You’ll want to be ready to play tour guide when friends and family come to visit you in your new downtown apartment in the middle of all the action. Aside from showing off your chic new pad, they’ll want to see all the best of the city and explore your favorite restaurants and shops. When you live in the middle of a big city, there’s plenty of sightseeing to be had close to home.

Living very close to the art, culture, and action of the city is appealing to many people. From young adults attending college to recent grads to young professionals working a job or internship, the younger crowd tends to appreciate the active city life. Older adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are still interested in living in an active, exciting area but might be settling down with a significant other or advancing their career may also long for city living. Older adults, whether single or with a significant other or small family, may want to maintain a city lifestyle instead of retreating to the suburbs like many of their friends or family might do. 

If you love live performances, then catching a live show or play is something that people living in the city can do pretty easily, without much notice. Living close to theaters or venues can make it easy to enjoy some of your favorite activities without having to plan for lengthy transportation options. 

Do you enjoy having an active nightlife? Cities are full of bars, clubs, and other venues that offer late-night entertainment. Whether you’re looking to socialize with friends or meet new people, living in an apartment that is close to the nightlife scene in the city is definitely something to consider.