MADGranny's Local Profile

Local expert in Washington, Charlotte and Charlotte

"I love to travel. I lived in California for twenty five years before moving to central Virginia. Here I live on a small lake about an hour from Washington D.C. to the north and Richmond to the south. Family and friends from out-of-state enjoy visiting as we have lots of places to take them and can enjoy the big city life yet return to a rural setting among the pines and oak trees."

StreetCred

Level 2 (429 points)

Member Since

September 2008

17 Reviews View All

E 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina

3/5Average

“Getting Around in Uptown”

When you are visiting Charlotte, NC an easy access road to the uptown area where many of the museums and attractions are is Fourth Street. You can get off the Interstate 277 and travel either directi...Full review

Randolph Road, Charlotte, North Carolina

3/5Average

“Unique Gifts and Local Artists in the Neighborhoods”

Randolph Road is a great little day trip when visiting Charlotte, NC. Take Fourth Street southeast towards the Presbyterian Hospital. Once you are past there you will be on Randolph Road. Follow th...Full review

Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina

4/5Good

“Quick Connect Neighborhoods and 485 By-pass.”

Ballantyne Commons Parkway is a gentle drive that curves to connect the southern section of Charlotte and its many communities, stores and golf courses with the I-485 bypass. It follows the bypass, a...Full review

N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina

3/5Average

“Like SoHo? NoDa!”

North Davidson Street runs past old textile buildings in an area of North Charlotte that has undergone a major revitalization. Like streets in similar neighborhoods of major historical cities across...Full review

Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina

5/5Excellent

“Take a Free Tour of Billy's Library on YOur Way to the Airpo...”

The Billy Graham Parkway is a beautiful tree-lined, multi-lane road that runs between Interstates 85 and 77. It is easy to travel on except during rush hour. You may also wan to avoid it on the day...Full review

Christenbury Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina

5/5Excellent

“Shopping Between Rounds of Golf”

Christenbury Parkway is great for fun seekers. To the west of I-85 you will find that it winds gently past one of North Carolina’s best shopping malls, Concord Mills. This is not just another shoppi...Full review

N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina

4/5Good

“Science to Speedway - the Fun Way to Spend a Day!”

North Tryon Street begins right in the middle of the tourist area of Charlotte and runs all the way to the Lowes Speedway, although it does change names out that way. The uptown area of the street i...Full review

7th Street SE, Washington, District of Columbia

4/5Good

“Avoid the One Way Streets and Traffic Circles”

Many people are intimidated by the street design of Washington DC. There are streets that intersect at odd angles, many one-way streets that end abruptly, and circles that are packed with lanes of bu...Full review

West Basin Drive SW, Washington, District of Columbia

5/5Excellent

“A Ride in the Park”

West Basin Drive loops around and becomes East Basin Drive as it surrounds the Tidal Basin in a one-way street. Get there from Ohio Drive. The great thing about this street is that you can see the f...Full review

Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia

4/5Good

“A Great Street from Union Station to the National Cathedral”

I have often picked up visitors at Union Station on Massachusetts Ave. and have taken then on a nice drive into downtown Washington D.C. past many old buildings that offer unique charm to the city. T...Full review

Rock Creek Parkway, Washington, District of Columbia

4/5Good

“Peaceful Drive Through a Congested Area”

Rock Creek Parkway is a great winding street that connects the city of Washington D.C. with the suburbs. The parkway follows the creek through wooded park like settings in an easy drive. With the ex...Full review

10th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia

3/5Average

“A Step Back In Time”

Tucked away on Tenth Street is the famous Ford Theater. It is still a working theater that offers a few productions a year. "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is performed every December. The s...Full review