StreetAdvisor: Reviews for Michigan, United States

No shortage of Mexican Restaraunts

24/12/2008 07:32:11 -08:00

I've been to this street before and there are definitely a lot of good places to eat. I really enjoy Armando's, their quesadillas are amazing. El Rancho is a great place to take the family if you're looking to eat out. There are also tons of fast food places all up and down this street.

One of the nicer areas in Detroit

24/12/2008 07:20:51 -08:00

I really like strolling on this street, there are quite a few nice areas to see, especially up where it crosses Vernor. I'm particularly fond of the atmosphere around the morning when there is quite a bit of activity here.

Long stretches of convenience stores and such

24/12/2008 07:13:23 -08:00

This as with most of the mile roads in Detroit is a long East West stretch of convenience stores, shopping marts, and specialty stores. As you get closer towards the city more abandoned buildings and graffiti.

Quiet now, lots of history

24/12/2008 07:02:49 -08:00

This area has a lot of older buildings and structures that look like they were at one time thriving. There is a lot of decay, and the nearby freeways nearly obliterate any peace in the area. I'd still visit this area for a good show though.

Beautiful little street

24/12/2008 06:56:44 -08:00

This is a little riverfront street that connects the Cobo and Joe Louis Arena. It's a very pleasant little stroll, and the pathways are very nice. It's definitely very fun to walk when it's quiet and dark outside, as it's usually very private, and well maintained.

Connecting street follows 75

24/12/2008 06:49:41 -08:00

This route is a little bit confusing if you don't know what you're looking for. I've been with many friends who have gotten lost or taken wrong turns on this road as there's usually quite a bit of traffic to deal with here.

Traffic Traffic and more traffic

23/12/2008 12:08:23 -08:00

Please someone remind me why I had the nerve tho think that I could drive down John R. Street on a day that they were having a baseball game or a gathering of some sort? I was on Madison st and thought that I Could avoid the traffic by turning on John R. Street but ended up stuck there until I was a...

If your taking your family to the park please take Witherell Street!

23/12/2008 12:01:40 -08:00

I took my son to Grand Circus Park on one of our last days in Detroit. I enjoyed myself the entire time of my visit and I actually liked driving on Witherell Street for some reason. The circular shape of the street reminded me of Spain and the flow of traffic that it took. There was a baseball game...

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.

Great for a date and go to Half Past 3

23/12/2008 11:57:41 -08:00

I went to Half Past 3 Lounge for a date and I loved it ! We sat out on the patio and had a few drinks. May I just note that this was a blind date and the lounge had my interest more than he did. The staff was curtious and they gave me a drink on the house when my food didn't come out on time. The wa...

Nothing here but a building and aggrivation

23/12/2008 11:54:40 -08:00

So, I thought I'd be smart and beat everyone at rush hour because I had just came off of Macomb street and I wanted to get back to y hotel. I was suppose to get on Gratiot Ave so I took Raynor Street to get there. BIG MISTAKE. The little short cut that I thought I mastered ( mastered ? I had been th...

Very Busy in the afternoon while visiting hospital

23/12/2008 11:50:20 -08:00

I was going to visit the Children's Hospital of Michgan to visit my best friend's daughter whom just had surgery because of an illness that she had since birth and I was disappointed at the traffic. I drove down St. Antoine Street and I could barely move. It wasn't 5 in the afternoon or rush hour ,...

Lots of places to go and little time to do it in !

23/12/2008 11:46:14 -08:00

Let me just start out by saying that Macomb and Monroe street made me fall in love with the night life in Detroit. I started on Macomb street and went to Monroe Street Steakhouse and let me tell you that the food there is EXCELLENT. I tipped my waitress over 30 percent of my check because it was tha...

Ladies never go with a guy friend and let him show you around!!!!!!

23/12/2008 11:41:12 -08:00

A friend of mine who was a resident decided that he'd take me out for drinks. I thought that we'd go to some cozy little resturant but instead he took e to Bouzouki's Resturante and Lounge. I was not very impressed by that move but I was very much entertained for some reason. The staff seemed to be...

