StreetAdvisor: Reviews for Michigan, United States

You've got to ride the trolley, arts district, worth the time

27/08/2008 07:31:46 -07:00

Main Street – If it isn’t too hot, you can walk down Main, but we recommend the trolley. No cars are allowed and you can really enjoy getting off and browsing the cafes and museums the area. On Main, you will find yourself in the Historic Arts District. Check out the Orpheum Theater, statue of Elvis...

Quiet street, pretty houses.

14/08/2008 13:45:51 -07:00

This is a great place for families to live- not so great for those into night life, though. There is a great hospital down the street, the library and schools are well funded, there are parks GALORE, and it has a small town feel becuase it IS a small town. Oh, and about that hospital down the street...

Progressive college town that's also family-friendly

07/08/2008 07:23:52 -07:00

Ypsilanti is a small city (population 22,000) immediately to the east of Ann Arbor and just west of metropolitan Detroit. For decades a manufacturing town, Ypsilanti today is increasingly becoming a creative and cultural center, particularly as Ann Arbor has become more expensive, making Ypsilanti's...

Gratiot Avenue-You should be running

01/08/2008 07:48:24 -07:00

Gratiot Ave stretches from Detroit to a few of its suburbs, and it is possibly the worst over-all stretch of road to grace Detroit. Pot-hole-laden, ugly, full of industrial decay, and generally unsafe--Gratiot is the road that no one sensible travels on after dark.

Assumption Grotto Church is on...

Loving it

12/05/2007 06:22:42 -07:00

My street is full of nice people who look out for each other and keeps it clean.

good

11/05/2007 00:25:06 -07:00

nice place to live quiet street affordable homes with in walking distance to schools and stores really no crime to speak of

nice

10/05/2007 14:10:15 -07:00

good place to raise a family nice affordable homes. Walking distance to schools and stores. no crime to speak of.

Quiet family-friendly street in an established neighborhood

07/08/2008 06:44:34 -07:00

Sheridan Street is a short, two block residential street running East/West between Oakwood and Summit Streets, also residential. It is a continuous block on the north, but the south side is bisected by Elm Street, also residential. Sheridan lies in the northeast corner of Normal Park, a mostly resid...

Verdant neighborhood, close to Gallup Park and the Huron River, and walking distance from downtown Ann Arbor

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

Wooded area, close to Gallup Park and the Huron River, also walking distance from the University of Michigan and downtown Ann Arbor. Very much a residential area, but with good access to transportation and retail. Surprisingly rural for an area so close to downtown.

A really LOVELY street! Check it out!

01/08/2008 04:27:38 -07:00

This is a beautiful area. Anytime someone says that Detroit is an ugly city, tell them about Madison Street. It's actually more of a boulevard than a street because there are nice big tree-lined medians running down it, really pretty. There's an absolutely beautiful park right at the end of it, whic...

"Boulevard" - yeah right - stay away

01/08/2008 04:23:19 -07:00

Why would they call this pointless, dreary street a boulevard? A boulevard is supposed to be nice. This street is not nice in the least. It's just a grimy and depressing road through a decaying area of parking lots. It always seems like there is construction around here which is never getting finish...

Center Line - The capital of Warren

06/08/2008 19:47:44 -07:00

I lived in Center Line for 10 years after getting married. It used to be a great little city that is completely surrounded by a much larger urban city (Warren). When we first moved in, it was a great city that was extremely safe. It is only about 2 square miles with a very responsive police force. B...

Great Growing Neighborhood

06/08/2008 19:21:01 -07:00

This subdivision is just a few years old and it still being built up. It's a beautiful area surrounded by wooded areas and accompanying creatures, deer, etc... Nice landscaping and welcoming black iron lampposts make the neighborhood inviting.

Nice Cul-de-Sac in the '03

06/08/2008 18:26:00 -07:00

I know what you are thinking..How can it be a nice neighborhood in the '03 right? Well this is. Its a little cul-de-sac in the absolute northeast corner of the '03. It's about 30 houses and it's a little stand alone island. Nice location with easy access to Knapp's Corner, Alpine, Plainfield and...

Great Area next to Northview Schools

06/08/2008 18:17:11 -07:00

Nice quiet area. Northview Schools provides lots of activities. Kids love to watch all the various sporting events. Tons of kids all over the place, great location for families.

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W Warren Ave is so much better.

01/08/2008 08:05:59 -07:00

This just shows the present nature of Detroit-how a safety and aestheticism can go from good to dangerous in a matter of blocks. East Warren Avenue is one of those roads that perpetuate the stereotype of "thug-life" Detroit--it is awful. While driving down East Warren, one can see abandoned buildin...

Lots of history, but don't walk alone at night!!!

01/08/2008 07:38:57 -07:00

Woodward Ave is truly the heart of Detroit-physically and metaphorically. It offers some cool attractions such as the DIA, the Detroit History Museum, Comerica Park, CCS, Ford Field, parts of Wayne, The Fox Theatre, and several fantastic restaurants. It is also home to the "Woodward Dream Cruise,"...

There are worse neighborhoods in Detroit, and there are better

01/08/2008 07:20:22 -07:00

My grandparents have lived on this street since my mother was very young, and they've watched this street plummet since the riots in the 70s. It's not too far from Greektown, there's a nice little mall on Lafayette, but it's really not the safest place. My grandparents have lost several cars in...

Must see the Fisher Building!

01/08/2008 07:13:41 -07:00

The Fisher Theatre is probably one of the coolest things in Detroit--the historic building not only houses a theatre, but plenty of boutiques and stores. The building itself is also amazing, and its golden tower is somewhat of a Detroit-landmark. The building is readily-accessible, and offers spec...

Great for a night on the town

01/08/2008 07:03:26 -07:00

I have always loved Greektown-it's a decently-happenin' place full of things to do for the entire family. The part of E Lafayette that intersects Greektown (It's not so great outside of Greektown, but it gets better once it reaches Grosse Point, though doesn't everything?) has wall-to-wall internat...

Shouldn't have let the MGM Grand go...

01/08/2008 06:55:46 -07:00

West Lafayette goes directly into down-town Detroit (Not Greektown, which is totally different), and it seemed to be picking up for a while during the late 90s-00s upon the installment of the MGM Grand Casino. The Casino brought lots of customers to the surrounding businesses, convinced the zoning...

