With pedestrian-only blocks near the Potomac River to local businesses along picturesque red brick sidewalks, King Street in Old Town was just listed as one of the top 100 main streets to walk in the United States.
The King Street mile from the waterfront to the King St. Metro station was listed as 53rd in the new list, “Top 100 Best Main Streets in U.S. to Walk”, compiled by Assisted Living Magazine, behind W. Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan. Main Street in Lake Placid, New York, topped the list. The ranking, first reported by Secret DC, is the result of a survey taken by more than 3,000 Americans, according to the magazine.
“When it comes to wellness, we often think in terms of step counts, workout classes, or fitness apps,” Assisted Living Magazine says. “But what if the secret to feeling better is hiding in plain sight—right on your town’s Main Street? Our recent survey of 3,000+ Americans revealed the most walkable and “feel-good” streets in the country.”
Last year, Architectural Digest ranked King Street as the 70th most beautiful street in the World.
