<p>Is Boston really racist? I want to know where this is coming from. I’ve been there, but not for more than three days. </p>
<p>I’d really love to go to Chicago. It sounds like a nice city.</p>
<p>Vancouver is an awesome (and highly underrated) city. Very laid back, and nothing like the frenetic pace of Manhattan, though I can’t deny NYC has its own unique flair. I think I’d like to live in London, but I’ve yet to visit and see it firsthand.</p>
<p>I hope Vancouver stays the way it is. It’s so nice. I think they take good care of it, though. </p>
<p>London reminds me of Boston, more in types of buildings than anything else. It isn’t confusing at all, though. And I rather liked the Underground just because it was easy to understand.</p>
<p>i think people don’t give Los Angeles enough credit here. It’s hardly anything like NYC despite being referred to it, but it’s beautiful. As crowded and smoggy as it is, the sunsets are STILL gorgeous (I know its because of the pollution, but hey, I’m one for aesthetics over cleanliness)</p>
<p>After that: Amsterdam, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Memphis, Oakland (CA), Atlanta, all good cities. I personally think nightlife in Asia has wayyy more clubs and bars than place in America simply because of the culture (not trying to promote that stuff, but think about it - if that’s there, isn’t this a sign that this is a pretty fast-paced, urban city to live in?)</p>
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<p>I’ve only visited there for a couple days but there does seem to be this bizarre tense atmosphere there. I don’t know if it’s racial or what, but it was just weird.</p>
<p>pittsburgh is a pretty lame city with 300k people. though the metro area has 2 or 3 million.</p>
<p>dc and philly are my favorites. </p>
<p>NYC is not that great. it attracts attention whores from around the US and world who all “want to be in the center of everything.” few of these people have any redeeming qualities.</p>
<p>NYC resident: my rent is, like, 2 grand a month. i’m struggling so much. but i love it because i’m in the city and i’m right in the center, struggling along with the other super-sophisticated new yorkers like me. </p>
<p>me: shut the **** up. what do you do?</p>
<p>NYC resident: i’m an actor and a blogger</p>
<p>me: so are you a prostitute or a drug dealer?</p>
<p>NYC resident: i told you already i’m an artist</p>
<p>me: don’t waste my ****ing time</p>
<p>NYC res: alright fine. you want something to smoke?</p>
<p>me: no. but thanks for confirming that NYC sucks.</p>
<p>NYC: no it doesn’t! it’s the center of every-</p>
<p>me: <em>knocks new yorker unconscious with a monstrous left hook</em></p>
<p>NYC is pretty overrated. Bigger is not always better. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been there a lot, but then again, people who live there think it’s the best. </p>
<p>Paris is nice where it is nice. Where it isn’t nice, it’s like NYC. I found that Paris is a bit confusing to get around. And the Metro…ugh!</p>
<p>I’m a DC girl (or technically DC suburb I guess) and have always loved it – it’s got the city vibe without being too packed, dirty, or chaotic. There’s some great architecture, and it’s actually a pretty city, something I can’t say for NYC. I’m majorly into history and politics and my idea of fun is going to museums, so the city is suited to me in particular. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find it a great place to live. However, while DC is awesome, it doesn’t have the vibrancy and glamorous feeling that others might. Because politics is the focus here, it can feel pretty sleepy and dowdy. </p>
<p>That said, I think my favorite city in the country is New York, and that’s where I’m planning to live when I’m older. There’s so much culture and history there, but it’s the definition of city – it has the skyscrapers, attracts people from all walks of life and there’s so much life and opportunity there. In short, I think it’s the world condensed into one city, and the only two places I can say that for are New York and London. </p>
<p>And lastly, I’ll also put in a good word for Philly. It feels like a smaller, cleaner version of New York to me. I’ve heard all kinds of crap about it being dirty and crime-ridden, but I don’t see that. It’s historic and beautiful, in my opinion. I can’t really comment more because I’ve only been once, but it’s definitely somewhere I’d like to spend more time.</p>
<p>New York City ftw.</p>
<p>In west Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground where I spent most of my days
Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool
And all shooting some b-ball outside of the school</p>
<p>From the fresh prince of Bel-Air, Philadelphia’s where it’s at.</p>
<p>Also, I forgot to mention – DC has a great public transportation system. The underground (Metro) can get you pretty much anywhere in the city and the Maryland and NoVa suburbs. Buses run frequently and go everywhere too. </p>
<p>I don’t know so much about Philly’s, but I’ve heard SEPTA’s good too. </p>
<p>And I guess NYC’s subway speaks for itself ;)</p>
<p>New Orleans. haha i lived there for a looong time. it’s a great city. but off the list, I’d have to pick Boston.</p>
<p>Seattle, WA all day!</p>
<p>God, I live in Pennslyvania and I hate philly
I wouldn’t go there if you paid me 300 grand. See, the part everyone sees is the beautiful sculpted part which is nice but looks a little fake.
Anyway, the real philly is awful. I went to one of the ghettos and just stood there for like five minutes trying not to throw up. The houses were breaking down. There were boards on the windows and it didn’t even look like some of these houses had running water.On the outskirts of town, there was this old abandoned apartment house on the side of the road with no water or light or anything. i hate Philly and btw I have lived in the Bronx and i have to say the Bronx looked better.</p>
<p>^That’s terrible! I’ve never been to Philly before. No one in my family seems that interested in going. </p>
<p>Have been to the Bronx many times. My dad, one of my teachers, and a few others I know swear that the Bronx has awesome food. So if you like food…</p>
<p>Boston all the way! I live really close and I love going. The city is fairly clean, people are nice, and although it can be cold, that’s just New England for you, and we get used to it. There’s also a lot of history here, so that’s a plus. My friends and I get on the T and go around the area all day, stopping at Marketplace, Prudential (Newbury Street!!), Fenway…</p>
<p>As for the whole racist comment, the poster is just conjuring up a terrible stereotype. Unless you live in Boston, you shouldn’t be saying that. All the Bostonians I know aren’t any racist than people that live elsewhere! Also, for the person that got felt the weirdness, I kind of agree, haha. In Boston people usually keep to themselves, and it’s not huge like New York City, so you might get an odd feeling. :-)</p>
<p>Chicago is great, though parts are dangerous and the weather sucks. Because the “downtown” area is pretty small you’ve got amazing architecture, museums, parks, shopping opportunities and restaurants all in one small area. The weather, though, really is awful. Which leads me to recommend San Francisco. Amazing weather. Downtown where there’s a million things to do and there’s amazing architecture (read: unlike LA). The natural setting of it is amazing, too, with the bay and the ocean right there.</p>
<p>I’d have to say New York because it has everything you could ever want and the culture seems amazing. Boston would be my second choice.</p>
<p>However, if you were talking about the best city in the country I would say Los Angeles.</p>
<p>San Francisco. Best city in the world.</p>
<p>^Haha, I don’t know if it beats NYC, but I agree with the fact that it should be on this list! :)</p>