Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:23
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:CT’s Gold Coast - Greenwich, Darien, Westport, New Canaan
Grew up in Westport. You can add Southport. Redding, Ridgefield, Madison, Weston ....
But not nicer than the Chicago suburbs....
No sorry, but CT beats any midwestern town by far
Why? I'm from Westport and think north shore suburbs of chicago are very similar but more charming and shorter/cheaper commutes into the city.
I'm not from either but have spent time in both and have to say those north shore Chicago suburbs are more charming.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:21
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chicago north shore burbs really do win this debate. I grew up in the area ( now Dh and I live in Alexandria) but my parents are still in Glencoe and sister is in Evanston. We are relocating back there in 2021. I would take any of the towns from Evanston through Lake Bluff a long the lake. They are all beautiful with excellent schools, established neighborhoods with the tree lined streets, town centers with shops and restaurants and a train station. The property taxes are crazy high though but I guess you get what you pay for.
Agree. I like Oak Park, but having easy access to Lake Michigan sets those burbs apart.
Are these like the suburbs where all Hohn Highs 1980s movies were filmed? I always loved the feel of the neighborhoods in movies like sixteen candles, Home Alone, Adventures in Babysitting and Uncle Buck. Oh also, Lucas.
Those Chicago suburbs are really beautiful - wonderful housing stock, walkable....
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:19
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wilmette, IL. Gorgeous old homes on tree lined streets (some brick). Cute, cute walkable downtown with a train station to the Chicago loop. (<30 minute commute.) Amazing schools.
Chicago has some truly great burbs. I also nominate Glenview.
Basically this. i was going to sat Winnetka. Nicest suburbs in the entire country.
Oak Park - another great Chicago suburb. Nice architecture, walkable.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:15
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:US suburbs are all equally soulless and boring.
Flame away.
Agreed. I love big cities and small towns, but suburbs? Ugh.
Same! I have never lived in a suburb. They scare me. Too many white "patriotic" people + I am white.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:13
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Never before seen on DCUM love for the Midwest, and I have to agree Chicago North shore all the way up to Lake Bluff is nice for the combination of the town center, commuter train access, pre-war houses and desirable local walk-to schools. And sidewalks too.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:02
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Chestnut Hill, MA
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:02
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chicago north shore burbs really do win this debate. I grew up in the area ( now Dh and I live in Alexandria) but my parents are still in Glencoe and sister is in Evanston. We are relocating back there in 2021. I would take any of the towns from Evanston through Lake Bluff a long the lake. They are all beautiful with excellent schools, established neighborhoods with the tree lined streets, town centers with shops and restaurants and a train station. The property taxes are crazy high though but I guess you get what you pay for.
Agree. I like Oak Park, but having easy access to Lake Michigan sets those burbs apart.
Are these like the suburbs where all Hohn Highs 1980s movies were filmed? I always loved the feel of the neighborhoods in movies like sixteen candles, Home Alone, Adventures in Babysitting and Uncle Buck. Oh also, Lucas.
Yes, all the John Hughes movies were set in/filmed in the North Shore suburbs- Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, etc.
One more awesome thing in that area- Ravinia Park/Chicago Symphony summer shows @ Ravinia.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 15:00
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Atherton Ca
Anonymous
12/03/2020 14:58
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
The Woodlands, TX
Sure, if you are a Stepford Wife.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 14:52
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Chicago north shore burbs really do win this debate. I grew up in the area ( now Dh and I live in Alexandria) but my parents are still in Glencoe and sister is in Evanston. We are relocating back there in 2021. I would take any of the towns from Evanston through Lake Bluff a long the lake. They are all beautiful with excellent schools, established neighborhoods with the tree lined streets, town centers with shops and restaurants and a train station. The property taxes are crazy high though but I guess you get what you pay for.
Agree. I like Oak Park, but having easy access to Lake Michigan sets those burbs apart.
Are these like the suburbs where all Hohn Highs 1980s movies were filmed? I always loved the feel of the neighborhoods in movies like sixteen candles, Home Alone, Adventures in Babysitting and Uncle Buck. Oh also, Lucas.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 14:12
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:CT’s Gold Coast - Greenwich, Darien, Westport, New Canaan
Grew up in Westport. You can add Southport. Redding, Ridgefield, Madison, Weston ....
But not nicer than the Chicago suburbs....
No sorry, but CT beats any midwestern town by far
Why? I'm from Westport and think north shore suburbs of chicago are very similar but more charming and shorter/cheaper commutes into the city.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 12:27
Subject: What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Anonymous
12/03/2020 12:24
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:US suburbs are all equally soulless and boring.
Flame away.
Ha We would flame if we cared at all about your opinion! LOL
Anonymous
12/03/2020 12:23
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:La Jolla, CA.
Germantown, Columbus OH
Highland Park, Dallas
Pacific Palisades, CA
Germantown isn’t a suburb. It’s in the city. Now if you want to nominate Old Worthington, I can agree.
Granville, Ohio, which has pretty much become a Columbus suburb. Beautiful.
Anonymous
12/03/2020 12:20
Subject: Re:What are the nicest U.S. suburbs you've ever visited?
Anonymous wrote:La Jolla, CA.
Germantown, Columbus OH
Highland Park, Dallas
Pacific Palisades, CA
There is no Germantown outside of Columbus. German Village is a neighborhood in Columbus.