One last ride here before the whole close down

23/12/2008 11:37:01 -08:00

I rode down this street for the last time before the Ford plant reached it's issues with keeping all the jobs. My boyfriend's father worked for the Ford plant and took us around that area. Beaubien Street didn't have much but the main office and lead to the front door of the Ford Plant. I was very s...

Noth that big of a street but I love the Plaza

23/12/2008 11:33:24 -08:00

I remebered Bates street because we were driving off Cadillac Square and I loved the plaza that was between Bates and Cadillac Square. I stopped and had the chance to take some pictures of it. The archieture in this area is amazing. Bates pretty much just runs between a few businesses in high rise b...

I loved Capitol Park in the afternoon but hated the traffic

23/12/2008 11:28:30 -08:00

I took a drive one day down Shelby Street with a friend who was a local resident of Detroit. I had never been to this area and she decided to take me to Capitol Park for the afternoon with my son. Capitol Park is nnot like all other parks where it's some huge mound of grass then the play area its al...

I had great coffee and pancakes.

23/12/2008 08:21:41 -08:00

The morning of the show we had to wake up really early and i did not feel like stuffing down a continental breakfast compliments of the hotel. After we showerd and dressed we were surprised to be taken to The Original Pancake House. I've never heard of it before but with i did. With is monster panca...

My Hotel Experience in Detroit

23/12/2008 08:12:09 -08:00

I stayed at the Double Tree Inn located on Southfeild. It was very nice and the staff let us know the changes that have been made since they remodeled. Free high-speed internet access. I wasn't in the pool, but it really looked nice. The restaurant was nice. We ate the breakfast buffet. It was very...

Great area. Help me with my dress!

23/12/2008 08:04:59 -08:00

3343 Brooklyn St is my dress rehersal location. Its surrounded by houses that look similiar to it. Its a very noisy area because of the John C Lodge freeway and Michigan Ave. The actual dress maker lives in one of the many affordable housing out here and she had 3 small children of her own. The scho...

the masonic temple

23/12/2008 08:01:02 -08:00

I recently visited the Masonic Temple of Detroit out of sheer curiousity. The temple is actually located on Temple St but Elm is the backside of Temple, you can access your way into the temple from Elm St also. This is a 14 story building that was built in 1926 that houses all the rich history.The i...

I felt unsafe going to a house party.

23/12/2008 07:52:15 -08:00

I went to a house party that I was invited to by a few guys in the mall. I didn't think any harm if especially since I was going with like 6 other girls. We first turned down Belle Street and noticed the debris of trash everywhere. Drunks were on the corners shouting obscenities at us and others we...

Typical Middle class neighborhood, It has some rough edges though

23/12/2008 07:47:33 -08:00

I rode with my makeup artist to pick up his sone from school. The elementary school is located on LaBelle St. Aside from the normal middle class homes. There are a few black owned businesses in the neighborhood which support the community. My makeup artist told me this is also where he runs track on...

We found the zoo!!

23/12/2008 07:41:33 -08:00

Lakeside is located on Belle Isle. Belle Isle is a natural preserve. about 20 acres of land located in the middle of the Detroit River. The Belle Isle zoo is located here also known as the "Children's Museum" An elevated walkway takes you past large exhibits where all the animals are including kanga...

Noisy Interstate nearby, Great show location

23/12/2008 07:32:01 -08:00

When i first laid eyes on this area I couldn't believe one of the hair shows was taking place on this lot. At first it seemed bare and desolate, I began to notice structurs that looked like they housed parties and events. So I knew actually coming here wasn't a mistake. The friendly locals tell me e...

Nice Street with football field for playin tag!

23/12/2008 07:26:17 -08:00

This is where my actual makeup artist lives. He owns one of the many little homes along Fort St and Meldrum. This neighborhood is pretty nice considering the usual constant noise of Detroit. I would rather stay with him then in my hotel room with 20 other girls and not be able to get any sleep. We w...

Great College Area and Museums

23/12/2008 07:19:57 -08:00

I frequently visit Detroit for my career as a model. I do lost of hair shows here and pavilions and centers. Warren Avenue has lots of Detroit flavor to offer. The house are compact together and very neatly maintained. A stop that is going to always be a must-see in my bood is the Charles H. Wright...