Generally depressing, but not that dangerous

01/08/2008 06:46:56 -07:00

Anytime I travel abroad, foreigners always ask if I've met Eminem because I used to live on 8 Mile. I go on to inform them that I haven't met Eminem and that 8 Mile is a very long road and that most of it is pretty tame. The part of 8 Mile that graces Detroit is slummy and depressing, but I wouldn...

Great Collegiate Atmosphere!

01/08/2008 06:34:07 -07:00

The area surrounding Wayne State has really improved in the last ten years! It has a very fun collegiate/educational vibe to it--one of the few areas in Detroit that's well-monitored and safe for students to be in. There are lots of little shops, great restaurant, and cafes near the University--al...

And 8 Mile is the one that gets the bad name

01/08/2008 06:24:30 -07:00

In trite honesty, Cass Avenue is probably one of the worst stretches in Detroit. It's replete with abandoned buildings, slum-tenements, and crime-activity. I used to drive down it all the time with my mother as a child, and she'd always make me lock the car doors! Also, one of my good friends was...

Awesome, awesome area - a must-visit

01/08/2008 04:33:25 -07:00

This is definitely a great part of Detroit. It runs right along an absolutely GORGEOUS park, with beautiful trees that look amazing in the summer. Right on this street is one of the best bars I've ever been to, "Proof." You have to stop by that bar if you're in the area. Another noteworthy restauran...

Ugh stay AWAY from this area!

01/08/2008 04:18:41 -07:00

It looks like a bombed out war zone in Kosovo or something over on 3rd Street. I once saw what I think could have been a dead guy lying in the dirt on this street, although he might have just been passed out drunk (I hope.) It is not a nice area...definitely slum conditions. When you hear people tal...

A great street in Detroit with cool places to visit

01/08/2008 04:15:10 -07:00

You should definitely stop around the area on Woodward Avenue near the Ford Field where the Tigers play...there are about a billion amazing restaurants here. The Fox Town Grill (I think that's what it's called) is the best of all of them, it's a little expensive, but definitely worth it. The Second...

A damn good street with good eats - nice place to hang out

01/08/2008 04:09:53 -07:00

This is a great place to hang out. It has some really really good restaurants on it. There's a place called Bert's that has really good barbecue, and there are about a dozen or so other great places nearby, a pizza place, a pita restaurant, a place called "Farmer's" which is truly excellent and I'd...

Bellevue Street - yuck

01/08/2008 04:04:48 -07:00

There's a famous mental institution called Bellevue that I've heard about. Funny, because I'm assuming that the word in French means a nice view, or positive connotations of some kind. But this Bellevue St. in Detroit is a really ugly place. It just goes through a bunch of rusty, decaying storage ar...

Eh - not very nice

01/08/2008 03:57:19 -07:00

8 Mile gets a reputation from the Eminem movie as being a really shady, dangerous place. I wouldn't really say it's a hell-hole like the movie makes it seem. It's certainly not the kind of place you want to be walking around at night, but during the day it's not that bad. Maybe the crime was worse a...

A major street, gets you where you need to go, and not too shady

01/08/2008 03:49:44 -07:00

By virtue of being a main street, it's kept fairly un-shady. There are far more dangerous places in Detroit that you could be. Where it intersects with Conant Street there's a fun bar and jazz cafe called Mandy's, and of course Buddy's Rendevous Pizza, which is one of the best pizza joints I've ever...

A pretty quiet street with lots of green space

01/08/2008 03:41:25 -07:00

East Palmer Ave. is a pretty nondescript street that basically just goes through some suburban areas, lots of houses with green yards and trees. As for food, it's not that great, but there are some okay places to eat. There's a Coney Island restaurant and a Subway nearby, and a Riteway market if you...

Atwater Street is exactly what it says

31/07/2008 18:36:21 -07:00

Atwater Street is exactly what it says it is, it's a winding street located directly next to the Detroit River, or "at water." It begins in Downtown Detroit around the Joe Louis Arena, and ends at Joseph Campau Street. There is a nice pathway that follows the street, and is great during the summer f...

So Many Places to Eat...

31/07/2008 18:27:47 -07:00

that it is tough to decide. Most nights you wonder if anybody even cooks at home anymore.

The Main St.

31/07/2008 12:41:53 -07:00

Downtown Plymouth is everything you think of in a downtown. Main St. is the best part. It has a town square with bars, restaurants, and little cute shops. They close it down for the art fair every year and it is great. Nice slow speeds and a boulevarded roads are great for pets and pedestrians and d...

Pick any spot.

31/07/2008 12:28:50 -07:00

On Pickford you can pick any spot is all beautiful. It used to be nicer because half the houses backed up to woods but now it is just another street back there. It is still a great place to live and will be perfect you and your family. Great schools and a bustling economy help keep home prices great...

No Farming On Farmington Road

31/07/2008 12:22:23 -07:00

Farmington Road is a great way to get across town. Not many people live on it many live just off of it. For most the way it is a brisk 45 mph. It has all that you could want nice access to shopping. Perfectly centered between all the shopping you could need but not much on it to clutter it up and sl...

Historic Main Street in Detroit

31/07/2008 12:17:36 -07:00

If downtown Detroit had a main street this would it. It has everything on it except the casinos. It dead ends at Hart Plaza and the Detroit River. The city puts a lot of work into fixing it up. You can go to the Fox Theatre or for Sport you can go to Comerica Park and see the Tigers or head on over...

The Lyndon Corridor

31/07/2008 12:10:39 -07:00

Lyndon is a nice cozy street that cuts a straight path through Redford and Livonia. When you want to take a nice slower trip across the cities take Lyndon it is only 25 mph but cuts all the way though. It has a few stop sign but not many. Mostly just nice houses and fresh air. The tree lined streets...

Franca-Nice as a-villa

31/07/2008 12:05:49 -07:00

Francavilla is a beautiful street in the self title subdivision. It is the gem of Livonia. It is a nice curvy drive past beautifully maintained houses. Most people know that they have arrived at the good life when they can live here. It is situated right next to the award winning Stevenson high scho...

