Muscle Shoal Differences

When one compares a big city to a small town, he or she will find many differences. Big cities often have skyscrapers, diverse groups of people, or tourists. When I think of my personal experiences and the comparison of two cities, I think of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. There are many things that are different about Las Vegas and Muscle Shoals. The most notable differences are the natural elements, the laid back atmosphere, and the different types of people. Las Vegas has a very mountainous terrain compared to Muscle Shoals. That being said, the ground is also relatively flat. The mountains are everywhere and appear in clusters. The ground all around the mountains is typically level and flat. The land also looks like dirt. There are no trees or plants. It does not rain very frequently in Las Vegas. This is okay for them because they do not need rain that often. Muscle Shoals is just the opposite. It rains frequently. The region that we live in thrives on rain, so that the farmers may grow their crops proficiently. Las Vegas does not grow corn, cotton, or soy beans, as we do. The environment in Las Vegas is very different from Muscle Shoals. …show more content…
Muscle Shoals is filled with families who, generally, have a pretty routine lifestyle: going to school, work, or church. We usually do not get out of the house unless we have somewhere to be or someone to see. Las Vegas, however, is often a vacation destination. The streets of Las Vegas are filled with people who are looking for something to bide their time. They walk aimlessly, stopping at the next store or attraction that grabs their attention. The people act in a spontaneous way, as though there are no clocks in Las Vegas. This lifestyle is common in some places in the world, but not in Muscle