Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD has a Walk Score rating of 64 meaning it's possible to accomplish some errands on foot. This historic city was established in 1729 and is home to more statues and monuments per capita than any other US city. The most walkable neighborhoods in Baltimore are Mount Vernon, Downtown and University of MD, all of which are walker's paradises with Walk Score ratings over 90.

Mount Vernon

98 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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With a Walk Score of 98, Mount Vernon is Baltimore's most walkable neighborhood. Residents of this walker's paradise don't need anything other than their own two feet to get around the neighborhood. Daily errands can easily be completed without setting foot in a car, and the many restaurants, bars, and music venues offer plenty of dining and entertainment options within easy walking distance.

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Downtown Baltimore

98 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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With a Walk Score of 98, downtown Baltimore is the city's second most walkable neighborhood. Residents of downtown will find that just about all of their day-to-day activities can be completed without setting foot in a vehicle. In addition to the standard amenities and fine dining you'd expect to find in a big city, downtown Baltimore boasts cultural highlights like the Edgar Allen Poe Museum and the National Aquarium as well as stadiums that are home to the Orioles and the Ravens, all of it easily walkable.

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University of Md at Baltimore

97 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Baltimore's third most walkable neighborhood is the University of Maryland at Baltimore. The area is packed with bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, making this a walker's dream. The area around the University of Maryland at Baltimore is also home to Edgar Allen Poe's final resting place and Babe Ruth's birthplace, making it easy to uncover a bit of history as you walk.

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Fells Point

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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Fells Point is one of Baltimore's oldest neighborhoods. Its charming cobblestone streets connect pubs, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants to create the city's fourth most walkable community. As you walk along the historic waterfront, you'll find no shortage of hip bars and cozy dining spots, but you'll also be treated to a glimpse of the past as more than 160 of the local buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Mid-Town Belvedere

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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Named for its central location and the famous Belvedere Hotel, Mid-Town Belvedere has a Walk Score of 96 and is Baltimore's fifth most walkable neighborhood. The area is home to many University of Baltimore students who want to be able to stroll to campus and to nearby cultural landmarks like the Lyric Opera House and the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Commuters also love being a quick walk from Penn Station.

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Little Italy

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

The narrow streets of Little Italy, Baltimore's sixth most walkable neighborhood, are best explored on foot. Whether you are on the hunt for the city's best Italian food or looking for a quick game of bocce on the public courts, you'll have no problem walking to your destination. In fact, you'll find that walking makes it much easier to absorb the history and appreciate the charm of this quaint neighborhood.

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Federal Hill-Montgomery

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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With a Walk Score of 96, Federal Hill-Montgomery is Baltimore's seventh most walkable neighborhood. One of the area's main attractions is the Cross Street Market, which houses stalls packed with fresh produce, flowers and prepared foods. The neighborhood is also prized for the beautiful Federal Hill Park, which is home to the American Visionary Art Museum and boasts stunning views of the harbor and skyline. In addition to the market, park, and museum, residents of Federal Hill-Montgomery are also within walking distance of great restaurants, lively bars and cozy coffee shops.

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Upper Fells Point

95 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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About this neighborhood

Developed as a residential area for dock workers around the turn of the 20th century, Upper Fells Point is now thriving as a highly walkable section of Baltimore. The neighborhood earned a Walk Score of 95 thanks to a central location that puts residents and visitors within a short walk of Little Italy, Fells Point, Patterson Park and Johns Hopkins. A quick water taxi ride will also take you to the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill.

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Abell

95 / 100

Walker's Paradise

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Baltimore's ninth most walkable neighborhood is Abell, a residential area named for the founder of the Baltimore Sun and known for its "painted lady" row houses. With a Walk Score of 95, residents enjoy being able to walk to parks, restaurants, grocery stores and the local library. Johns Hopkins University and the Baltimore Museum of Art are also within easy walking distance.

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Seton Hill

89 / 100

Very Walkable

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About this neighborhood

Seton Hill is a historic district centered around St. Mary's Park, the largest green space on the west side of Baltimore. As the tenth most walkable neighborhood, Seton Hill earned a Walk Score of 89. The neighborhood is also home to the University of Maryland Baltimore and the University of Baltimore, and the many students and staff member residents keep the area vibrant.

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