Comments by "Felicia Sampson" (@feliciasampson8032) on "Top 10 Least Visited Cities in the United States (Overlooked) Part 2" video.

  1. I currently live in Reno. As a long time Tahoe local, Reno was a place for shopping (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, REI). As Tahoe lost its mountain town charm and affordability, Reno has grown with regards to culture, great dining options, and amenities. The cost of living has unfortunately also gone way up. The demand for housing has driven up the cost of renting or buying. The traffic has also worsened (all the California transplants with the vanity plates...never saw Nevada vanity plates until about a year ago...they're everywhere now). That said, Reno is compact, easy to get around in, has a fun midtown district, and a vibrant Riverwalk. Check out Campo for lunch or a glass of wine. Mt. Rose is a locals' ski mountain, and easier to get to than Squaw, Northstar or Heavenly (in terms of traffic). It's fairly close to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee....and you rarely have to snow blow your driveway to get to work.
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  2. I'm a native masshole, and love Salem. I'd live there. The House of the Seven Gables is worth seeing. Been in Reno for two years. It has plusses and minuses. Having a Margherita pizza and chardonnay at Campo on the Riverwalk is sublime. It's relatively close to Mt. Rose ski area but you need awd in the winter. Mt. Rose trail is beautiful and the view from the summit is breathtaking...literally. But it's very expensive these days, and not that safe...and you gotta like high desert and heat. Great people though, and Animal Ark is a must see. Tahoe used to be heaven until it became a victim of its beauty and popularity. It's a playground for millionaires. Lived there for years, and now I don't even want to visit. Ditto for Truckee. Sad
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