Finding places

Is there a good coffee shop in this neighborhood?

Yes, there is. There's Emily's Café on the corner of Center Avenue and First Street. or
No, there isn't. I prefer the coffee shops in the mall.
Is there a big department store?
Yes, there is. There's one on Main Street, across from the bank. or
No, there isn't. The big department stores aren’t in the city center.
Are there any unusual stores?
Yes, there are. There are lots of unusual jewelry and clothes stores on Elm Street. or
No, there aren't any. You need to go to across town to find unusual stores.
Is there a convenience store?
Yes, there's one on Third Avenue, between the restaurant and the post office. or
No, there aren't any. But there's a big supermarket.
Are there any cheap restaurants?
There's a fast food place around the corner from my house. or
No, there aren't. All the restaurants around here are really expensive.

Use your own ideas. Here are some examples.

Can you recommend a nice restaurant around here?
Yes, there's the Crab King Restaurant next to the ferry terminal. It's great. Go
straight ahead for two blocks. Then it's just across the street.
Could you tell me how to get to the nearest hotel?
Yes, there's a hotel just around the corner on First Avenue. Make a left at the
corner and it's right there in front of you.
Could you give me directions to a park or a place to go running?
Sure, there's a running path by the river. Make a right and go two blocks.
Unit 6 Lesson D Exploring the city
2 Walking guide Activity C

Use your own ideas. Here is an example.

Directions from the Brevard-Mahat-Rice House to Orleans Café
Start at the Brevard-Mahat-Rice House on the corner of First and Chestnut. Go straight
ahead on Chestnut for two blocks. Then make a right onto Third Street at the bank.
Continue on Third Street for one block. Turn left into Coliseum, and the Orleans Café is
just next to the museum. It's famous for its excellent coffee and cakes.