Seedy street, stay in your car

22/12/2008 23:05:10 -08:00

This street has a shady and well deserved reputation. There are many strip clubs and hole-in-the-wall bars all up and down this street, and not to mention lots of foot traffic up and down. I'd recommend staying in your car if you have to go near this street. Lots of gang activity, and tons of gra...

Nice street in a run down area

22/12/2008 22:40:04 -08:00

Park Ave is surprisingly a very nice street with quite a few little attractions, if it's open, I'd suggest stopping in at Cliff Bells. The fountain at Grand Circus Park is a nice little place to get away. It's kind of a short street, and has a lot of parking areas towards Woodward, but there are a...

Working class street

22/12/2008 22:35:14 -08:00

I lived on this street for over 15 years. There are brick homes, and is relatively quiet, save the occassional boom-beat car or truck passing by. Most neighbors take care of their lawns. The population is turning more into a rental neighborhood than an owner neighborhood. No major shopping nearby....

Short street, lots of abandoned buildings

22/12/2008 22:35:13 -08:00

There are many parking lots, and many abandoned buildings along this street. Quite a few of the buildings are missing windows, and covered in graffiti, so if you're a street art enthusiast, this is definitely worth the stroll. Watch for the beggars and street vendors as this is close to the entran...

Quiet, barren, and a little creepy.

22/12/2008 22:32:35 -08:00

There really isn't much of note on this street beyond parking lots and bricked up carport entrances. There are a few views of the Fox Theatre, and occasionally kids lined up to get into the Fillmore. There is a high concentration of beggars, and street vendors in this area as it is close to many o...

Gritty Inner City Living

22/12/2008 22:27:53 -08:00

This street can be a dangerous place at night - but there are those who have lived there for more than 20 years. There is a stepped-up police presence, due to the many newly constructed homes that are available at very reasonable prices. Might be family-friendly during the day, but try not to take...

A boring secondary artery

22/12/2008 22:06:52 -08:00

West Chicago is very curious. Heading west from Grand River/I-96, it ranges from an odd mix of dilapidated industrial buildings and gritty neighborhoods. Heading further west past Oakman and Wyoming, is an area that smacks of a former neighborhood center for shopping. Even further west for a half...

Get out of there if you can

22/12/2008 11:38:44 -08:00

This part of town is as seedy as they come. Loaded with drug dealers and gangs, liquor stores are on every corner, bars are on the windows, and people are loitering in the streets, even at two a.m. It was scary in this part of town, and I wouldn't recommend travelling there if you can avoid it. I...

Not a great place to be in the city...

22/12/2008 11:35:06 -08:00

It is residential on Clark Street, but it is right off a major thoroughfare, and it gets noisy. There is a lot of crime, and a lot of rundown buildings and homes in the area. I don't recommend travelling here by yourself at night.

Beautiful retreat inside the city

22/12/2008 11:31:54 -08:00

This part of Detroit is gorgeous. It backs to an enormout park, and homes were built in the mid 80's. There is some interesting architecture, and it is a quiet subdivision with a lot of families and a lot of kids.

Lots of trees, working class subdivision

22/12/2008 11:27:04 -08:00

This is another working class part of Detroit. The homes are smaller and older, but there are a lot of mature trees and landscaping. There is a pretty park close by, as well as a golf course. All in all, not a bad place to be.

A working class neighborhood

22/12/2008 11:20:02 -08:00

There are a lot of older homes in this area, some not as well kept as others. It is truly a working class neighborhood, and there are some seedy-looking characters in the neighborhood. It can get difficult navigating your way through this part of town because there are so many one-way streets, and...

Beautiful and Bountiful homes and neighborhoods

22/12/2008 11:05:07 -08:00

This part of Detroit was spectacular. The homes are huge and gorgeous, with large trees and big yards. The homes are older and rich with history, and you can see kids in the yards building snowmen in the winter. It is close enough to I-75 to be able to get where you need to without too much of a...

A bit of the seedy side of Detroit

22/12/2008 10:59:47 -08:00

This part of the city is dirty and noisy. It is located right near railroad tracks, and very close to the interstate. It is loud and seedy looking. There are some recently renovated lofts in the area, but they didn't add to the value of this part of town--it is a bit scary here.

quiet wooded part of detroit

22/12/2008 10:54:43 -08:00

This part of Detroit is surprisingly quiet and suburban feeling. There are a lot of woods nearby, and homes with huge yards and lots of trees. It is quiet, yet close to 7 Mile Road, and you can get just about anywhere you need to within a few minutes' time.

