Ohio's a drag...I need to move. Anyone love where they live??

Question

(and can I join you??!) LOL. J/K.
Seriously, though. I'm wanting to move out of the state around April/May of next year. If you live in a really great place and like it, please tell me about it and I'll put it on my list to investigate. Just a bit about me: I'm single, I don't have children, I have a bachelor's degree, I am a vegetarian, I love to exercise, I like sports, I like to read, to cook and to bake.
Hopefully there's a city out there for me....Please let me know specifically what you like about your city and any drawbacks that might annoy you. I'm open to info from all parts of the county. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I will describe two places.

I miss Boston tremendously, and hope to get back there someday, if my professional life ever gets moving.

It is a small city that offers evrything that New York has. Broadway shows often begin in Boston as a warm-up and then move to NYC. European groups typically start their American tours in Boston.
Vegetarianism in easy in and around the city. It gets cold in the winter, but hell what is life without seasons? And sports, if you are a fan or participant it is the city for you. It is close to the beach and mountains, I used to visit both frequently. It also is small enough that you can walk just about anywhere in the city. The college community makes it a city for the younger professionals, or for people who want to feed off that energy.

I now live in Northern Delaware, between Philly and Baltimore, both great cities. I go into Philly for music, and Baltimore for sports (same conferences as Boston sports). It is a college town, meaning lots of restaurants, veggie options, and lots of things to do. But it isn't Boston, and I really don't like having to drive 40 minutes to get to a big city.

If you visit philly, as suggested above, be sure to let me know.

Answer 2

Well, the person from Raleigh already mentioned Chapel Hill, but that's what I was going to suggest. I'm personally not a big fan (no real drawback except all the Carolina students and grads and liberals, but I don't live there), but I think you would like it...it's a very nice little city, a college town, and a real school is right nearby (Duke! sorry Carolina fans). Seriously, check it out. Got a good pool room called Oscar's :)

p.s. About Toph's Boston suggestion: it's a good one...plus, it's got a nice little subway/train system, so if you don't feel like walking, you can get anywhere that way, including the suburbs...expensive, though.

Answer 3

My friend lives near Atlanta GA and loves it. If I can't get a teaching job here, I might go there. They are opening 7 new schools. You are near a city with lots of great fun and food. College is cheep/free if you get good grades.

Best of all? No ucky Ohio winters or grey Ohio days!
:)

But yeah, OH is totally going down hill. We now have more people moving out of the state than moving in.

Also, with the same amount of money, you can buy a much bigger and/or nicer house than you can find here.

Portland Oregon is probably one of the best overall places to live, especially for vegetarians, but it is very hard to find any kind of job there because so many people have moved there.

Answer 4

I love where I live, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast...90 miles from New Orleans...we love to cook and eat here...most of our restaurants are not chains but individually owned places...good food here...also, our climate is warm in the Spring and Fall and Hot in the Summer...I have a BS degree and am vegetarian too...New Orleans has a Whole Foods store and we have smaller shops here that carry supplies for the vegetarian...also farmer's markets...we have culture too...downside...the entire area is severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina but this also presents new opportunities as well as hardships...it is all in how you look at it...casinos here with big restaurants and spas...Emeril LaGasse just opened a restaurant here and he has a home...last time I saw it it was still being repaired from a tidal wave washing through it...some people love this place and some run...because life here is intense and yes, hard...sound like what you are looking for?

Answer 5

You would love Chicago (living in the city and not suburbs) It's a great place with tons to do. Great commerce so finding a job would be a cinch, tons of vegetarian eataries, the lake, the various cultures, the seasons! It's a bit pricey to live, but there's always a good deal out there somewhere. It's totally worth it. If you choose Chitown, email me and let me know the neighborhood, I'll advise you if it's good or bad.

Good luck!

Answer 6

I have heard that the states of Washington, Colorado, Northern California, and Oregon are great for those who enjoy the outdoors. Arizona is great in the winter, but summers are like a blast furnace.

If you are single and looking for a mate, you may want to think about a medium sized city. Too big and you get lost, and tend to cocoon for safety. Too small and there are too few opportunities for meeting other singles.

Good Luck in your search.

Answer 7

Raleigh, NC. Love the place. Great work opportunities and nice areas to live. THere is a lot to do in the area, especially for single people. Vegetarian? Go to one of the many farmer's markets around or go to Chapel Hill to be with many similar people. Exercise? Choose from any type of exercise you want, we have tons of marathon runners, triathletes, many running trails and biking paths (both road and trail). Too many gyms to count. Night life is actually pretty good, too.

Answer 8

I moved 2 times already I loved every place I lived its hard 2 move I no but if u have 2 do it I dont no any places 2 move 2 thats awesome,awesome but move but the beach its beautiful there & there spongbob lol

Answer 9

If interior the state of Ohio you grow to be a criminal person , then sure you could flow out of your parental residing house. confirm which you do are moving for the main suitable motives nevertheless, as quickly as you get out on your person college will become a 2nd priority. stable luck to you.

Answer 10

I've lived all over the US; and personally I like Ohio the best. I don't know where you are at but I'm in Cambridge.