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Interstate 410 is the loop that goes around the outer part of San Antonio. This is a great bypass for those who do not want to drive directly through the city or those who don't have business in downtown. The road can get very congested especially if there is an accident. The road is in decent condition but there seems to always be construction going on.

First Street in San Antonio is just a small and very short street that goes from Jessup Road to Hood Street. All it is, is a connector road between the two. The road itself is a little rough but drivable. This area of San Antonio is very rural. There are many residences and the streets are kept fairly clean.

Second Street is part of a more residential/rural area than most of San Antonio. It was a nice road to take a ride down to see more rural parts of the area. The road was a little bumpy but there was no traffic. It is really a nice, peaceful place to go take a ride.

West Avenue takes you from North to South through San Antonio. There are many things off this road including residential and business. I didn't like driving it though because it is congested. There are so many roads that come into it that traffic is really stop and go. With all the side streets you really have to be careful about people pulling out in front of you!

This is a great road! It is a four lane that will take you to many places within San Antonio. My favorite though is a great pizza shop called Big Lou's. It really looks like a hole in the wall restaurant but they have the best pizza ever! The traffic can get heavy but usually is fairly decent.

I-10 coming into San Antonio on the west side merges with 35. This is really the average interstate that needs work improving the pot holes and bumps but yet there seems to be construction going on all the time. The traffic gets really bad where it merges and can be horrific at rush hour. Overall this is the usual interstate that you will find anywhere.

Roosevelt Avenue is a great road that is in good shape. The traffic can be congested at times but not too unbearable. The main attraction here is the historical museum. You can go and spend the day and learn all the history where these original missions took place. This is a great place to go if you love history because that is what the museum is all about.

While visiting San Antonio I drove West Main Plaza to go visit the beautiful San Fernando Cathedral. There is so much history behind the cathedral that it is absolutely amazing. The water fall outside is great but the most amazing thing is the interior. The intricate details within the cathedral will literally blow you away. The road is in good shape and the yard work is stunning.

This is such a beautiful place. Not only are the roads beautiful and WELL maintained but the hotel and golf course are spectacular. I stayed at the Hyatt while on vacation in San Antonio and had the pleasure of spending the day on the Hyatt Country golf course. If you love golf, you definitely to visit here. The playing fees are more expensive than usual but it is well worth the money!

Sea World Drive is where the famous Sea World San Antonio is located. The street is in great shape but the traffic is horrific because there are so many visitors. This place is not your typical vacation spot but it is so cool because not only do you get to see all the animals but they have a GREAT roller coaster and water slide. This is a great place to go for the day with the kids!!!

East Commerce Street begins when you exit of I-10 and travels all the way through San Antonio to the west side where it runs into Military Road. I used this road a lot while visiting because it takes you right through the city and you can use it to access a lot of San Antonio. The road itself is in decent shape but could use a little maintenance on bumps and pot holes.

I drove Atlantic Avenue to go visit the Christopher Columbus Park. The road is a little confusing if you have never driven it before because it turns off to the right and is really confusing. The actual road is in good shape. The park in itself was great. It is right on the water and I spent several hours walking around taking pictures.

While visiting Boston, I was out sight seeing and decided to drive down Pickney Street. There are some of the most beautiful buildings and establishments located there. If you are moving to Boston, this is a great place to go check out. The road was in great shape and the neighbors walking seemed very friendly. I would love to live in a place this nice forever!

This is where the Hyatt Regency - Boston is located. It is so beautiful and you receive the best service while staying there. The rooms/suites are amazing and the employees take great care of you. The road is in pretty good shape and the traffic is not to busy. This is also a great road to walk!

While visiting Boston I drove down Beacon Street to only find a beautiful place. The buildings are absolutely gorgeous. This is a great place to go apartment hunting if you are moving to the area. The road and sidewalks were all very nice and very well kept. There was a good bit of traffic but nothing that was unbearable.

The Massachusetts Turnpike is a great road to use to go around the south side of Boston. This is a great route to use to avoid going through downtown Boston. There are usually construction crews doing work on the highway which can cause traffic to back-up but the busiest time is during the rush hours. Overall, just use this to go around Boston from east to west.

The Kennedy Expressway takes you around the west side of Chicago. It is the route you would want to take if you weren't wanting to go through downtown Chicago. It is considered "the bypass". There is some construction/maintenance going on which causes some traffic congestion. During the rush hours it is horrific to try to use this street.

This is where the Sears Tower is located (there is a parking lot across the street). If you have never been to the Tower you need to make sure to go there while in Chicago. There are so many stores that it is amazing. The building itself has a lot of history. The inside is designed and decorated like nothing I have ever seen before. Some of my favorite places inside the tower were Salseria Cafe and the Corner Bakery.