Urban neighborhood, chic and stylish

22/12/2008 10:49:01 -08:00

This area has a lot of renovated buildings with beautiful old apartments. The neighborhood has been styled to be a little city within the city, with tons of cafes and restaurants and shopping within a few blocks' radius. It is a great little haven inside the inner city, close to wayne state univer...

In the heart of the city

22/12/2008 10:43:15 -08:00

This street is a residential area with skyrise apartments and a large park. It is close to Wayne State University, and is just a few minutes from I-94 and I-75. You can see the Detroit skyline from here, but it is loud and busy in this part of town.

South to Canada

22/12/2008 07:44:58 -08:00

When I first moved to Detroit, crossing the border to Windsor was a big deal -because that's where the casino was. You had two ways of getting across the river, one was the tunnel off Jefferson and the other the Ambassador Bridge.

Ambassador Bridge St. starts as a ramp of 1-75 and takes you strai...

Explore nature up close

22/12/2008 06:58:59 -08:00

Belle Isle is a nature preserve island in the middle of the Detroit river. Across the river you can see Windsor Canada. The Isle is one of those strange Detroit anachronisms, yes, most of the 'they talk' is true, Detroit can be a grimy, dirty and scary place to live, yet in the middle of it it is a...

Boarded up shells and goats

22/12/2008 06:42:57 -08:00

When I first moved to Detroit I was all about the adventure and exploring. Humboldt got explored. This is a sad little street. Bad roads and lined with wide open lots full of trash and boarded up houses. Even sadder is that between the trash and shells were broken down houses that people still lived...

17 mile is a quiet main road

13/12/2008 08:17:56 -08:00

Out of all the mile roads, 17 mile is one of the most quiet with the least amount of traffic. it is only 2 or 4 lanes wide depending on where you are at, and is lined with residential homes and gas stations, so it is a perfect road to live on or near. There are elementary, and junior high schools...

It has a drawbridge!

22/12/2008 05:55:55 -08:00

That should be enough to make you want to drive. W. Jefferson. Or not.

When I lived in Detroit I worked in Taylor, Mi and lived in Cass corridor. That meant I was facing 1-75 traffic everyday and hated it, so I was always up for exploring the surface street routes. West Jefferson brings you north...

Inner city throughway

22/12/2008 05:23:17 -08:00

3rd gets you from the WSU campus downtown to the Joe Louis arena . In between you'll get a pretty good slice of Detroit life. There are more depressing streets in the city, yes, but 3rd ranks pretty high on the list. Empty lots, liquor stores and government housing projects. As you get down towards...

Great for students

22/12/2008 04:41:46 -08:00

I'm a little surprised there aren't more reviews for the streets in this Cass Corridor/Wayne State area.
Prentis is a small street that only runs from 3rd to Cass. I lived around the corner from here but always walked this route when I was going into town on foot.

It's pretty mixed residence, he...

good suburban main road

13/12/2008 07:49:51 -08:00

I like Utica road because it travels on a diagonal in an area where almost all streets form a grid of east-west and north-south. It begins in downtown Utica, where there is a lot of nightlife, that the locals enjoy every night of the week. It is a good road to use to travel south east to other are...

Another glimpse of Detroit's past

22/12/2008 04:30:23 -08:00

Canfield is like a lot of the city street's in that it traverses Detroit through. Too much street for me so my review is confined it the section of W. Canfield between 3rd and Woodward.

If you like beer and good food, don't miss out on Traffic Jam and Snug at the corner of 2nd. It's a micro brew...

Home of The Dally

22/12/2008 04:05:06 -08:00

E. Forest is probably best known as the location of the Dally in the Alley, a two day street party held every fall. I lived at the corner of Forest and 2nd so I did a lot of travel on Forest. Next to the Dally, the other plus is that it runs parallel to Warren so it's great when you still need to go...

A glimpse of Detroit's past

22/12/2008 03:52:10 -08:00

E. Grand Blvd. is one of my favorite streets to drive on in Detroit for two reasons. First it leads right to Belle Isle and second because it gives a great look at how nice Detroit used to be.

