StreetAdvisor: Reviews for Australia

One of the few remaining parts of Plano that has peace and quiet!!!

05/09/2008 21:46:39 -07:00

Los Rios Boulevard is in East Plano. The neighborhood is populated with $500k to $750k homes mostly housed with families with kids and some affluent couples who prefer to stay in the quieter side of Plano closer to Central Expressway (Hwy-75), which is about 8 minutes away from Los Rios.

The nei...

Its nice place to see.

05/09/2008 21:38:43 -07:00

pls visit this street is a one of the nice place for the united states.

IT is a NICE place to see a natural human being.

05/09/2008 21:15:05 -07:00

To drive ur car in this street very speedly. And very good to spent a beautiful time of u.

180 Degree Ocean, Boardwalk, San Lorenzo River and Downtown Views!

05/09/2008 17:23:19 -07:00

Steps to the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Castle Beach, the Yacht Harbor and Downtown. Some of Santa Cruz's best restaurants are a block away. The Shadowbrook Restaurant (voted most romantic),
Seabreeze Cafe, La Posta, Betty’s Burgers, Seabright Brewery, Rosa's Rotisserie (Caribbean), El Palamar C...

Nice, friendly neighbourhood

05/09/2008 14:43:56 -07:00

A nice, friendly street though a bit a walk to get to any food or nightlife. Burwood Westfield is around 15 minutes walk away. Transport - train about 15 minutes+ away and buses on Parramatta only go as far as QVB in the city. Non peak hour the street is pretty quiet but if there is congestion on Pa...

A hidden haven

05/09/2008 14:09:07 -07:00

Although this street is close to Concord Rd and Homebush Bay Drive you hardly hear the noise due to the street being a dead-end with a concrete wall to block the noise. 5 minutes walk to Rhodes shopping centre. 5 minutes walk to the local school/4 childcare facilities. A few minutes walk to Concord...

Touristy, but nice

05/09/2008 12:22:22 -07:00

Bordering Battery Park City, this street runs from Bowling Green down to South Ferry. It's a high point for tourists-the double decker buses leave from a spot midway between, and hot-dog vendors and ice-cream sellers are plentiful here-as, during the day, are those guys hawking t-shirts and gold wat...

Small apartments, big feel.

05/09/2008 12:12:56 -07:00

Like many other older sections of New York, many of the apartments here were made at a time when less spacious living was preferred. But in New York, such a thing can be easily tolerated, on a street midway between park and high-city living. Across the street is Riverside Park, a place for families,...

Havre, a little town with a lot to offer.

05/09/2008 10:26:29 -07:00

This cute and night life happy town is just a lot of fun. With a College, the fall is full of activities from Sports, to community events.

Nice Mall to Shop at

05/09/2008 06:21:19 -07:00

There is nothing better to do on a rainy day on vacation than go to the mall. We found the Newport Centre Mall along Mall Dr. This was in a nice, clean part of downtown. The mall had all sorts of nice places to eat and stores to shop at.

Entertainment for Kids

05/09/2008 06:10:01 -07:00

We drive through the famous Holland Tunnel when we went into New York for a day. There is nothing more entertaining when you are a kid than driving through a tunnel. This tunnel is super long, at least that is what I remember. This tunnel links the two states together. This place can get pretty bus...

Busy Highway during rush hour

05/09/2008 06:03:34 -07:00

We came into the city on Interstate 78. This is a very busy freeway as it is one of the only ways into the city. This highway wraps all through out the city. I would try to avoid this highway during rush hours as it is very busy with commuters. We got stuck in I78 traffic when we arrived into town.

Nice Historical District

05/09/2008 05:57:56 -07:00

This is a very cute historical district. It is very clean with lots of places to eat at and things to do. There is also a nice park that was down the street Van Vorst Park. There were all sorts of new condo units and apartments that were being built when I was there last. It was a neat part of the c...

Like living next ot a highway

05/05/2007 10:49:59 -07:00

I live on a truck route, it is very noisy, smelly and unpleasant during primarily weekdays

Very nice park

05/09/2008 05:47:49 -07:00

One of the days when were out shopping, my friends drove me through the famous Lincoln Park in New Jersey. This park was very beautiful with a nice drive that loops all around the park. There were all sorts of ball fields, walkways, bike paths, etc for everyone to enjoy. There were tons of people ou...

Cute part of town

05/09/2008 05:37:48 -07:00

There were very cute parts of this road. My favorite was the section that ran by New Jersey City University. This was a small school with very clean grounds. There was all sorts of housing units along the street. At one end, there was a very nice park just down from the University. It had a nice hom...

Busy city street

05/09/2008 05:32:40 -07:00

This is a busy highway during the day. There is so many cute places you can find off of Route 440! Hackensack Riverfront is a very cute town that is older and has been renovated. The housing is very nice and clean. You can also find the Hudson Mall. There seems to be lots to do along certain parts o...

Street with condos and apartments

05/09/2008 05:22:45 -07:00

My friend had a very large family, so when we vacationed to Jersey City, the Jack's other part of their family would stay in different condos along York St. This road was filled of people who were staying just so they could vacation! The street was very clean, but not much in terms of places to eat...

Family Friendly Street

05/09/2008 05:18:23 -07:00

I vacationed her about 15 years ago with a friend I lived next door to. Their family had a vacation house that they stayed at every summer in Jersey City. Their house was off of Morris St. This was a very cute, family friendly street. Most houses looked the same and we had a path that lead to a publ...

Excellent public transport and shopping facilities

05/09/2008 04:31:50 -07:00

Harvey Road is very peaceful and quiet (only suburban trains pass by every 30-40min, no goods trains). People take pride in their gardens and our street is close by to several shopping districts.

I've got a lot of love for New York City

05/09/2008 00:04:52 -07:00

I lived in NYC for a short time, and it really is hard to say anything bad about it. While my time in NYC was extremely short, and I hope to get back there very soon...that's how much I enjoyed it. From the big city feel of Broadway to the cosy back alleys, cosy bars and pubs of Soho and Little It...

Charming Street, Good Shopping

03/09/2008 17:57:14 -07:00

Mercer Street is in the heart of Soho, and you can find some great shopping and really interesting boutiques. It's a great little side street to visit if you choose to venture off Broadway when walking downtown, and get lost in the smaller streets cutting up Soho. It's a very chic and trendy area....

Not at all what you might think

04/09/2008 20:18:38 -07:00

My first thoughts about Pleasant Street is, "It's not." I started dissecting my thoughts about what it was that bothered me. I deemed many of my reasons to be unreasonable. Trees growing at seemingly unnatural angles, buildings that don't complement one another, narrow confines and altogether too ma...

A Western treasure

04/09/2008 19:31:10 -07:00

This area is a real hidden treasure in my humble opinion. I don't know how many times I've walked through this neighbourhood and wished I could own it all :P Seriously. It's almost quaint by design.

There's a real interesting mash of architectural design, old and new, and a clever use of space g...

A view of Prospect Park

04/09/2008 08:30:22 -07:00

This street would be absolutely a dream to live on, if you could get an apartment, especially for young families. Park Slope, once not the greatest neighborhood, over the last thirty years has become a safe place for youung, trendy parents to come raise their kids. The playground across the street i...

Lots of great shops

04/09/2008 08:21:54 -07:00

The street itself is pretty quiet. It's a lot of brownstones, most of them chopped up into tiny apartments and ruled over by draconian landlords. Like most other brownstones in the newly trendy Park Slope, it's very expensive. Landlords create rules from anything from when guests can be over to how...

For family and retirees

04/09/2008 07:31:55 -07:00

Aymar is a very quiet street to live on, with gorgeous houses for the price. Just across from Clove Lake Park, it absolutely cannot be beat for environment and access to nature. With the WWII memorial skating rink nearby for early morning skating and multiple playgrounds, families will love it. Ther...

For such a bad neighborhood, it's got a lot of shops.

04/09/2008 07:20:14 -07:00

This is in fact a bad neighborhood. Close to the Stapleton Projects, the somewhat nicer homes here cannot disguise the fact. The schools here are atrocious, and teachers are afraid even of the elementary school ones. However, there are a lot of accessible services. For those who want to get to work...

And the award goes to ...

