Is Boston very walkable?

Did you know that Boston is the third most walkable large city in the US? We only trail behind New York and San Fransisco when it comes to pedestrian friendliness. Boston scored 83 out of 100 on Walk Score's walkability meter. Turns out, Boston is nicknamed “The Walking City” for good reason.



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With the right amount of planning, you can easily see the highlights of Boston in one day. We've mapped out the perfect itinerary to help you discover the best areas of Boston during your precious travel time in this historic city. All the attractions we've included here are within walking distance to one another.

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As someone who's lived there, I can say that, since Boston is so small, you won't waste a lot of time “in transit,” so you can pack a lot into your days. Obviously, you can spend longer here (slow travel is the best travel), but for the first-time visitor, three to four days is enough.

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If you're here just for a visit, you're most likely to use the T and water taxis, plus several other ways of getting around: rental cars, land taxis, Boston's bike-share program (Hubway), city tour trolleys, and of course the easiest and cheapest of all: walking.

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In Boston, proper (or Cambridge) you can walk, take a bus, or get on the subway to most destinations. In fact, it is better not to own a car, because now you need a place to park it. (No, you may not park it in Harvard Yard.)

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Beacon Hill is perfectly walkable because of its proximity to so much. You make your way to TD Garden in 15 minutes for the city's biggest concerts or watch a Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics home game.

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Boston is certainly up there on the list of US cities with a high cost of living, which – unfortunately – can also mean a high cost of traveling. The biggest challenge is affordable accommodations, as hotels are pricey in this city of expensive real estate and packed event calendars.

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With a population of around 675,000 residing in around 50 square miles, Boston is a densely-populated city where old-world charm meets modern conveniences.

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