The street is a great wide boulevard that you can practically see the Model T's cruising down. It's line...

Gets better closer to the Universty

22/12/2008 03:40:10 -08:00

2nd Ave runs from the 75 onramp and dead ends at the Wayne State campus. I lived at the corner of 2nd and Forest, a few blocks down from WSU and have to say it wasn't bad. There's definitely a nicer vibe on this end of the street versus further south towards downtown. Ok, in the WSU area you'll find...

great road for traveling east or west through the northern suburbs

13/12/2008 08:23:47 -08:00

Metro Parkway is also known as 16 mile road, and also changes names as you travel through different cities. It becomes Big Beaver in Troy and Quarton road further west. This road is several lanes wide and moves good most of the day. There are many business located on this road in the eastern subu...

Great street for commuting from Detroit to the North

13/12/2008 08:22:06 -08:00

Mound Road is a great road to use if you have to commute from the Northern suburbs to Detroit or to 696. It is several lanes wide and moves quickly since the lights are timed well. The traffic is only heavy during rush hour, but it still moves faster than other north-south streets in the vicinity....

Quiet, older neighborhood

13/12/2008 08:21:11 -08:00

I lived on this street for a few years and I thought it was a very nice place to live. This is a street of nice, older homes built in the 1950's. The homes all have large yards and most have large trees in the front. It is a quiet street and close to elementary, middle and high schools. It is cl...

Fast moving north-south road.

13/12/2008 08:20:08 -08:00

Schoenherr is a great road for commuting. Compared to other north-south streets in the area, it moves faster and the lights are timed fairly well. It is also in great shape, so you don't have to deal with too many potholes. Whether you live in the northern suburbs such as Macomb or Shelby Townshi...

busy highway with many shopping and restaurant areas

13/12/2008 08:19:18 -08:00

Although Hall Rd, or M-59 is extremely busy and can contribute to a long commute during rush hour, it is several lanes wide and the lights are timed pretty well so that during most of the day, traffic flows smoothly. It is a clean, well maintained road and the grass dividing the east and west bound...

busy street with many businesses

13/12/2008 07:26:23 -08:00

Van Dyke Avenue is a long street that stretches from downtown Detroit, through the northern suburbs and actually continues very far north. In downtown Detroit, this is a rundown street, with a lot of closed businesses. It doesn't feel like a very safe area. As you continue north, it becomes more...

quiet main road

13/12/2008 06:52:36 -08:00

I grew up on a side street of Dodge Park. Dodge Park is a main road, but the traffic is relatively light and therefore makes it a perfect main road to live by for families with school age children. There are many homes directly on this road, so the speed limit is low. The road stretches from 15 m...

Friendly neighborhood in a great location

13/12/2008 06:42:33 -08:00

I grew up on this street. It is in a peaceful, quiet neighborhood where the homes and yards are all well maintained. There are not any eyesores. Falcon Dr. is located directly across from the high school and within walking distance to the city library, courthouse, cityhall and a large, beautiful...

close to everything

11/12/2008 19:37:35 -08:00

Randolph Street is actually decent. It can take you right down to both Hart Plaza and the Renaissance Center with no problems, but good luck with traffic while trying to get across East Jefferson Avenue - the lights there are ungodly slow. There's actually a nice restaurant right off Randolph calle...

parking lots everywhere!

11/12/2008 19:30:55 -08:00

I did get to see Comerica Park and Ford Field from behind, but Montcalm Street isn't much to brag about. Most of the street contains parking lots for both Comerica Park and Ford Field, and on top of that it's right alongside I-75. There's really no restaurants or any other businesses to speak of eit...

depressing area to be in for me

11/12/2008 19:25:45 -08:00

Trumbull Street has gone downhill ever since Tiger Stadium was closed. Not many buildings on Trumbull looked like they'd be worth living in except for the immediate area surrounding Wayne State University, but at least the residents seem nice. I didn't find any bars or clubs worth writing about, oth...

