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Macondary Ln
"Get a feel of nature"
Macondray lane is a small and a narrow lane running through the heart of the city perched high above the San Francisco bay. This street got its name after a merchant named Francis Macondray. The street is dressed in greenery all around making it a little paradise. Food and clothing too is upto its best on Macondray lane.
Sloat Blvd
"Enjoyable and picture perfect"
It is also famous as the State Route 35. The street being highly elevated offers you a clear view of Pacific Ocean. The kings mountain is a historic landmark of skyline. It is crystal clear that one would find itself in natures arms in a scenic byway running along the mountain ridge called Skyline Boulevard. boulevard. Because of its scenic beauty and routes sports has become a feature in this area. It is also popular for its creeks such as the Redwood creek.
Kearny St
"Street of skyscrapers"
Kearny Street lies between the Market Street and the Embarcadero. It got its name from Stephen Watts Kearny. Lotta’s fountain is the landmark site of Kearny Street. Many skyscrapers are found over here. Furthermore you also get a feel of San Francisco’s history if you peregrinate Hall of Justice across Kearny street.
19th Ave
"Cluttered and noisy avenue"
It is one of the busiest and crowded streets of San Francisco. Since it is the busiest street with cars speeding up and down several measures have been taken up to avoid traffic accidents. Traffic is much more eased on weekends. But still it would be a dangerous place to live in. Life cannot be fun down here.
Lombard St
"Twisty turny street"
Lombard street is famous for its twists and turns. It has a picturesque location if seen from the Coit Tower. Natural beauty is at its best at the Lombard street. Sightseeing can be fun at this twistiest street. It also has some of the high priced real estates and mansions. Life can be real merriment on this twisty street.
Haight St
"retro hippie culture"
This street got its name after California's exchange banker Henry Haight. You will find traces of the retro hippie culture down here. It has numerous shopping avenues and tourist spots. The restaurants and Internet café’s opened in Haight have made it a commercial center in San Francisco
Filbert St
"Not having much importance"
Filbert street originates at Lyon street and runs eastward. It has several residential houses some of which are only accessible through the Filbert Street Steps, one of the most famous stairways of San Francisco. Further up the Filbert Street is the Coit tower which is of scenic importance. This street is almost steep along its route and not much of activity takes place down here.
Vermont St
"Crooked but enchanting"
Vermont Street is located in the Potrero hill of San Francisco. It is one street that in one of its portion has seven sharp turns. Owing to this it has been also called as the crookedest in the world. Concrete forms the architecture of Vermont. In simple words Vermont can be identified as the concrete street. natural scenic view is almost beautiful.
Van Ness Ave
"Not so enjoyble"
This street was named in honor of James Van Ness, mayor of San Francisco. The famous Galileo Academy of Science and technology is situated on the Van Ness Avenue. It was originally known as the Marlette street. The must see places on Van Ness Avenue is the San Francisco City Hall. It is quite enjoyble along this street.
Polk St
"Great shopping opportunity"
It is also one among the various streets of San Francisco. This street is famous for the See Candy’s store. It also has a very prominent nightlife. It is one of the deviant shopping zone in San Francisco. It offers a blend of lavish shops in par with affordable retail outfits.
Montgomery St
"Financial street of San Francisco"
Situated on the north-south of San Francisco Montgomery street was once notorious as a center of law and literature. This street carries a busy schedule as there are several financial institutions located on this street. There are buildings worth historic and financial importance in the vicinity of Montgomery street.
Mission St
"Street with skyscrapers"
Mission street credits itself for being the longest and the oldest street in San Francisco. Recently a number of sky scrapers have risen in this place detrimenting the beauty of this place. The cities which the street runs through are Daly city and San Francisco. It is less crowded on weekends
Great Hwy
"Street with an ocean view"
Great Highway is both a highway and a parallel street. To the Northern end of Great Highway is the Ocean beach giving you a feel of sea winds while the eastern part booms with estates. Safety of street users is taken care of by providing crosswalks and traffic signals. It is quite enjoying on this street with a view of the sea on one side.