04/09/2008 07:05:55 -07:00

Coles Street is simply a pleasure to visit. If I had to live in the city, this would be my ideal. The only decision I would have to make is where on Cole I would want to live. That would be very tough to make and not one I could make very quickly.

Split in two by the Panhandle, Cole runs North-So...

A round peg in a multi-dimensional hole.

04/09/2008 06:36:25 -07:00

Have you ever visited a place that seemed so out of character with it's surrounds that you had to take a moment to remember where you are? I have, and it happens every time I visit Lupine.

Let me qualify that a little. I love San Francisco. I have an almost unhealthy obsession with it in fact. I'...

The celebrity sibling. Well, kind of ...

04/09/2008 06:11:22 -07:00

Bordering the southern side of Alamo Square, Hayes Street could arguably be overlooked as falling into the shadow of Steiner and its so called "painted ladies." Wandering off into Alamo Square on any given fair weathered weekend, you'll be rewarded by a sea of pooches and the people who have brough...

More than just a semi circle?

04/09/2008 05:18:13 -07:00

Palace Drive is not all that special as far as roads are concerned. What is special however is the namesake that it partially encloses.

The San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts was originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It's a worthy destination for any history buff, movie afficio...

An oasis in an otherwise tropical setting

04/09/2008 04:55:23 -07:00

The Embarcadero is destination within a destination. It allows you to view the city from an almost unique perspective.

Bordering the eastern side of the city, separating it from the bay, what was once home to an industrial work horse is now home to an ensemble of businesses that appeal to the hu...

Equal rights for alleys

04/09/2008 04:26:12 -07:00

No, Jack Kerouac Alley is not a street. If it were, it would be one of the shortest in the whole of the city. That aside, it is a landmark location worthy of mention.

Once, little more than a dark and seedy shortcut between Grant and Columbus, it was known to the city as Adler Alley. Lawrence Fe...

Amazing it's so nice!

04/09/2008 00:08:55 -07:00

This street is mere blocks from some of the rowdier streets, yet it manages to survive with its dignity intact. With beautiful yet affordable houses, plenty of street parking, and garages and nice yards, one wonders how this has survived in Staten Island without being snatched up. Well, there is a h...

Staten Island's Ghetto

04/09/2008 00:02:19 -07:00

This street is a menace to decent living. While cost is low, it is low for a reason. The street is one of the most often speeded on, and many neighbors had accidents that actually crashed into their houses. One took out our steps. It is almost constantly dirty, and very unsafe through both a bad cro...

Beautiful street a walk from Prospect Park

03/09/2008 23:52:45 -07:00

If you're lucky enough to get into one of these beautiful brownstones, you will never regret it. While it's a little expensive to get one, unless you luck into a deal, the proximity of Prospect Park and the Circle means you won't be crying over it. The movie theatre on the corner has started to jump...

Students Galore! Parents, beware!

03/09/2008 23:44:04 -07:00

Chambers Street is most notable for the schools that are here-both Stuyvesant High School, and the college next door. West Side Highway lets the cars fly by, but don't be afraid if you have small children-the enormous bridge created for the high-schoolers to get to their trains isn't limited on acce...

So much more than a bunch of sharp corners

03/09/2008 22:15:20 -07:00

There are two things that I really love about Lombard St. The first is that it takes you down to Telegraph Hill, but that's for another review. The second, is probably the what Lombard St is most famous for - The "Bring Your Own Big Wheels" downhill extravaganza! Bet you didn't see that coming :)...

If you dont care about a "soul" then you will love this city.

03/09/2008 19:05:57 -07:00

Lets make one thing clear - this city has everything you would ever want if you were building a city. In that regard, the place is truly top notch - period. That said, like many things that are fabricated versus natural, this city has absolutely no soul whatsoever. Look at the casinos for god sak...

Certainloy the most exclusive street in the entire Pelican Harbor community

03/09/2008 18:47:05 -07:00

Admirals Way is located as right aling the intracoastal water in Delray beach and boats some of the mopst exclusive real estate in all of Pelican Harbor. Waterfront homes are vakued at over $1,000,000 while "dry side" homes begin at $600,000. In the center of it all is a large park like green spac...

Worse Street I Have Ever Lived On. Stay Away From Skyros Mews. Don't Ever Let Anyone Con You Into Buying A House In That Street.

03/09/2008 18:31:38 -07:00

POLICE HAVE TO BE CALLED DAILY, OUT OF CONTROL GANGS OF YOUTHS, VOILENT AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR. YOU WILL BE A PRISONER IN YOUR OWN HOME FEARING FOR YOUR LIFE. WORSE THING I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE WAS BUY A HOUSE HERE. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE A PERFECT QUIET STREET FOR A YOUNG FAMILY...

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Nice place to live

03/09/2008 18:31:12 -07:00

As a long time resident of Leederville and Brentham Street in particular I can say that this is a great street to live on. Close the city, Lake Monger and with easy access to freeways and train it is very convenient. As the Leederville strip is a short walk away entertainment and good eating can be...

Very quiet leafy street, walking distance to Chatswood CBD. Traffic busy on rush hour though.

03/09/2008 06:15:30 -07:00

Goodchap rd goes from the busy Mowbray road artery up to Eddie rd. One side of the road is composed of Strata buildings 2-3 story high. On the other side there are only houses. Perhaps because of this, you don't really get to know the neighbours too well. People living on units tend to be younger co...

Neat to Sight See

03/09/2008 06:10:47 -07:00

My husband and I did not travel far on this street. We drove down it to see the famous Pyramid. We were told this place was a museum and was taller than the Statue of Liberty. It was very pretty from Auction Ave and seemed to be a fairly clean part of town. There was a handful of traffic coming from...

Autozone Park on Union

03/09/2008 06:03:37 -07:00

While we were visiting Beale and Peabody Place, around the corner we found Union Street. There are a few apartments and houses off of here, but we did find the Autozone Park right off of the street. This was a very cute ball park where their minor league team plays. It had a few places to eat at whe...

Busy Interstate in Memphis

03/09/2008 05:57:20 -07:00

My husband and I drove in on Interstate 40. We drove in around rush hour and it was pretty much a mad house. The traffic was pretty bad from what we experienced. They were doing some construction around Chelsea Ave I believe. Parts of the freeway are very old and needing updating.

The Cornerstone of Renaissance for Downtown

03/09/2008 05:52:52 -07:00

While we were visiting Memphis, we visited a very fun place downtown Memphis. The area was called Peabody Place. It had tons of restaurants and attractions of all kinds. There were hotels, theaters, historical buildings and plenty of places to shop at. It was a very fun place for people of all ages...

Family Friendly Street

03/09/2008 05:46:45 -07:00

We drove by Front Street. This street was very family friendly as there were lots of people drawn to a place called Mud Island River Park. This park had all sorts of activities to participate in - hiking, biking and everything you can think of on the water. There were a few nice looking places to di...

Views of The Mississippi River

03/09/2008 05:38:51 -07:00

I had never seen the Mississippi River before. My husband and I found Riverside Drive that was a neat drive along the river. There were many parks found along this road. You could also take a boat out on Memphis Riverboats. We saw tons of people out on the river as it was hot and a great weekend to...

Vibrant Active CIty

03/09/2008 05:34:46 -07:00

While visiting, we drove through Main Street in the downtown area. This street was very vibrant with activity and culture. There was a neat Trolley system we found where you can take a trolly all over the city on tours. There were lots of activities & festivities going on. It looked like a fun part...

Elvis's Longest Home

03/09/2008 05:31:30 -07:00

Over the weekend my husband and I heard about Elvis's home on Lauderdale and had to drive by it. The road was a small and quiet one with many houses. It was nice and semi quiet. We didn't take a tour of Lauderdale Courts, but drove by it as it was one of Elvis's longest lived in houses.

Fun Hip Street!

03/09/2008 05:22:54 -07:00

My husband and I found this street by accident. We were lost and getting hungry. There were many cute eateries along this street with lots to do. We also found a very neat "tour" I insisted on taking. We took the American Dream Safari. We took the tour called "Juke Joint of Full Blues" where we tour...

Lots of Fun in the city

03/09/2008 05:17:19 -07:00

My husband and I took a trip to Memphis over Labor Day weekend. We had a travel book that highly recommended stopping by Beale St. We had so much fun! There was all sorts of blues music playing. Our favorite place was the very old store A. Schwab. One of the neatest stores we have been to with somet...