The Devider Line

31/07/2008 12:02:58 -07:00

Eight Mile Road is best known for the Eminem movie. It is the same road just a much nicer part of the area. This part is in the suburban utopia of Livonia. No gang wars here jus the dividing line between the beautiful Livonia and picturesque Farmington Hills. It is a nice clean fast moving street th...

It is great for a starter House

31/07/2008 11:47:17 -07:00

Bennett in Redford is a great place to start your family. It has cheap houses that young couple can afford. You will have just enough room for your first kid. If you want more than one or have a child that is getting to school age I recommend moving on over to the Livonia part of Bennett St. It is m...

The Arden Garden

31/07/2008 11:42:33 -07:00

I like to think of Arden as a garden. It is a nice road to live on. There are many families lining both sides of the street. Your children will always have other kids to play with in a safe environment. Tree lined street with a nice cozy safe atmosphere is the best way to describe Arden.

I bark for Barkley

31/07/2008 11:37:51 -07:00

Barkley is a wonderful street that winds and breaks through Livonia as fallows the Lyndon corridor. It is near the Five Mile divider line between North and South Livonia. Barkley started out as an alley but as Livonia grew along with the size of the cars that used it, Barkley was paved and is now a...

A mini-Michigan Ave...

31/07/2008 08:53:17 -07:00

..except dirtier and not "cool".

Located just off of Michigan Ave, this street is home to a bunch of businesses that are not doing as well as the others on Michigan Ave. There are some restuarants, a craft store, ACO hardware, and some others that have held up.

The guy who owns most (if not a...

Nice quiet neighborhood

31/07/2008 08:40:29 -07:00

Located just off of the Ford Historic Homes District, this is a solid residential area. A Farmers market and grocery store are just down the street. A park/pool is within a 5-10 minute walk.

Its a quiet and pleasant neighborhood great for raising a family in.

There aren't too many nearby di...

Built with speed in mind

31/07/2008 08:26:16 -07:00

Telegraph is a 45 MPH road featuring many niche stores and fast food stops (such as a '50s style McDonalds), with a couple of sit down restaurants to boast.

Homes here are small and plentiful. Noise is definitely a factor, but my friends who live along Telegraph seem to have gotten used to it, a...

Large residential street

31/07/2008 08:11:18 -07:00

Mostly residential area. It's one of the larger residential streets but is surprisingly quiet.

The homes are mostly middle-of-the-run, average homes. People are always outside talking, walking, walking dogs, riding bikes, etc. If you live in West Dearborn you'll probably come across someone you...

Takes you where you need to go

31/07/2008 07:51:22 -07:00

This road goes to a myriad of destinations including: two high schools, multiple gas stations, Kroger (grocery store), and the Allen Park shopping district known as "The Hill". The posted speed limit is 35 but drivers tend to gravitate towards 45. It's an extremely convenient road, although fairly...

Quiet, historical, and religious

31/07/2008 07:31:03 -07:00

Military takes you right through the center of the Ford Historic Homes district. It's a very nice neighborhood (perhaps one of the best in Dearborn) and the prices of the homes reflects. While the prices aren't exactly astronomical, they are higher than you'd typically pay for a Dearborn home.

F...

Big college road

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

Dearborn's higher education campuses (Unversity of Michigan and Henry Ford Community College) are located on this road. Fairlane Mall (which holds Dearborn's movie theater) is right across the street and Henry Ford's historic home stands next to the University of Michigan campus.

It's not too bad...

Not that good of a road

31/07/2008 06:57:11 -07:00

The only reason for anyone to ever drive on this road would be so that they can access the multitudes of stores located in the area. The actual road is horrible. It sports some monster size potholes. In the winter, some areas of this street go unplowed and people tend to go sliding if they're not ca...

Main residential street; not a bad place to live

30/07/2008 21:43:43 -07:00

I've lived on this street most of my life and overall it has been a pretty pleasant experience. The only con of living on a main residential street is that while convenient, cars parked in front of your house overnight have gotten hit by careless/drunk drivers. Otherwise there are plenty of conve...

Nice area and only getting nicer!

30/07/2008 21:26:20 -07:00

Michigan Ave is the heart of Dearborn. Everything from stores, restaurants, and city buildings (such as City Hall or the Dearborn Preforming Arts Center) is located on this street. It's known as the city's "cool place" and gives off a big city feel in this smaller town.

New stores seem to open e...

Tree Lined Wide Thoroughfare

30/07/2008 14:17:51 -07:00

Washington Blvd is a wide street, as the title suggests, it is tree lined. It begins at Jefferson Avenue, and ends at Park Avenue. It is one of the major thoroghfares of Downtown Detroit.

Cobo Hall, which is the main convention center in Detroit is located right at the corner of Jefferson and W...

Abandoned parking lots, and vacant factories

30/07/2008 13:57:40 -07:00

Sproat Street begins at Cass Avenue, and ends at Woodward Avenue. The Downtown area of Detroit has been revitalized quite a bit in recent years, as well as the Mid-Town area in Detroit located near Wayne State University. This middle region between Downtown and Mid-Town is where Sproat Street and...

Behind all the action in Downtown

30/07/2008 13:47:35 -07:00

Farmer Street begins at Clifford Street, and ends at Randolph Street. It is very safe, and clean. I walk through the area often during the evening. Many local area residents walk their dogs along the streets.

In terms of transportation, it is serviced by the Broadway People Mover Station, whic...

A nice older neigborhood

30/07/2008 13:21:48 -07:00

This stretch of road runs along side I-75, which makes the area a tad noisey from traffic 24/7. But if your in need to get from one end of the city to the other without using all the side streets I-375 bypass is the way around. This goes South to Toledo and North to the upper pennisula. Quick acces...

parking, the river and shopping here.

30/07/2008 12:43:41 -07:00

You just gotta drive this stretch of road in both daylight and night. Daytime activites are park at one of the nearby lots and trot to the specialty shops, antiques, glassware, jewelry and many others. At night this street while not so interesting, is the gateway next to the Detroit River, the night...

Please get out and look up...at night too!

30/07/2008 12:33:13 -07:00

A drive down this street from downtown proper all the way to Grand River Ave., is awsome. If your not used to tall colorfull windowed buildings you'll want to park and admire! The lighting at night is spectacular. This part of the motor city you can see alot, some shopping downtown of course, lots o...

