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Shindler Dr
"Highly residential and mostly quiet"
This road is a highly residential area with a mixture of low income to moderately upscale houses in various types of neighborhoods. The road itself is well maintained and is a direct link from 103rd Street on the westside of Jacksonville to the back side of Argyle Forest, which sits on the border of the westside and Orange Park. While the area is mostly residential, there are retail and commercial sites at each end of the long road. It is well traveled for being a residential area, but can be safely crossed on foot.
Duval Station Rd
"Getting better and better"
This road is getting better and better! It is well maintained and smoothly paved. It has beautiful subdivisions on it with upscale homes and very nice shopping centers. There is a relatively new high school in the area as well. The traffic is moderate and the road can safely be crossed on foot. The airport is only a few minutes drive away, as well as a brand new outdoor mall. The whole area is continually getting nicer.
103rd St
"Busy thoroughfare, mostly retail"
This street has a direct on and off ramp from I-295. It is mostly retail with lots of restaurants and shopping areas. There are side street neighborhoods, and a few houses, but not very many directly on 103rd St. The local high school has had some issues, but is not one of the worst in the city. The street has moderate to heavy traffic, but can be safely crossed on foot in some areas.
11111-3 San Jose Ap
"Too crowded but has lots to do!"
This street runs the length from the San Marco area (near downtown Jacksonville) through Mandarin, and into Julington Creek. While there is virtually anything and everything you could ever want or need on this long road, it is entirely too busy! It is not safe to try to cross on foot at all. There are a few apartment complexes scattered throughout, but the majority of the road is dedicated to retail and commercial businesses. The road is well paved and has many stoplights, making it easy to travel, if you can stand the massive amount of traffic.
Broadway Ave
"Centrally located, easy access"
This road runs east-west through Orlando and really gives the tourist/traveler a lot of different choices for lodging and dining. One end is close to the beautiful Waterford Lakes shopping complex and the University of Central Florida. The other direction will put you closer to the them park area of Orlando. There is also a large selection of shopping centers and free-standing stores on this road as well, if you are not into the extremely large shopping complexes such as Waterford Lakes. Beware though, as with many streets, there are nicer parts, and there are sketchier parts, both which are easily detectable by simply keeping your eyes open. For the most part, this area is great for finding something to do or grabbing a bite to eat.
Augusta National Dr
"Close to the Orlando International Airport"
This busy road intertwines with others just like it, all full of hotels and eateries. Many of both to choose from to fit just about everyone's budget! This area is very close to the Orlando International Airport, which makes it a great place to stay for the early morning/late night traveler. This area is also well lit, but a little too busy for a pedestrian or biker.
Sand Lake Rd
"Lots of shopping, eateries, and places to stay"
This road has a lot of timeshare properties on it, along with a large amount of shopping and eatery opportunities. A tourist/traveler would be hardpressed to be without something to see or do. The area is relatively safe, and close to I-4. However, it is a little easy for the newest visitors to get turned around and momentarily disoriented. Luckily, there are many landmarks that make it easy to find your way again.
North John Young Pkwy
"Not the safest of areas"
I made the mistake of getting off at this exit to find a gas station and some food. I immediately recognized that it wasn't the safest area to be in. Immediately after that, I saw the Detention Center across the street, surrounded by a large fence with coiled barb-wire along the top. There is a gas station, one hotel, and one restaurant currently in the vicinity. This traveler advises to keep on going to the next exit!
Lee Rd
"Park and Stay at your own risk!"
This street has changed a lot over the past 15 years. It has certainly kept up with the growth of Orlando, and is filled with lots of inexpensive hotels. However, the title says it all..."Park and Stay at your own risk." This is not the safest section of town. Having said that, if you are in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary, this very well could be your place!
East Orange Lake Blvd
"Close to Disney with lots of great options!"
Irlo Bronson is very close to the Walt Disney World Complex. This road is very long, providing a wide selection of restaruants, hotels, souvenir shops, grocery stores, etc. The traffic in the center portion, nearest the interstate, is the most crowded, while the opposite ends lighten up a bit. Like International Drive, this street offers a lot, but unlike International Drive, this is not a road that you would want to walk on. Talk your car everywhere with you. Lots of traffic travelling at higher speeds than International Dr. The bright neon lights are sure to attract the attention of young and old alike!