A Very quiet street at the end of another very quiet street.

03/09/2008 03:42:06 -07:00

We've lived in this street for over 10 years. It is a quiet street where we all know each other. Strangers are quickly noticed. It is one of the highest points in Kallangur/Dakabin and we get reasonale views of Brisbane City from here!

Friendly, charm and close to everything

02/09/2008 22:24:30 -07:00

I've been lucky to have experienced living in a few different areas around Pittsburgh. Few of those locations could match Bensonia Ave for all around liveability. Friendly neighbours, tidy yards, and an all round feeling of pride made this a great street to live on. I really loved doing yard work th...

Food with a view

02/09/2008 19:29:36 -07:00

Grandview Ave is home to the upper stations for both the Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines at Mt. Washington. Both offer superb views back to the city, while the Duquesne Incline offers a little more in the way of "attractions" at the station.

Along the length of the road are a number of decks th...

Where do we start?

02/09/2008 23:55:32 -07:00

If you had to list five streets in San Francisco, chances are, Powell St would be one of them. And for good reason.

Powell St is North-South thoroughfare taking you from Market St through to Fishermans Wharf. For me, there are some quintessential stops along the way:

Lori's Diner. - If you wa...

The quiet life

02/09/2008 22:49:03 -07:00

Privacy, peacefulness, fresh mountain air. These are just a few of the qualities of life when you live on Morse Lane.

Yes, we're a fair way out of the city. Yes, it's tricky to find the first (and sometimes second) time you come to visit. And no, we don't have all the conveniences of city living...

Where work and play meet

02/09/2008 21:55:01 -07:00

I guess you really need a boundary to define where work and play separate. In the Pgh, that has to be Commonwealth Place.

In itself, as far as streets are concerned, there's nothing much to write about. It's narrow, not overly long, has a roughly 120 degree bend in the middle and is open to traf...

For the love of sport

02/09/2008 21:38:45 -07:00

This is one of my all time favorite locations in Pittsburgh. I always feel at peace with the world. Even when my team loses.

Nestled between Heinz Field and PNC Park, running along the northern shoreline where the Allegheny becomes the Ohio River is N Shore Drive. Boasting awesome views of the ci...

Why is the house shaking? Are we back in California?

02/09/2008 21:23:31 -07:00

Wallaston Ave is a nice, mostly quiet cul-de-sac on the Northwest side of town. I'll get to that in a moment though :)

This was the second house I lived in when I moved to Pittsburgh. The street was great, we had really nice neighbours, and the folk we'd see as we came and left would mostly smile...

Pretty neighbourhood. Easy access. Not far to the city.

02/09/2008 19:50:37 -07:00

Criss st is a short, narrow block tucked away in the back of Sheraden Park.

I lived there for a few years and saw the neighbourhood go through a few changes in that time. When I first moved in it felt like a really nice neighbourhood; peaceful, sunny, close to the ball park. By the time I left t...

A little bit of history and some great shopping as well

02/09/2008 19:13:23 -07:00

Carson St follows the river from McKees Rocks down to Glenwood Bridge. It wavers between narrow and uncongested, to a gritty industrial feeling from "old school" Pgh with the bustling traffic to match!

W Carson holds a couple of treasures for the rail enthusiasts. It is home to the lower stations...

A view to the city

02/09/2008 18:42:44 -07:00

The Penn Lincoln Pkwy is the major East-West distributor on the south side of the city. Formed from the William Penn Hwy it is a major thoroughfare for the city workers. During peak hour, West bound travel in the afternoons, and East bound in the mornings, can be quite congested and slow moving....

Fresh produce and those hard to find groceries

02/09/2008 17:51:17 -07:00

Smallman St runs parallel with Penn Ave to form the hub of Pittsburghs' strip district. Here, you'll find an array of retailers offering a diverse range of fresh produce and groceries, wholesale factory outlets, and antiques. More of a shopping destination, there are however some clubs and bars to b...

A weekend destination

02/09/2008 17:30:24 -07:00

Pittsburgh is a very neighbourhood orientated city with a rich history and community appeal. Penn Ave runs through the heart of one of the most notable neighbourhoods that Pittsburgh has to offer - The strip district.

With it's historical charm, heady aromas, and bustling atmosphere, Penn Ave is...

Worth the trip for the aviary, but that's it

02/09/2008 16:15:02 -07:00

This street is something you wouldn’t expect to find in the Steel City. It is beautiful because a lot of it is taken up by the National Aviary. There are a lot of attractions and educational exhibits for the kids. Even if you don’t have children, there is a lot of interest for adults. The street is...

It's ok, but nothing special... A nice stroll in good weather, though.

02/09/2008 16:13:22 -07:00

While Walnut Street has some of the nice mall-type stores like J. Crew and Sephora, you can find a lot of charming, “boutiquey-type” shops here. It is outdoors, so if the weather is nice, it really adds to the enjoyment of poking around the stores. We were not there for the Shadyside Arts Festival,...

Nice street to stay on, pretty convenient to a lot of attractions.....

02/09/2008 16:11:01 -07:00

We stayed on this street at the Morning Glory Inn. Neither of us is a fan of the soulless chain hotels, but this place is an absolute jewel. It is like a combination of Victorian and an Italian villa. Our room was cozy and plush at the same time, with a big bed that we didn’t want to get out of. We...

Great street to live, not so good to live...

02/09/2008 16:09:00 -07:00

This street is really happenin’. There are tons of bars, clubs, and galleries. You could spend the day on into the night on E. Carson. You can start the day, as we did at the Beehive Coffeehouse, which was fun and different. We don’t know much about art, but the LaFond Gallery was great. They have b...

Start here for a good overall idea of the city....

02/09/2008 16:07:20 -07:00

This is the place to get the Ducky Tours. When my hubbie and I go to a new place, we like to take a city tour first to see where we want to go back and spend some time. This is on a tank-like amphibious vehicle that also goes in the water. Our tour guide was awesome and we learned a lot. It lasted a...

Worth the trip, just for the museum...

02/09/2008 16:05:31 -07:00

The only reason to go here is a big one – The Carnegie Science Center. Now wait, before you say, boooooring. This museum rocks. It is huge and has so much to offer that I wish we had allowed more time for it. We couldn’t decide which IMAX show to see, so we saw two of them. There are live demos and...

Both culture vultures and beer fans will find something on Liberty

02/09/2008 16:03:29 -07:00

Liberty Avenue is in the heart of Pittsburgh’s thriving cultural and business scene. If you can, try and get tickets to either The Pittsburgh Ballet, or The Pittsburgh Opera (if that’s your thing). Both are on Liberty. Even if you don’t attend a performance, try and see if you can take a look inside...

Penn Avenue will take you to most places you want to go....

02/09/2008 16:01:21 -07:00

Penn runs through the heart of the city and you will find Heinz Hall, home of the Pittsburgh Symphony and The Pittsburgh Public Theater. This street is a bustling hub of the cultural and shopping, hotel, and restaurant area. It really shows how the city has thrived into a sophisticated place with a...

Schenley Drive, Schenley Park - gorgeous and worth the trip...

02/09/2008 15:59:05 -07:00

Schenley Park is like a jewel in the middle of Pittsburgh due to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The Victorian glasshouses are huge, and have displays of various ecosystems; desert, tropical, flowers, fruits. They also change displays with the seasons. Schenley Park is definitely wort...

A beautiful street in Shadysde...

02/09/2008 15:50:17 -07:00

At the corner of Bigelow, you will find the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning. It’s hard to describe The Nationality Rooms, but there are 26 rooms named for various ethnic groups (Russian, Scottish, Yugoslav are just a few) who have contributed to the city. Each room is a classroom and...

A little ghetto, but great people!

02/09/2008 15:22:43 -07:00

The Grand Concourse is pretty dreary, but I love how it runs all through the Bronx and it helps me find where I need to go. Check out the Grand Concourse and Fordham Rd for the best pizza ever! Slices are only $1 and soda is only $.75 a can. You can get a filling meal for less than 2 bucks. I love t...

Let's go shopping!!!

