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The City Park neighborhood in Denver has a lot to offer. It is an urban paradise for singles and twenty-somethings to live the adult-life. It has a little bit of everything, from hip and trendy burrito joints within walking distance, as well as some great dive coffee shops, and some upscale restaurants which sell $100 hamburgers! Be careful traveling in this area after dark alone, however, because it is known to have a high crime and drug deals in the evening.

It is hard to believe this part of Des Moines is part of a large metropolitan city. It is encumbered with lush, mature trees, acres of woods, and homes with huge yards. It is a gorgeous place to visit, recommended for families with kids and retirees.

This part of Des Moines is gorgeous. It is right in the heart of downtown, and is close to everything. There are a lot of lofts and chic cafes sprinkled throughout this street and this area of downtown Des Moines, and a great place for younger couples and singles to live.

The homes in this part of town are simply gorgeous. It is a residential area, with huge homes on sprawling lots, all within a few minutes' drive of Des Moines. A great quiet part of suburbia to raise a family.

This part of Des Moines is halway between West Des Moines (which was just voted as the best suburb to live in 2009) and downtown Des Moines. The homes are older in this part of town, and access to the interstate is just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

This part of Des Moines is filled with some dilapidated old homes. Most are very small, falling apart, and not worth anything more than the price of the lot the homes sit on. The neighborhood doesn't have a lot to offer in the way of leisure or accessibility to anywhere fun.

Talk about a concrete jungle! The yards are so tiny in this residential part of Stockton that I wondered if you could actually lean out the window and touch the neighbor's house. Very little privacy, and very loud from the freeway being so close by. People literally live right on top of eachother here. The homes are a bit older, and a bit shabby in comparison to other parts of the city.

This part of Stockton is quaint and homey. There are a lot of newer, larger homes interspersed with some smaller, less assuming homes. Yards are a little on the small side, but a lot of swimming pools sprinkle the backyards of this neighborhood. It is very conveniently located just a few hundred feet from Carlton Forbes Freeway, which means it is easy to get around, but there is a lot of freeway noise here.

This neighborhood is teriffic for single college kids. There are a lot of homes for rent in this area, and it is not as typically quiet as other parts of Stockton since Univeristy of the Pacific is literally a stone's throw from here. A great, happening residential part ot Stockton for fun singles looking for a party any night of the week.

This part of Stockton is not as pretentious as other parts tend to be. It is a really pretty part of town with quaint neighborhoods. Tons of waterways and ponds are prevalent in the community, and a lot of thirtysomethings raising kids are in this part of town. It is also close to some colleges, making it a convenient place to live if you are considering furthering your education.

People actually have piers as their driveways! Some small canals run through this neighborhood, and it is truly stunning. Some of the biggest homes I have ever seen in my life are in this part of Stockton, and I would give anything to live in them!

Close to all kinds of good dining, shopping, art galleries, and beautiful woods and sprawling homes. This part of town is a great place to visit or live, parcticularly for people with families or retirees. It is a busy thoroughfare, but just a few turns and twists, and you can see some spectacular homes. Highly recommend visiting this part of town if possible.

At one end of this street there are a lot of shopping centers, and easy access to the freeways and tollroads. At another end of this street is a wooded area with a lot of residential homes. It is a good balance between being urban and suburban, with shopping, movies, and entertainment very close by, but beautiful old homes looming in the distance.

This busy road will take you to a lot of different freeways. It is in a part of town that is full of townhomes and apartments, good for young professionals just getting started, or couples who don't have any kids. There is a lot of pavement, and very little greenery in this area, but it is close to the heart of downtown.

This part of Bellaire is on the upswing in Texas. It has a lot of wonderful old homes and wooded areas. It is urban in some places with great small businesses and restaurants, and in others very secluded. A great street to live on, and just a few minutes from downtown Houston!

You would never guess this suburb of Houston was so close to the city! Bissonnet Street is long, and at times is surrounded by gorgeous fields and parks. In other parts of town it is hip, urban, and trendy with bike shops, donut shops, and other restaurants. It is a fun, urban place to be.