This is another great place to visit while you are in Chicago. The Sears Tower is located near this street. The road really needs some maintenance done on pot holes and bumps. The traffic is thick throughout the day but gets really really bad during rush hour. The streets are not as clean as they could be but it is overall a nice location.

The only part of this street that I really visited was where it crossed Washington Street. There is a beautiful temple there. Anyone that has a chance to go visit the temple needs to take advantage of the opportunity. There is so much history behind this building that it is amazing. The road is fairly busy (which I have learned is true about almost all roads in Chicago) and there needs to be some general maintenance on it but otherwise not in too bad shape.

I visited LaSalle Street while on a business trip and when I got off the subway, which is very close and convenient, I was so amazed at the huge buildings! The James Thompson Center truely amazed me. The construction and design, inside and out, were amazing. The street is very busy most of the day but is a great place to be. There are many things to do along this street.

Chestnut Street has some beautiful buildings located on it. This is where the Ritz Carlton Philadelphia is located. This hotel is absolutely amazing. Not only is it beautiful outside, but the inside is spectacular. They have some of the most beautiful artwork and decor. The traffic is congested at certain times of the day and there is some local construction that can cause delays, but overall this is a great place to be.

If you are visiting Philadelphia you must visit this street. The best part is the JFK Plaza. This is where the Love Fountain is and during different events and celebrations, the water is different colors. This is also called Love Park. It is a great place to go and spend the day walking around and just enjoy the spirit of love that flows in the park.

McCaysville, Georgia is a very small city in Fannin County, Georgia. There is not a whole lot to do there. You can board the train in Blue Ridge, which is a city in the same county, and ride it to McCaysville. They will let you out for a couple of hours and then you return. While in McCaysville, you can walk around to all the antique stores and small shops. There are not many restaurants but some include Subway, Japanese, Chinese, pizza, Mexican, and other fast food restaurants. There is great fishing right outside of the city limits on the beautiful Toccoa River which is just minutes away from rafting on the Ocoee River.

Located on Dallas Parkway is the Galleria Mall. There are some of the greatest stores here including Versace. Also there is this HUGE indoor ice skating rink that you must see. Everything about this place is a must. The shopping is great, food wonderful, and ice skating is so much fun. They offer individual lessons so if you have never been go take them. They help ALOT!

Interstate 45 is a great road to take from south Dallas up to 75 which continues to North Texas. The road is in decent shape. Traffic can be outrageous if you are on 45 at the wrong times of the day. There are also a lot of exits as you are going through the city that you can take to access a lot that Dallas has to offer.

Marilla Street is a rough road. It has a lot businesses located on it. It also has a lot of patch work done to the pavement so no part of it is level with the rest which makes for a rough, bumpy ride. It has great sidewalks though which you could enjoy and lots of pretty trees lining the road and sidewalks.

The Dallas Farmers Market is located on Farmers Road. This is a cool place to go to get all kinds of things. The roads a little rough but not unmanageable. It really could use some maintenance but that is not usual for these roads. Its a great place to go walk around and look around while in Dallas.

Interstate 30 is just your typical interstate. During rush hour the traffic is horrible. If there is an accident blocking the road you could wait for several hours. The road could use some new pavement and some of the potholes are bad. This is one of your main roads coming into and going out of Dallas.

Commerce Street is where the Dallas Grande Hotel is located. It is a wonderful place to stay if you are going to visit Dallas. There is so much to do within walking distance. There are stores, eateries, and lots of other things. The road is in good shape but the traffic can become very congested at times.

North Market Street is where "The West End District" is located. There is so much to do here, including shopping, eating, playing, and just having fun. If you visit here, which is a must, you need to go visit Wild Bills Western Store. They have some of the coolest things in that store including handbags made out of things I have never seen before. The road is great!

The Dallas Convention Center, located of Griffin Street, is a place everyone needs to go. It is SO HUGE! It is such a beautiful place and they have some of the most wonderful concerts and shows there. My favorite is when they host the car shows. The road is in pretty good shape and could use a little work like most roads but overall is not bad.

Akard Street is where the Dallas City Hall is located and the Convention Center can be accessed from here. The road is in great shape and traffic can be congested at times, especially when things are going on at the Convention Center. Overall this is a great road to use to travel through Dallas.

Underground Atlanta is located on Upper Alabama Street. There are so many shops, places to eat, and so many things to do for entertainment here. This is a place that everyone living in and visiting Atlanta need to go. There is something to do for everyone here. The road is overall in good shape. The traffic can get congested when special events are going on so plan for that if visiting.