02/09/2008 15:13:34 -07:00

Shopping in Soho is an experience. Some stores are ridiculously overpriced, but others have really good deals. I bought a cute purse and hat here for only $20. Check out the thai food around here. It’s delicious! I recommend Peep at 177 Prince St. The décor is so cool and the people are really frie...

Great for people watching

02/09/2008 15:06:45 -07:00

Check out the Central Library on 42nd St. This is my favorite library in the whole wide world. I like to make a whole day of it when I go to this library. I come here to relax and write. If I need a breather I can always go outside and hang out in Bryant Park. I like how easily accessible it is from...

Quirky fun bars and people!

02/09/2008 15:02:51 -07:00

Williamsburg is known for being home to hipsters. I enjoy coming here to check out cool indie bands. Check out Art Land because the wait-staff is friendly and not pretentious. I think it's such a quirky neighborhood. You can see old Cuban men sitting on their stoops and hipster kids walking around....

Picturesque, Rich, Quiet

02/09/2008 10:47:29 -07:00

York ave is entirely a residential street, there is really not much to do here. It is very close to East Side park, which means great access to an area to do some outdoor activities, but otherwise it does not boast much else. It is very quiet, so living here is nice if you prefer the East side. Gene...

Comfortable Quiet Neighborhood

02/09/2008 09:56:24 -07:00

Having lived here for 33 years, I find Danforth Road to be a wonderful place to have raised my 4 children and a great place for my 3 grandchildren to visit. Danforth Road lies at the back of Physic Hill subdivision - 3 blocks off of Winterpock Road in southwestern Chesterfield County. The street i...

Fun in the Florida Sun

02/09/2008 08:30:09 -07:00

Winter Haven is a place to come to if you want to get away from it all. It has a small town feel yet it is close (about an hour) to big city neighbors like Orlando and Tampa. The fishing here is great, there are literally hundreds of lakes within and near the city.

Far, Deserted, Creepy

02/09/2008 07:39:33 -07:00

If you want to live next door to Lindsay Lohan, then 11th ave and W 42nd street is the block for you, otherwise, there is really nothing much to do here. This is the type of block that goes mostly unnoticed in New York City. Virtually devoid of traffic, it is easy to drive through but it's not reall...

The City's Hustle

02/09/2008 07:32:49 -07:00

There's nothing quite as enchanting as being part of New York's hustle and bustle commute, especially during peak traffic hours. During the morning and afternoon commuting hours, Grand Central terminal is teeming with life, and the streets are full of all types of people heading to fulfill their dut...

Nice street but not far from declining area

02/09/2008 06:54:34 -07:00

Parkway Avenue is a green treelined street. It has the benefit of being near major major highways, the houses are visually appealing, and there are several young familes in the area. The families on the street have kept their properties up. However, it is very close to the border of a not-so-des...

Residential road with an A-road and, at night, drunken revellers, passing through

02/09/2008 05:37:22 -07:00

Portsmouth Road is an attractive part of the A307, with large residential buildings on either side, and useful shops (newspapers, fish and chips, cakes, tiles etc) towards Winters Bridge. In recent years, traffic has increased, and cars now park on either side of the road, slowing cars and unexpect...

Rubbish around the main roads

02/09/2008 00:22:28 -07:00

We moved to Narre Warren Three years ago. Our court is nice and the neighbours too. The only negative we found the rubbish lying around the main roads. (Kurrajong Rd, Ryelands Dr) The Nature strip on the middle of the Narre Warren Nth Rd is so neglected (burned out bushes, weeds. and rubbish everywh...

Unique Finds On 5th Street

02/09/2008 00:13:06 -07:00

On 5th Street, near Market Street, is a really good Italian restaurant called Little Joe’s. The “grandmother cake” and garlic cheese bread are suburb! (Separately of course) The service was incredibly friendly, making it feel like a small town. There is also a Barbary Coast Trail that begins on 5th...

Perfect Place To Bring The Kids

01/09/2008 23:55:06 -07:00

4th Street is a great place to bring the kids. There are many parks, playgrounds and attractions for children. It’s a safe area with shops, places to eat and an Imax theater. If your not traveling with kids, 4th Street Bar and Deli is a great place to eat. A bit pricey for a bar but great food!

Fun Attraction For The Whole Family

01/09/2008 23:21:14 -07:00

Jefferson Street is located near the docks. There are many other tourist and sidewalk souvenir shops with unique items. People seem extra friendly around this area. There are many neat tourist attractions and places to eat (many seafood themed) on and around Jefferson including a walk through aquari...

Great Nightlife and Pubs

01/09/2008 23:00:15 -07:00

O’Farrell Street is a short street with great nightlife. The street seems both fun and safe, having a large variety of shops ext. for such a small area. Johnny Foley's Irish Pub is a great place to go for great food and fun! The New York Steak there is superb!

Great Food and Shopping

01/09/2008 22:39:43 -07:00

Post Street is a bust street with everything from fancy stores to cheap asian restaurants. Like nearby Market Street, it’s a great place for shopping. (and safer too!) If you enjoy asian culture and food, this street is a must. If you intend on shopping til you drop, there is a nearby park to rest a...

What can I say

01/09/2008 22:29:03 -07:00

Let me tell you about W.165th Street in New York (Bronx). I loved it there!! It's was such a good place to live and peaceful was well. I have moved around a lot in my 43 years of living in New York, But never have I had a apartment that was so clean and quiet and the people so nice. There use to be...

Nice Apartment Complexs

01/09/2008 22:27:42 -07:00

Crescent Way is a short, curvy street with nice apartment complexes. The St. Francis Bay Apartment complex is a really nice place to live. They allow pets, have indoor car parking and individual patios. According to a local, they prices are quite fair too. If you are fortunate enough to live here, o...

My life on W.153rd Street

01/09/2008 22:16:58 -07:00

It's ok if you like fast car and fast life. But if you need a lot of things to do then this is not the place for you. In the summer time they have the Ruckers Basketball Game were some of the big ball players come out and do their thing. But there is not a lot of places to shop or to eat out at.

Cozy residental neighborhood

01/09/2008 22:12:25 -07:00

While visiting relatives here, I got the impression it’s a nice place to live but not for everyone. Kids on skateboards don’t seem to be mindful of traffic and neighbors don’t clean up after their pets. But it seems to be a cozy, fairly quite neighborhood... compared to the rest of the city.

Vroom Vroom Vroom!

01/09/2008 22:10:25 -07:00

I like driving my car down this main street when i need to cut through the city. Has a great view of the harbour and the gardens. It always makes me want to watch a movie at IMax .. cause u can get a great view of it from your car.

Backstreet near to the water

01/09/2008 22:06:53 -07:00

I occasionally use this street to get quick access to Darling Harbour. It's pretty non-descript average run o' the mill street in the busy and semi-dirty parts of Sydney.

I wouldn't live in this street, but I do use it.

Peaceful, Breathtaking Escape

01/09/2008 22:01:42 -07:00

Skyline Boulevard is a long, winding highway with breathtaking scenery. It follows the shore line with a spectacular view of the beach along the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful trees and creeks also add to the beauty of this popular San Francisco treasure. It’s a wonderful escape from the business of most...

Not For Everyone

01/09/2008 21:44:27 -07:00

Market Street may be a popular tourist attraction with the many shops and restaurants but most of it seems dirty and somewhat scary for out-of-towners. It’s best to explore this street with locals who can tell you which parts to avoid. If you really enjoy shopping and don’t mind the traffic then tou...

Fun, Upbeat Atmosphere

01/09/2008 21:24:02 -07:00

Lincoln Way is a fun, busy street with a nice view of the beach at the end of the street. It's mostly a residential district but there are a few restaurants. It's a fun street to visit with a busy city atmosphere but I get the impression it wouldn't be a great place to live due to the extreme traffi...

Near large park and shopping

01/09/2008 19:56:18 -07:00

The house numbers on Prospect Street begin in Trenton, which is a very urban area and end in Ewing, a suburb. I lived on the Ewing end which was near a large park. It's a quiet peaceful neighborhood located near lots of shopping, public transportation, and decent public elementary schools. The do...

Washington Square is full of weirdos, but I love the NYU library

01/09/2008 19:52:40 -07:00

I do love the pretty arch over Washington Square Park and I remember seeing Ricki Lake here asking people questions for her show. It's full of weirdos and street performers, but I love this street because of NYU's Elmer Holmes Bobst Library right on 70 Washington Sq. They have a large collection and...