You can follow McKinney Street right out of the heart of downtown to a number of parks in the area. It is a winding road, which can take you to Sam Houston Park or Tranquility Park in the area. If you follow it into downtown, you can shop, eat, or just see the sights of downtown Houston. A great place to visit.

It doesn't seem as hot in this part of Houston during the day. Parts of Dallas Ave are shaded at almost all times, so even in the summer when it is sweltering elsewhere, Dallas Ave has a lot of cool retreats. It is part of the busy hustle and bustle of downtown Houston with great restaurants nearby, coffee shops, and hot dog stands. Macy's is right within walking distance, and you can walk or catch a cab just about anywhere else in the downtown area from right here.

Travis street is right in the center of downtown. It is bustling, noisy, and busy with a lot of office buildings, restaurants, and shopping. Good luck finding a parking space anywhere on the streets! Look for a garage that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg. From this part of town you can hoof it to just about anywhere in the downtown area. Great vibe, great shopping, and fun restaurants to suit any taste.

This place is a bit rundown and part of old sharpstown. It is also full of townhomes and apartments, as well as quirky urban dives and greasy spoon restaurants. A lot of cement, concrete, and very little shrubbery and greenery in this area. A good place to get started off with low rents and lots of singles.

This place is okay--it is more a place for people just getting started, or for young couples without kids. It is full of apartments and townhomes, close to the interstate, and surrounded by a bunch of dive restaurants and donut shops.

This part of town is as seedy as they come. Loaded with drug dealers and gangs, liquor stores are on every corner, bars are on the windows, and people are loitering in the streets, even at two a.m. It was scary in this part of town, and I wouldn't recommend travelling there if you can avoid it. I believe this part of town is called Black Bottom...

It is residential on Clark Street, but it is right off a major thoroughfare, and it gets noisy. There is a lot of crime, and a lot of rundown buildings and homes in the area. I don't recommend travelling here by yourself at night.

This part of Detroit is gorgeous. It backs to an enormout park, and homes were built in the mid 80's. There is some interesting architecture, and it is a quiet subdivision with a lot of families and a lot of kids.

This is another working class part of Detroit. The homes are smaller and older, but there are a lot of mature trees and landscaping. There is a pretty park close by, as well as a golf course. All in all, not a bad place to be.

There are a lot of older homes in this area, some not as well kept as others. It is truly a working class neighborhood, and there are some seedy-looking characters in the neighborhood. It can get difficult navigating your way through this part of town because there are so many one-way streets, and the grid is interrupted throughout by some larger streets.

This part of Detroit was spectacular. The homes are huge and gorgeous, with large trees and big yards. The homes are older and rich with history, and you can see kids in the yards building snowmen in the winter. It is close enough to I-75 to be able to get where you need to without too much of a commute, but far enough away to not be affected by traffic and noise. Truly spectacular.

This part of the city is dirty and noisy. It is located right near railroad tracks, and very close to the interstate. It is loud and seedy looking. There are some recently renovated lofts in the area, but they didn't add to the value of this part of town--it is a bit scary here.

This part of Detroit is surprisingly quiet and suburban feeling. There are a lot of woods nearby, and homes with huge yards and lots of trees. It is quiet, yet close to 7 Mile Road, and you can get just about anywhere you need to within a few minutes' time.

This area has a lot of renovated buildings with beautiful old apartments. The neighborhood has been styled to be a little city within the city, with tons of cafes and restaurants and shopping within a few blocks' radius. It is a great little haven inside the inner city, close to wayne state university and Detroit Medical Center.

This street is a residential area with skyrise apartments and a large park. It is close to Wayne State University, and is just a few minutes from I-94 and I-75. You can see the Detroit skyline from here, but it is loud and busy in this part of town.

