anniecatt's Local Profile

Local expert in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor and Boston

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April 2008

58 Reviews View All

Main Street, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

2/5Poor

“oddy not the main”

Oddly, this is not the main street. Great for couples, near very many shopping districts. Closer to MIT than the other colleges. Home to several museums. Loads of internet wifi hot spots, as well as q...Full review

Thatcher Street, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

3/5Average

“nice and homey”

A homey type of family street. This is also home to quite a few pizza places and museums. Not that far from the local colleges, it is also home to quite a bit of residence halls. on the blue line.

Louisburg Square, Boston, Massachusetts

3/5Average

“Way ritzy and pricey”

This is a very quiet street, and very ritzy and pricey. a townhouse sells of almost 10 million dollars on this street. It's also very historical, was home to Louisa May Alcott (named after her, in fac...Full review

Meridian Street, Boston, Massachusetts

3/5Average

“very nice for families”

A great street for families, very quiet and friendly neighborhood. And like it says in the name, it splits the city down the meridian. Lots of social activity in the hub of the neighborhood, but not e...Full review

Maverick Square, Boston, Massachusetts

4/5Good

“afluent biz district”

Located on the blue line, this is home to quite a few businesses and office squares. There is a public housing project on the ends. While this street used to be the most crime ridden of Boston, it is...Full review

Cleveland Circle, Boston, Massachusetts

4/5Good

“Very fancy and neat”

The commercial center of Boston, this is home to loads of residential buildings and lots of office space. Most of the residences are populated by the students of Boston College, which is a stones thro...Full review

Day Square, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

3/5Average

“Great For Shopping”

Home to Boston's Oldest Restaurant! Great shopping district with loads of places to eat, drink and visit. One or two museums. A must see stop on your tourist's list. Not a lot of homes here, but very...Full review

Chelsea Street, Boston, Massachusetts

3/5Average

“major biz district”

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a fairly prominent business district. Lots of major outlet stores, and quite a few eateries. Near Logan airport. This street extends all the way into neigh...Full review

Bennington Street, Boston, Massachusetts

4/5Good

“family oriented thoroughfare”

One of the major streets in Boston, this is a great place for families or for students at any of the major colleges. Also a great shopping district, lots of eateries and not that far from the Logan ai...Full review

Ann Street, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

2/5Poor

“Red Light District”

Former and current red light district, this street is home to strip clubs, bars, adult shops and a few gambing arenas. Not recommended for families, but it is a good place to check out if you're trave...Full review

Bishopsgate, City of London, Greater London, England

3/5Average

“home to lots of banks”

The home to the main offices of several major banks. Loads of shopping districts, and the Liverpool Street Station. Soon, there will be the Bishopsgate Tower, which will be the home of offices and lov...Full review

King William Street, London

3/5Average

“swank but disused”

Very posh street, however the tube station is very disused. Made famous in a poem by TS Elliot. It is a bit dreary, and home to quite a few banks and small businesses. Close to the university. Small s...Full review

Old N Street, Camden Town, Greater London, England

3/5Average

“Great for families”

Great for families, this road is in the main part of London. Lots of council houses and light shopping districts. Near Greater London and the main theatres. Stones throw from the university.

Bath Road, Greater London, England

2/5Poor

“Former Lovely Place”

Largely unmodified, and with sensible speed limits, this road is a former trunk road. Home mostly to carriageways and bi-throughs. Not a lot of shops, but there are a few McDonalds and pubs. Mainly hi...Full review

Thurloe Place, London

3/5Average

“quiet, friendly, established”

Nice little burb, very near the Kensington Tube station. Plenty of shopping, great for small families or singles. Also home to the current Kazakhstan Embassy. Very historical district.

New Road, Greater London, England

2/5Poor

“not all that new”

New Road is in fact not all that new. Mainly a turnpike biway road that leads to other roads, it exists are part of the inner ring. Not many homes or family type things here. It can, however, be used...Full review

Edgware Road, London

5/5Excellent

“Main Road, Very Nice”

One of the major throughfares in the city, Edgeware Road passes right through Central London. Most of the restaurants are indian or egyptian. This part of town is quickly becoming known as Litte Cairo...Full review

Garratt Lane, London

5/5Excellent

“Newly Development: Great!”

While in the past, this street was a bit derelict, it is now home to quite a few newly developed shops and townhomes. Up the street, there is the Wimbledon Stadium. Gets quite a bit of traffic during...Full review

Burdett Road, London

4/5Good

“Fancy and Posh”

This road forms the boundary of Mile End Park and is just a throw's south of Wimbledon Park. While not many people live here, other than a few familes and such, it was made quite famous by a song from...Full review

Lauriston Road, London

2/5Poor

“Kind of grimy”

A little bit grimy, but also a bit historical. This road is filled with history from WWII, including a plaque marking it as one of the first places in the city to be bombed. This street was derelict u...Full review