walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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The walkable downtown houses artisan shops and culinary delights set against historic buildings.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Today, that area is one of the city’s most walkable and beloved neighborhoods.
—Maria Toso, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025
San Pedro, the island’s main town, is a vibrant, walkable hub where golf carts are the main mode of transportation and the community is tight-knit.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Overall, smaller, walkable towns or cities are friendly to solo travelers, as are destinations with reliable train systems.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
Today, that area is one of the city’s most walkable and beloved neighborhoods.
—Maria Toso, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025
San Pedro, the island’s main town, is a vibrant, walkable hub where golf carts are the main mode of transportation and the community is tight-knit.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Overall, smaller, walkable towns or cities are friendly to solo travelers, as are destinations with reliable train systems.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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