I grew up in Durham. Nice weather most of the year, although the summers are hot. Mosquitos are annoying, although you get used to them. The place has a lot to

I grew up in Durham. Nice weather most of the year, although the summers are hot. Mosquitos are annoying, although you get used to them. The place has a lot to be said for it. Several outstanding universities, a bunch of really great restaurants, a fair amount of culture (e.g. I learned to swing dance there, and they would get like 200 people at their dances, which were always super fun), and a high amount of intellectual stuff going on. The two downsides, from my point of view: (1) It is very suburban, for the most part you have to get everywhere by car. (2) A bit too laid back for my taste, I enjoy the vibe more in places like Boston or Chicago. But both of these are plusses for many.