This part of town can be crime-ridden if you aren't careful, but it is full of great cuban restaurants and a wonderful Latin flare. It is in the heart of Little Havana, and there are a lot of high rises and condos in the area. There are also a lot of gangs and drug dealers, depending on which area of this part of town you are in. Not a great place to travel at night, but during the day, enjoy a great cuban sandwich for lunch!

This part of Miami has a lot of older homes and tons of condos. There are a lot of families, and a lot of couples in the area. There are big yards with large palm trees lining the streets, and it is just a few minutes from the University of Miami. There are a lot of restaurants and shops within a few minutes, and Tropical Park is within walking distance. It is a quite pretty spot, and great place to rent a condo for a family vacation.

This is still part of Liberty Square, and is a scary place to be in Miami. Get out as fast as you can. Homes are run down, and gangs and drug dealers roam the streets. Homes are right on top of each other, and even in the middle of the night, people were roaming the streets like it was the middle of the day. I swear I heard gunshots when we were driving through...

This street and neighborhood are filled with what I consider "traditional" homes. It has a very suburban feel, with a lot of families and a lot of kids. Big yards with swimming pools are in the area, and it is almost completely residentail. It's a great place to have a family on the west side of town.

Huge Mansions line this street. And when I say huge, I mean HUGE! Homes are right near Biscayne Bay, and are so big, you can get lost trying to decide which home is more spectacular than the last. Huge palm trees line the streets, and give lush scenery to the yards. If I could buy a home here, I would. It looks and feels just like paradise.

Especially if you are in this part of town at night. Oh, how scary this part of Miami can be. It is called the Liberty City part of Miami, but it is crime-ridden and overrun with drugs and gangs. It was an accidental turn when we were lost coming from the airport, and we were unsure we would make it out alive. Liquor stores with bars on their windows riddle the street, and loud bassy music pumps from cars, homes, and just about everywhere. It is an altogether frightening place to be, and I never want to go back there again. It was worse than the worst projects in Chicago...

This part of Miami is spectacular. If you ever watch the Golden Girls, and see the home in the beginning, from the outside, most of the homes on this street look the same. There are huge front lawns, lush foliage, and it is literally just a few feet from the bay--most people's homes back right up to the bay in this part of Miami. There are a lot of vacationers here, and a lot of couples. It is a spectacular place to visit, especially if you have a boat or enjoy boating!

This area of Miami is full of apartments, condos and high rises. The area is a little bit run down in places, and can be downright scary if you make a wrong turn somewhere in the area. It is close to the airport from this street, and a few minutes' drive to Biscayne Island. It is a great place for singles to live, but I wouldn't recommend it for families or retirees.

This part of Miami is what most people picture when they consider visiting the city of Miami. A lot of new architecture, grassy yards, and palm trees. Most homes in the area have a swimming pool in the backyard, and it is close to the train station and several major highways. It is a great area for kids to grow up, or for couples to retire.

This is perhaps one of the most gorgeous places I have ever seen. Charles Ave is full of huge mansions in Florida, and is in the exclusive Coconut Grove area. Homes are some of the largest I have ever seen, some multiple stories high and take up an entire block! How fantastic!

This part of the city is breathtaking. It is just a few steps from fine cuisine in the heart of Capitol Hill, and just a few minutes from all major roads and the prestigious H district. I love this part of town and would live there in a heartbeat!

Another wrong turn here. Delapidated old homes, liquor stores, and pawn shops plague this area of the inner city. I was afraid I would get mugged or carjacked. Get out if you can!

This street has some truly spectacular homes and businesses right in the heart of capitol hill. Just minutes from the Mall, and located in a very prestigious neighborhood. There are lots of courtyards and big trees, loaded with blossoms in the spring. I highly recommend it for family living.

If you are new to the area, or if you are single, or without kids, this may be the place for you. There are a lot of apartments in the area, and a lot of them seem to be a bit run down. It is very close, however, to the National Arboretum, which is spectacular, and very close to public transportation.

