The 25 Most Walkable US Cities

Getting around New York is often easiest on foot, and there's no shortage of sights to see. Times Square is a must for first-time visitors and also perfect for some old-fashioned people watching.

There isn't a more walkable city on the West Coast with more to see than San Francisco. Visitors will want to stroll Chinatown, Union Square, Nob Hill and the postcard-worthy Alamo Square.

Walking around Philadelphia is the best way to burn off those cheesesteak calories while taking in all the historic charm the city has to offer.

The nation's capital is home to countless monuments and museums that are best experienced up close. The good news is that you can see them all in just a few hours by foot.

Although the temperatures can sometimes be discouraging in the winter, Boston is among the nation's most pedestrian-friendly cities thanks to its many parks and unique neighborhoods.

There is tons to see and experience in Chicago but you don't need a car or bike to cross them off your list. Begin your journey at the Magnificent Mile and travel south to explore hot spots like Navy Pier and Millennium Park before hitting the museums along the lakeshore.

Portland is home to a handful of neighborhoods that visitors will find super easy to navigate by foot, including the Pearl District, Chinatown and Goose Hollow.

Grab a cup of your favorite Seattle coffee and hit the pavement for a slow and steady tour of the Emerald City.

Seattle is not only easy to walk but is also beautiful to look at due to its proximity to surrounding mountains as well as Lake Washington and Puget Sound.

While you're likely to accomplish more via bike in Denver, downtown and culture-rich Capitol Hill are extremely welcoming to pedestrians.

Miami's gorgeous weather makes it a walker's paradise. Tour Ocean Drive in Miami Beach and then head to the shoreline for a relaxing hike under the sun with your toes in the ocean.

The Long Beach, California waterfront is among the most beautiful in the country and the ideal place for pedestrians to stretch their legs.

Boasting charming neighborhoods like Fells Point, Federal Hill and Canton, Baltimore is sure to surprise tourists who take their time to get to know it.

The Gateway to the West features some of the best parks, museums and gardens in the Midwest. Even its suburbs can take on a city-like feel.

Pittsburgh is nicknamed the City of Bridges because its home to well over 400 of them.

You would be hard-pressed to see them all in a single visit, but some of the major bridges-including the Roberto Clemente Bridge, the Andy Warhol Bridge and the Rachel Carson Bridge-can be accessed by foot.

The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a great place to begin your trip to Brew City. The two-mile stretch along the scenic Milwaukee River features impressive art, shops and restaurants.

The Big Easy is famous for the ever-lively Bourbon Street, while the surrounding historic French Quarter is hands-down the most walkable neighborhood in New Orleans.

Newark is often overshadowed by New York, but it shouldn't be slept on. Branch Brook, Riverfront and other parks are worth exploring in addition to the city's Ironbound neighborhood.

A healthy amount of public transportation options help make Oakland one of the country's most walkable cities. Just make sure you don't leave before strolling the Oakland Alameda Waterfront.

More than 92 percent of streets in Minneapolis have sidewalks on both sides so it's safe to say you can survive this Midwest metropolis without a car. Better yet? Much of the downtown area is connected via an elevated skyway, so you can walk the city without ever going outside during the state's famously cold winters.

It may come as a surprise that Buffalo is home to the nation's largest private garden walk with over 400 urban iterations on display each summer.

Like Miami, Honolulu's coveted climate makes it one of the best places in America to be outside with the elements. We won't blame you if you do most of your walking on the beach, though.

Take in lake views at The Flats, stroll East 4th Street or visit one of the country's largest theater districts at Playhouse Square on your next stop to Cleveland.

It doesn't get much more laidback than Key West, home to the Duval Crawl. Just over a mile long, Duval Street is overflowing with bars, restaurants and shops that you can check out in your favorite pair of flip-flops.

The city of Arlington, Virginia sits across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and is every bit as walkable. Numerous trails and parks give pedestrians plenty of options, and Arlington National Cemetary is open year-round for a walk of remembrance.

Sure, Los Angeles is a sprawling city. However, there are seemingly an endless amount of journeys available to walkers, whether they seek to spot a Hollywood star or hike a mountain.