Castro St
"Fun on run"
Castro Street got its name from Jose Castro, a soldier in Anza's company. It is famous for its muni metro underground station. It is located in South of San Francisco. It is also a very important street filled with activity. Nightlife and food is worth the price at Castro street. Castro theater is the famed landmark of Castro Street.
Market St
"Very busy street"
It is the major street in San Fransisco.It is one of the busiest streets of San Francisco with automobiles and metros running through them. It is also called as San Francisco’s Fifth Avenue. Filled with life and activity it serves as the major street for metropolis San Fransisco. There are hotels which offer you exceptional service and accommodation. Nightlife is exceptionally good.
Broadway
"Get a glance of America's theater industry"
Broadway is old and a wide street in New York. It gained fame for America's theater industry. In broad way there are many public theaters where in many musical concerts and plays are performed. A night at Broadway offers beautiful view with streets lit with huge street lamps. This street has many clubs and restaurants and hotels offering a reasonable stay. It is a nice place to be if you are a theater fan.
Bleecker St
"Good dwelling place"
Bleecker street was named in honor of a lawyer named James Bleecker. It is sometimes also called Greenwich village. A few buildings viewed as landmarks of history are situated along this street. One of them is the Bayard Condict building. Restaurants here serve you the best of gourmet. Nightlife is much pronounced at the Bleecker street.
Jerome Ave
"Oasis for the hungry"
Jerome street was named after Leonard Jerome. Recently this street has become an oasis for the hungry. Restaurants and hotels here offer a wide range for people to satisfy their hunger. You could also enjoy luxury stays and exceptionally one of the best services without having to empty your pockets too much. Nightlife also gives you the best of music and dancing experience.
Webster Ave
"Comfort and pleasancy"
Webster avenue is a 5.8m long street situated in Bronx. It begins at an intersection of four roads. At its north there is the Nereid avenue. There are no subway stations along this route but has a bus service. The street is clear with not much of vehicular traffic. Life can be quite easier on Webster avenue as it is a calm and friendly place to be. Food and nightlife is average over here.
Ann St
"Unpleasant dwelling conditions"
Ann Street is located in the Manhattan district of New York. It is the oldest and the longest street in New York. Since it is the oldest street it could have been might as well be a place of historical importance but the most unpleasant part over here are rats. They have been a nuisance for quite a long.The air over here is very dull and therefore less activity takes. City Hall is in the neighborhood of Ann Street. Being on the Ann Street could give you a feel of the need of a Pied Piper to finish the nuisance of rats here and there.
Columbus Cir
"Friendly and famous"
Columbus Circle was named in honor of the great Christopher Columbus It has been a center of attraction in New York since long. It was the first major traffic circle of the United States. A must see building is the twin towers of Time Warner corporation located at the Columbus circle along with which Dakota avenue is a key landmark here.
Fulton St
"Better living facilities"
Fulton street can be traversed in the Manhattan district of New York city. Many building establishments are occupied by financial institutions and private offices. This street is very crowded and not so easy to access. Apart from vehicular traffic sanitation and pedestrians are taken care of by covering drains and providing a larger space for pedestrians. Buildings along this street are mainly hotels and small lodges. There are architectural sites some of them having great importance.
St Nicholas Ave
"Vast shopping avenues"
St. Nicholas avenue was named in honor of Saint Nicholas. Since then it has become an important street in New York city. The path ways of this street are overtaken by hawkers and shoppers giving the locals and visitors an easy access to the goods and items available. Washington heights and Harlem lie in the vicinity of Saint Nicholas Avenue. Other than local goods you could also get a taste of living in style as the Gap store is located across the street.
