I lived in South Bend, Indiana for seven years. I’m an ND alum. I used to go to Chicago all the time and loved it, but my last winter in the Midwest was enough for me.
People mistakenly think that NY and the Midwest have the same climate, but they’re extremely different. That being said, Georgia and the Carolinas are starting to look good to me.
Oh my gosh you’re right! Tbh, I’m not there as much as I’m in Chicago, but I will be there for summerfest with a few friends of mine so I’ll be sure to get a few pics. Milwaukee has actually been going through a major construction boom. A 600’ building was just completed there and a 450’ was also just completed (or near). And another 650’ building was proposed not too long ago and demo has finished on it. Very exciting time!
They’re definitely different. Philly is more like NY than Chicago is. I appreciate how cheap Chicago is, and how well the city keeps itself with the plantings, etc.
Especially when there is gridlock and your walking by, with a happy smirk.
Now being in a car at the time, different story, but yes, when being a pedestrian, the crowds, the sirens, the gridlock, the car blocking the walkway so folks have to squeeze by spilling onto the street… it just adds to the appeal!