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The straightest road in the Washington DC area. This road makes a direct connection from the Lincoln memorial across the Arlington memorial bridge into the national commentary. The cemetery is a beautiful mix of wooded and open areas. The tour operators sometimes have access to access passes to other public events, be kind to your tram driver and you may be rewarded.

This one should be renamed to Columbus half circle because one half of the circle is gone and has been replaced by Washington DC’s union station. The main metro and train station serving the city. On the circle are beautiful fountains and a constant parade a people and tour busses.

One of the city’s key skyline features and most stunning views is the Washington National Monument. The monument is visible from 15th street where the kiosk is located where tourists line up in the early hours. It takes planning to get up to the top and it all starts on the street waiting in line for tickets on 15th street.

This is the drive to take in the spring when the cherry trees are in bloom. Having a picnic under the blooming trees with family and friends is very lucky in the Japanese culture and in any case is very fun. The delicate blossoms fall from the trees like gentle pink snowflakes.

This beautiful road lies adjacent to the Potomac River that snakes along the city. Early morning rowers and the famous amphibious duck boats can be occasionally seen. On the other side of the parkway is the Watergate complex where Nixon lied about activities of breaking into the DNC, an action that sent him down the river.

Let’s see, the name is Constitution Ave, it must have something unique to offer, well it does. The National Archives allows the public to view the key original documents that formed the union. After you’re impressed with history, walk across the street to the circular pond. Go ahead and take off your shoes and cool down your feet and enjoy the blessings of freedom.

Right behind the capital building is one of the most beautiful small streets in all of Washington DC, it is 1st Street. The morning sun on the capital is stunning. Just across the street is one of the most impressive public buildings in all of Washington DC, The Library of Congress. The building features a circular rotunda with impressive frescos and gilding. This is a must see for anyone that believes education is a key to freedom.

The street has many multi-story office buildings that house many lobbyist firms. One interesting tenant of K Street is Al Jazeera, the station that sends out videos from Osama bin Laden. Franklin Park provides and nice break from the hustle and bustle of the comings and goings on of the nations hardest negotiators.

Yea we all know about a work from home family on this avenue, but if you want the best burger you can get on the way to the capital. Head up the tree lined street to Les Halles. The burger was a delightful treat with perfect fries, unique offering include steak tartare.

Street level has views of nearby hills. A multilevel shopping center towers above beckoning in the traveler. Complex and intriguing vapors of the top level food court waft down, but fade as the traveler descends a unbelievably huge multi-store escalator deep below the river t the futuristic metro station.

Lincoln Blvd. is the most famous place to take a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge from the city side of the bay. The turnout off the 101 is closest to the Bridge and has nice flowers in the foreground that are well maintained year round. Wild blackberries are along the hillside free for the adventurous.

John F Kennedy Dr. is a meandering road through the famous Golden Gate Park. Sights along the drive include the Conservatory of Flowers and many museums and gardens. The Conservatory each year features the West Coast Dahlia Society. The exhibition includes huge plate-size flowers in a variety of brilliant colors and textures. The road passes the Japanese Garden made famous in the Wedding Planner.

A diagonally street that runs from the North Beach area to the Financial District area. You can find many Italian cafes with alfresco dining along this street. This street is most famous for being the place where the Star Trek characters Checkoff and Uhura came back in time and had to walk the streets looking for humpback whales.

The bay end of the street you can find the cable car turnaround where you can expect to see local street performers. At the corner of Hyde and Bay is the famous Buena Vista lounge; the self-proclaimed inventor of official Irish Coffee. The street has views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. The park at the end of Hyde Street has been featured in many movies.

This is a famous cable car street running from the Financial District to Nob Hill. Noteworthy hotels include the Fairmont, whose lobby was recognizable in the TV series “Hotel” and across the street we have the Mark Hopkins whose bar on the top floor gives sweeping views from inner bay pass Alcatraz all the way through the Golden Gate Bridge.

Not a main street but was closed for mass demonstrations during the beginning of the Iraq war. A good boutique hotel on this street is the Orchard. It was one of the first hotels in San Francisco to have free internet access. Bush Street has historic cable car access at Powell. Many of the stop signs on this street had stickers that said “Bush” so the sign read “Stop Bush.”

Not for the faint of heart. This is also referred to as the crookedness street in the world. It only goes one way and driving down this street is quite an adventure, especially with a stick shift car. Be sure to turn around and look back and enjoy the view.

You can catch the cable car from one end of Powell Street to the Fisherman’s Wharf. If you have the time and money, you can meet with some friends at the grandfather clock and have a relaxing afternoon tea at St. Francis Hotel. Who knows, they might even give you some freshly washed change.

If you have ever visited San Francisco, you probably have been on some section of Market Street. It spans from the pier, passes through the hub of the tourist area and ends in the Castro district. All mass transit goes through there and you can also catch the famous cable car turnaround on Market and Powell Street.

Can I say busy? Grant Avenue is the main vein that goes through San Francisco’s Chinatown. It is a must see, must visit street if you go to this culturally rich neighborhood. You can find Chinese locals doing their daily grocery shopping and lots of tourist shopping for Chinese goods. Do not miss the Golden Gate Bakery – they have the best egg tarts a.k.a. “dan tarts” on the western United States. Expect a long line that extends outside the shop. Parking is scarce so it’s best to visit it on foot.