This street has a lot of old Victorian Mansions, and is just a few minutes from the Metro. It is great to walk down the streets and look at the old homes and rambling front lawns, which are rare in such a large, sprawling city. It is just across the river from the Washington Naval Yard, and has a lot of other homes and residences surrounding it.

I was lost in this part of town. While a lot of it is trendy and chic and everything urban your heart's desire, it is also a bit rundown. It is considered part of the old city, and is close to chinatown, and close to parts of georgetown university. It is seedy looking, however, and there are a lot of old, rundown buildings and a lot of people loitering on corners and in front of stores.

Just northwest of the busy heart of the downtown political district, this part of Washington D.C. is truly breathtaking. Huge homes with rambling lawns are in this area. It is close to McMillan Park and Chesepeake National Park. Beautiful part of town with a lot of schools and a lot of families.

This street will soon be very residential because there is a lot of building going on right now. It is close to the U street Station, and is right in the heart of a lot of awesome retail shops. It is a beautiful location, and if you can afford to buy a home there, do it!

This part of D.C. is very residential. It has beautiful old homes that are just a few steps from the Potomac River. Many of the homes are rowhouses, but not in the horrible sense of the depression--they have been updated and are completely livable. It is also just a few minutes from Georgetown University. Beautiful part of town.

Right off Palmer Square, this is a great part of Chicago to live in. It has a lot of residential homes and streets in the area, and a large park. It is like a suburb just west of downtown. If you are here, check out Mom's Pizzaria, just off Armitage road. Great grub!

Oh, what a slice of heaven this street is. It is walking distance to the hospital, and is situated right on a huge golf course, which overlooks the sparkling waves of Lake Michigan. I wouldn't be surprised to have a doctor as a next-door neighbor here. Exquisite!

This is definitely a quiet, residential area. It is literally a few blocks from I 294, so easy access to anywhere you want to go. It has a definite suburban feel, though, with old homes and large lawns. Lots of neighborhood restaurants, schools, and cafes are surrounding this part of town. Great for families to raise their kids.

This is the place to be in Chicago. A great place to visit, and live. It does get crowded and noisy, so if you don't like crowds, this isn't the place for you. But this part of town is right in the middle of it all. Just a few blocks from Lakeshore Drive and the beach to the east, and museums, libraries, schools, and world-class restaurants all around. It is just a few steps from the bus and L stations, so from here, you can get anywhere in Chicago.

This part of Chicago is where it's at. This area has beautiful residential homes with huge ceilings and even bigger bay windows, and it is close to everything hip and urban about downtown. There are hundreds of restaurants and nightclubs within walking distance, and it's a great place to live and to visit.

This street is in an area of Rogers Park which is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Lake Michigan. It is a quiet, old neighborhood, close to everything. There is a movie theater just a few blocks from this street, and a lot of big yards, and old buildings.

This street is spectacular. There are old and new condos and homes, and it is literally just a few minutes from Humboldt Park. There are a lot of schools nearby, as well as St. Elizabeth's Hospital very close in proximity. I recommend this part of town to anybody with a family.

Oooh, the food, the food, the food! This part of Chicago has the most Greek restaurants in a row, and it is absolutely wonderful. It is a busy part of Chicago where there is a ton of evening and weekend stuff going on. A great place to visit and indulge on a lot of food, but you wouldn't want to live there!

This is a great place to raise a family. It is a beautiful, residential part of Chicago with lots of lawns and sidewalks. It is close enough to the heart of downtown, but far enough away to make it almost a suburban feel. There are a lot of schools in the area, as well as a lot of local restaurants within driving distance.

This is such a beautiful street. It has beautiful Luxury buildings and apartments, and is just a few minutes' walk from the awesome Millenium Park. There are literally hundreds of restaurants within walking distance. It's one of my favorite places in Chicago.

This street is very similar to Gaylord Street just past the hustle and bustle of immediate downtown Denver. It is within walking distance of Einstein's bagels, a great burrito joint, and some other cafes and shops, but has the beautiful old restored mansions and apartment buildings. Big lawns in front of the homes, with sidewalks needing stairs to reach them. Beautiful part of town, with some crim to be somewhat concerned about.

