Telegraph Avenue, UC Berkeley

Telegraph Avenue is a wild street filled with sights and smells revolving around a certain green substance. Ironically, as you enter the street there are signs declaring it a "Drug Free Zone." It's fascinating to take a stroll down the street and see the characters you pass- hippies from a former era still living a street life that's half carefree half gritty. A guy swirls in circles in a psychedelic trance, while older long-haired dudes play music. Signs and stickers boast the benefits of anything anti-authority. Tie-dye and colors abound. Rasputin Music looks like a cool spot. There are endless used bookstores and smoke shops. You definitely won't be bored on Telegraph Avenue.

Follow Telegraph Avenue north to Sproul Plaza to check out the UC Berkeley campus scene.
For a great hangout with a less cramped, open feel and good food, head to Solano Avenue. For amazing food, check out Gourmet Ghetto on Shattuck Avenue. Great food can also be found along charming College Ave. 
Berkeley is a dog-friendly place where dogs are considered on-leash even if they are leash-free as long as they are obedience trained and stay within six feet of their owners.

Directions

Take Highway I-80 East to Berkeley. Exit at University Avenue. Go east on University Avenue for 1.5 miles. Turn right on Oxford Street. Turn left on Durant Avenue. Turn left on Telegraph Avenue. Parking is very difficult just like any city area. 
Rasputin Music, 2401 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley CA 97404.

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