If you’re looking for cities that have plenty to offer and are relatively close together, there are plenty of wonderful options in the USA and abroad. In the USA, cities like Boston, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, and Los Angeles have great public transportation and are walkable. For international cities, Tokyo, Kyoto and many Polish cities are great options. Other cities like San Francisco, Krakow, Gdansk, Montreal and Denver also have plenty to offer and are relatively easy to get around.
If you’re looking to save money on transportation while exploring a city, some great options are Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago, and Atlanta. All of these cities are very walkable and have great public transportation. In Boston, there’s even a historical walking trail that you can follow through town, and in the summer, you can catch a free symphonic musical experience on the esplanade by the Charles River. Chicago has an amazing transit system, and Seattle is quite walkable if you don’t mind some hills. Philadelphia is a great option as well, since the city is laid out in a grid and is completely flat.
Greenville, South Carolina is also a great option for those wanting to save money on transportation. There’s also a website, walkscore.com, that rates cities based on their walkability. Vancouver, BC and Montreal are great choices for those looking to stay in North America. Tokyo and Kyoto are great options for international travelers, as are many Polish cities.
No matter where you choose to explore, there are several options that will allow you to save money on transportation while still enjoying all a city has to offer. Research public transportation and walkability before you book your trip, and you’ll be able to save money while still exploring the culture, sights and sounds of a city.