This street is almost exactly the same as Holly Street. It is in the same neighborhood, with the only exception being the small area of residential houses. The houses are old, small, and quaint, but the area isn't necessarily the greatest.

University Blvd is a beautiful part of town in places. It takes you past some of the glorious old campus of the University of Denver. It also has some shady places along the way with some low-income housing, a lot of bars, and a lot of pawn shops. Depending on where you are on University Blvd, it can be a beautiful or an ugly place.

This part of Denver is very old, and very pretty. There are a lot of old mansions which have been converted into walk-up apartments. There are also some interesting shops and stores in the area of Pearl Street, and it is within walking distance of the Capitol Building downtown. The area can be very pretty, but it also has a lot of crime. There are a lot of homeless people in the area, as well as the Denver City Jail closeby, which makes it not the greatest place to be alone at night, but beautiful during the daylight hours!

I wouldn't travel this part of Denver alone at night. A friend of mine had a daughter that lived off W. Alameda Ave, and it was pretty frightening in the area. There is government housing in the area, as well as a lot of pawn shops and bars, which kind of makes it a breeding ground for crime. I would advise you lock your doors if you need to get out of your car for anything in this part of town.

This street is close to everything. It is close to downtown Denver, and just off City Park. It has glorious restored mansions along the residential streets, as well as some interesting businesses along the way. I used to work right off this street, within walking distance of Strings Restaurant and a wonderful coffee shop, and I love this part of town. The only concern is a number of break-ins that occurred in the area while I worked there.

This part of town is not the greatest. A lot of run-down buildings, and a lot of noisy traffic pass by Holly Street between Evans Ave. and I-25. There are some shady looking bars, like the Dirty Duck bar. It is mostly a commerce area with a car dealership, a post office, and a few small businesses, CDOT headquarters, and some other buildings, but I am always struck by the number of homeless people I see in the area.

The route West on Downing Street from Highway 285 is quite pleasant. It is an old neighborhood, with small cottages and quaint sidewalks and driveways. As you head further down the road, you will approach Porter Adventist Hospital on the South side of the street, and a number of other businesses and residences on the right. It is a charming look at an old, restored part of town.

Cherry Creek S. Drive is a pretty thoroughfare getting shoppers from the mall to Colorado Blvd. It is a pretty stretch of road, well-lit, with a beautiful park off to one side. Not really a street to hang out on, but a great way to get to where you are going.

Getting to this area of Cherry Creek is always an adventure. But once you are on Cherry Creek Dr. N, you are on your way into the mall. The street doesn't have many stop-offs, with the exception of a gas station and car wash, as well as a restaurant. Other than that, the only major purpose it serves is to get people from Colorado Blvd to Cherry Creek Mall. It is well-lit, with a pretty park off to the side, and traffic flows smoothly most times on Cherry Creek Dr. N.

I love the nightlife that presents itself on Cascade Avenue. One of my favorite places to visit there is Antlers Grille and Judge Baldwin's. It offers both upscale dining, as well as Colorado Springs' first brewpub, all in the same building, and looks like an old english lodge. The food is fabulous, and the atmosphere is to-die-for!

North Gate Road is on the Northeast side of the Springs, and is home to the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The setting itself is not much to speak of. It is pretty much highway with turnoffs, and a few residential streets. However the museum is an interesting stop-off for some hands-on adventure either beginning or ending your visit to the Springs.

S. Tejon Street is home to the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum, and it bisects S. Nevada Avenue, one of the major thoroughfares of Colorado Springs. The neighborhood isn't the greatest, and there isn't a whole lot to see or do around there, but the museum is an interesting piece of history, where admission is free, and donations are appreciated.

N. Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs has a lot of small businesses and old shops. It is also home to the Money Museum, which is an interesting stop. You can see all kinds of rare money on exhibit, from unusual coins to misprinted paper money. And best of all, the museum is free to get in!

