In this article, we look at the 5 most walkable cities in the US. To know how we ranked this list and understand the main attributes of walkable cities, you can head over to the 15 Most Walkable Cities in the US.
5. San Francisco, California
Score: 2.75
San Francisco is the fifth most walkable city in the US. It is ranked as the best city in terms of walkability in the United States by Smarter Travel and Walkscore.com. The city offers incredible views of the bay from tall buildings. Moreover, its several public parks and the Golden Gate Bridge are mandatory sites for anyone planning to explore this city by foot.
4. Chicago, Illinois
Score: 3.07
Chicago is known for its cold winds. While the city is best in terms of walkability during the spring and summers, you can still explore around and do errands by foot in winters by using the Chicago Pedway, which includes underground tunnels and overhead bridges that connect different parts of downtown Chicago. Some of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city are Wicker Park and East Ukrainian Village.
3. New York City, New York
Score: 3.82
New York City, also known as the Big Apple, is the third most walkable city in the US. This comes as no surprise since more than half of the population in the city does not own a car and use public transport or walking to do their errands. The pedestrian network has a block grid design which makes it easier for you to find your way while on foot. There are a number of restaurants every few minutes that allow you to take a break and re-energize.
2. Washington, DC
Score: 4.15
Washington, DC is a walker’s paradise, and the best mode of seeing the city is by walking through it. There is plenty to witness, including the National Mall, Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. The most walkable neighborhoods here are the Rock Creek Park, Mount Vernon Square, and Dupont Circle. The city is ranked as the best city in the US in terms of walkability by Tourlane in its list of the world’s most walkable cities.
1. Boston, Massachusetts
Score: 4.45
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and the most walkable city in the US. The city received a mention for its walkability on all the five sources that were studied for this ranking. Boston’s charming streets also offer a taste of history. The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile long walk pathway that crosses through 17 locations that are of immense significance to the nation’s history. Boston’s most walkable neighborhoods according to Smarter Travel include North End and Beacon Hill. On the other, China Town also offers a lot to strollers walking through it.
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