Skid Row, with Abandoned Buildings

30/07/2008 12:24:36 -07:00

Temple Street is just outside of the Downtown area of Detroit, and right before Mid-Town. It begins at Woodward Avenue, and ends at 16th Street.

Other than a few landmarks of note which include the Masonic Temple, Motor City Casino and The Metropolitan Center for High Technology, the street is c...

Skyscrapers, and Neat Architecture

30/07/2008 12:17:34 -07:00

Griswold begins in the heart of Downtown Detroit, and ends at Grand River Avenue. It is strictly a commercial, and business area of the city, with no residential facilities.

There are a few buildings that are worth checking out in terms of architecture, these include the Penobscot Building, an...

Corporate to Casino

30/07/2008 10:24:28 -07:00

Monroe Street begins at the Compuware Corporate Headquarters, and ends up in the lively Greektown neighborhood of Detroit. Monroe is the main street in the heart of Greektown, which is quite possibly the best, and most safe area in Downtown Detroit.

There are a few residential lofts, the main on...

Arts and Theater Hub of the City

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

Although its a small stretch of road, roughly a quarter of a mile beginning at Witherell Street, and ending at Randolph Street, there is still much to do on Broadway.

One of Detroit's premier recreational facilities is located on Broadway, The Boll Family YMCA which offers rock climbing, state of...

High Traffic Area, connects to Major Highway.

30/07/2008 09:52:43 -07:00

East Jefferson Avenue begins in Downtown Detroit, and continues on into Grosse Pointe, Michigan. It offers convenient access to Highway 375 which emanates from the street.

The street is relatively safe for Detroit standards meaning there are a few vagrant, and homeless individuals present, but t...

Needs improvement, yet has potential to be vibrant and fun

30/07/2008 09:39:49 -07:00

Woodward Avenue is like an artery coming out of downtown Detroit. It begins right at the United States and Canada border and continues all the way through to Pontiac, Michigan.

This review will focus on the part of Woodward Avenue that is located in Downtown Detroit. In recent years the city ha...

I think the author is right; it's a fairly mean street

28/07/2008 12:38:20 -07:00

I've been down, and up that street before. Woodward does have public transportation, during the day, but all in all it is not the most beautiful, safest place on earth.

Nearby schools and senior centers

25/07/2008 10:07:26 -07:00

Close to busy Woodward Avenue, the street might be a bit dangerous for smaller children, but the Shrine Catholic school and its playground are on one side of the street, and quiet family homes with well-tended yards are on the other. Neighbors watch out for each other. A senior center is close by wi...

Nearby schools - lots of kids!

25/07/2008 10:02:45 -07:00

Fairly quiet neighborhood, near to main traffic arteries, close to schools and recreation centers, within walking distance of many synogogues, close to shopping. Lots of kids in the neighborhood.

Quiet yet still close to main traffic paths

25/07/2008 09:59:22 -07:00

Close to 10 Mile Rd., I-696, and Greenfield Rd., yet still a quiet and friendly neighborhood. A good mix of families, couples, and retirees. There are many synogogues within walking distance, and Saturdays see a lot of people on their way to worship.

Great place to grow up

25/07/2008 09:54:56 -07:00

Quiet, friendly neighbors, green yards, trees, near main traffic arteries (Southfield Road, 10 Mile Rd., 696 Freeway, etc)., good schools. This was a great place to grow up! Also, a lot of older people are in the area. It's a good mix of families with young kids, retirees, singles, and couples. Ther...

Near main traffic arteries, yet not too close to be quiet

25/07/2008 09:46:46 -07:00

Near Gratiot Avenue, yet still a quiet neighborhood. One would have to go out to Gratiot to eat out or have anything in the way of nightlife. Most stores (again, on Gratiot - there aren't any on Linnhurst to speak of) have bars on the windows 24 hours a day, but most homes do not.

Hideously unsafe area

25/07/2008 09:42:33 -07:00

The house where we lived was subjected to many drive-by shootings, and we were lucky not to be killed on many occasions. There are too few streetlights, tons of drug and violent crimes, horrible neighborhood, hideous schooling. Don't move here.

The Fisher Theatre and Henry Ford Hospital...

25/07/2008 09:38:36 -07:00

...are the two best things about W. Grand Blvd. The Fisher brings Broadway to Detroit, and increases the city's cultural level by about 100 points on a scale of 1-100. The hospital is one of the best anywhere. Plus, large portions of Wayne State University are nearby.

Homes near Peck Park - but also near busy Chrysler Freeway

25/07/2008 09:31:32 -07:00

Nearby Peck Park provides welcome green space. Public transportation is available - during the day - on nearby John R Street, Brush Street, and Beaubien Ave., but only irregularly on Frederick Douglass Ave itself - and not at all at night. The nearby Chrysler Freeway is noisy and dangerous to small...

Horrible Slum Conditions

25/07/2008 09:19:43 -07:00

Cass Avenue is a slum - there's no way 'round it. It makes up the heart of what's known as the "Cass Corridor" - a notorious drug and other crime infested area of the city. The homes are in mostly deplorable condition. There are few stores or other businesses - who would shop here? The contrast betw...

Main Traffic Artery

25/07/2008 09:13:44 -07:00

Woodward Avenue starts at the heart of downtown Detroit and goes all the way up to Pontiac, MI. It was the first paved "highway" in the US, and it remains a primary traffic artery to this day. Many important buildings are located along Woodward, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the main Libr...

Friendly, pretty much what you would expect from the area

25/06/2008 06:52:01 -07:00

There are always a couple parties that go on after the sun goes down a year, but the overwhelming majority of the time people are very respectful of each other

A Nice Quiet City Street

09/06/2008 17:42:40 -07:00

Wentworth Ave. is located in the Lakeview area of Battle Creek. It is centrally located and withing walking distance of many restaurants and a grocery store, as well as a few specialty shops. It is within walking distance to a bus stop to easily get you to other areas of the city. Wentworth is lo...

A Nice Quiet Suburban Street

09/06/2008 17:38:08 -07:00

Wattles Road, in Emmett Township, is a mix between rural and urban life. The houses are large and most set on an acre or so of land. The street is pretty busy traffic-wise but still quiet and well-kept. The people are friendly and look out for one another. The only drawback is that the road is p...