What a beautiful place in the Springs! From Agia Sophia Espresso and Books, to the vintage candy store, there is something for everybody in this part of Colorado Springs. Agia Sophia is a stunning coffeehouse with scarlet walls and leather sofas to enjoy aromatic coffee while having an intimate gathering, or business meeting. Stroll down to the candy store with your little ones where they will have their pick of whatever their hearts' desire!

One Lake Avenue is home to the Broadmoor Hotel, a Colorado Springs landmark. It is full of beautiful shops, unique gifts, and art galleries, all within walking distance of interesting pubs and restaurants. Be sure to have a big budget if you are shopping at the shops at the Broadmoor, because it will cost you a pretty penny.

Exquisitely beautiful views of some of the grandeur of Colorado can be seen as you travel Cheyenne Mountain Zoo road to the zoo in Colorado Springs. It is the only mountain zoo in the country, and guests have the opportunity to hand feed the giraffes. Quite an adventure for the family!

Pikes Peak Avenue Summarizes Colorado Springs. It is full of great nightlife, such as 13Pure Nightclub and Bistro, and is around the corner from Cimarron Avenue where the Warehouse is. There are quaint little coffee shops as well as cafes for the daytime, and a thriving night scene for singles, or lively couples looking for an adventure!

There isn't a whole lot happening on Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs. However, there are tons of Gas Stations and fast food restaurants if you need to grab a quick bite, or fill up on your way to or from Garden of the Gods--quite possibly one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

I have visited a friend of mine who lived off Uintah street several times. It is a charming, old part of Colorado Springs with a suburban vibe, not too far from downtown happenings.

I should know--I grew up in Mokena, IL. Though it has boomed over the past few years, it is still considered a smaller city. It has the essentials--grocery stores, clothing stores, dining, etc. It is about 30 miles SW of Chicago, and you can catch a train downtown right from the center of town. There are no buses for public transportation, and no cabs, so be prepared to own a car or go somewhere a train will take you. There are plenty of outdoor parks, and beautiful hiking trails around HIckory Creek off of LaPorte Road. The schools are wonderful, with still fairly small class sizes and excellent teachers. It is a great place for people to raise families.

There is not really much to visit S. Kendall Street for. It is mostly residential. with a small park and an apartment complex and some homes. It is off a frontage road that runs along Hampden Avenue to Sheridan, and is extremely run down. There is gang grafitti constantly being sprayed on signs along there, as well as constant parties and problems coming from the apartment complex on the corner, including shootings and drug activity. I would avoid this area if at all possible.

I am not sure it is really fair to call 16th street a street at all. You can't drive down it, unless you are riding the Mall Ride shuttle. However, 16th Street in Denver has EVERYTHING anybody could want. Want to catch a movie? Head toward the Pavilions on 16th street for an amazing theater. Feel like some libations and a lively crowd? Check out Coyote Ugly, also at the Pavilions. Want some great seafood? Stop into Willie G's for an excellent wine menu, and great seafood to boot. Looking for some shopping? Stop in to Ann Taylor, or the Children's Place, or even TJ Maxx or Ross to find what you are looking for. Everything is right there in that one place in Denver!

Evans Avenue goes from beautiful to seedy really fast. There are a lot of bars and restaurants along Evans Avenue, some of which I would refuse to enter without making sure I have received a tetanus booster shot. There are estate auction sales shops, as well as car dealerships near Holly and Grape right off I-25, and further along you can get a slice of Pizza at Anothony's pizza and pasta, and take in the Grandeur of DU's rolling campus.

I used to work in a building on 19th and Curtis Street. It is a spectacular part of the city--far enough away from the major crowds of the 16th street mall, but close enough to major shopping and attractions to be convenient. It is the home of a store selling cookie bouquets, which are so pretty to look at but delicious enough to eat, some quick, easy restaurants like Quiznos and Qdoba, as well as starbucks in every direction. A great street to be on in the city of Denver.

