Chicago Takes the Pedestrians' Podium: Top Walkable City in the US
The city of Chicago was recently recognized as the most walkable city in the United States [1]. For those who love Chicago, it’s easy to understand why. Chicago is a wonderful place to live and visit. Up to 50,000 visitors come to Chicago each year [2].
It’s part of the reason why Chicago is such an amazing tourist destination in the United States. In this post, learn more about what makes Chicago the most walkable city in the U.S.
Easy Walking Access to All of Chicago’s Most Famous Landmarks
Chicago offers phenomenal access to all of its most famous landmarks within an easy and relatively short distance from each other. This makes it easier to see everything in a single day. For travelers who can only devote one day to exploring Chicago, this allows you to see everything!
Lots of Access to Green Spaces
Chicago is consistently recognized as an American city with plenty of parks and green spaces. You can walk to many of these parks from nearby hotels, landmarks, and attractions.
Even though you’re spending time in a major American city, you can still balance time spent with some of the country’s tallest buildings with having a picnic lunch on a grassy field. In many ways, Chicago offers the best of both worlds.
Paved Sidewalks
You’ll find many paved sidewalks across the majority of Chicago streets that are well-maintained and free of tripping hazards, such as uneven walkways and obstacles that can cause you harm. If you do slip and fall due to hazards or poorly maintained sidewalks, you can hold the responsible party liable in a personal injury claim.
Different Sights and Walking Paths
Chicago is home to many different types of sights and walking paths. You can walk the beach of Lake Michigan or along the Chicago River. There are downtown streets near high rises and plenty of city parks and green spaces where you can easily explore nature.
Convenient Location to Hotels and Amenities for Travelers
For travelers, most fun places and attractions are close by and walkable from hotels and resorts. This makes it easy to simply walk around and explore Chicago. You don’t have to walk far to access anything a traveler needs from their hotel.
Contact a Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
Chicago is a great city for walking, and its sidewalks are considered generally safe. However, accidents do still happen.
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for a free consultation by filling out our contact form or calling toll-free at (888) 424-5757. A member of our legal team is available 24 hours a day to answer your questions and schedule a free consultation.
Resources: [1] Preply, [2] Chicago Sun-Times