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Delancey St
"Ludlow Street lays a little low..."
Ludlow is not one of the standout areas of New York, but it is still very busy. I would probably say that besides Madison Square Garden where all the huge concerts are, this little street might just be the music capital of NYC. Lots of performance venues, bars, clubs, and restaurants with a lot of music. This would possibly be a good place for small unkown musicians to try their hand at some nice little performances. A great nightlife area and full of quirky places to visit.
Central Park West
"Central Park West is the home of..."
This street is home to no other than the Central Park itself, obviously. It is also home to many others, including quite a few...what do we call them...oh yeah, celebrities. I'm sure that those celebrity tourism bus tours would get all kinds of business around here. One of the most infamous things that happened here was the shooting of The Beatle's John Lennon and apparently Yoko Ono still lives at the home he was shot in front of. Also, the sight of parts of the Ghostbuster movie is here, if you are a fan. A good place to visit for all you entertainment buffs.
East 26th St
"Third Avenue's not quite a charm..."
Well, the last time I was here, I didn't enjoy this street so much. It is pretty crazy and confusing, and it's easy to get caugh up in the middle of it. It is a great place to find transportaion though. Lots of opportunites to catch most kinds of publice transit are available in this area. Stay away if you already have a car if at all possible. Not the best area for tourists.
8 Ave
"Eighth Street should be in your future."
You don't need a magic 8 ball to tell you that Eighth Street in NYC is a great place for tourists. There are so many amazing points of interests along this street and close to it. Some of those include the exciting Times Square, perky Central Park, amazing Madison Square Garden. This is completely one of those streets that will get you to all the great places to see in New York. It's somewhere you need to go.
7 Ave
"Lucky Number Seventh"
How could I give Lucky Number Seventh Street anything but five stars? This is a busy little area, but it is so worth while to visit. It is close to the Rockefeller Center, which is a must if you are a tourist. It also has tons of little clothing and garment shops shattered about the length of it. Also, it would be a great place for any aspiring fashion designer to set up their home base.
Weehawken St
"Weehawken was a wee little street..."
A wee little street indeed. A small street compared to most giants in NYC. Weehawken is such a great name by the way, almost sounds Native American. This is a quaint very old-fashioned area. It is somewhat of a Historic district that sits close to the Hudson River. This is a nice little area if you like to see what New York might have been more like in the olden days. Might be a good area to check out.
Washington St
"Washington - A very good street."
Washington is a very good place, just like it's assumed namesake (the father of our country) was a very good man. It doesn't seem like its as easy to get around here, as is most of New York. I guess there are not as many public transits, but it still is an exciting places. There are plenty of good places to eat and socialize, maybe because this is consider the meat-packing district. A nice place to visit or "meat" up with friends.
ell Camino del Mar
"This street is made of honor..."
I kinda feel bad for this street. I don't think it gets as much recognition as it should. It's one of those "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" streets, and I think it dserves the honor of more. This quite quiet street is home to the Legion of Honor Museum, whcih is a great tourist experience. It is also the home of Lincoln Park (not the band - that's Linkin Park). Overall, El Camino del Mar Avenue, if you can remember the name, is a great place to visit.
Carl St
"Just one of those places..."
It's just one of those things that happens - Traffic. It is crazy busy here and that drives my crazy. No pun intended. This is just one of those places in the San Fransisco area that is hustling and bustling all the time. It seems non-stop. But if you are one of those people that thrives off of that kind of scene, this place would be great for you.
Cortland Ave
"Pretty, but not right for me..."
This is a very nice area with nice places, but there are many better places in San Fransisco. From what I saw, it almost seems to me that this street is on its way down or at least at a stand still as opposed to so many on the way up. But it was last year that I was last there, and maybe a lot has changed since then. I would just recommend looking around at some of the nicer areas.
Great Hwy
"This is where I left my heart..."
This place is so amazing. If I could live anywhere in San Fran, it would no doubt be right here. Now, this is the heart of San Fransisco and mine belongs to it. This place is so on it's way up, and I would be honored to be able to live here. One of the most beautiful places I have been to. Can't wait to go back!!
Ofarrell St
"Not quite all there for me..."
I don't really think that the fact that there is a large Macy's on this street quite qualifies it as a must see. There are Macy's all over the country and I would not spend all your time around here with all the other great things there are to do in the heart of San Fransisco. Yeah, it s a nice place with some nice shops, but that is just about it. Not something to go crazy over, but still a nice place.
15th Ave
"A Beauty but a bit of a Beast..."
This place is really so beautiful that you really can't help falling in love with it. My one main problem with it last time was that it was packed. I don't know what was goin on at the time, but it was pretty bad. I know San Fransisco can get pretty heavy druong busy times of the day, but this was the worst I had seen. It still is worth it though. The thing I like is that even in hectic traffic, it still just seems so amazingly peaceful. I would take a chance and venture here and hopefully you won't have the same problem I did.
