In the 1990s, Brooklyn became a haven for artists, musicians, and other creatives looking for cheaper places to live, away from the pricey Manhattan. It then shaped the vibrant hipster culture in the most populous borough of the dirtiest but also the happiest city in the U.S. Unfortunately, as Brooklyn's allure became popular, more affluent people began to move in, rents rose, and many of its original residents were displaced.

In recent years, more people have turned their attention to new cool spots in other states. But who would have thought that the "next Brooklyn" would be a Southern city with a dark Confederate heritage? Richmond, Virginia (RVA)—also deemed an Austin, Texas lookalike —has been gaining attention for its thriving arts and music scene, diverse food finds, lower li

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