Hampden goes all the way from the mountains to the city of Aurora. It is an interesting stretch of highway, where there is plenty of shopping available in the newly renovated Alexan City Center, places for the kids like Chuck E. Cheese, or other retail therapy for people who love to shop. There are plenty of good restaurants approaching the city of Aurora, from Aurelio's near I-25, to more well-known Tokyo Joe's near Logan. A great stretch of Road on the South side of Denver.

I love traveling along Broadway into Downtown Denver. There are quaint little shops all along the strip, with tons of antique dealers, the army surplus store, tattoo shops, and then major venues like Herman's Hideaway. It is almost a neighborhood setting, and parking is generally easy to find. Park on the street and peruse in Flossy McGraw's, or cross to the other side of the street and see the building that looks like a flying saucer, and stop in to eat chinese food. It is a great part of town.

Santa Fe has everything alongside it. It is a higher-speed street than some more residential streets, but has a ton of different shops and warehouses off the road. From furniture outlets to a Christmas outlet store, there is just about everything offered on this stretch of road. Further north, there is easy access to I-25, just before it turns into Kalamath Street and takes you into the heart of downtown. An easy road to follow from Downtown Denver through to Roxborough Park.

Federal is a North-South thoroughfare through Denver, and offers another seedy glimpse into the underbelly of Denver. While there are parts of Federal that offer interesting shopping and dining, it is not a place I would generally stop to visit. It is peppered with pawn shops, bail bonds, and strip clubs, along with liquor stores and payday loan sites. It is not my favorite Denver place, but I will travel via Federal Boulevard if it is necessary.

There are a few streets in Denver which should be used mainly for commuting. Sheridan Boulevard is one of these streets. It is a seedier view of Denver, with a lot of gang activity and crime and a lot of traffic accidents. It is a good thoroughfare to get to where you need to go, but I don't recommend stopping and shopping anywhere on Sheridan. There are plenty of Supermarkets, beginning in Bear Valley shopping center with Albertson's and King Soopers, and a Home Depot also in the shopping center. I would not stray much farther than Bear Valley if necessary to do shopping. It is closer to the Littleton suburb, which seems to be a little safer.

Colorado Boulevard is a major gateway to the wiles of downtown Denver. If you turn onto Colorado from Hampden Avenue and head toward the city, you will see just about everything. From the Countryclub lifestyle, to some of the seedier areas of town. Continue further into the heart of Denver, and you will approach Cherry Creek Drive where there is some posh shopping at Cherry Creek shopping center, and even further down Colorado you will approach Denver Zoo and City Park. There are plenty of places to eat from Hooters wings to Israeli cuisine. An interesting place, depending on where you choose to stop!

Writer's Square, the Tabor Center, Howard Lorton Galleries --it's all right there on Larimer Street. I love this little corner of downtown Denver. You can walk along Larimer and be invited to an outdoor patio cafe of a restaurant on the corner of 18th Street and Larimer, or continue on to the Tabor Center for shopping, or pop in to the Cheesecake Factory. There are shops to suit any tastes. I love Writer's Square on Larimer. Later in the evening, walk under the canopy of lights strung over a section of Larimer, and pop into one of many jazz bars or martini bars. It is a beautiful place to be!

As far as big cities go, Denver is on the small side. However, downtown Denver has everything to offer from Posh neighborhoods to good eats, to beautiful parks and breathtaking mountain views. I love Denver because it still has a bit of small town feel to it, while it is booming in industry, arts, and entertainment. And the retail therapy goes without saying. From the 16th street mall to Cherry Creek shopping center, even the most Luxe shoppers can fall in love with all that Denver has to offer.

I love living in Brighton, CO. I have lived here for over a year with my children and husband, and we plan to be here the rest of our lives. This town has it all. It feels like a small town, and still has many farms, and small local groups. However it offers many of the amenities of city life, such as shopping, eating out, festivals, etc. The neighborhoods are quaint, and downtown main street offers some old shops, as well as some newer places to visit to shop and eat. The schools are good, and the parks and recreation facilities are outstanding. The recreation center offers tons of exciting groups and organizations and facilities to residents and non-residents for a reasonable price. Local businesses are small and friendly, and offer competitve prices for amenities, including special order items (Black Forest Bakery on Main Street can make some excellent canolis with a day's notice!). And if for some reason you cannot find what you are needing within Brighton City Limits, the town is located just 15 miles northeast of Denver, so it isn't a stretch to travel where you need to go.