Downtown area is nice

11/12/2008 19:16:46 -08:00

Congress Street isn't too bad. While I can't make any valid arguments for the outlying parts of Congress Street, the downtown section of it is actually nice. You can see Cadillac Square, get to Campus Martius Park, Hart Plaza, or other various landmarks within minutes on Congress, and the train serv...

iffy...i've seen better

11/12/2008 19:05:15 -08:00

The downtown portion of Fort Street is ok. It runs through Wayne County Community College's downtown campus and brings you close to the Renaissance Center, Joe Louis Arena, and Cobo Arena but the rest of Fort Street isn't anything to jump up and down over. A lot of it passes through smog infested in...

ok part of town

11/12/2008 19:00:41 -08:00

For the most part, Bagley Street is ok. There's not much to do as far as the nightlife goes, but if you look carefully enough there is an actually awesome goth/industrial rock club called "City Club" inside of the Leland Hotel on Bagley and First Street, a good small concert venue called The Labyrin...

off the beaten path and it sucks too

11/12/2008 18:56:55 -08:00

I really hated living here. I actually stayed on Lawton for 3 months right by the freeway and wouldn't care to do so again. While the residents in the adjoining apartment complex seemed nice (to an extent), it just wasn't my type of area to live in. It's clear the city doesn't keep the street in goo...

possible death sentence

11/12/2008 18:51:17 -08:00

I'm going to be blunt: this street sucks. It's the worse one I've been on outside of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. There are no good restaurants to speak of (practically very few in all reality), there's very few stores, dozens of abandoned factories and warehouses, dozens of abandoned business buildi...

an ok street but not really my type of area

11/12/2008 18:45:17 -08:00

There's only maybe 2 or 3 good things about W Grand Blvd. On one hand, it runs through portions of Wayne State University which can be somewhat of a benefit if you're a college student, but if you're dependent on bus transportation, you're stuck with either SMART or DDOT, the latter of which only go...

good area, really safe

11/12/2008 16:50:34 -08:00

W. Warren Avenue is nice for maybe a few reasons. It runs through Wayne State University's campus. There's tons of restaurants and little stores so you got a good variety when it comes to eating out or shopping. The housing there isn't bad at all, though most of it is aimed at students. It's one of...

Not that great

11/12/2008 18:37:41 -08:00

I used to go up and down Michigan Avenue all the time on Route 200 (SMART bus route). From what I've seen, the part of Michigan Avenue that runs through Detroit would not be an area I'd want to live in. For one thing, it goes through several bad neighborhoods (as far as crime activity is concerned)....

Avoid it if possible

11/12/2008 17:03:36 -08:00

Gratiot Avenue sucks! Many structures up and down Gratiot are in poorly kept condition. There's always a high threat of crime too. I think the only highlight from being on Gratiot is that it takes you up to better outlying areas of Detroit (Roseville and Mt. Clemens for example) and Faygo's HQ. You'...

lovely and well kept street!

11/12/2008 17:00:43 -08:00

I love Madison Street! It's one of the few cleanest streets in Detroit! You'll find a lot to do on this street. You can find Cheli's Chili on one end of the street, and on the other you'll go by Ford Field (though I necessarily can't recommend going to see the Lions play). Comerica Park is in extrem...

Not my type of area!

11/12/2008 16:56:30 -08:00

I would never want to live on this street again. I lived here for about 2 years and hated every second of it. Many of the houses where I lived by were poorly kept and...well, a bunch of eyesores. The crime rate for Cass Avenue is ridiculously high, with most of it being drugs and break-ins. There's...

Awesome street to be on!

11/12/2008 16:20:35 -08:00

Monroe Street to me is an excellent place to go to for anyone who wants to experience a rather good time in downtown Detroit. At the start of Monroe Street is Compuware's headquarters, which includes several rather decent small stores, the Detroit Hard Rock Cafe, and Borders Books which is expensive...

Decent depending on where you're at

11/12/2008 16:05:28 -08:00

West Lafayette for the most part is ok. The section that extends from around Michigan Avenue, Griswold Street and Lafayette is by far the best section of this entire avenue mainly for one reason: the existence of American Coney Island, by far the best thing Detroit offers aside from the Wings, Pisto...