The Georgia State Capitol building is located on Capitol Square. The road is in pretty good shape. This is a great place to visit. There is a lot of history here and great source for education purposes. It is close to Underground Atlanta and a lot of other great places to visit in Atlanta. Great place for the family to visit while vacationing in Atlanta.

Interstate 85 runs concurrent with Interstate 75 until you get out of Atlanta. You can use I-85 to go from Atlanta to Greenville, South Carolina. The road has some really rough spots and could use some road work. You have to watch the speed limit because unlike most interstates it goes from 55 to 65 to 45 sporadically.

Interstate 20 is really your average interstate...needs road work, traffic can be very congested during certain times of the day, and accidents can cause major traffic jams. The good thing about I-20 is that it is a way to go to Six Flags Over Georgia, which everyone coming to visit Atlanta needs to go enjoy. The rides are great and they have great shows throughout the year.

Interstate 285 is the bypass around Atlanta. The traffic can be heavy at times but usually not as congested as the interstates going through Atlanta. It is a great road to take if there is any construction or road work going on on the other interstates or if there has been an accident that is holding up traffic. It does need some road work.

Interstate 75 is one of the main roads coming in to and going out of Atlanta. The traffic is very congested all of the time and there is always road work and construction going on which causes very bad traffic jams. The one good thing about Interstate 75 is that it will get to just about anywhere is Atlanta. It is really your typical Interstate.

I drove Martin Luther King Jr Drive SW to go to a funeral. The road was not bad but could use a little paving. The traffic can be very congested at times because it is an I-20 bypass. The cemetery I went to was Westview Cemetery and I recommend anyone visiting Atlanta to go by there because it has been around for hundreds of years. Overall this is a pretty good road.

I felt very unsafe driving along this road. There are a lot of homeless people walking around all over Ponce De Leon and they get really close to your car begging for anything that you may give them. There are a lot of big company headquarters here. I do not recommend driving this road unless you think it is absolutely necessary.

Everyone really needs to go here! This is where the Atlanta Zoo is located. There is so much to see and do there. It is a great place for families, singles, couples, and retirees to visit. They have so many different species that it is so amazing. My favorite are the pandas and the snake exhibit. This is a must see for everyone coming to Atlanta.

Trinity Avenue in Atlanta is where the Atlanta City Hall is located. Most buildings on this road are occupied by businesses so there is not much to do here. Downtown is close by where there are many restaurants, shopping centers, and a lot more. This road is not recommended for someone looking for a nice neighborhood to live in.

US 59 begins and ends in Loredo and I-10 in Houston. It is your typical highway that needs improvements. The road is rough and the traffic horrible. You access a lot of side roads in Houston from 59. There are a lot of businesses of of 59 and several residential areas. This road really needs paved though!

Walnut Street is just a connector road between Rothwell and Wood Street. It is right in Houston and is in the industrial part. It has a few pot holes and other little road problems but overall not a bad street. It is not used by visitors usually because it is not around the shopping and other activities. There are a couple of businesses on Walnut Street but nothing else.

This is a nice neighborhood with very nice residents but the houses are worn down. The yards and streets really need to be cleaned up. As with other smaller streets, you have to watch out when you are driving because sometimes kids are playing near the road. Overall, it is a great neighborhood that could use a little help with the cleaning up of the outdoors.

This is a residential area. The roads really need improvements. Sidewalks would be great! You have to drive slow and carefully because it is very common for children to be playing in or next to the road. Neighbors are friendly. The neighborhood could use a little cleaning up and trimming of trees. Overall, it is a nice neighborhood.

Main Street allows you access to all of Houston's great assets. Dining, shopping, entertainment can all be accessed from Main Street. You can use the shuttle to get just about anywhere. It is a great street to visit. The traffic is congested and can be loud at times but otherwise a great place.

East Freeway is your typical interstate. There is a lot of traffic, mostly during rush hour times. The roads are somewhat rough and need maintenance. You can access a lot of Houston from East Freeway. Downtown, shopping, dining, and other things can be reached from the freeway. Overall, not a bad road, just your everyday interstate.

This is a great place to live. All the neighbors are very friendly. The neighborhoods are pretty clean and the cost of living is about normal. It is very close to downtown so you would have easy access to many things such as shopping, eating out, and lots of other things. The traffic can be bad at times and this can really drive you crazy if you are not used to it.

The things I love about Westheimer Road are the Bars/Lounges and all the shopping. I love to go have drinks at Shimakos and Firkin & Pheonix. This street is really long and there are many other things here, especially houses. Depending on the street, there are different things on each end. Families will like the house and singles and those that are outgoing and love to shop will like all the stores.

