From the Windy City to a Desert Paradise!
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12/4/2018
30 years old--moved here from Chicago and have been living here for 5 years. I live in North Phoenix and absolutely love it. 15 min from downtown, where you can ALWAYS find parking. There are tons of cool restaurant and bars around central phoenix. The weather is hot in the summer but beats the humidity and hot summers of Chicago any day. The lakes (saguaro lake is my favorite) and the salt river are great summer activities to cool off. You legit see wild horses on the river and the mountains around you are gorgeous! There are tons of farmers markets, craft/art fairs, coffee shops and unique establishments. Traffic is only terrible in the winter (snow birds) if you're driving during rush hour but still way better than the expressway traffic in Chicago. There are community gardens all around the city, and tons of mom and pop shops. You can find Chicago pizza, legit Mexican food, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Italian, Cuban and anything else your heart desires because Phoenix is a melting pot of tons of cultures. There are tons of great concerts and venues, waterparks, splashpads, huge parks. The roads are typically in great condition. But the best part? The Sunset and sunrises are unlike anything else! They're beautiful with the mountains surrounding you! I have loved living here!
cat | Phoenix, AZ