Nicer as it gets further from Detroit

11/12/2008 16:04:59 -08:00

E 7 Mile begins at Mack. Between Mack and Lakeshore, it is known as Moross, which is a very nice street with expensive houses. Once it crosses Mack, the houses become notably more modest. there is a very large hospital right at the intersection of 7 mile and Mack. Between I-94 and Kelly, the hous...

Nice but expensive

11/12/2008 15:51:05 -08:00

While I can't say much about the outlying sections of Woodward Avenue, I can say that there's a few decent sections of it that I like, all of which are either close to downtown or in it. Rent-wise Woodward Avenue is nowhere near cheap. It does take you up to Wayne State University's campus if you're...

A Glimpse at Canada and Detroit's Past

11/12/2008 15:45:52 -08:00

Strand Dr. winds around Belle Isle on the side of the Island closest to Canada. From here, Canada looks so beautiful and so close- only about 100 meters away. On this side of the island, there are some interesting buildings, most of which are now closed. There is a giant, amazing fountain near wh...

UGH! Don't live here or visit it!

11/12/2008 15:36:28 -08:00

I couldn't be paid enough to live on this street again. The physical condition of this street is not good. There's a lot of eyesores in the way of abandoned buildings and overgrown empty lots. Recreational activities in this area are sorely lacking and there's painfully few valuable stores around. T...

quiet street leads to courts and lanes

11/12/2008 15:05:43 -08:00

Morningside runs through Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Shores. It is a relatively quiet street. Any traffic moves very slowly because the entire street is residential. Between Briarcliff and Vernier, the houses that line it are rather large. Across Vernier, the houses seem even nicer as...

very nice neighborhood, quiet enough street

11/12/2008 14:59:26 -08:00

Hawthorne is a very nice street that runs through Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Shores. It is quietest closest to Lakeshore. Closer to the lake, the houses are larger and more expensive. After the first closest block to the lake, the houses seem to be perfectly sized to be comfortable for...

a very pleasant street

11/12/2008 14:51:16 -08:00

Kercheval is a very nice street. It travels through the Grosse Pointes. Between Kerby and Fisher, there is a very nice small shopping district called the Hill. It has several nice restaurants and specialty shops and also, interestingly, the Consulate of Iceland. Between Neff and Cadieux, there i...

Quiet, nice neighboorhood in good school district

11/12/2008 14:42:22 -08:00

Kenmore Drive is a relatively quiet street. It isn't a particularly good route to take to get to I-94 and has little thru traffic. Between Mack Ave and I-94, it is the nicest. It is lined with modest but nice homes. Across the highway, the homes get smaller but they are still in the Grosse Point...

Great place to visit or live - everything you would ever need!

11/12/2008 14:13:09 -08:00

There are so many festivals on Biddle it's difficult to keep track. At least once a year there's an art festival, and throughout the year there are festivals on the water featuring vendors, food, and bands.

The great thing about Biddle is that it has kept its small-town feel but also kept up on...

Great place for everything - free parking a plus!

11/12/2008 14:06:00 -08:00

It's one of the few downtown areas in Metro Detroit that still has lots with free parking. With the recent installation of meters at every single place in Royal Oak, this makes downtown Rochester a premier place to eat, shop, or just hang out.

They have some of the most unique stores and eateries...

Shoppers' secret backdoor to the mall

11/12/2008 13:57:19 -08:00

I used Masonic to get to Macomb Mall and surrounding strip malls. It's great for that. You can get access to the Macomb Mall, Silver Cinemas, and the 100+ surrounding businesses from this street. Trying to make a Michigan left into any of these complexes can really be a pain, especially during Chris...

Gems You Drive To

11/12/2008 13:48:59 -08:00

I've lived a mile away from this street for a couple decades.

One thing great about it Groesbeck is that it's quicker than any other highway traveling North and South. It's 50 mph for large stretches, with quick lights and generally quick traffic flow. If you need to get to Macomb Mall quickly, t...

A really busy road to live on or near

11/12/2008 10:57:14 -08:00

11 mile is an essential road of travel. Interstate-696 has 11 mile road as its service drive for a large stretch. This is the area I've lived on and am most familiar with.

On one hand, it's convenient having the freeway close. On the other you have freeway traffic at all hours of the night, and...

Too expensive, busy, and bureaucratic

11/12/2008 10:46:19 -08:00

I looked into moving onto S Main street. Big mistake.

