Walking tours in North America
Manhattan avenues, Californian beach towns, Canadian mountain villages, colonial streets in Mexico and Caribbean old towns: North America has some of the most-watched walks and drives on the site. Pick a country on the map, or start with the cities people watch most.
- countries
- 12
- cities
- 114
- 4K videos
- 812
- of walking
- 706 h
Countries with walks: click one to open itCities: hover for a preview, click to walkNo walks yet
Did you know?
Short facts about walking North America: some from our own video library, some from the map.
- From our data61.2°NAnchorage is the northernmost city we have walked here.
- From our data7.5°NPedasí (Panama) is the southernmost city on our map of North America.
- From our data12 hoursThe longest video in North America on the site was filmed in New York City: "Relaxing Night Walk in New York City: 8th Avenue, Manhattan".
- From our data467 videosUnited States has the most walks, drives and drone films of any country in North America on the site.
- Map factBigger than MonacoNew York's Central Park covers more ground than the whole country of Monaco, and a loop around it is one of the most filmed walks in the city.
- Map factOn a lakeMexico City was built on the bed of a drained lake. Its historic centre stands where the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan once rose from the water.
- Map factLongest coastlineCanada has the longest coastline of any country in the world, along three oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic.
- Map factTwo oceansThe Panama Canal links the Atlantic and the Pacific; Panama City sits right at its Pacific entrance.
Most-watched walking cities in North America
Ranked by total YouTube views of 4K walking videos. See the full study
▶ 15A walk throughNew York CityUnited StatesThe city that never sleeps, block by block.15 videosExplore →#1
▶ 8A walk throughVancouverCanadaMountains, ocean and forest meet a modern city.8 videosExplore →#2
▶ 7A walk throughMexico CityMexicoAztec ruins, colonial palaces and world-class street food.7 videosExplore →#3
▶ 10A walk throughLas VegasUnited StatesA neon oasis in the desert that never sleeps.10 videosExplore →#4
▶ 13A walk throughAtlantaUnited StatesCivil rights history, leafy neighborhoods and the BeltLine.13 videosExplore →#5
▶ 15A walk throughPhiladelphiaUnited StatesThe birthplace of America.15 videosExplore →#6
▶ 13A walk throughBostonUnited StatesRevolutionary history, brick sidewalks and a European feel.13 videosExplore →#7
▶ 14A walk throughHonoluluUnited StatesWaikiki surf, Diamond Head and the spirit of aloha.14 videosExplore →#8
Right now in North America
Local time across the continent, and a walk that matches the moment.
Ways to explore North America
- Night walks (46)
- Scenic drives (182)
- Aerial views (92)
- Markets & bazaars (12)
- Beaches & seaside (53)
- Rainy day walks (11)
- Sunset & golden hour (21)
Trip plans
- New York City in 5 days
- Vancouver in 3 days
- Mexico City in 3 days
- Miami in 3 days
- Los Angeles in 3 days
- Toronto in 3 days
- Quebec City in 3 days
- Montreal in 3 days
- San Francisco in 3 days
- Chicago in 3 days
- Las Vegas in 2 days
- New Orleans in 3 days
- Nashville in 3 days
- Boston in 3 days
- Atlanta in 3 days
- Philadelphia in 3 days
- Honolulu in 3 days
- Seattle in 5 days
- San Diego in 3 days
- Portland in 3 days
Countries in North America
Walking North America: what to expect
The big cities of North America were built on a grid, which makes them easy to read on foot: one long avenue often takes you from the business district through several neighbourhoods to a park or a waterfront. The best walks follow those lines, then turn into side streets full of shops, murals and small restaurants.
Distances between cities are huge, which is why this is also the continent of the road trip. Our scenic drives cover coastal highways, desert roads, mountain passes and long city boulevards, and many viewers use them alongside the walks to plan a route.
Further south the rhythm changes: plazas, markets and colourful colonial streets in Mexico, old forts and sea walls in Panama and Puerto Rico, and Caribbean towns made for slow strolling. Open a city to watch a few walks, then check our trip plans and where-to-stay guides.
FAQ
Which North American cities are best for walking?
New York, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Montreal, Quebec City and Mexico City are some of the most walkable, with dense centres and neighbourhoods that change block by block. Smaller places like Savannah, Charleston and San Juan's old town are perfect for slow strolls.
When is the best time for a walk?
Spring and autumn suit most of the United States and Canada; autumn brings the famous fall colours in the northeast. Mexico, the Caribbean and Panama are driest in the winter months, which is also when the northern cities see snow.
Can I use these walks for a treadmill or a virtual tour?
Yes. Most videos are filmed at walking pace with natural street sound and no talking, so they work well for treadmill sessions, virtual travel or planning a route. Our treadmill mode picks long walks and keeps track of your time.