5th Avenue has it all!

01/09/2008 19:39:37 -07:00

You must visit the The Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Ave! The Met is so gorgeous! I don't really enjoy the ritzy shops on 5th Ave, but I do enjoy the museums and heading all the way down to New York Public Library near Bryant Park. There is so much to see and do on this street.

Cute apartments and great dining!

01/09/2008 19:35:10 -07:00

I stayed in a hostel in this area and I just loved waking up each morning. Strolling along 72nd St and having chocolate chip pancakes in the diners made me want to live here! It's so close to Riverside Drive so you can stroll to the water or stroll in the other direction and hang out in Central Park...

Great place to shop and relax

01/09/2008 19:28:45 -07:00

I love to go shopping at the Time Warner Center. Every time I go to NYC I always stop by this shopping center when I have to go to the bathroom and I'm hanging out in Central Park. I always shop and then lay out in the park afterwards. It's a great place to take pictures since the Time Warner Center...

Great place to grab a drink

01/09/2008 19:25:25 -07:00

I like coming to Bleecker St to go out for a night on the town. The thought of all of the cool bands that played on Bleecker because of CBGB's always brings me back, but it's a little sad that CBGB's is closed down now. Check out the music shops in this area and go to a few bars. You'll love the vib...

Loving Times Square & Broadway Shows

01/09/2008 19:01:31 -07:00

I always love going to Times Square on Broadway. I enjoy going here in the early morning when the people are busy bustling about to get their day started. I can be a bit frustrating trying to get through here when you're in a hurry and then have a tourist just stop in front of you to take a picture...

Surprisingly Beautiful Parks

01/09/2008 16:35:00 -07:00

When thinking of the FDR, usually cars and traffic are brought to mind. But if living in the area, you can find some excellent recreational parks right along the FDR. All the way from Houston street to the 80's, there are great running tracks, playgrounds, and soccer fields. Up in the 70's there...

Great Area for a Night Out / Young Couple Living

01/09/2008 16:29:55 -07:00

Amsterdam Avenue in this area is very lively and great for older couples. It's full of upscale restaurants, movie theaters, and really close to Lincoln Center which is really a treat. There's much relaxing strolling to be done in the area. You're sure to catch a great view of the sunset on the Hu...

8th Avenue: Good, Bad, and Ugly

01/09/2008 16:26:59 -07:00

The higher up you go on 8th Avenue, the worse it gets. From about 14th Street and into the 20's it's a really great avenue to visit. Between these streets, you're in Chelsea, and you find some really great restaurants and shopping. The prices in this area tend to be reasonable too, so that's a pl...

Indie Vibe on West Houston

01/09/2008 16:21:00 -07:00

The more west you go on Houston, pretty much the cooler it gets. You'll find some of the best film houses in Manhattan along Houston, as well as some of the trendiest shops and eateries. If you keep going further, you'll find your share of some really good (and interesting) clubs. If you can swin...

Park Ave Uptown: a good place to visit, a good place to live

01/09/2008 16:17:03 -07:00

Park Avenue in Uptown Manhattan is really great for strolling. On a pleasant day, you can walk along for hours perusing upscale boutiques and specialty stores. You'll also come across many small cute cafes and charming restaurants. It's a great part of Manhattan too because it's not too far from...

Quiet, Hipster Central

01/09/2008 16:12:12 -07:00

Clinton Street is a great street and area to live in if you're looking to get the best of the Lower East Side. There are so many great bars and restaurants in the area; it's hard to get enough of it all. Some may call it hipster-central, but overall it's loads of fun. The area is lively, but not...

Great for Living / Strolling

01/09/2008 16:07:32 -07:00

I really love East Houston right around the Bowery and Broadway. It's gone through such a transformation within the past few years. There are a lot of new trendy apartments, art galleries, coffee shops, and great restaurants. There's even a new museum, the New Museum which shows some of the most...

Major urban street

01/09/2008 13:25:33 -07:00

This is a mojor urban street located in the heart of Trenton. The Mercer County Courthouse is on this street, and during the weekdays there is constant motion during business hours.

This is a great city for starting out.

01/09/2008 13:14:49 -07:00

THis is a great city for starting out. It's close to New York City and it has plenty of stores and entertainment opportunities within its own limits.

Quiet Surburban Street

01/09/2008 13:09:19 -07:00

This street is in a clean quiet area. Most of the residents own and occupy small single family houses, although there is a trend toward college rentals in the area.

Small side street

01/09/2008 13:01:28 -07:00

This small street is set between two major urban streets. The only residences on it live in a large apartment complex which has mostly senior citizens and subsidized tenants.

Busy urban street next to Trenton Train Station

01/09/2008 12:57:43 -07:00

This once delining area has had a major facelift. It is close to major forms of transportation including a train station with direct lines into NY city.

Decent block with an eyesore apartment building

01/09/2008 12:43:24 -07:00

Beechwood Avenue is a treelined urban street with one large apartment building. Most of the residents of the apartment building are rent-subsidized tenants, and a substantial portion of them are not good neighbors (loud, disrespectful, etc).

Improving, but not yet there

01/09/2008 12:37:40 -07:00

This area has gone through a major renovation. Houses which were once falling apart are have been fixed up fro the inside out. The property values have increased. However, the economic status of the residents have hot changed much, and there are still several low income rentals in the area. Onl...

Close to three popular colleges - Plus or Minus?

01/09/2008 12:31:14 -07:00

Being close to several educational institutions is a plus if you or a family member is looking to go to college. However, our entire neighborhood in the beginning stages of changing from single family owner-occupied houses to college student rentals, and we have to deal with the occasional wild par...

Awesome area for all to see.

01/09/2008 07:19:44 -07:00

This area is a great shopping area. Beautiful store in the mall. Awesome hang out spot to grab a drink with friends. Great restaurants and much more. I have been to the Blue Martini located on this street for one of my Christmas parties and it was alive there. The views of the intracoastal is g...

Postcard view of the Golden Gate

01/09/2008 03:07:56 -07:00

Lincoln Blvd. is the most famous place to take a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge from the city side of the bay. The turnout off the 101 is closest to the Bridge and has nice flowers in the foreground that are well maintained year round. Wild blackberries are along the hillside free for the adventu...

Road to the Golden Gate

01/09/2008 03:04:00 -07:00

John F Kennedy Dr. is a meandering road through the famous Golden Gate Park. Sights along the drive include the Conservatory of Flowers and many museums and gardens. The Conservatory each year features the West Coast Dahlia Society. The exhibition includes huge plate-size flowers in a variety of bri...

A Trekkie street with Italian flare

01/09/2008 02:51:55 -07:00

A diagonally street that runs from the North Beach area to the Financial District area. You can find many Italian cafes with alfresco dining along this street. This street is most famous for being the place where the Star Trek characters Checkoff and Uhura came back in time and had to walk the stree...

Famous street with a famous drink

01/09/2008 02:41:42 -07:00

The bay end of the street you can find the cable car turnaround where you can expect to see local street performers. At the corner of Hyde and Bay is the famous Buena Vista lounge; the self-proclaimed inventor of official Irish Coffee. The street has views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bri...

Street with a view

01/09/2008 02:32:01 -07:00

This is a famous cable car street running from the Financial District to Nob Hill. Noteworthy hotels include the Fairmont, whose lobby was recognizable in the TV series “Hotel” and across the street we have the Mark Hopkins whose bar on the top floor gives sweeping views from inner bay pass Alcatraz...

Interesting neighborhood street

01/09/2008 02:19:45 -07:00

Not a main street but was closed for mass demonstrations during the beginning of the Iraq war. A good boutique hotel on this street is the Orchard. It was one of the first hotels in San Francisco to have free internet access. Bush Street has historic cable car access at Powell. Many of the stop sign...

Keeps you spinning!

01/09/2008 02:02:06 -07:00

Not for the faint of heart. This is also referred to as the crookedness street in the world. It only goes one way and driving down this street is quite an adventure, especially with a stick shift car. Be sure to turn around and look back and enjoy the view.

High end shopping for tourists

01/09/2008 01:49:45 -07:00

You can catch the cable car from one end of Powell Street to the Fisherman’s Wharf. If you have the time and money, you can meet with some friends at the grandfather clock and have a relaxing afternoon tea at St. Francis Hotel. Who knows, they might even give you some freshly washed change.