Beautiful rural area to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors.

04/05/2007 06:54:52 -07:00

25th Street is a quiet and peaceful mecca just outside of the suburbs of Portage.

Beautiful street - horrid problems - drugs are a real issue -

04/04/2007 10:44:01 -07:00

People that do not live any where near the street come into the area to "hang out" and sell drugs. Not a safe area anymore. Do not even consider this area if you have kids that you care about.

Battle Creek - Trying To Overcome

09/06/2008 16:02:26 -07:00

Battle Creek is located off of I-94 in Michigan, about half way between Detroit and Chicago. It has a population of about 55,000.

You can find almost any type of cuisine in Battle Creek. Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Indian, etc. About the only type of restaurant lacking is Italian.

There...

A reflection of the state

09/06/2008 08:56:34 -07:00

Unfortunately, like all of Michigan, Kalamazoo is having its economic problems. However, the city as a whole is still a great place that has a nice homely feel. With Kalamazoo it really is dependent upon where you live in the city as to how your experience will be. If you live near Portage, you w...

Busy -- Not for those needing quiet

09/06/2008 08:40:54 -07:00

Personally, I loved living off of S. Westnedge. There were a lot of things close by and there was a good neighborhood vibe. I lived right next to I94 so the noise pollution was double what it is on any other part of Westnedge. However, this wasn't really a problem for me, but for those seeking pe...

Great for families

05/06/2008 06:49:51 -07:00

Sterling Heights is a great city for families. There are always big city events like Sterling Fest in the summer and the big event in the winter. At the holiday event there is entertainment, sleigh rides, hot cocoa and cookies. Sterling Fest always has a big name performer, such as Journey, Bob Sega...

Very Quite lovely

29/04/2008 18:56:02 -07:00

I have lived here for about 13 years. It is a little noisy but with the main road I have invested in sound proof windows. Their are very few neighbors and they are very freindly.

The Best Food

29/04/2008 14:43:03 -07:00

I love the food this street has to offer, from Detroit Shrimp and Fish to White Castle to the little restaurant with the amazingly delicious sweet potato pies. It brings back many memories from my childhood, when I went to visit my grandparents house. I do not think it is the street I want to live o...

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Good Memories but Stinky!!

29/04/2008 14:36:37 -07:00

I have many great memories from this street, with my grandparents, like that old grocery store that had an awful meat smell( I never figured out where that came from). Anyway, it had great things it was actually ran along side of the Detroit River. We visited that river every Fourth of July to go to...

Going to Grandmas House

29/04/2008 11:56:58 -07:00

This street represents family. I lived off this street for 1 year, but I visited this street for most of my life. It has a laid back simpleness that you have to love. Everyone knows everyone, it is very family oriented. Although there is not much nightlife, the city of Detroit is about 15 minutes aw...

Pretty close to small town heaven

28/04/2008 20:47:50 -07:00

Our neighborhood is close knit and quiet yet only two blocks from the downtown district. Shopping is close. The schools are great. There is a recycling program. There is next to no crime and the area feels safe. Lots of children are around so its a great place for families. The houses are so ve...

safe and quiet

28/04/2008 20:19:57 -07:00

This is the area where Longacre school is located in. We were shopping for houses and I was struck by how quiet this area is. The houses are so neat and clean and the neighborhood is kinda close knit. This is an excellent area to raise children in. Truly, I think the area deserves its ranking of...

Stepping back in time!

28/04/2008 20:02:16 -07:00

Strangely close to the town center the historic area of this street is picturesque almost to a fault. Many of the older homes may not appeal to a younger sect of buyers but none the less these gems are beautiful and most have been restored. There are multiple parks in the area and also shopping cl...

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Wonderful area for children!

28/04/2008 19:57:37 -07:00

This is a wonderful neighborhood to raise kids. Farmington has some of the best schools in Michigan and this neighborhood actually has the school in it. The houses start to look the same but the people are really friendly and there are lots of kids to play with if you are looking for other people...

Don't come here if you want quiet!

28/04/2008 19:53:05 -07:00

If you like curry, diversity and children this is a great place to live! There is a very high Indian population that leads to serious culture shock if you aren't looking for that kind of cultural diversity. It was fun living here though because despite the fact that my hindi sucks every one was su...

Welcome to the best part of Detroit

28/04/2008 19:42:48 -07:00

I have the great joy of attending a church and ballgames in the same stretch of land. Situated right down town and open, Adams street next to the park is amazing. The area is very different from the old stadium area. But right here in this little stretch you can see a football game, a baseball ga...

Diversity and Desparity

28/04/2008 19:36:14 -07:00

In order to get to work and church every day, I would try to avoid the freeways and the crazy traffic and would drive up Grand River. The stretch that starts in Farmington and runs to the casinos in the downtown area. Its so different. There are areas where there are homeless people that push the...

That Revival Feeling

28/04/2008 19:31:08 -07:00

The area of Watson Street that I know something about is the historic Brush Park area. We had a condo in one of the revitalized building downtown. This was great! You could walk to a show or a ballgame. There was a very vital night life and lots going on! We did have someone break a window out...

Scared of THAT!

28/04/2008 19:16:21 -07:00

I worked on Greenfield and it was really rough. There were people that were hanging out under the overpass. The lighting was poor at best and the street was torn up so bad I trashed three new tires while I worked there. Now there are areas on west side that are perfectly nice but this place was n...

quiet, cozy, cute

27/04/2008 22:42:41 -07:00

Mostly full of singles, who live in the Hunts Club or The Pine. Currently, there is quite a bit of construction, which is making things a little louder than we'd like. Very near Ypsilanti shopping districts, such as Depot Town.

Historic, Interesting, Quiet

27/04/2008 22:40:39 -07:00

Everything interesting is so close by. From the much-used swimming pool, ice rink, and ball fields, and the city’s historic Cobblestone Farm, all are within walking distance.

1960s feel good

27/04/2008 22:39:00 -07:00

Near Huron High School, most of the families live in houses ranging from cozy brick-trimmed frame ranches, 1960s-era colonials and tri-levels. Quiet neighborhood, mostly families and retired persons.

