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this small town is truly unique and amazing.” According to The City of Santa Fe website, “in 2005, Santa Fe became the rst U.S. city to
be chosen by UNESCO as a Creative City.” The essence of the city is only enhanced when wandering the eclectic streets on foot. “Walking allows you to see the features of a city up close and personal and Santa Fe has lots of interest in its historic architecture that invites the eye,” urges Shef eld.
Seattle, Washington
“You won’t nd a better latte anywhere in the U.S,” prompts Todd, who for 10 years has lived and worked in Seattle, home to the rst Starbucks. If the coffee isn’t enough to entice visitors to stop by, Seattle is also donned in natural beauty and vibrant culture, including museums, live music, and art, which is best experienced by foot.
“Walking enhances your appreciation for everything your city has to offer,” says Todd. The outdoors — Discovery Park is 600 acres perched on a bluff with amazing views, a driftwood beach, and historic lighthouse — endless restaurants, live music, and museums are all easily accessible by walking or biking. “What makes the city
truly special is that it’s very neighborhood- centric. Most neighborhoods have their own village or downtown area that gives Seattle great walkability,” says Todd. “I would describe Seattle as the most pioneering, creative, picturesque city in America.”
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, often overlooked, is the largest city in Minnesota with Lake Superior, the Falls of Saint Anthony, lively music and art scene, and much more to offer. “I’ve traveled extensively throughout Europe and other places around the world and I always come back to Minneapolis,” says Froid. Everything from the safe sidewalks,
to the restaurants with outdoor seating, entices those passing by. “All of that creates a very friendly community. You’re out there seeing people enjoying meals and talking and even
the food they’re eating,” adds Froid. “All of that makes up a walkable city, like Minneapolis.”
Nature is seamlessly interwoven throughout the city, an important component for walkable cities. “I think the connection to nature is why people move here,” says Froid, explaining that she can be downtown or walking her dog through a forest in a matter of ten minutes. “There’s tons of nature that’s easily
Whether it’s with a steaming cup of coffee or a fresh bundle of fruits and vegetables at a local market, Seattle entices visitors to stay for the long haul.
Pedestrians cross the Mississippi RIver on the Stone Arch Bridge, a former railroad bridge at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis.
accessible. It’s not uncommon to see bald eagles ying downtown along the Mississippi River.” Throughout Minnesota, known as
the Land of 10,000 Lakes, visitors can’t help but notice the shoreline that is also a part of
the city, which isn’t lost on the locals. “The shoreline is one of my favorite things, and there’s a lot of it because of all of our lakes. Some people joke that we have more shoreline than California,” says Froid.
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