East 23 St
"Best street for shopperholics"
Madison Avenue is one of the best streets of New York city. It has got some of the posh localities. Madison avenue was named in honor of James Madison, the fourth President Of United States. You could come across world’s top brand stores on this street. Boutiques such as Gucci located on this street can give you a run for your money.
Nassau St
"Good traffic facilities"
Nassau street runs through Manhattan district of New York. You get a clear view of the New York city hall in its vicinity. Shopping is the major activity on this street. The street having four linked stations provide to be an added advantage thus helping in reducing vehicular traffic on the street. Not long ago it had also gained name as a stamp district.
Rivington St
"Lively inner city"
Rivington street is located in Manhattan district of New York city. It is a quite a happening place booming with activity. It is famous for its restaurants and pubs. Nightlife is up to the average. The food hubs here offer you a wide range of delicacies you can choose from to satisfy for bellies. The University settlement House on Rivington Street is a landmark site .Vehicular traffic runs west on this street.
Vanderbilt Ave
"Short street streaming with activity"
Vanderbilt Avenue in New York was named in honor of Cornelius Vanderbilt.Though the street is short it carries much life and activity going on here. The Yale club of New York city is located here. While the day carries various chores of people the night is rocking with music and food lovers. With years, Vanderbilt avenue has now been metamorphosed into a dining and nightlife hot spot.
Washington St
"Enchanting street - New York"
It runs north-south in Manhattan. Washington street was named in honor of George Washington, the first president of USA . The population here in in less abundance in turn helping the street with minimum traffic and avoiding noise pollution across the street. From the Washington street you get a view of New Yorks prison, the New gate State Prison. It is said to be the first prison in New York city. Peace and calm are the key features of Washington street.
William St
"Busy with buisnesses"
William street is named after William of Nassau. It is also referred to as South William Street. The buildings on William Street cater financial institutions and offices. The Pace University a notable building in this area. Most of the time and space is occupied by finance dealing people and therefore not much of entertainment is found along this street. Restaurants and pubs do exist over here but their population is scarce.
Stuyvesant St
"Lonely place to be"
Stuyvesant Street is one of the oldest streets of New York. This street is daintily populated. This street are often used for movie shootings. Many movies carry scenes of the Stuyvesant street. This street is also very creaky. You could stumble upon a wide range of art books at St. Marks bookshop. Passing across here gave me a feeling of being in a town extremely ghostly and scary. It wasn't so pleasant here.
66th St
"Historical view point of New York"
66th street is known for its historic monuments. At every point across this street you will find something or the other having a direct relation to New Yorks past. I almost liked the scene of the entire street. One of them is the Lincoln Square. I had heard it quite a number of times but was totally amused to see the ABC news headquarters located here. A subway station helps in limiting the vehicular traffic to a minimum.It is also known as the Peter Jennings way in honor of the news anchor Peter Jennings.
Delancy Ave
"Street having art at every corner"
Delancy street was named in honor of James De Lancey. It is an eight lane, Median divided street. A wide range of businesses are found in this area. Delancy street is known for its discount clothing stores. I loved the shopping offers across the street and products exhibited too had a quality. Handmade articles and accessories had a great finish and surprisingly the rates were quite cheap. There are also professional artist and singers earning by performing on this street.
Cabrini Blvd
"Great and affordable estate apartments"
Cabrini Boulevard is the westernmost city of New York. As I've known it was also called the Northern Avenue. Housing is very cheap on this street. In fact Real estates with affordable apartments are readily available. One of the building area I found worth appreciating was the Housing View gardens also one of the oldest housing developments. You will not find food counters in large number but a very few that are there offer the best.
Astor Pl
"A landmark in New York's history"
This street is named after John Jacob Astor. Astor Place is famous for its Astor place subway station which is of historical importance. Across the street is the Joseph Papp public theater. The architectural developments of this place make it popular for tourism. Though there is not much of entertainment here, small corners of historical view catch the attention of many visitors passing by. I likes this place for its air of serenity and calmness.