College Student Cozy

27/04/2008 22:36:59 -07:00

Home to several campus apartment complexes, this neighborhood has easy access to the university hospital, the downtown campus and the north side of town. Most high school students will attend Huron. A stone's throw away from the Huron River.

a stone's throw from everywhere

25/04/2008 18:50:58 -07:00

This is a well-manicured mixture of subdivisions, condominiums, townhouses, and apartment complexes. Home to business professionals and low income families alike. Near busy shopping areas and Dominoes Farm. The latter is especially nice at Christmas time.

a bit of country in the city

25/04/2008 18:47:17 -07:00

Some horse farms, complete with white wooden fences. A few older country homes with vegetable gardens and big yards with lots of trees, and sometimes even a tractor or dilapidated barn. There are fields of wildflowers along the road and open expanses of farmland. Very near a large movie theatre!

like a fall

25/04/2008 18:45:33 -07:00

Home to Heritage Falls, which offers custom-built ranch-style duplex condominiums, and the Hawthorne Ridge subdivision. Within a walking distance of a golf club.

No blues here!

25/04/2008 18:43:45 -07:00

This street just south of the main U-M campus, it is filled with older houses occupied by longtime residents mingle with large fraternity, sorority, and cooperative houses and student apartment buildings. This is a great place for students to live, it's within walking distance of downtown and the ma...

Interesting and Convenient

25/04/2008 18:41:56 -07:00

Southwest of the Jackson-Wagner, this street is the site of three cohousing developments—Sunward, Great Oaks, and Touchston. This is where individually owned, condolike units cluster around a common house with shared service and social areas.

New and Booming

25/04/2008 18:40:35 -07:00

Home to quite a few new condos and apartment complexes, this street is in prime position for easy access to downtown Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter and I94. Great shopping is just a stone throw away.

perfect and established

25/04/2008 18:38:14 -07:00

Skydale streets in the Huron Highlands area is home to families, retirees, and singles. Many low-income housing solutions are in this part of town. Easy access to shopping and food.

Nice and upcoming

25/04/2008 18:35:26 -07:00

This hilly area is now in constant demand. Many older houses long used as rentals are for sale. They share the neighborhood with some of the city’s oldest surviving houses, such as the Beckley House. Once a stop on the Underground Railroad, it's full of rich history.

Nice for walking

25/04/2008 18:33:13 -07:00

Literally a two minute walk from the University hospital, this is a great place to live if you work in the medical field. Rent is cheaper if you work at the hospital, and it's easy access to Northside and downtown shopping areas.

Neighborhood Going Down

25/04/2008 18:31:26 -07:00

This street used to be great, used to be bustling and busy. It really has no excuse not to continue to be. It's easy access to both the Northside of town and downtown. It's within walking distance of the university and the hospital. It's almost in the perfect place. And yet. Not so much.

Easy Downtown Access

25/04/2008 18:28:58 -07:00

Westgate Shopping Center, the Quality 16 movie complex, Liberty Athletic Club, and many stores are a short hop away. Unspoiled apartment complex, easy access to downtown Ann Arbor. Bustling school district.

Quiet and pleasant.

25/04/2008 18:26:49 -07:00

This is one of the largest elementary school areas in the city. Several apartment complexes, a few senior centers. Lots, lots of houses. Shopping is within walking or biking distance. The Plymouth Road Mall and Traver Village offer residents nearby grocery stores, restaurants, a coffee shop, a toy s...

Cozy family homes

25/04/2008 18:22:49 -07:00

Small starter homes line the streets. The many children in the area enjoy a neighborhood pool and swim club. The area is surrounded by commercial strips lined with superstores, party stores, and fast-food chains.

60s type ambience

25/04/2008 18:21:04 -07:00

Shady and lovely 1960s-era neighborhood. Lots of kids, and the school district is in Pittsfield township. Easy access to all sorts of stores, including Arborland Mall and Stadium Cards and Comics. Near St Joseph Hospital AND Washtenaw Community College.

Like a Bat out of...

25/04/2008 18:17:59 -07:00

To be technical abou it, most of Patterson Lake Road is actually in the small, small, small townlet of Hell, MI. The street is filled with entertainment, special events, camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, and tons more fun stuff to do. Plus, quite a few "hell" themed stores and restaurants...

Great for truckers!

25/04/2008 18:11:49 -07:00

There is not a whole lot on this street, but what there is is pretty bustling! A few restaurants, including a country inn and a Popeye's Chicken. Lots of places to fill up on gas and meet all sorts of new people every day.

Great for students, great for out of towners!

24/04/2008 21:57:52 -07:00

Located on the south edge of the U of M campus, this street is almost like a thriving community on it's own with an array of businesses, activities, and annual events. The hub of the Ann Arbor Art Fair. Home of Pinball Pete's and Bubble Island.

From bad to good and back again

24/04/2008 21:55:06 -07:00

Depending on what part of the street you start on, you can literally see the good and the bad of the city all on one block. The west end has the nice and fancy shops, the gourmet stores and the fancy restaurants. The east side of the street, in what used to be the red light district, has a bad end m...

Overcrowded - ouch!

24/04/2008 21:51:36 -07:00

75% shopping mall, 15% medical center, 10% apartments. It's kind of crowded, and not in the good way. Not a lot of parking for the shopping center. It's probably located way too close to a high school for comfort, and on a really hot day it kind of smells like diapers.

However, the shopping is g...

Great Shopping, Very Trendy

24/04/2008 21:48:51 -07:00

South State Street is very trendy, yet also very retro. Retro in the good way. There's an old penny theatre, the top half is still a theatre and the bottom half is now an Urban Outfitters. The Silent Theatre is in great condition. Easy access to the University of Michigan via the Diag. It's very bus...

Nice residential area with lots to do.

21/04/2008 14:50:39 -07:00

Monroe is a nice quiet residential street with also a lot to do just up the road. It has restaurants, tanning salons, pizzerias and more. Its a nice street to live and to shop on.

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Great Access to Downtown

20/04/2008 19:10:46 -07:00

Ashley Street is just bustling with things to do. The Fleetwood Diner, the houses. The quick access to downtown Ann Arbor, and all the stores. It's right on the busline.

Great for newly weds and small families

20/04/2008 09:38:05 -07:00

I enjoy our street. It is peaceful, people are quiet, polite and friendly. It's a great location for all the hospital staff and many of its residents live here.