Oak Street Beach is a bustling gathering place right on Lakeshore Drive and Lake Michigan. One of my all-time favorite beaches, where you may actually catch a pro-volleyball tournament in the summer. The sand is white and the water is cool, and this stretch of Lakeshore Drive is where it's at in Chicago. You can walk down to Shedd's Aquarium, rollerblade along the sidewalk, or catch some sun on the beach.

By far, one of my favorite places to visit when I am in Chicago is the Merchandise Mart on Kinzie Street. Kinzie Street is just a stone's throw from the Chicago River, and offers beautiful art galleries, shopping, and great restaurants. There is also the Mancow Show which is broadcast from Q101 inside the Merchandise Mart. It's an overall great place to experience some Chicago Culture!

Talk about a beautiful neighborhood! I love Lincoln Park at Belmont and Ashland. If you are craving some good old-fashioned home cooking, pop in to Wishbone Restaurant. Otherwise, there are some great shops to visit, and some great coffee shops with sidewalk cafes to take in some good people watching.

Balbo Avenue is not a street that jumps immediately to mind for people visiting Chicago. It is a tiny stretch of road right off Lakeshore Drive, but offers a lot on that tiny Avenue. From Balbo, you can gaze at the beautiful Buckingham Fountain, which is featured in the intro to Married with Children. You can also walk across Balbo to reach Soldier Field for a tailgate party before a Bears game, or maybe a big concert venue.

E. Randolph Street is such a great place to visit in Chicago. It is home to Grant Park and the new Millenium Park. There is always something going on at either park, all summer long. Grant Park is home to Chicago's annual "Taste of Chicago" where there are all kinds of tantalizing treats for any palate. And the new Millenium Park has a great fountain that is so much fun for the kids to play in. No matter what your taste, there is sure to be some kind of festival happening at a Randolph Street Park all summer long, from Bluesfest to Taste of Chicago!

Right on the Chicago River, this street is unusual in that it has an upper and lower level. Very unique for this city! There is a wonderful restaurant at 35 West Wacker drive called Catch 35, which serves the most outstanding seafood I have ever had! A great place to go for lunch or dinner, in a very unusual location.

North Avenue offers a melting pot of style and flair. It has great eats at places like the Hi Ricky Asia Noodle Shop, which specializes in Thai cuisine, and a great neighborhood bar which is very understated called the Subterranean, known only by it's address as a large MMXI outside the bar. There is also the Double Door across the street at the five points intersection where Smashing Pumpkins has been known to make an appearance under an assumed band name. And for late-night food cravings, you can walk up the street to the Vienna Beef hot dog stand, which never seems to close!

Whenever myself or any of our friends celebrated our 21st birthdays, we would visit Rush Street in Chicago. It has wonderful nightlife and clubs from Mother's bar to Gilly's, where you can visit the club in the basement and may have a visit from Turbo from Breakin'!

I love getting off the train at LaSalle Street downtown Chicago. Just about everything you could want to do is within walking distance of LaSalle Street. Walking out of the Station at Adams and Monroe, there is the Financial District just yards away, as well as shopping, art, and of course, the Chicago River. Just a few blocks away you can ride the elevators to the top of the Sears Tower. What more could a visitor of Chicago ask for?

There is nothing in the world like driving down Lakeshore Drive at night. There is something to be said about the quiet beauty of the lake on one side, and the city lights on the left. As you approach the city via Lakeshore Drive from 294, it looks like you are going to drive right into the buildings. Suddenly, the road curves to the right and you are cruising along with the lake to your right and the city to your left. Breathtaking!