Lots of stuff to see

01/09/2008 01:39:07 -07:00

If you have ever visited San Francisco, you probably have been on some section of Market Street. It spans from the pier, passes through the hub of the tourist area and ends in the Castro district. All mass transit goes through there and you can also catch the famous cable car turnaround on Market an...

Fun shopping by foot

01/09/2008 01:09:53 -07:00

Can I say busy? Grant Avenue is the main vein that goes through San Francisco’s Chinatown. It is a must see, must visit street if you go to this culturally rich neighborhood. You can find Chinese locals doing their daily grocery shopping and lots of tourist shopping for Chinese goods. Do not miss th...

A beautiful street, but not much to see....

31/08/2008 20:30:14 -07:00

The name brings up visions of upscale apartments and bejeweled women walking little dogs. Well, that is fairly accurate. This is a beautiful street with lots of flowers in the median strip. For the tourist, however, it really doesn’t offer much. It is nice to walk there, taking in how the other half...

Great facilities located nearby.

31/08/2008 20:22:45 -07:00

Located in Chinatown between Pacific Avenue, and Jackson Street, is Auburn Street. One of the great attractions here on Auburn Street that tourists like to see is the Cable Car. People always get on and off as if it was a MUNI line, going around the city, seeing the sights. Most of the street is cle...

Stores are too expensive.

31/08/2008 20:15:13 -07:00

Located near Union Square, there is Powell Street. Powell Street has many tourists, business people, and of course, the too many shoppers. Many of the stores here are quite expensive, such as H&M, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters. Not only does Powell Street have great stores, but great eating place...

Through Chinatown...too crowded!

31/08/2008 20:10:02 -07:00

Stockton Street is located right in between Market and Sutter Street, which is a main street near Union Square. Here on Stockton, there are great stores, restaurants, and sometimes performances by people. There is the 30 Stockton, 45 Union, and 9/9x MUNI lines, which I recommend taking because if yo...

A wonderful street with a lot to offer.....

31/08/2008 19:51:17 -07:00

This is one of my favorite streets in Midtown. Not only are there some wonderful little jewels of hotels on 44th, like the Algonquin and the Iroquois, there is the wonderful old Belasco theater, still one of the premier theater experience hotels in the Theater District. A great thing to do on a Satu...

Fun, but can also be relaxing.....

31/08/2008 19:48:33 -07:00

While the famous fish market is no longer there, at the end of Fulton Street, you will find the South Street Seaport, which is full of shops and restaurants. When you get tire of shopping, you can just relax and watch the many types of ships and tugs doing business on the East River. Before you get...

Something for everyone......

31/08/2008 18:04:39 -07:00

Even if you are not into the fabulous shopping at Lord and Taylor, Tiffany, Saks, Bergdorf’s, there are plenty of things to see. I love spending an entire Saturday just starting way downtown in Greenwich Village and seeing how far I can get. By the time you get to midtown, you start coming across NY...

New construction has ruined the old-time feel......

31/08/2008 18:02:28 -07:00

At the end of the 1700’s, the Bowery was the most elegant street in NY. Before 100 years went by, the Bowery became synonymous with flophouses, homelessness, alcoholics, and people down on their luck. Today, it is being built up with soulless high-rise condos and buildings that make the remaining ar...

Shoppers (or window-shoppers) paradise......

31/08/2008 17:59:58 -07:00

For high-end shopping, there is no place like it. You can find all the designer stores here. Even if you can’t afford them, it is fun to see Hermes, Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Christian Dior, just to name a few. You have to be buzzed in to some of them. From the 57th Street to the 80’s, we were in s...

You've seen it all before......

31/08/2008 17:57:56 -07:00

Despite the romantic notion that people may have about Delancey Street, don’t waste your time. While it was at one time the heart of the Jewish area of the lower East Side, it is now full of bargain stores and check-cashing places. It has a very diverse population with low-income to yuppie professio...

Multi-cultural, great food, busy .....

31/08/2008 17:54:52 -07:00

Plan to spend the day. You get to go through Chinatown, enjoy lunch at any of the many choices of excellent Chinese places. Canal will take you to Little Italy, where you can have the best thin-crust pizza and a cannoli. Along the way, you shop your head off. There are knock-offs of all the high-end...

Awesome shopping for foodies.......

31/08/2008 17:52:20 -07:00

We stayed in a friend’s apartment in Greenwich Village on a recent stay, and found ourselves shopping on Bleeker a lot. You can find great cheese (try Murray’s), fish and pastry places. At night, there are lots of night spots, including the Bitter End, where folk singers of the 60’s played nightly....

A wonderful and charming street....

31/08/2008 17:50:13 -07:00

I have been coming here since the mid-70’s every time I am in NY. There are a lot of charming little places to eat and shop in the West Village, but the Corner Bistro on the corner of Jane Street brings me back to this area every time. The Bistro burgers are not to be believed. You can play chess an...

A place in time.....

31/08/2008 17:39:20 -07:00

John F. Kennedy Dr. will take you through the northeast section of Golden Gate Park, passed the Conservatory of Flowers. As America's oldest public conservatory, this botanical living museum, is a breathtaking Victorian wooden and glass structure which captures the heart and soul. Golden Gate Park i...

All of the frills... some of the thrills!

31/08/2008 16:06:59 -07:00

Stockton St. has it all, from shopping, restaurants, and ethnic diversity, to the department store Mecca of Macy's and more. It goes from Market St. and Union Square, to Chinatown's own shopping and eating district as well. How can you go wrong? Stop and smell the roses, have some dim sum, and exp...

Lovely street in a lovely subdivision

31/08/2008 16:05:47 -07:00

Sidgefield Lane is one of the many small streets which branch off from Mill Grove Road, the main road of the Mill Grove subdivision in Upper St. Clair. This street features many large, beautiful houses with nice front and back yards, and it is not a high-traffic street, as it is bisected by Mill Gr...

Nice street in a nice neighborhood. You weren't expecting a private backyard though, right?

31/08/2008 16:02:41 -07:00

Ewing Circle is one of two similar streets that stem from Mill Grove Road, the major road in the Mill Grove subdivision of Upper St. Clair. It features large houses with large, nicely-manicured front lawns and a nice cul de sac; however, I have always found it odd that the back yards on this street...

Twists, turns, hills, blind curves, and best of all: lots of wildlife!

31/08/2008 15:58:35 -07:00

Morrow Road is a very unique road which runs between Morton Road and McLaughlin Run Road in Upper St. Clair. Although many of the houses on Morrow Road are very beautiful indeed, personally, I would not want to live there, because it is a high-traffic road on which people tend to travel quickly, an...

Lovely street in a lovely subdivision

31/08/2008 15:54:24 -07:00

Swanson Lane is part of the Mill Grove subdivision in which I grew up. Two of my best friends lived on Swanson, so I have spent many hours playing and walking in its vicinity. I would prefer living on Swanson to living Mill Grove or Hathaway, because it is a short street with a cul de sac, which a...

Small houses on a main road

31/08/2008 15:50:27 -07:00

Although it could be argued that there are no small houses in Upper St. Clair, the smallest ones I've seen in the community have been on this street. This street is also home to some of the tackiest Christmas decorations in USC. The nice thing is that you have good walking access to Fort Couch Mid...

Nice street in a nice neighborhood with great access to park, school

31/08/2008 15:46:23 -07:00

Clair Drive is part of a subdivision commonly referred to as "The Long Drive Area," as the other main road of the subdivision is called Long Drive (and believe me, it is very much that). The houses on Clair are nicer and larger than the ones on Long, however, and it is set farther away from the mai...

Restaurants Galore in the Heart of Oakland

31/08/2008 15:40:58 -07:00

Craig Street is home to restaurants of all shapes in sizes. Lulu's is a pan-asian restaurant which is very popular with the lunch crowd of professionals, hospital employees, and college and graduate students. Right on the corner of Craig Street and Forbes Avenue is Kiva Han, which is a local coffe...

On end to the other

31/08/2008 15:40:51 -07:00

Columbus St. is a long one. Busy, bustling and full of hot spots, restaurants, shops and crossroads to some of the best sections of town. It will take you from one end of town to the other, from the wharf to Union St. It's a great place to walk, and meet up with friends at any one of the many coffe...