Devonshire Way
"Bring your Binoculars!"
Aside from not being to crazy about the name, I have to admit that this is a wonderful scenic route. Make sure to bring your binoculars. Not for spying, silly, but for viewing the city and checking out from afar the places that you might want to take a closer look at. This is also one of those great places to watch the sun rise or set and take some brilliant pictures. This street offers a pretty and refreshing look at San Fransisco in all it's glory.
Jack Kerouac Alley
"A nice place for a visit."
I like to call it Jack Street, because I have no idea how to pronounce the little guy's last name. But aside from that, this is a great street for some scenics. Like a lot of other streets in San Fran, it is gorgeous just to drive up and down this street. It will also take you a lot of places. This is a great one to use just for getting around the city if you have the time to cruise. If you are rushed, then don't worry about it. But yeah, it is beautiful.
Lyon St
"Awwww, so cute. Little Lyon."
Lyon Street - or as I call it Little Lyon - is adorable. Named after my favorite animal (too bad it wasn't named Simba Street, but that would just be way too cute) or at least that's how I imagine it was named. This street is the brilliant location of the Exploratorium!! It is awesome and so much fun!! It is also very close to part of the Lucasfilm studios! What more could you ask for from the Little Lyon that could.
Sacramento St
"Oh Sacremento! So beautiful!"
Talk about more than meets the eye. This place is very literally transforming right in front of your very eyes. There are constantly new things to do and so many new things to see. I can't wait to come back next time and see what a beautiful seemingly young-un this little street has become. My little baby is all grown up and beautiful now! Thanks San Fran for restoring the beauty of this street.
Fulton St
"Fulton Street is a keeper."
Fulton Street, not to be confused with Filbert St like I kept doing, is a great refreshing and breathtaking drive. Lots of scenic beauty here. Many parks are scattered around it and a great musuem. You will definitely want to have your camera with you. At least, if you're like me and take quirky pictures anywhere of anything. Great place to visit. I like it. I like it a lot.
Scott St
"It is nice, very nice."
Scott Street is very nice. Lots of good scenery and pretty things to look at. Not all that much to do here that is exciting, but overall like I said before, it's just nice. I would probably spend more time elsewhere if you have kids or don't just enjoy a nice drive. This street is very classic and pretty. It's somewhat oldschool and oldfashioned San Fransisco.
Market St
"Got to go to the Market!"
Now, Market Street is what I would call a must see in the San Fransisco area. The Civic Center is awesome. I haven't yet attended a major event there, but I can only imagine how exciting it must be. If you get a chance to do that, take it otherwise I think that you will definitely regret it. Also, the public library is awesome. Free internet and lots of cool events in the theater. There is so much more here to see than just what I have talked about. You have to check it all out.
Taylor St
"Well I guess it's cool..."
Yeah, this is a pretty cool street, but I wouldn't exactly call it a must see if you are only visiting San Fran for a short time. It is pretty close to some cool stuff, but I really wouldn't spend a heck of a lot of time here. I would mainly use it as a route to other much more interesting streets, and there are a lot of those in San Fransisco.
Twin Peaks Blvd
"Twin Peaks is Gorgeous!"
This is an amazing place to drive up. Make sure that you stop off to watch the sunrise or sunset. Remember to bring your camera. Oh and also a coat, because it can get quite chilly up at the top. I would definitely recommend taking this beautiful drive. It is amazing.
Lombard St
"What an Amazing Maze in San Fran"
This is a crazy almost scatterbrained street right here. Topsy and Turvy at it's best. You can get an awesome view of it from one of the cable cars. Just please don't throw anything off the car. You just might hit me on one of my frequent visits. My aunt lives here and loves to walk this street, so watch out for her too, please.
Filbert St
"Not a lot to say about it."
Well, this is another of those extremely steep streets. If your looking for a workout, here you go. This street isn't exactly as interesting as it's competitor 22nd Street, but if you are just dying to walk one of the steepest streets in the world, this one will work just fine. Other than that - I got nothin.
22nd St
"You can do it!!"
Well, I guess you could say that this is a very interesting street. I wouldn't really recommend going out of your way for it unless you are looking to burn some calories. If that is the case, and you are ready to burn fat then this is the perfect street for you. Trust me, it is steep and you will no doubt get a workout, maybe even from driving an automatic on it.
Broadway
"Let's all sing the lullaby of broadway"
Who doesn't love Broadway? Who doesn't dream of Broadway? Of course, no one can deny that it completely lives up to all the hype. So much culture... So much excitement. I just visited New York last year for about the hundredth time, and Broadway just makes me fall in love with it all over again.
