Pros and Cons of New England

Nobody's perfect. Oh, and that also applies to places. 

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I live in New England. It's an amazing place to live. We have great schools, great people, and great amenities! What's not to love?

But just like anyplace else, New England does have its flaws.

As a New Englander, I have compiled a list of the Pros and Cons of living in New England

Pros:

Snow

I love snow. In my winter lovin' post, snow was my #1 favorite thing about winter. Snow itself is breathtakingly beautiful, but playing in the snow is even better. Who doesn't love a good snowball fight?

Schools

New England is probably most famous for its collection of schools. We are near many private schools, universities, colleges, and music schools. Boston Symphony Orchestras and New England Conservatory are very well known. We are the location of multiple Ivy League schools such as Brown, Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth.

Nature

In New England, nature is everywhere. Vermont is a popular scenic attraction during the fall, and New Hampshire is a popular local skiing destination. The Cape is known for its lighthouses and beaches. Wherever you go, you will always find some scenery to marvel.

Ambiance

Anybody who lives in New England will tell you that it has its own charm and ambiance. You know when you walk into a house, and that house has its own peculiar smell? When you first visit New England, you will feel a peculiar ambiance. It's hard to describe the ambiance, but it's like an old-school, historic, rustic, and classic feeling.

Diverse

Depending on where you reside, New England can be very diverse and ethnic. People of all backgrounds live in New England, providing a range of foods and culture.

Food

Not everyone will agree with me on this, but, New England has some pretty great food. In my opinion, it does not compare to southern BBQ, but New England has great seafood! Maine is known for its lobster, Vermont for its maple syrup, and Boston for its chow-dah... and that's about it!

Beautiful Homes

New England has a long and old history, being part of the original 13 colonies. Many of the old homes and architecture have survived the years. New England suburbs are known for its sprawling brick colonials with meticulously manicured lawns.

The Ocean

The Atlantic is certainly not prettiest ocean you see, its waters are nowhere near clear, and the water is freezing as heck, but being near an ocean is very convenient. Ocean= fresh seafood. Ocean= beautiful beach houses. Ocean= beach. Ocean= beach= fun summer times at the beach. Ocean= whale watching. Ocean= cruise. Ocean= endless possibilities.

History

Being part of the original 13 colonies, New England has a rich and old history. There are countless historic buildings and museums... but that's boring stuff.

Cons:

Snow

Snow can be a pro, but it's also a con. Shoveling is so annoying. I walk home from school, rain or shine, so after a big snowstorm the commute home is very tedious. I hate it when some people do not shovel their sidewalk! Grr! The other downside to snow is cleaning it from the car. We have only one garage, so only one of our cars is protected. We have to constantly scrape ice of the windshields and swipe snow from the roof of our other car.

Expensive

Depending on where you live, the price of living is very expensive. Boston real estate is very high, and Greenwich, CT is renowned for its affluence. Wellesley and Weston are among the richest towns in Massachusetts, and Connecticut is filled with affluent towns. Where I live, the average listing price for a house on the market is $1,246,105.

Hard To Escape

The worst part of New England is that it's hard to escape. To all the New Englanders out there: Face it- you were born here, you were raised here, and you probably will or have attended college here, and you most likely will start your family here.

What are your opinions?