I couldn't find anything under $150,000 here. Some of the lofts here sell for over $1 Million - no joke.

I considered streets that were within walking distance of Downtown Royal Oak, but they too were very expensive. There were other issue...

Busiest street at Midnight

11/12/2008 10:36:36 -08:00

North Main street is still very busy as compared to South Main. Many commuters from the downtown Royal Oak area use this street to travel to their destinations, or to just find a diner to relax in. With as many bars as there are, it can get very loud, especially after midnight. If you have kids, thi...

Extremely busy side-street

11/12/2008 10:25:43 -08:00

I lived on this street for most of my life. I've grown to love and hate things about it.

The plus side is that there is an elementary school only two blocks away. My parents didn't need to make travel arrangements for me, since I could walk to or from school in five minutes.

It's also a major...

The Road to Everywhere

11/12/2008 10:21:32 -08:00

Martin Road stretches from the edge of the lake on Jefferson all the way to the city of Warren. Though it is more residential the closer to the lake, it becomes a four (or three and 1/2?) lane "avenue" the rest of the way.

Living on Martin is difficult because of the traffic. Turning into or back...

Residental street meets a bustling downtown area

11/12/2008 10:04:33 -08:00

Greater Mack spans nearly the entire length of Saint Clair Shores. This would make it a major route for commuters, except that it ends, winds, turns numerous times, and that more than half of the avenue is a standard-sized two-way residential street. Commuters generally avoid these areas, making the...

a nice drive through various neighbourhoods

10/12/2008 23:36:52 -08:00

Nine mile ends at Jefferson and begins quite a ways away, on the other side of Ferndale. Near Jefferson, it is a pleasant street with several restaurants near by. As one travels near Gratiot, the road travels through areas which are less pristine but still not bad neighbourhoods by any means. Aft...

the nice part of 8 mile

10/12/2008 23:31:01 -08:00

Near I-94, the infamous 8 mile rd becomes Vernier Rd, as it cuts through Grosse Pointe Woods. Almost immediately after crossing I-94 into the Pointes, one can see the vast difference between the seedy mile road and Vernier. There are three schools on the short stretch of road that is Vernier, alon...

this says it all

10/12/2008 23:25:28 -08:00

Lakeshore Drive shows you what Grosse Pointe is all about. It follows Lake St. Clair , which is almost always in view as long as this street keeps the name Lakeshore. At Alter Rd and also at 9 mile, this street becomes Jefferson, but in between, it is a lovely drive. Beautiful views of the lake a...

Short street with a few nice landmarks.

10/12/2008 21:52:59 -08:00

Lafayette is a relatively short street that starts in the center of downtown Detroit and ends shortly after is crosses the Lodge Freeway. There are several landmarks on Lafayette which are quite nice. the most famous of which is Lafeyette Coney island. It is the oldest Coney around and is a very...

Not nearly as scary as Outer Drive.

10/12/2008 21:45:10 -08:00

8 Mile has a reputation for being a dangerous road, but really, it is mostly just a long road lined by shady strip clubs, fast food restaurants, warehouses and strip malls. This road rapidly changes from being the nice road by the name of Vernier which cuts through Grosse Pointe Woods to becoming a...

The Main Artery of Detroit

10/12/2008 21:32:12 -08:00

Woodward is where many interesting things happen in downtown Detroit. It begins and the central hub and then travels towards I-94. Near to the center of the city, Woodward is lined with several theaters, cathedrals and restaurants. As it progresses towards I-94, it is lined with new housing devel...

A nice street- once you leave Detroit

10/12/2008 21:20:13 -08:00

Gratiot begins at the hub of dowtown Detroit. The downtown area is not unlike those of other cities. Once you leave the center of the city, the street becomes very squalid almost immediately and remains so until 8 mile- where it promptly becomes a much nicer place.

Between 8 mile and 12 mile...

Rapidly changing scenery

10/12/2008 20:09:16 -08:00

Jefferson follows the Detroit river through the city of Detroit itself, and continues towards Lake St. Claire, to the affluent Grosse Pointe Communities. When it reaches Grosse Pointe Park at the intersection of Alter Rd, the street suddenly changes to one populated by large, beautiful houses. As...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...