lived in that I loved more than Denver was Calgary AB, but I got lucky with a job and a work permit.
They're not in the bars or clubs... they're on the face of a mountain here.
Boise does sound like the next Denver. Or maybe the next Austin since it's still a pretty small city and has no pro sports teams.Mr President Elect said:
As someone who lives in Denver (and loves it), I might would add Boise to the list as well. It gets mentioned here from time to time as an up and coming Denver, so without the traffic or increased cost of living.
Random Ag said:
OP - in typical Texas fashion, have you considered Richmond VA? I think it hits everything on your list. VCU Health System for your wife, tons and tons of construction as the city is revitalized, 1.5 hours to Shenandoah NP and 1+ hour to VA Beach. It's a capitol city with all the great dining and entertainment options but super easy to navigate and little to no traffic. This is my 5th state to live in and we love it.
If I had to pick from your list I'd go Raleigh. Charlotte is def closer to the mountains but I like the RTP area more.
larry culpepper said:Boise does sound like the next Denver. Or maybe the next Austin since it's still a pretty small city and has no pro sports teams.Mr President Elect said:
As someone who lives in Denver (and loves it), I might would add Boise to the list as well. It gets mentioned here from time to time as an up and coming Denver, so without the traffic or increased cost of living.
I'm sure the locals just love all the transplants and Californians moving in.
