Kasey's Top Ten Reasons to live downtown!

Here it is, my first downtown top ten list!! Why you should live downtown:
1. Walkability- home from the theatre Friday night, out for coffee on Monday morning, to work 5 days a week, along the riverwalk for exercise. Downtown is totally walkable, you'll forget how to drive!
2.Free events- the Downtown Business Alliance offers so many free events throughout the year:
examples: Fourth Friday Gallery Walks, Summer Concerts, Fireworks several times per year...
3. Dining- foodies unite! The restaurant selection downtown is awesome, some of my personal faves: Circa 1922 on Front St., Pilot House on Water St., Little Dipper on Front St., Nikki's on Front St.
4. Community- there is something special about downtown, almost a city within a city. Downtown folks all seem to know each other, see how everyone is doing and overall have a special sense of community.
5. Cultural events- Thalian Hall offers great performances all year round in an amazing venue. But there are other smaller theatres worth visiting, too, Browncoat Theatre on Grace St., City Stage on Front St.... There are also many art galleries and studios. My favorite is Acme Art on N. Fifth St.
6. Night life- downtown is where the action is: great bars, clubs, etc...
7. Music- downtown clubs book great acts: my favorite hot spot: Soapbox Laundro Lounge, check out their website for schedule: www.soapboxlaundrolounge.com and yes, you can wash your clothes there.
8. Shopping-books, gourmet foods, jewerly, clothes, furniture.... Best part- most shops are totally local! My favorite is Planet on N. Front St., check them out!
9. Farmer's market- local meats, veggies, fruits, baked goods, honey and other wares. Saturday mornings on Water St.
10. History- the architecture, local history, ghost stories- all add up to living in a cool place, somewhere you won't want to leave.