Hospital Land and the gateway to Shadyside

31/08/2008 15:36:55 -07:00

Although I find the name "Fifth Avenue" glamorous, there is really nothing glamorous about Fifth Avenue in Oakland. It is home to many University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Buildings (in addition to many buildings belonging to the University of Pittsburgh), as well as Children's Hospital of Pitts...

One of the two main streets in Oakland

31/08/2008 15:31:18 -07:00

In addition to being one of the two main streets in Oakland (Fifth Ave being the other one), Forbes Avenue is the vehicle by which I navigate the Oakland/Squirrel Hill area. If someone can give me directions to a place in Oakland, Squirrel Hill, or Shadyside starting at Forbes Avenue, then I can us...

Get married on a cable car!!

31/08/2008 15:26:17 -07:00

Go for the gusto! Take the whole tour from Market St. to Fisherman's Wharf. It's where the real action is, as you head up Powell St. at the Market St. turntable. Not to confuse you, pay close attention to which route you want to take. One heads up Nob Hill to Fishermans Wharf. Check with the conduc...

A traditional, picturesque suburban street

31/08/2008 15:22:13 -07:00

My parents have owned a house on Mill Grove Road for 21 years now; I lived there with them from the time I was 4 until I graduated from high school in 2001. In addition to being a street with beautiful houses, almost every yard is professionally maintained. It is rather hilly, as is the neighborho...

BOLT YOUR SOCKS ON HONEY!!

31/08/2008 15:12:16 -07:00

I'm not prone to visiting tourist attractions, unless they are part of the local color, folklore, or something homespun. BUT, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it. Lombard St. is one of those things you have to see, at least once. But once is never enough. It's like going to the t...

PLAY BALL...and have some FUN at the cartoon museum

31/08/2008 15:03:14 -07:00

2nd St. offers good eats and treats if you're heading to see the Giants play ball, but what few people don't realize is that it will take you to 655 Mission St. where you'll discover the Cartoon Art Museum.
It's a lot of fun to see original art 'cells' from your favorite cartoons and comic books. C...

Mission St. - See it soon, before they yuppify this too!

31/08/2008 14:37:42 -07:00

Mission Street in the historic Mission District offers a Latino cultural flavor in an organic setting of the older sections of town. No glossy, slick, suits here to homogenize things. Good food can be found in several restaurants. One favorite is La Taquiera on Mission St. FYI: Women make sure you...

CLOSE to Union Square...but no cigar!

31/08/2008 14:14:59 -07:00

Geary St. is busy. Pretty tight quarters seem to be the theme, from hotels to restaurants. It's an easy walk to Union Square, which is its redeeming quality. If you happen to be staying at one of the hotels, it's a great base camp with easy access to the major pedestrian attractions of cable cars, s...

Walter U Lum Place: Fantastic Place for Families

31/08/2008 14:13:54 -07:00

Walter U Lum Place is located right above Portsmouth Square in Chinatown. This is just a shaded region where people take strolls or is used as a short cut. When Chinese New Year is near, this street is filled with festivities. This street turns into a mini amusement park, minus the rollercoasters. T...

Interesting street in Chinatown....

31/08/2008 13:48:48 -07:00

Although Grant and Kearney are main streets in Chinatown, Stockton if really where the Chinese residents do most of their business. There are a lot of produce stands and live markets, and I wouldn’t even try to choose just one. My only recommendation is to go into any bakery and try the almond, sesa...

Vandewater Street: Access to many facilities

31/08/2008 13:45:53 -07:00

Vandewater Street is a short, one way street located between Mason St and Powell St. There aren't any houses on this street, but there are apartments. The apartments are pretty modernized, they have a nice outer color and some of the apartments even provide parking. There are small trees planted alo...

It's not all bad.....

31/08/2008 13:43:37 -07:00

While I know native San Franciscans who say that there are a lot of great, cheap ethnic restaurants on Market, you have to be careful not to get into the Tenderloin part of it. This is a notorious district that has a lot of crime and panhandlers. It just isn’t worth it. The strip clubs and joints ar...

You an imagine the Gold Rush days here......

31/08/2008 13:41:09 -07:00

This is the main drag of the neighborhood known as Cow Hollow, a holdover from the days when there were dairy farms in this area. Now you can see the gorgeous mansions built with Gold Rush money. There are also a lot of upscale antique shops and art galleries. If you are lucky enough to be in SF dur...

Blast from the past... Haight-Ashbury LIVES!!

31/08/2008 13:40:25 -07:00

It was pronounced 'Haightashbury' (one word) in the 60's. I was there, in the 'Summer of Love'. It was 1967, when two friends and I hitch hiked from L.A. to San Fran. Not bad for three girls from New England, branching out for the first time. It's a miracle we survived. My most recent visit was...

World's Crookedest Street, pretty, ritzy street....

31/08/2008 13:38:57 -07:00

OK, it is the most touristy part of Russian Hill, but it is fun to drive down it and also worth it for the view at the top. You can see the bay and Alcatraz, and the flowers and shrubs are beautiful. Also, if you walk around the area, you can see some pretty little lanes that have staircases to the...

Be aware and stay on the better half....

31/08/2008 13:33:01 -07:00

There are two distinct parts of Haight Street, divided by Divisadero Street. The Upper Haight is more touristy and we could still see some evidence of the hippy revolution of the 60’s. There are still some cute shops and head shops. The Lower Haight is not the best area. We were told to avoid it and...

Something for everyone, if you don't mind the crowds...

31/08/2008 13:27:16 -07:00

Ok, it’s a tourist trap but you have to go. It will probably take the whole day. For fish, I am not crazy about the famous places here. You are better off getting some of the sublime Dungeness crab from a street vendor and a sundae at Ghirardelli’s. Save the big meal for the Tadich Grill. Check out...

San Francisco's Little Italy - charming!

31/08/2008 13:24:49 -07:00

This street runs through the heart of North Beach, the Italian section of San Francisco. It is loaded with some of the best restaurants in SF. There a lot of good bets here, but we especially loved the Rose Pistola and the Steps of Rome. These are not just red sauce and pasta places, but a lot of th...

Glover St: Pleasant

31/08/2008 13:23:01 -07:00

Glover street is located between Leavenworth St and Jones st. There are a few nice houses here, but most are apartments. The houses are decent, they are clean and some even have some green outside. There are parking spaces available to the residents, but it is first come first serve. There are also...

Long street, something for everyone....

31/08/2008 13:18:49 -07:00

Start on the top of Nob Hill at the Mark Hopkins. From our hotel on Pine, we felt like part mountain goat getting up to it. Check out the Grace Cathedral, with its bronze Ghiberti doors in front and the gorgeous stain glass windows. Walk the labyrinth inside. Outside, hop on the trolley and go down...

Excellent shopping and dining...

31/08/2008 13:15:52 -07:00

Geary runs through the heart of Union Square. There are a lot of wonderful restaurants and stores, including upscale places like Tiffany and Saks. If you are on Geary during dinnertime, we recommend the Daily Grill. If you have room, try the Fruit Cobbler of the day. Unbelievable! Anyway, this stree...

Nice residential neighborhood, great place to stay!

31/08/2008 13:12:52 -07:00

We stayed on Pine Street at the Grosvenor Suites, and although there are a lot of hotels (The Mark Hopkins is across the street), we actually had a sense of community because we got to know some of the neighbors walking their dogs. It is very residential as well as business-oriented. From Pine, it i...

Not the safest place but friendly

31/08/2008 12:17:10 -07:00

I lived on Ocean Avenue by Prospect Park in Brooklyn Ny when I was young, and I must say I remember a lot of crime happening there. On the other hand, I also rememebr this great sense of community.

I have lived in a lot of places and was used to moving around a lot, but Ocean Avenue was one of t...

Very historic place to visit

31/08/2008 12:06:06 -07:00

East 42nd street, particularly Grand Central Station, is a must see for all tourist and New Yorkers alike. If you have ever takent he train there you may notice how easy it is to get lost underground. while transferring from one train to the next, you get to see restaurants, shoe shinign places, as...

