So today I decided to finally check out Ragsdale Road after hearing my neighbor ramble about it all month. Grabbed my notebook and water bottle, laced up my sneakers, and just went for it.
The First Shock
Got off the bus expecting some polished tourist spot, but man, it’s basically just an old industrial strip covered in wild graffiti. Immediately tripped over a cracked sidewalk tile – should’ve worn sturdier shoes. The “historical charm” my neighbor mentioned? Yeah, that’s code for “everything’s peeling and rusty.”
What Actually Worked
Followed the weird buzzing sound behind Chen’s Hardware and found this hidden courtyard where local artists dump their wildest murals. Took photos until my phone battery died. Pro tips for anyone crazy enough to come:
- Bring cash: Only place that sells water is Ms. Gloria’s folding table setup
- Ignore the “top attractions” map: The listed statue got stolen last Tuesday
- Go before noon: Afternoons smell like dumpsters baking in the sun
The Unexpected Win
Nearly gave up until I found Joe’s Taco Cart wedged between tire shops. That dude makes absurdly good carnitas. Sat on an upside-down bucket eating while he explained how the entire block’s getting bulldozed next month. Suddenly all the crumbling buildings made sense – snapped pics like crazy knowing everything’ll be gone soon.
Left with greasy fingers and zero regrets. Would I recommend it? Only if you want messy adventure instead of pretty souvenirs. And absolutely wear closed-toe shoes.
