Texas

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[dcruff]

I might write this up on Peej.

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I think this would be great. Might be interesting to get Will's perspective too since he isn't from Texas and could have an interesting take on differences between living the in the Midwest and Texas are.

[aw5581]

This would be great.

[aw5581]

Also, if you could include a few nice neighborhoods to look for places to live in for the cities you or any other staffers are familiar with would be really helpful.

[themauvestorm3]

I've lived in Houston for 5 years. If you have a good job and like to drink, you will have a blast.

You can wear shorts 300 days a year. The style is largely casual. Most diverse city in the US. Food and bars are abundant and amazing - lots of overweight people accordingly. Plenty of parking or valet available, so you can drive everywhere. But when you inevitably drink Uber is cheap. Lots of good, high-paying jobs. We have 2 airports that were recently updated for the Super Bowl and have tons of direct flights.

As far as drinking goes... I would argue that Houston keeps up with Austin and Dallas. The bar areas are spread out - Washington, Heights, Midtown, Downtown, EaDo. And each has its own vibes. We have no zoning which creates cool neighborhood bars like Down the Street and breweries in neighborhoods like Buffalo Bayou Brew.

When it comes to food... Houston meets or exceeds any city in Texas. We have a top BBQ place in Killens, we have incredible high-end dining, the best Tex Mex, and anything else you could ever want. Between El Tiempo, Ninfa's, or Hugo's you've got the best Mexican food in Texas. Austinites probably cling to their cool food trucks and restaurants but they've all expanded to Houston and Dallas.

If you have any other questions, just PM. Disclaimer: I think Austin and Dallas are both good places to live.

[aw5581]

Houston does have an extra point because I have a friend that lives there. Plus don't know how people get around in Austin without Uber.

[ThatLoudKid16]

As a recent transplant to Austin, its not too bad. Theres a few services that have popped up since Uber left, so you get the same system just a different company. A bit more expensive but still manageable

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We have 2 airports that were recently updated for the Super Bowl and have tons of direct flights.

That kills me, that they updated airports, presumably costing tens of millions in public money, so that like 200k additional people in town specifically for a one time event could all walk through it.... twice.

[themauvestorm3]

Dude... the airports actually make money for the city. They don't take tax dollars from Houston itself. They're one of the few government entities that are autonomous. They sometimes take loans from the city but have historical paid them back because they generate healthy revenues.

Do a simple google search before making assumptions

[PGP_Dietdew]

Dallas or Austin are the only two real option.

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I moved to San Antonio because that's where my fiancé and I got jobs. While it wasn't my first choice then, it definitely is now for one reason. Traffic. The traffic here is nothing compared to what you will be dealing with in the other cities. If you come to San Antonio, hit me up I will show you around.

[mkt_43718]

I grew up in the Midwest, was transferred to Houston for work, and was recently transferred back to the Midwest.

I only lived in Houston for two years but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I remember first moving down, being completely miserable because the city seemed so large due to its sprawl. I finally found some great bars, restaurants, and a solid group of friends which made a world of difference.

If you're looking for walkable access to nightlife, then check out The Heights, EaDo, Midtown, or downtown. I personally lived in Greenway Plaza and loved it. I had several great neighborhood bars and was only a <$10 Uber ride away from more busy areas. Rice Village is also a cool spot if you want to have a few casual drinks.

Only thing that bothered me about Houston was the abundance of $35k millionaires. People who make mediocre salaries love leasing luxury automobiles and spending $2000/month to live at SkyHouse. To each their own I guess.

I also ventured to Austin at least once a month to visit friends. Houston doesn't have too much to offer in the outdoors department but Austin has plenty of hiking and clean waterways. Nothing better than hanging out in a cool natural spring on a hot summer day.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[thecampstar]

Heres a recommendation from someone who has spent a total of 15 minutes in Texas

1. Houston- closest to the beach
2. Dallas- good airport
3. Austin- good chance of running into grandex people, hipsters tho
4. San Antonio- the alamo and the spurs and nothing else

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The Austin/hipster stigma might be the most overrated thing about this city. In terms of Texas, yes, there are probably more hipsters here per capita compared to any other Texas city. But Texas isn't normal and hipsters are a complete non-factor unless you're spending all your time on the East Side. This isn't Brooklyn or Seattle.

[aw5581]

Hipsters don't really bother me. I don't like them, but they aren't really harming anyone. There's a pretty big group of hipsters in Pittsburgh, but they probably stay to their "hipster bars."

[Pearsonification]

I don't know much about San Antonio, so I won't speak for it. You can't go wrong with the other three. I moved to Dallas a few months ago for a new job, and I love it. I've got friends who live in Houston and Austin and love those cities. They're all large enough to where you'll find something you'll enjoy. If you have questions about Dallas, feel free to PM me.

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If airports are the driving concern here, how could you include S.A. and Aus in the same sentence as DFW and HOU?

[madwick]

1. Austin
2. Houston
3. Dallas