what are some underrated cities?

I think most cities are pretty cool if your new to them, just about every place has something going for it that can keep an out if towner interested for a few days.

Exception being those cities that crop up around military bases. Unless you really like tattoo parlors and strip clubs, those are to be avoided.

You may say this means it is overrated if you are not a fan but I view it as confirmation of what most of you don't know.

and they have plenty of goats wrote:

John Utah wrote:

Kabul, Afghanistan and Islamabad, Pakistan

+1

Just look at the beautiful mountains.

https://www.google.com/search?q=afghanistan+mountains&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-mvn67KnfAhXom-AKHXRbBI8Q_AUIDigB&biw=1242&bih=597

Not far from Kashmir. Led Zeppelin was dialed into the place.

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face

Stars fill my dream

I'm a traveler of both time and space

To be where I have been

Sit with elders of the gentle race

This world has seldom seen

They talk of days for which they sit and wait

All will be revealed

Talk in song in tongues of lilting grace

Sounds caress my ear

There are not a word I heard could I relate

Story was quite clear

Oh

Oh

Oh yeah I been flyin'

Love oh ain't no denyin', no

Oh, ooh yea, I been flyin'

Mama, mama, ain't no denyin', no denyin'

All I see turns to brown

As the sun burns the ground

And my eyes fill with sand

As I scan this wasted land

Try to find, try to find what I feel

Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace

Like thoughts inside a dream

Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert stream

My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon, I will return again

Sure as the dust that floats high in June, when movin' through Kashmir

Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years

With no provision but an open face, along the straits of fear

Oh

Oh

When I'm on, when I'm on my way, yeah

When I see, when I see the way, you stay-yeah

Tryin' to find, tryin' to find where I been yeah, yeah

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, when I'm down

Ooh, yeah-yeah, ooh, yeah-yeah, well I'm down

Ooh, let me take you there

Depends on what you're looking for in a city, but I was also going to say Milwaukee. While it lacks somewhat in natural beauty (the lake and river are great, but that's it - can't compare to mountains of a Boise or SLC), it has a lot going for it. Accessible downtown, good food, beer has already been mentioned, architectural and cultural diversity, festivals throughout the summer. And it's all reasonably priced. Good times!

the summer is hot AND humid. Yuk!

Tehran. One day when all this foolishness about the West and Iran fades, Terhan will become a vacation destination for westerners. Tehran is basically Denver of the Middle East. There is a budding ski resort industry with very easy access to the mountains from downtown. Tehran has a subway that is as good as any Western capital. People in Tehran are very western looking. Many went to college in the US or Europe. So, there is a great restaurant scene in Tehran with a lot of influences from the French colonial days. And people in Tehran are crazy about coffee. Tehran is loaded with as much history as Rome or Athens as it has been the cross section of the Roman and Ottoman empires as well as ancient civilizations. People in Iran are incredibly friendly and welcoming to tourists. Especially the younger generations want to open Iran up to the west and end the conflicts that have existed since the 79 revolution. Compare that to the 'great' cities like Paris and NY where the locals will bowl you over if you hesitate when the "walk" sign comes on at an intersection.

DeMFtroit

Kansas City is where it's at! Plenty of places to run, clean and friendly, best BBQ in the world, Chiefs are on fire, etc.

KCMO wrote:

Kansas City is where it's at! Plenty of places to run, clean and friendly, best BBQ in the world, Chiefs are on fire, etc.

Too bad there is too many overweight loud Trumpers.

The Santa Sleigh car is pretty cool. The Mission area is overrated.

KCMO wrote:

Kansas City is where it's at! Plenty of places to run, clean and friendly, best BBQ in the world, Chiefs are on fire, etc.

Caribou Lou

aoxomoxoa wrote:

Milwaukee, the source of PBR, is not overrun with PBR? Fascinating.

Milwaukee WAS the source of PBR. It's now based out of Los Angeles.

Well researched snark is funny. Your drivel is just ignorant.

Dude it says "Milwaukee" right on the can.

Except Bad air and the whole city ist a big Traffic jam

Hardloper wrote:

aoxomoxoa wrote:

Milwaukee WAS the source of PBR. It's now based out of Los Angeles.

Well researched snark is funny. Your drivel is just ignorant.

Dude it says "Milwaukee" right on the can.

I googled it and sure enough, PBR is from Milwaukee these days. They left or died years ago but the company (based in LA) started making it in Milwaukee again.

Is "winter" a thing in these places? No-go.

I definitely agree with SLC, but it depends on what you are basing it on. The city itself is okay, so if you are looking for happening night life, then it might not rank super high. But the fact that the mountains are right there, all the outdoor activities, and everything else that the area has to offer is pretty incredible. I'm not Mormon and have lived here for 4 years. It's not the big deal that people seem to think it is.

I am looking forward to that day too. Iran is on my list up high.

Albuquerque, NM ?

Fairy Tales wrote:

I definitely agree with SLC, but it depends on what you are basing it on. The city itself is okay, so if you are looking for happening night life, then it might not rank super high. But the fact that the mountains are right there, all the outdoor activities, and everything else that the area has to offer is pretty incredible. I'm not Mormon and have lived here for 4 years. It's not the big deal that people seem to think it is.

Yeah...but the aren't the Mormons always trying to get newcomers to join their church? The last time I visited there they were bird dogging me like crazy!

Open Minded wrote:

Exception being those cities that crop up around military bases. Unless you really like tattoo parlors and strip clubs, those are to be avoided.

As a current member of the military I tend to agree, but it depends on the size of the city.

Lakewood, WA (Fort Lewis) - terrible (COPS TV show shot there for years)

Columbus, GA (Fort Benning) - sh!those

San Antonio, TX (Fort Sam Houston) - great town

Colorado Springs, CO (Fort Carson) - amazing

Anchorage, AK (Fort Richardson) - city is pretty good but the surrounding mountains are incredible

Cities near military bases are generally loaded with tattoo places, pay day loan places, strip clubs, pawn shops, etc. It's the result of the mentality and maturity level of most of the enlisted members.