Historical Dearborn friendly area with lots to do.

17/04/2008 19:57:29 -07:00

Michigan Avenue in Dearborn Michigan is such a great street that offers so much to do. It has numerous restaurants and shops to choose from. Many of the restaurants are new to the area. There are coffee shops, book stores, historical homes, theaters. Just about anything you can think of you can do o...

Full of energy

17/04/2008 18:18:17 -07:00

Michigan Ave has a wonderful resurgence in the works - there are lots of fun businesses (bookstores, coffeeshops, salons) opening up and thriving. It's the heart of the are because politicians, state workers, college students, and everybody else converges there.

Friendly family oriented neighborhood.

09/04/2008 12:14:29 -07:00

Bradley Drive is in the middle of the subdivision having the nice feature of not being a shortcut to other streets. Usually vehicles on the street are folks that live there or are visiting houses on Bradley Drive.

hmm. I disagree

08/04/2008 20:20:58 -07:00

I wouldn't call it that nice. It was hard to drive down the street, traffic was weird.

Very nice neighborhood

08/04/2008 20:19:08 -07:00

This was a quiet neighborhood, and the people were friendly. The buildings are more like the old style apartments. No one has their own washer/dryer, you have to pay to use it in the basement. But there is a small gym and a community pool. It has easy access to downtown Ann Arbor and is within ten m...

quiet and clean, but not very much fun

07/04/2008 22:03:54 -07:00

It's a small street, only a few blocks. It goes in a sort of U shaped, which is interesting. Like the name of the strett, there are quite a few Magnolia trees. People tend to move in and out, but there are lots of kids. The kids are mostly quiet, and the rent is cheap.

The public bus comes every...

great starter condos

01/04/2008 10:56:57 -07:00

great for singles, young couples etc-- perfect for buys ppl who dont have enough time to do their yard work. love the neighbors!

quiet, multi cultural street

01/04/2008 10:38:53 -07:00

love it here -- quiet, lots of different people. fences can only be 3 feet tall, it would be better if they could put up privacy fences.

Great Hidden Neighborhood in Grand Rapids

05/03/2008 13:12:37 -08:00

This is a great neighborhood that very few people know about.
Very nice houses, quiet streets with one entrance.
The shared lake access (2 neighborhood docks) is great for swimming, fishing, paddleboats.
Good mix of professionals, retirees, with some younger families.

A membership to the Meije...

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Indian Trail Subdivision Monroe, MI

28/02/2008 09:18:36 -08:00

Great neighborhood, friendly neighbors, clean and safe. Perfect for families or anyone seeking a nice community near the lake with private beach access.

GREAT NEIGHBORS and SCHOOLS

03/02/2008 11:52:37 -08:00

Best neighbors in Troy. The best schools walking distance. Protected wetlands and parks to walk in. Young and professional homeowners. Closed subdivision (no through traffic).

RUN AWAY THIS IS A TOWN ON A DOWNWARD SPIN

21/01/2008 13:29:33 -08:00

THERE ARE MANY REPO HOUSES THAT ARE NOT SELLING ALONG THIS STREET AND IN THE SUBS IT LEADS TO. THE NOISE FROM THE FREEWAY THAT RUNS RIGHT THROUGH THE CENTER OF THIS TOWN IS BAD ALL YEAR AND IN THE SUMMER A NEAR BY RACE TRACK CAN BE HEARD ON WEEK NIGHTS TILL 12AM AND LONGER. THE PLANES FROM THE NEAR...

Great lakeshore living

21/01/2008 09:43:20 -08:00

Oak Hollow Ct., located in Norton Shores Michigan, is part of a network of cul-de-sacs carved into the wooded dunes along one of the finest Lake Michigan shorelines. The neighborhood is partially wooded affording unusual privacy for a residential neighborhood. Traffic is generally local-only offer...

mixture of nature and close to shopping

21/01/2008 09:08:56 -08:00

the street I live on has no sidewalks, but is quiet and close to nature and shopping all the houses on this street are nice. there are six churches on this street. Daycare is close, the hospital is five minutes away, the mall is five minutes away, the grocerie store is just three minutes away, the g...

Great place for people who want lake living with city convenience.

21/01/2008 07:43:33 -08:00

This street is a beautiful tree-lined street on Huntoon Lake. The homes are well-kept up and the neighbors are friendly. We have special parties a few times a year at the beach lot. During Halloween we have a giant bon-fire while we drink apple cider and eat donuts. For Independence Day, we have...

Great for families.

21/01/2008 07:09:38 -08:00

Location is the key. The neighborhood is right across from the Saline Rec Center, within a mile or two of most of the schools, less than 10 minutes to the mall, downtown Ann Arbor and Saline for restaurants and shopping, 15 minutes to two major teaching hospital facilities, there is a satellite hosp...

Nice quiet Neighborhood.

21/01/2008 06:33:39 -08:00

The Westport area of Kalamazoo, located in beautiful Oshtemo Township is a hidden jewel. It boasts the nice quiet neighborhood hidden in an area booming with life, restaurants, shopping, etc. It is an area that offers housing in the $180's all the way up to the $500's plus. It is quiet, filled with...

City convenience...quiet neighborhood

20/01/2008 19:53:21 -08:00

Suprisingly quiet. Family friendly. Wonderful, caring neighbors. Schools and parks close enough to walk to.

Perfect place to raise a family

19/01/2008 16:45:50 -08:00

neighborhood is over run with children. Many pools in the neighborhood. Park nearby. every one knows everyone else.

Quiet, Comfortable Living

18/01/2008 11:10:44 -08:00

We've lived here for three years and we love it! There's a good mix of people in the neighborhood, from young couples to families to retirees. It's generally very quiet, but nobody freaks out if once or twice during the summer there's a party that spills out into the backyard.
The Chick-Inn is ri...

Perfect place to raise a family.

17/01/2008 17:48:30 -08:00

Saline schools, AC lots, close to Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, MI I have lived here for 15 years, very stable neighborhood, not much turn over. Tree lined streets, friendly, with an Association Picnic every year.

Great Place to Live

12/12/2007 13:55:04 -08:00

Nice, quiet, friendly neighborhood. Lots of trees, off-the-beaten path location. Five minutes to freeways and shopping, but far enough away to be away from the hustle/bustle. Great for kids or retirees.