There are so many great stores here...European Walking Store, House of Coffee Beans, Wolf Camera, and my favorite Fleet Feet Sports. I love to bring my kids here when we come to visit family. We can spend all day walking around to the shops and eat all in the same place. Wonderful place for families to visit.

There are several places on Times Blvd. in Houston including my favorite "Main Street Theater". The have such great shows here. Every time I am in town, I make sure to go see them. I can't wait to visit and see Present Laughter in June. I also love The Bead Shop and G&G. A great place to go if you are there visiting. The traffic is a little backed up but other than that I have no complaints.

I only recommend this area for those who LOVE the outdoors. This road is a dirt road that will take you along Rock Creek stream and down to the fish hatchery. The fish hatchery is a great place to take the kids to look at the wonderful trout that are being raised there. There are lots of places along the road to pull off so you can fish in the stream or just enjoy the view. The dirt road is many miles long and takes you around beautiful mountains. The closest businesses are about forty minutes away, so be fully prepared with food, drinks, and whatever else you may need when you come here. Great fishing, hiking, and camping.

This is a great place for those who love the outdoors. The residents are very friendly. There is not a lot to do other than hike, fish, hunt, canoe,etc. There are no stores nearby other than a small gas station and local governments and other businesses are about thirty minutes away. There are lots of mountains and trails for sight-seers. This is a great place to take beautiful pictures of the wonderful outdoors. Great place to visit in the Fall when the leaves are changing colors.

This road takes you to Tammen Park. During the different seasons there are soccer and/or softball games there. The park is right along the river so there is also fishing, rafting, tubing, canoeing. This is a great place for those who love the outdoors. It is about three miles outside of town so there is quick access to many other things like places to eat, stores, hospital, gyms, and lots more. Wonderful place that I recommend if you want to get out for the day and enjoy nature.

This is the entrance to a great neighborhood, Riverwood Subdivision. It is a very quiet yet friendly place and all the neighbors get along and are wonderful. There are sidewalks throughout for those who enjoy walking. The neighborhood is only a couple of miles from downtown Blue Ridge where there is a lot of things, such as shopping (lots of antiques), eating, court house, parks, arts and crafts, and lots of other businesses. I would recommend this for the person that likes the quiet at home but also loves to get out to walk around and visit stores. Overall it is a wonderful place.

This is in a farmers town where most residents have cattle, sheep, goat, etc. It has beautiful views of the mountains and great people. Everyone is friendly and welcomes the out-of-towners. There is not much to do here. This a place for people to go sight-seeing and enjoy the surrounding nature. There is a little country store/gas station but that is the only place. I recommend this for families with kids who like to enjoy nature and couples and retirees. Great place to go to take pictures.

Dallas Highway used to be a great place to live but is now a great place to go for the shopping. This area has built up alot in the past few years. It has gone from a quiet place to live to a place with lots of load traffic and businesses. There are lots of stores, including Target and Tuesday Morning, and many places to eat, from fast-food to steak houses. It is a place to go visit and shop but I would not recommend living on Dallas Highway due to the noise and traffic, which to me is not a safe place.

This is a great area of Fannin County to live and visit but is very secluded. It is not for someone who wants to shop or go out. Things to do around here would be hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. All the neighbors are super friendly and welcome everyone. It is a great place to go to for relaxing. There is minimal cell phone service and no stores (other than a little country store) around. It is about 30-40 minutes away from downtown Blue Ridge so be prepared. I love to go here when I am stressed and needing quiet time to myself.

I live have lived on Laurelwood Lane in Blue Ridge for three years and if I ever have to move I will be devastated. This is in a neighborhood that is very quiet and peaceful. All the neighbors are super friendly and get along well with each other. It is within two miles of downtown so you have access to everything including schools, health facilities, gyms, stores, resteraunts, and many other things. It is a wonderful place to live for families, couples, retirees, and singles.

Highway 515 North in Blue Ridge is really your typical highway. There are lots of things to do and places to see but the traffic is bad. You can access many hotels, resteraunts, and stores from the highway. There are many resteraunts including Zaxby's, Circle J Steak House, McDonalds, Arbys, The Cabin Grille, and The Cast Iron Skillet. Stores on this street include Roses, Goodys, Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, and many more. Blue Ridge is a great place to live but this is your average highway.

I have always loved Blue Ridge Drive because it starts in downtown and ends at the Tennessee state line. There are many things to do along there and many of my favorite places in Blue Ridge. I love Merciers Orchards which not only has the apple orchard but has a deli, ice cream shop, and store. On the Tennessee end there are several wonderful restaraunts including chinese, japanese, and home cooking. Also on that end is a great "Hillbilly Mall" which is really an indoor flee market. Its an all around great place to be and go.