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I had a tour guide when I went here which was really helpful. Doesn’t have the nonstop energy of say a London, but rather a very laid back, sophisticated feel. Very cultural astute city. Food and museums in particular were excellent. I feel like living in the city for a short while is the best way to experience it as it is not a place which really jumps out at you. The only negative comment I have is so many restaurants and stores were closed on Sunday and even Monday, even in the bustling, touristy areas.

The energy in this city was nonstop. The diversity was good and the subway/transit system was excellent. The quintessential city for young people combining style and chic, corporate $, culture, and nightlife. You’d have to live here to experience these things for real I’d imagine which is problematic as the cost of living is ridiculously exorbitant, and the food is bad. Other European cities have more history and landmarks, but if your’e looking for fun, this is a must visit.

Went here for work. I’d teeter on whether or not to reccomend a visit here if you didn’t have any other reason to be here. Downtown was seedy, but not so rundown to have no value. Aquarium was cool. Centennial Park downright sucked. Didn’t take public transit, but it seemed like a driving must city. The areas on the downtown outskirts were pretty cool, especially Little Five Points. Lots of cool bars and restaurants. Seemed like there were a lot of places to get all dressed up and go on a Saturday night, but not equivalent in terms of cultural or ethnic offerings. All in all, it reminded me of a little Los Angeles. Sans the surf and sand of course…

The MLK historic site closed way too early for me to visit. Next time, I guess…