Perks of Living in A Big City

While the countryside offers a quiet, scenic backdrop, it lacks many of the advantages that make city living enjoyable. Read below for some of the perks of living in a big city. 

Public Transportation

Often, public transportation has endured a reputation as slow, unreliable, and unpleasant. However, big cities have decades of experience managing and developing systems that transport millions of Americans to and from their places of school or work each weekday. Big cities have abundant nightlife. If you’re a night owl, you’ll have your pick of live music, dancing, or simply opting for that 11:00 p.m. dinner reservation at a fashionable restaurant. Public transportation means you have a safe, sober driver until the early hours. 

Endless Entertainment

You never have a shortage of things to see and do when you move to a big city. Regardless of your preferences, you’ll find places that appeal to your interests, filled with like-minded people who share them. From live theater to museums to galleries to gardens, to live music (for example, if you want to see Bad Bunny live, chances are you can do just that when he tours) and everything in between, cities are plain fun. And because they harbor diverse entertainment options, you can pay as much as you want. From wine tastings at corner haunts to fitness groups, no matter your interests, you can find a social gathering where you’ll connect with others while doing what you love!

Real Estate 

It’s really great to be just a quick train ride away from New York City. Long Island offers quaint small towns, rolling landscapes, and secluded beaches, but New York City is always there when you need it. There are dozens of small to medium-sized towns on Long Island with bustling little downtowns lined with unique, locally owned businesses.  Long Island has some of the top-rated schools in the country, as well as a variety of after-school classes and programs to engage and inspire your child. If you are considering long island houses for sale, keep in mind location to public transportation, if you are going to be working in the City, make sure you choose a spot near an LIRR station. You should also consider how close to the water you want to be, and if you want a town with a bustling downtown or a sleepy, quiet suburban feel. 

Sports

Being a sports fan can be tough. With at least 30 franchises in each league vying for a title, fans almost always end a season disappointed, or even heartbroken. But that can make the excitement of a playoff run or the joy of a championship that much better. Fans can have a good time cheering for their city’s teams no matter which city they live in. But it’s certainly easier to be a sports fan in some cities than others. Great sports cities are built upon great, title winning teams. Sports are usually a leading source of city pride, even if the teams are not doing so well. Whether the teams are perennial winners or losers, they have legacy fans, built over generations.

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