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The residential portions of this street feature some of the classic triple decker style homes and an overall great feel. However, some of the commercial areas are a little distasteful looking. On the north side the road approaches the Arnold Arboretum, which I’m a huge fan of. Also a quick walk or drive to some other pretty places like Franklin Park and Jamaica Pond.

I tend to think that South Boston is overpriced and not really worth the hype, but I think I would give up my disdain for City Point if I could live on this very street. I love the idea of having a house facing Marine Park and Pleasure Bay. Of course, I’m sure only Warren Buffet could afford it…

This is the main thoroughfare through City Point in South Boston. There are some really large and nice-looking houses on this street. While I would love to inherit one, I think that the neighborhood has become overpriced for what it is, considering it’s now one of the most expensive areas in the city. Probably not worth visiting as a tourist.

Hull is a neat little narrow street crammed into the North End, and definitely worth a stop for those taking a walking tour of the city’s historical areas. The Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is located right along here, and directly across from the cemetery is a quirky narrow house known as The Skinny House. The street terminates at Salem Street, directly at Old North Church, which is of course famous for Paul Revere’s ride.

There’s an incredibly wide variety of (mostly upscale) restaurants to be found on Tremont Street, which borders the Common before making its way down to South End. This is a major route for traffic, so don’t expect a quick drive (or a quiet neighborhood). Goes through the Theatre District, so check out the Wang Theatre here!

Mostly residential, this street runs from The Back Bay Fens and Park Drive up to Fenway Park (north of Boylston St, Jersey St actually becomes Yawkey Way, but it’s the same street). Those are two awesome attractions for visitors to Boston. Fenway is of course a major landmark; The Fens is a salt marsh turned park that’s pretty neat to walk around in. First-time visitors to the city might want to check out both.

Awesome historical street in the upscale Beacon Hill neighborhood. Some fun wine shops and bars for the wine fans. The street also runs between Boston Common and the Public Garden, which is the most beautiful part of Boston in my opinion. If I was going to take a visitor to just one street in Boston, this would be it.

I doubt I could ever afford to live here, but it’s a great neighborhood to walk around in. The streets are beautiful and feel safe, and there are a lot of buildings with an interesting past for history buffs. Great public transportation access too. One downside is there aren’t many practical stores for everyday shopping.

Part of Boston’s main Chinatown district. The picturesque Chinatown Gate is here at the intersection with Surface Road. The gate has an open plaza nearby with a bamboo garden, and it’s a great place for a stroll. Not far down the street are a couple awesome vegetarian restaurants – Happy Buddha and My Thai Vegan Café. Tasty meals at a good price!

Bouncing back from the mortgage and foreclosure crisis, this Dorchester street has made some serious progress in just a few short years. In 2007 the small street was swimming in boarded up, abandoned houses (the streetview pictures may show this). Now there’s an influx of new residents and owners, and it’s looking good. Currently a neighborhood that’s both nice and reasonably priced.

Victory Boulevard has always felt like the epicenter of my bad feelings towards Staten Island. It’s an ugly street, and you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the view while sitting in the epic traffic. The west side of the road comes to a weird, gated dead-end near Arthur Kill. I think there’s a lot nicer-looking ways to get around Staten, even if there's traffic on every single one.

Traffic is heavier because this road has a Central Park entrance, so I don’t know if I’d want to live here – but visitors to the Upper West side will probably want to swing by to see the Dakota, scene of several famous movies and also the sidewalk where John Lennon was murdered. Across the street inside Central Park is the Strawberry Fields memorial to Lennon.

Delightful street in the Upper West Side spanning the short distance between Riverside Park and Central Park. Right next to the Planetarium on the west side of the park. Tree-lined streets and beautiful residences line the few blocks of this street. There’s also a playground, if the two extra blocks to Central Park seem like too far of a hike.

Ocean Avenue will always have a special place in my heart because my daughter was born here, at the Brooklyn Birthing Center. The road runs from Sheepshead Bay up to Prospect Park. It’s a great street, with great housing and businesses. I’d probably prefer to live on a side street because of the traffic volume.

Highlawn Avenue is a nice short street in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. Good mix of decent houses and interesting stores. Some relatives lived on the street, and while street parking was sometimes tough to come by, it’s a nice little neighborhood to live in. Convenient to N and F lines at Kings Highway.

6th Street holds some of my favorite East Village destinations – the Ukrainian Museum and the 6BC Botanical Gardens, as well as Caravan of Dreams, one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city. There’s also Lula’s Sweet Apothecary, a vegan “ice cream” shop. This is a very cool street – great for visiting, and I’d love to live here as well.

8th St becomes Saint Marks Place for only three blocks (between 3rd and A), but those three blocks are a popular destination due to the history of the area, even if the area is pretty different these days. There are currently many Japanese shops and restaurants. With the help of some Internet research, you can walk the street and see some famous locations – I always get a kick out of seeing the buildings from Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti” (at 96-98 St Marks).

This street is one of the more picturesque areas in the city, from the iconic arch of Washington Square Park to the brownstones lining the streets, many owned by NYU. It makes for a great walk or jog. Up the street from the park is Joe’s one of Manhattan’s most famous coffeehouses. The street becomes Washington Square North while it borders the park.

Chinatown’s “Main Street” is full of tourists, crowds, and life. A great place to visit, with tons of places for a cheap meal – or cheap name brand knock-offs. I love visiting the souvenir shops for the cheap goods, even if most of them don’t last long. The north end of the street has some Italian flavor, such as Lombardi’s pizzeria.

A short block tucked in between the more lively Mott and Bowery streets, Pell Street is all Chinatown. Less passers through means less hustle and bustle, but the bright colors and vibrant signs make for a fun block. One of my favorite restaurants of all time, the Vegetarian Dim Sum House, can be found here.