Very high class living

31/08/2008 11:57:45 -07:00

I used to babysit two girls on East end Avenue a few years ago and I was amazed at the condo they lived in. It was a 3 bedroom, condo where each of the 3 rooms had their own bathroom. though the space was not huge, it was very classy. The master bedroom had the bathroom with the jacuzzi, and the oth...

Great Strip of Clubs for the college student

31/08/2008 11:50:14 -07:00

On Nesconset Highway, also known as route 347, you can find a lot of night clubs. They may not be as classy as the ones in Manhattan, but definatley worth it for hte college students budget. Many fraternities and sororities thrwo parties at these clubs and rent out the whole place fo the night, so y...

Very crowded but great bargains

31/08/2008 11:42:43 -07:00

Canal strreet is always the place I went to for electronics. They have everythign you need there at prices you thought were impossible to find. When I needed a scientific then a graphic calculator and was told tit would cost about 200 dollars, my mother took me straight to canal street, where we loo...

Good place to just relax and walk around

31/08/2008 11:35:03 -07:00

East 86th street is a good place to stop and walk around if you are ever bored and don't want to get caught int he commotion of Times Square. Here you can find great fast food that is much healthier than a McDonalds or Burger King. I am talking about places that sell milkshakes and pretzels as well...

Perfect for the college student

31/08/2008 11:27:21 -07:00

Lower sheep pasture road is a great street to live in temporarily as a student. Many college students find that living in the dormitories can and has become quite expensive. Even with student loans, it becomes crazy whn you are required to be on a meal plan and pay a lot of activity fees. That is wh...

Nice and quiet environment

31/08/2008 11:19:07 -07:00

Fairbury avenue in Bellerose Ny is a very quiet street yet it has all the essentials for raising children. There is a small park on that street where children can go on the swings ans slides as well as a small sprinkler. The park also provides handball and basketball courts and use of the facility i...

Everything you need at great low prices!

31/08/2008 11:09:59 -07:00

Jamaica avenue in Queens, NY is my shopping heaven. They definately do not have the pricey designer bags you can find in the city. In fact, most of the items are just imitations. They are made of the same exact materials but because they do not carry names like Gucci and Coach, they are sold for abo...

Bargain Hunter's Heaven

31/08/2008 11:00:08 -07:00

82nd Street in Jackson Heights NY is great because you don't need a car to get around at all. With the rising gas prices, this serves as a relief considering there are at least 3 different buses that run by there. They will take you to the local train station, the airport, or even into the city, for...

East End Ave. and E. 88th Street.

31/08/2008 07:56:24 -07:00

The Mayor's House (Gracie Mansion) is on East End Avenue and East 88th Street. This mansion was built in 1799 by one of the wealthiest men in the City Archibald Gracie. In 1942 Fiorello H. LaGuardia moved into Gracie Mansion and inaugurating the building as the official residence of the Mayor of N...

Home of the world's largest cathedral, St. John the Divine

31/08/2008 07:39:02 -07:00

The world's largest cathedral, St. John the Divine in Manhattan. The Cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am-6:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am-8:00pm. If ever you need a peace of mind, this is the place to visit. Great place for meditation. Beautiful grounds and gardens and wonderful pl...

Perfect Place for Young Singles / Room Mates

31/08/2008 07:34:45 -07:00

I've lived on 14th Street in the East Village for the past three years and I really loved it. It's such a hip and down-to-earth area. The apartment that I lived in was perfect, it was small but charming, and the building that I lived in was very safe and quiet. The apartment was pricey, but it wa...

Great place to visit

31/08/2008 07:30:41 -07:00

Just until the late 1980's 42nd St. was a street full of prostitution, sex shops, drugs, and old xxx movie theaters. 42nd Street was gradually cleaned and by the 1990's Mayor Gulianni cleaned it up, now It's a tourist attraction. Great place to shop, eat and just sight see. You can find almost an...

Great Deals & Tourist Trap

31/08/2008 07:29:47 -07:00

During the fall I usually go to Canal Street a lot. I do a lot of fabrication for work, so it's the best place to go in Manhattan to get discounted plastic, rubber, and art materials. It's pretty much one-stop shopping if you're looking to buy those kinds of supplies. If you want DVD deals and kn...

Pretty ok of a street - for uptown : )

30/08/2008 23:35:02 -07:00

At Broadway and 110th, there are a lot of stores that real people need. On the southeast corner there is a Gristedes supermarket that is clean & has a good selection. On the southwest corner there is a drug store. Just two blocks up there is a Citibank, the Heights (a bar/grill), and just north o...

Nice drive down

30/08/2008 23:28:58 -07:00

I use Manhattan Ave as a way to drive from the west side of manhattan to the east side. Manhattan Ave has Morningside curve into it near 110th street. At this point, you can follow 110th down to 96th street and then since Manhattan Ave ends at 96th, make a left and then cut through the park to get...

On 102nd Street

30/08/2008 17:15:14 -07:00

102nd Street in Queens is similar to many others nearby. I thought that the street was nice, though it may not be the most desirable place to live if you're thinking of moving to a borough. All in all, I'd say that this street is good for the residents and not designed for visitors, but was fairly a...

Overall, a nice place to live, but you have to pay attention to the neighborhood

30/08/2008 23:24:03 -07:00

Riverside is a great shortcut or a great way to avoid Broadway. You can time the lights from 72nd street to about 168th street and can go through 3 or 4 before you have to stop. And these lights are not at every block. From about 120th to 135th there are no lights at all since you are traveling o...

Great way to drive past traffic & get gas

30/08/2008 23:17:58 -07:00

Morningside Ave is also known as Convent Avenue. It is referred to as Morningside after 128th street. Morningside just north of 125th Street is a two lane, narrow avenue. South of 125th Street, Morningside widens out and is easy to drive down. Not many people walk down it and on the west side of...

Wish it were safe - at all times of day - it could be a beautiful street

30/08/2008 23:10:48 -07:00

St. Nicholas Terrace is up on the hill and is just behind City College. It is where everyone parks who goes to school there or lives in the surrounding area. It is right up against the park and during the day, it is quite safe to walk down it. It is also nice to walk down a street in NYC where it...

On 104th Street

30/08/2008 17:45:29 -07:00

Firstly, the street is right near a 7 train, which I find to be very convenient and a great way to get to Grand Central and into the rest of Manhattan. Secondly, the majority of the businesses located on this street are catered for the people living in the neighborhood. I think that this is a great...

Nearby Park Avenue

30/08/2008 17:20:28 -07:00

This street shares the luxury of the Upper East Side, and some of the highlights, though the real estate may not be as desirable as other streets throughout the city. I think that this is a good street to get started on in the city if you're looking for a change in pace, and this street definitely w...

Good for shopping - annoying to drive down

30/08/2008 22:44:52 -07:00

What can one say about 125th street!! Before I moved up here, I had no idea. There is every kind of store & more banks than you can think of their names. Between Broadway and Lennox, there are Citibank, Commerce, North Fork, Wamu, Chase, Bank of America, and two other banks right at Broadway. At...

Not as much shopping as 125th, but not so bad :)

30/08/2008 22:29:07 -07:00

From Riverside park to Broadway, there's not much there other than apartments. From Broadway to Amsterdam, there are quite a few shops and surprisingly a liquor store that stocks decent wines (this is on the south side of 145th). From Amsterdam to St. Nicholas, there is a raw food restaurant, whic...

101st Street in Queens

30/08/2008 17:09:58 -07:00

101st Street in Queens has several small service oriented business catered for the people living in this part of Jamaica. I think that this street is convenient and accessible.The A train runs along Liberty Avenue, and you can find a station nearby 101st Street at 104th Street or Rockaway Boulevard....

West 135th - not the best place to be

30/08/2008 22:14:09 -07:00

West 135th street in between Amsterdam and Convent is a mess. While due to the fact that streets don't follow a grid always this far up in NYC, the distance between these two avenues is about 10 cars long, the road itself is a mess. There is parking on both sides of the street and the road is very...

Like most places in NY - it depends where you are - how the street is!

30/08/2008 22:02:40 -07:00

I live on a street that runs parallel to amsterdam avenue, near the cross street of 133rd. Amsterdam from 125th to 145th, is pretty much dead. Some points of interest - at Amsterdam and 128th street, there is a live poultry market. In the four years I've lived here, a chicken once escaped and ran...