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I was specifically talking about Massachusetts only, but that's awesome.
A lot of NH ski areas are closer to Boston than CA ski areas are to LA.
To answer the other question, I've done it. I skied Waterville Valley NH on 4/1 ($1 lift tickets on 4/1 and 2hrs from downtown Boston) and surfed in Westport the next day (in my 4/3 with hood, gloves and booties). Summer is usually the worst time of year to surf in MA.
A lot of NH ski areas are closer to Boston than CA ski areas are to LA.
To answer the other question, I've done it. I skied Waterville Valley NH on 4/1 ($1 lift tickets on 4/1 and 2hrs from downtown Boston) and surfed in Westport the next day (in my 4/3 with hood, gloves and booties). Summer is usually the worst time of year to surf in MA.
That may be, but New Hampshire isn't part of the poll.
But in LA you need to drive three hours if you want to see snow in the winter or fall foliage in autumn....
Or at least that's my understanding....
There is fall foliage within Los Angeles - Hancock Park has a large amount of deciduous trees that usually show colors in the fall. Of course it's not nearly as vibrant-looking as New England, this is a definite "win" for Boston.
That may be, but New Hampshire isn't part of the poll.
Neither is Massachusetts. The poll is about cities, not states.
However, these discussions often get into amenities not actually in the city but close enough to be accessible. Part of the quality of life in a city does have to do with amenities you can enjoy within easy reach of the city. The mountains and lakes in NH are close enough to be accessible to Boston area residents, and that does not change just because you cross a state line to get there.
And, as Tmac points out, Boston's metro area includes part of NH.
A lot of NH ski areas are closer to Boston than CA ski areas are to LA.
To answer the other question, I've done it. I skied Waterville Valley NH on 4/1 ($1 lift tickets on 4/1 and 2hrs from downtown Boston) and surfed in Westport the next day (in my 4/3 with hood, gloves and booties). Summer is usually the worst time of year to surf in MA.
Soemtimes, it's hard for people to understand the concept of small states.
I can be in Maine from my NJ home in 6 hours if I drive north. Someone from LA driving north for 6 hours would still be in CA. I'd cross through 4 states then I'd hit Maine, a 5th, while the person across the country would still be in the same state.
My point: Yes, access to NH counts as a plus for Boston, and access to any other state within reasonable distance.
Nature in Boston, for better or worse, comes right to your doorstep.
That's about the worst argument you could make in Boston's favor in this thread, considering there is a 1,800' mountain range that literally bisects LA's urban core.
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We have a lot of nature within the city limits. Real nature. Like mountain lion, coyote, rattlesnake nature.
That's about the worst argument you could make in Boston's favor in this thread, considering there is a 1,800' mountain range that literally bisects LA's urban core.
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We have a lot of nature within the city limits. Real nature. Like mountain lion, coyote, rattlesnake nature.
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Oh hell yes we do. I get so many rodents and well-fed fat Raccoons trying to eat my cat's food outside.
Oh hell yes we do. I get so many rodents and well-fed fat Raccoons trying to eat my cat's food outside.
Better than a coyote trying to eat your cat, I suppose.
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