What do ya'll think of Charleston, WV
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What do ya'll think of Charleston, WV
My husband has been offered a job in Charleston. I know nothing about it/ have never visited. Was wondering if any Fodorites could give me their $.02 worth? We'll have 3 kids in middle/high school and one somewhere in college. I'd love to live in an older, established neighborhood that is pedestrian friendly. Not too much of a commute from downtown- but realtively safe, of course. Is there such a place in Charleston? Thanks for any info.
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Odd two WV posts in one day.
I would most definitely visit Charleston first.
Good points: it's small, you know your neighbors, people are kind/look out for each other, WV has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, outdoor recreation abounds, cheap cost of living
Bad points: Small town thinking, limited food/culture choices, bad airport access
I honestly don't think of the city of Charleston as a place where truly live. I think you'll find more people outside the core city center. The East End might come near what you are looking for.
Most of the people I know that work in Charleston commute into the city.
I would most definitely visit Charleston first.
Good points: it's small, you know your neighbors, people are kind/look out for each other, WV has one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, outdoor recreation abounds, cheap cost of living
Bad points: Small town thinking, limited food/culture choices, bad airport access
I honestly don't think of the city of Charleston as a place where truly live. I think you'll find more people outside the core city center. The East End might come near what you are looking for.
Most of the people I know that work in Charleston commute into the city.
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where will you be moving from, as a comparison?
I've traveled there frequently for work and honestly can't imagine living there. The small-town mentality is a valid point, and there's not much to do. Beautiful country surrounding it, but there's just not much to it.
I've traveled there frequently for work and honestly can't imagine living there. The small-town mentality is a valid point, and there's not much to do. Beautiful country surrounding it, but there's just not much to it.
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We live in Mississippi- which should tell you that we are comfortable with small town living. The biggest thing that we miss since moving here is the lack of outdoor activities. We don't own a boat and there are very limited state parks and nature trails that arent swampy. Our favorite place to vacation is the White Mts in NH- we've never been to DisneyWorld and have no desire to ever go.
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