{"id":400658,"date":"2025-09-05T18:39:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/400658\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T18:39:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T18:39:11","slug":"ive-been-to-all-50-states-best-us-cities-to-visit-without-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/400658\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;ve Been to All 50 States: Best US Cities to Visit Without a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                      2025-09-05T17:10:30Z<\/p>\n<p>                              Share<\/p>\n<p>                            Facebook<br \/>\n                                  <a class=\"dropdown-item label-md\" data-email=\"\" href=\"mailto:?subject=I've been to all 50 states. 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Log in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"body-md\">I&#8217;ve solo <a target=\"\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/things-to-do-in-each-us-state-from-frequent-traveler\" data-autoaffiliated=\"false\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;summary_bullets&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">traveled to all 50 states<\/a>, and I think the best way to explore a new city is by walking.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">I love exploring places like Chicago, New York City, and New Orleans on foot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"body-md\">I moved to Boulder, Colorado, because of its walkability and proximity to fun hiking trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/biggest-challenges-for-female-solo-traveler-safety-tips\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">traveling solo<\/a> to all 50 US states, I&#8217;ve learned that to truly get a feel for a city, you have to get out of the car and explore.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, some cities make this easier than others, but I love traveling to places where you don&#8217;t need a car to feel part of the rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>Here are my seven favorite <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/why-greenville-south-carolina-best-us-city-to-visit\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">walkable cities in the US<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                          Chicago is one of my favorite places to walk around.<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6894e90f194a2d49b8ae2f09&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3024,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"Emily standing in front of The Bean in Millennium Park in Chicago.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Chicago is full of unique architecture.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Emily Hart<\/p>\n<p>I grew up in Illinois, just a few hours outside Chicago, and it will always be one of my favorite cities in the world. Part of why I love it so much is that it&#8217;s so walkable.<\/p>\n<p>The city&#8217;s flat layout, efficient public transit, and miles of lakeside paths make it easy to explore without a car. I love wandering around Millennium Park, pausing for coffee or to admire the architecture.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, each neighborhood feels like its own little city \u2014 walkable, vibrant, and alive.<\/p>\n<p>                          You can stroll through most of Healdsburg, California, in one day.<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6894ecbbcfc04e97619b0847&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:1179,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:884}}\" alt=\"Emily standing under a tunnel of string lights in Healdsburg, California.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Healdsburg, California, is a small city that has a lot to do.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Emily Hart<\/p>\n<p>As someone who&#8217;s spent a lot of time in <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/us-states-with-best-wineries-vineyards-from-a-sommelier\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonoma wine country<\/a>, I think Healdsburg, California, is the best city to stroll through. I like that it&#8217;s small, which means I can explore most of it in a single day.<\/p>\n<p>The downtown plaza is surrounded by tasting rooms, wine bars, beautiful hotels, art galleries, and caf\u00e9s with sidewalk seating.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend popping into Healdsburg Bubble Bar for a sparkling drink or Harmon Guest House for a cozy stay.<\/p>\n<p>                          There&#8217;s so much to explore in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6894ececcfc04e97619b0855&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3024,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"Emily walking down a stone street in New York City.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        It&#8217;s easy to get around New York City without a car.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Emily Hart<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/moved-for-husbands-job-left-year-later-long-distance-2025-7\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">New York City<\/a> is truly designed for life on foot. Its dense grid, extensive public transit, and endless mix of neighborhoods mean it&#8217;s easy to get around without a car. In fact, having a car here can often slow you down because of the heavy traffic.<\/p>\n<p>During my last visit, I walked around neighborhoods without a plan, spent hours in Central Park, and roamed the lively streets until I found a caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>                          I moved to Boulder, Colorado, because of its walkability.<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6894ed91194a2d49b8ae2feb&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:3024,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2268}}\" alt=\"Emily taking a selfie in the center of town in Boulder, Colorado, with mountains in the distance.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Since moving to Boulder, Colorado, I barely use my car.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Emily Hart<\/p>\n<p>When I <a target=\"_self\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/left-california-moved-to-colorado-boulder-life-better-perks-2025-8\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">moved to Colorado<\/a> over a decade ago, I knew walkability was important to me when picking a place to live. I eventually settled in Boulder, which is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful and walkable places in the country.<\/p>\n<p>When I&#8217;m not traveling, I rarely even use my car. Instead, I walk downtown to the Pearl Street Mall for coffee, food, and shopping.<\/p>\n<p>I hike trails that are accessible from town, like Chautauqua and Mount Sanitas, and I spend time in Boulder Creek, which is easy to reach from the paved walking paths.<\/p>\n<p>                          Visiting Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, feels like walking through a real-life fairytale.<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image label-md\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/68b20a99cfc04e97619c5541&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:1179,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:884}}\" alt=\"Emily taking a selfie in front of a pink Carmel-by-the-Sea mural.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                        Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, looks like a storybook village.<\/p>\n<p>                                            Emily Hart<\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite spots on the California coast is also one of the most walkable \u2014 Carmel-by-the-Sea. The city feels like a fairytale come to life, with a village-style layout that has no street addresses, just storybook cottages and the ocean breeze.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the most peaceful, pedestrian-friendly towns I&#8217;ve ever visited, filled with quiet courtyards, flower-covered walls, and winding paths that lead to the sea.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend the Stillwell Hotel for a relaxing stay, Nicolas for a satisfying dinner, and Barmel for elevated cocktails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2025-09-05T17:10:30Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":400659,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5311],"tags":[138273,9695,28978,51883,301,6900,22883,2960,15197,8183,49,978,47113,659,138272,5182,3137],"class_list":{"0":"post-400658","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-united-states","8":"tag-best-us-cities","9":"tag-business-insider","10":"tag-car","11":"tag-feel","12":"tag-heart","13":"tag-other","14":"tag-part","15":"tag-place","16":"tag-rhythm","17":"tag-states","18":"tag-united-states","19":"tag-us","20":"tag-us-state","21":"tag-usa","22":"tag-walkable-us-city","23":"tag-walking","24":"tag-woman"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115153152522066773","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=400658"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400658\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/400659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=400658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=400658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=400658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}