A good place to start or end

07/11/2007 19:58:05 -08:00

I've noted a lot about the place I live since we moved in here last winter. Winter is a bad time to assess the quality of your neighbors. Why? They aren't outdoors and you aren't either.
So, we are in the area of smaller, older houses, but which are occupied by mostly older people and younger...

nice neighbors, beautiful to look at, way too noisy

05/10/2007 07:07:02 -07:00

dogs bark every night all night long and roosters crow all day every day not just in the morning. too much traffic.

My only complaint is that drivers fail to stop at stop signs! Not all, but some and it is annoying!

19/08/2007 09:29:04 -07:00

Tree lined Anita Drive is a street that has been here since 1958 so the trees are matured, providing shade and making it a very lovely street to live on. We are on a corner lot, which is nice indeed, giving us privacy and more room to play with.
We are one minute away from Hines Park, a 28 mile pa...

A great street to Raise a family, Young couples will love it.

31/07/2007 10:47:29 -07:00

It is peaceful street. It is old so there ar no street lights. Which is kinda nice that it actually gets dark at night.

A Friendly Neighborhood

15/05/2007 01:23:35 -07:00

A typical suburb street with friendly neighbors. There is one neighbor that is obsessive with the care of his lawn and yard. No matter what time of year, the grass is perfect to the point of if you measure each blade each would be the same length. Not one leaf can be found even during fall. I fe...

Safe Haven Area

14/05/2007 21:56:17 -07:00

Its very safe and people love to walk their dogs Day or Night and pass by with a smile. You have to love the Victorian Houses on this Street. Theres lots of History on this Street also from the Lumberjack Era from the 1900's. Trolly Cars come by and explain the history of 5th Street Homes to people...

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Rural area but funny neighbors

13/05/2007 02:03:07 -07:00

Out away from the hustle and bustle but the neighbors are different. When we lived there, one side of the street was o.k. but the other was not a very hospitable atmosphere. Wouldn't want to live there again.

Depends on your priorities

09/05/2007 18:54:30 -07:00

Don't get me wrong, I really like where I live most of the time. The schools are fabulous, shopping is nearby, and we have a natural area right behind the house with lots of wildlife. The thing that bothers me most is the values of some people in this city. There are plenty of spoiled brats at the h...

home

09/05/2007 06:20:00 -07:00

nice street with affordable homes with in walking distance to stores and schools very low crime rate. good place to raise kids

nice

09/05/2007 01:22:21 -07:00

quiet nieghborhood good homes with fair prices. Close to schools and a couple of stores. No crime to speak of. Not alot of activities.

A great community to raise a family

08/05/2007 19:33:40 -07:00

4555 41st Street

Only a few families have actual high-speed internet - unbelievable to me! Most still have dial up access. It is peaceful here but with the highway close by, not always quiet when the windows are open. After awhile you don't notice the traffic noise any more. This is a very sa...

A nice quiet street in a remote area.

07/05/2007 12:14:31 -07:00

Our street is very quiet. A nice neighborhood for raising children. Not close to very many ammenities.

Street has gotten busier, but it's near everything you could want

06/05/2007 17:40:31 -07:00

A great location because it's near enough to get to major shopping and stores, but on a rural road away from the main city.

nice

05/05/2007 18:48:53 -07:00

quiet street nice homes very rural area. population of about 1100 really no crime to speak of not alot of things to do.

nice

05/05/2007 08:01:51 -07:00

nice quiet street no crime very rural area. reasonable prices ok schools only one stop light

noisy

05/05/2007 05:17:51 -07:00

Lots of noise from interstate, also too many loud single men on block, most of whom also own motercycles

Close to the city but in the country

05/05/2007 02:19:46 -07:00

Close to the city but in the suburbs. Just five miles and you are accessible to all the restaurants, stores, etc. you'd want. Out end of the road is surrounded by fields of corn with racoons, pheasants, etc. running around. Great place to live!!

nice

04/05/2007 17:14:24 -07:00

213 4th st po 103 rural area very small town. No crime to speak of people look out for eachother.

quiet

04/05/2007 15:44:43 -07:00

213 4th st. po 103

family houses with kids usually very quiet and respectful of others. Very low crime rate very small town.

Middle of Nowhere, 30 Miles from 7 Million People

04/04/2007 10:17:33 -07:00

20 Miles from Muskegon, MI and 30 Miles from Grand Rapids, but the population density is higher for deer and wild turkey here than for people. 10 to 30 miles from all the public beaches and boat launches you could ever want on at least 8 inland lakes, 2 major rivers and dozens of smaller strea...

great street,nice and wide for all the vehicles.

04/04/2007 06:31:08 -07:00

great place to live,near the mall and lots of shopping and eating.Schools,parks and library close by.

A great place to live

02/04/2007 09:09:40 -07:00

This street is full of beautiful homes, trees, friendly people, and access to amenities. Sidewalks connect this street with other great streets in the area. The public and private schools in the area are the best. A short < 1 mile walk and you are in downtown Birmingham, MI, with shops, restauran...

Huron Pointe, a water wonderland neighborhood!

30/03/2007 08:31:14 -07:00

The Huron Pointe area of Harrison Twp, Michigan is located just about as far east in Michigan as you can go without getting into Lake St Clair.

The neighborhood is officially known as the "St Clair Haven Subdivision" and contains about 900 waterfront homes with about 150 fronting directly on Lk S...

A little busy at times but not bad

29/03/2007 14:03:14 -07:00

It's one of the main roads in and out of town so it does get a bit busy at times. Nothing too hectic though. Neighbors are nice, houses are far enough apart that you can avoid any you may not like. No problem getting or staying connected with the latest and greatest. I've got DirecTV for televi...

Quite place..

29/03/2007 12:04:44 -07:00

Might be to quite for people with kids. Every house is back a lot from the street. With new high school coming in this might change.

Family Neighborhood

28/03/2007 11:51:20 -07:00

South Baywood is a residential neighborhood on the shores of Lake Macatawa, Michigan.

Good:
Walking
Dog Walking
Kids playing outside
Shady trees
Deeded lake access
Close to town
Close to lake Michigan beaches