I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska in a regular suburban neighborhood built in the early 2000s. I would say I had a relatively quintessential Midwestern childhood. It’s a very nondescript place, at least the Eastern part of the state. Western half is where it starts to get more of a “western” feel. I personally didn’t like it, as I grew older I knew I wanted to leave because I felt it was a very boring, homogenous place. I live in Chicago now and feel much more exposed to diversity and culture and everything I wished I had as a teenager.
Now that I’m gone I have fond feelings for the Great Plains. There is something a bit different about that side of the country as opposed to the Great Lakes Midwest. I’m not sure if I can describe it. Read My Antonia by Willa Cather. She describes the plains beautifully.
Born and raised in Nebraska. It was windy, humid, and boring. I got the hell out as soon as I grew up and found out that life could actually be enjoyable if I lived somewhere else.
Gonna let the folks who actually lived there do the heavy lifting on this one, but I’d imagine it greatly depends on where you lived.
Traditionally it is considered a strip of land that stretches from Mexico to Canada. There aren’t a ton of major metro areas in this region, but some decent ones nearby like Denver and Kansas City. I’d imagine if you live out there you’d have at least some connection to agriculture.
I grew up 60 miles north of Wichita. Went to college in the Great Plains as well. I did spend a semester in Greece, something totally different. Moved to Florida for a few years, then moved back.
It is where I am from and where I am comfortable. I find the big open spaces calming. The people are friendly.
I hate the politics and often tire of the religiosity.
Sometimes I want to move especially to the mountains, but I have parents, in laws and kids. Maybe when my youngest graduates high school.
I got a job offer in Southern California when I was young and could afford to take big risks so I gave that a shot and ended up with a wife and a family that kept me out here. If I wouldn’t have gotten married, I might have ended up moving back.
I feel like all the people who say it’s boring don’t have much imagination. I grew up in my state’s largest city. Later lived in a one stop light town and am now in a midsized town. I was always able to find things to entertain myself with.
I love it. If you like biking, rivers, lakes, trains, pioneer history, the wild west, cowboy culture, rollings hills, plenty of space, and big cities that aren’t too big, you’d love it too. If you want a bit of a scenery change, you’ve got the Rockies or Ozarks no more than one state away.
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I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska in a regular suburban neighborhood built in the early 2000s. I would say I had a relatively quintessential Midwestern childhood. It’s a very nondescript place, at least the Eastern part of the state. Western half is where it starts to get more of a “western” feel. I personally didn’t like it, as I grew older I knew I wanted to leave because I felt it was a very boring, homogenous place. I live in Chicago now and feel much more exposed to diversity and culture and everything I wished I had as a teenager.
Now that I’m gone I have fond feelings for the Great Plains. There is something a bit different about that side of the country as opposed to the Great Lakes Midwest. I’m not sure if I can describe it. Read My Antonia by Willa Cather. She describes the plains beautifully.
Born and raised in Nebraska. It was windy, humid, and boring. I got the hell out as soon as I grew up and found out that life could actually be enjoyable if I lived somewhere else.
Gonna let the folks who actually lived there do the heavy lifting on this one, but I’d imagine it greatly depends on where you lived.
Traditionally it is considered a strip of land that stretches from Mexico to Canada. There aren’t a ton of major metro areas in this region, but some decent ones nearby like Denver and Kansas City. I’d imagine if you live out there you’d have at least some connection to agriculture.
Good overall.
I grew up 60 miles north of Wichita. Went to college in the Great Plains as well. I did spend a semester in Greece, something totally different. Moved to Florida for a few years, then moved back.
It is where I am from and where I am comfortable. I find the big open spaces calming. The people are friendly.
I hate the politics and often tire of the religiosity.
Sometimes I want to move especially to the mountains, but I have parents, in laws and kids. Maybe when my youngest graduates high school.
I don’t have any experience with this
I live in Kansas but I’m from Missouri. It’s boring but my family is here
Great, and plain.
I got a job offer in Southern California when I was young and could afford to take big risks so I gave that a shot and ended up with a wife and a family that kept me out here. If I wouldn’t have gotten married, I might have ended up moving back.
I feel like all the people who say it’s boring don’t have much imagination. I grew up in my state’s largest city. Later lived in a one stop light town and am now in a midsized town. I was always able to find things to entertain myself with.
I love it. If you like biking, rivers, lakes, trains, pioneer history, the wild west, cowboy culture, rollings hills, plenty of space, and big cities that aren’t too big, you’d love it too. If you want a bit of a scenery change, you’ve got the Rockies or Ozarks no more than one state away.