Looking for fun? Where's the nightlife? Ask a local on StreetAdvisor

If you've visiting a city for work or maybe exploring a new place on vacation, it can be difficult to know where to go to have fun. Sometimes when you read the tourist brochures, they seem to provide everything but the specific thing you're looking for. The solution is to ask a local (or a previous visitor) for their expert knowledge and personalized recommendations.

At N Caldwell Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, StreetScore 88.20), tonyafraley says:

"Caldwell Street is home to some of Charlotte's downtown nightlife, and close to the Carolina Panthers stadium and Bobcats Arena. Obviously, this street gets busy around game time, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Caldwell also boasts some of the best downtown restaurants. Yummy food and tons to do!"

At Firehouse Alley, Sacramento, California (StreetScore 88.20), ridetilldawn says:

"If you visit Old Sacramento and neglect to walk down Firehouse Alley that parallels Front Street and 2nd Street but is faced by the backs of bars and clubs, you will have missed an important piece of the puzzle that explains Sacramento's allure to young people.

Firehouse Alley is predominately used by workers from the businesses operating along Front Street and 2nd Street in Old Sac. The street transforms at night, however, into a boisterous alley filled with the young and the young at heart as they mill around the entrance to their night clubs and the back patios of bars. Those who are going to cause trouble seem to leave this area alone, luckily, as most people who frequent the bars and clubs are having a good time and there is a significant security presence at either end of the alley during heavy use periods.

As with all Sacramento night-life, Firehouse Alley clears out quickly after the clubs close and there's not much in the way of housing in Old Sac so most people get into their cars and leave the area quiet for the workers to clean up and close down.

I'd highly recommend visiting Old Sac if you are in Sacramento and have a couple of free hours downtown. Check out Firehouse Alley if you are looking for a good bar-hopping experience one weekend night in Sacramento."

Photo by Viktor Enns - Creative Commons license

At S Kirkman Road, Orlando, Florida (StreetScore 81.59), lestergal says:

"So, we all know that you cant go to Orlando without going to the City Walk. It just isn’t right. During the daytime, you can travel this strip and find some pretty awesome food. We went to Maccoroni Grill and I had the Vodka Rustica. It was amazing. Matt was our server and he gave us excellent service! It was really crowded, but we didn’t have any problems with losing group members. Lots of fun!!!"

Now it's your turn to share your local knowledge about where to go to party and have fun. Find your favorite places and review them or post a forum topic at StreetAdvisor.com today.