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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Ogunquit, Maine Ogunquit boasts miles of sandy beaches, a seaside cliff walk, and a quaint, walkable village with shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Here's why WorldAtlas named Guthrie as having the best, most walkable downtown in the state.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
Bethesda is a walkable city with plenty of shopping and restaurants to explore.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Here's why WorldAtlas named Guthrie as having the best, most walkable downtown in the state.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
Bethesda is a walkable city with plenty of shopping and restaurants to explore.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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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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