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67.69

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#67 Review this Street
  • StreetVIBE 4/5
  • StreetWIRED 4/5
  • StreetHEALTH 2.5/5
  • StreetVALUE 2/5
  • StreetESSENTIALS 4/5

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esilva33
Level 2

Great place to visit

By esilva33 on Aug 31, 2008
3.5/5
Just until the late 1980's 42nd St. was a street full of prostitution, sex shops, drugs, and old xxx movie theaters. 42nd Street was gradually cleaned and by the 1990's Mayor Gulianni cleaned it up, now It's a tourist attraction. Great place to shop, eat and...
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theavmedia
Level 2

THIS IS AS NEW YORK AS IT GETS

By theavmedia on Aug 29, 2008
5/5
This street is NEW YORK...Corners covered in vendors, from hot roasted almonds to soggy hot dogs. This street is definitely worth travelling down considering you can be panhandled, offered a photograph for just $25 and find 10 comedy club all in one breath....
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Nwhaley
Level 2

"Perfect for anyone looking for excitement"

By Nwhaley on Jun 20, 2008
5/5
I personally loved when my father took me and my brother to Times Square a kid. There is so much excitement and energy. It is the place many out of towners think of when they think of New York City. And sorry to say I take it for granted as many other New York...
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Macsizzle
Level 5

It's 42nd Street!

By Macsizzle on Jun 06, 2008
4/5
West 42nd Street is the home of Broadway, the home of Times Square, and is largely considered the heart of the city. The street is chalked full of shopping ranging from high-end fashion boutiques to street vendors. When visiting New York, this street is an es...
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ChrisTurk
Level 3

it's like a big movie set

By ChrisTurk on May 16, 2008
1/5
And that's not a good thing. Somehow the place is just too self-aware, too TV-hip to be that interesting a place to hangout. If you want to play tourist and see where your favorite shows are filmed, fine, but I'm not interested in watching you gawk so I'll b...
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jovnyc
Level 2

42nd St. -The only reason to be here is if you are seeing a Broadway Show

By jovnyc on May 12, 2008
2/5
So I hate this stretch of NYC. The food is overpriced and the only people here are slow walking tourists. The streets are dirty and smelly. A few saving graces--authentic Serbian food at Djerdan. Fabulous food--make sure you try the stuffed cabbage. Fabric...
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micheal
Level 2

42nd St, Awesome

By micheal on May 09, 2008
5/5
42nd Street is a major crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, known for its theaters. It has famous places such as Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Station. I visited New York Public Library...
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lennyp
Level 2

Cool Place to live in

By lennyp on May 09, 2008
5/5
This is one of the famous streets of New York. Anyone who visits New York should visit this street. I visited many interesting places such as Holy Cross Church, NYPD Mounted Police Unit Headquarters, Port Authority Bus Terminal, the NYPL (New York Public Libra...
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freddym
Level 2

Friendly environment to make great fun

By freddym on May 09, 2008
3/5
Amsterdam Avenue is a great place to go to eat at a nice restaurant and feel relaxed while doing it. There is a stretch of great breakfast places including good enough to Eat. It’s a quite and peaceful place, this place is very crowded because every body needs...
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newyorker1001
Level 2

Not what it's made out to be.

By newyorker1001 on May 06, 2008
1/5
Times Square is all around overrated. The true attraction of modern Broadway, the theaters, has been overshadowed by the gaudy and annoying electronic signs on every inch of wall surface in the area. The signs must burn at least as much electricity staying on...
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