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By Sue Shekut, Licensed Massage Therapist, ACSM Personal Trainer, Certified Wellness Coach, Owner, Working Well Massage
Want to know where you can take a nice after dinner walk in Chicago? I know it’s cold but if you bundle up, you can burn some calories and still see the bright lights and your neighbors holiday decorations as you stroll. Check out this site dedicated to providing rankings on most walkable neighborhoods: Walk Score.com
According to WalkScore’s website, “The top 8 neighborhoods in Chicago are Walkers’ Paradises. 66% of Chicago residents have a Walk Score of 70 or above. 96% have a Walk Score of at least 50—and 4% live in Car-Dependent neighborhoods.”
Top Cities for Walking
The cities at the top of the Walk Score rankings have density, mixed use, transit, short blocks—and almost everything else on our walkability checklist. Most importantly, these cities have lots of destinations near each address, which is the strongest indicator of whether people walk.
Least Walkable Cities
It’s difficult to get by without a car (or even walk to a nearby restaurant) in these sprawling cities. More time in the car means more money at the pump, less exercise, and more pollution. But even the least walkable cities have walkable places. Read about these walking oases.
Top 20 Most Walkable Chicago Neighborhoods according to WalkScore
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I live in England, but take vacations in the USA about once a year, visiting different places.
I have been shocked at how scary it feels to walk in some American cities. Sometimes there are big roads with fast cars and nowhere for pedestrians.
I would like to visit Chicago and am pleased to read that it has got a good rating for walking.
So glad you found the post helpful. Chicago is one of the more walkable U.S. cities. I hope you enjoy your visit!