Spectacular Residential Neighborhoods for Running: United States

Burns Park Neighborhood

Ann Arbor, MI

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Universities

One of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city is Burns Park, which includes the University of Michigan campus and areas to the south. We’ve mapped a 4.2 mile sample loop, incorporating some of the nicest streets, buildings, and homes.

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Eastside Neighborhoods: Historic Fourth Ward, Druid Hills, Virginia Highland

Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Residential | Multi-Use Trails | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Olmsted | Universities

Atlanta's eastside features some wonderful residential neighborhoods for running, featuring tree-lined streets, good sidewalks, and older, historic homes. Explore the Historic Fourth Ward, Druid Hills, and Virgina-Highland.

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Roland Park Neighborhood, Stony Run Trail, Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Foliage | Olmsted | Universities

Terrific running combining the gorgeous, Olmsted-designed Roland Park neighborhood, the Stony Brook Trail, and the attractive campus of Johns Hopkins University. Each of those elements can be a standalone route, or can be combined.

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Scenic Road and Carmel Mission

Big Sur/Monterey/Carmel, CA

Scenic Road, which runs the length of the coast just above Carmel Beach, is a nicely paved route for running with gorgeous views of the ocean and the high-end homes lining the water.

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Historic East End and Capitol

Boise, ID

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

The East End, bound by Warm Springs Ave., is a Historic District and very pleasant for running, with tree-lined streets and gracious Victorian homes. DIY route, or our 5.3 mile run incorporates the best area streets and a jaunt around the Capitol.

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South End Highlights

Boston, MA

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A tour of Boston's lovely South End, which is easily accessible from Back Bay or downtown hotels. Brownstone lined streets, pleasant, historic squares and parks, and main streets lined with restaurants and boutiques.

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Booty Loop

Charlotte, NC

Gorgeous Residential | Iconic | Fantastic Neighborhoods

The most well-known running loop in Charlotte, featuring the idyllic Myers Park neighborhood with its tall oaks, and lovely homes, and hilly roads. Nice Add-On: Freedom Park trails

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Foxhaven (Bellair)

Charlottesville, VA

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

This paved 2.25 mile route circles one of the most prestigious residential areas in Charlottesville. Can be combined with the Sugar Hollow route or the Rivanna Trail for more mileage.

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North Shore: Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka

Chicago: Suburbs

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

This run features the wonderful for running streets of Chicago’s North Shore neighborhoods, including a tour of Highland Park following the North Shore Classic Half Marathon course. Glencoe and Winnetka are also great for running.

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Chicago’s Best Neighborhoods for Running

Chicago: Suburbs

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Olmsted

Some gorgeous residential neighborhoods for running, including Oak Park, Fort Sheridian, Clarendon Hills, Buffalo Grove, and the Olmsted-designed Riverside

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Shaker Heights Neighborhood

Cleveland, OH

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

The most attractive residential neighborhood for running in Cleveland, graced by tree-lined streets and stately older homes. Use Shaker Blvd. as an anchor, and many miles of gorgeous roads. Add-on with University Circle route.

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Turtle Creek & Highland Park Area

Dallas, TX: Central

Gorgeous Residential | Parks | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Parallels the Katy Trail, but more park-like. Follow Turtle Creek Blvd. and Lakeside Dr., combination of paths and sidewalk. Can also meander around the beautiful streets of Highland Park, featuring gorgeous homes and older trees.

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Grosse Pointe Waterfront & Homes

Detroit, MI

Along the Water | Gorgeous Residential | Iconic | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Wonderful running along the lakeshore in this affluent suburb 8 miles east of downtown. Also options for some lovely residential areas.

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Best Neighborhoods in Denver for Running

Denver, CO: Central

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Many of Denver's best residential neighborhoods for running are just east of downtown, adjacent to City Park, Washington Park, and Cheesman Park: Capitol Hill, Curtis Park, Country Blub, Baker, Belcaro. Highland area west of I-25 also great.

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Greensboro Historic Neighborhoods Tour

Greensboro, NC

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A delightful run around several historic neighborhoods north of downtown: Fisher Park, Latham Park, & Old Irving Park. Tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and gracious older homes.

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Sag Harbor-North Haven Loop

Hamptons, NY (The Hamptons)

Along the Water | Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Sag Harbor is a lovely waterside village listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Self design your own tour using Main St. and the quaint, leafy side streets. Our 6-mile Sag Harbor-North Haven loop, incorporating two bridges and great water views.

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Palmetto Bluff

Hilton Head Island, SC

Gorgeous Residential | Multi-Use Trails | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A combination residential community and resort area 20 miles west of Hilton Head. Some 20 miles of gorgeous trails open to the public. Highly recommended is the River Rd. Trail, with woods, live oaks, views to the May River, and freshwater lagoons.

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6th Ward Historic District/Glenwood Cemetery

Houston, TX - Central

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Lovely streets and older homes. Combine this with Glenwood Cemetery, which is beautiful, shaded, has many paths, or add to run in the adjacent Buffalo Bayou.

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Spanish Moss of Forest Circle Neighborhood

Jacksonville, FL

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A nearly perfect 1 mile loop with intervals marked off with white lines on the road every 200 meters makes Forest Circle a go to for runners.

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Plaza Area: Mill Creek Park

Kansas City, MO

Multi-Use Trails | Parks

Some of the best running in Kansas City is in the Plaza area. This route starts at Mill Creek Park, then along the Brush Creek Waterway to reach Jacob L. Loose Park. See several other route options as well

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Lexington ‘Runseeing’ Tour

Lexington, KY

A 6.8 mile tour of Lexington's highlights: Clay estate, beautiful residential neighborhoods, Woodland Park, the University of Kentucky Campus, historic South Hill, and downtown. Good options to vary and add on.

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Hollywoodland-BeachWood Drive

Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous Residential | Hilly | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A hilly run on and off Off North Beechwood Dr. where you’ll see some spectacular homes. Use that road as an anchor and meander to the other residential streets in the area. Can add 2.5 miles to the Griffith Park Observatory.

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Maple Bluff

Madison, WI

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

A hilly route through one of Madison’s nicest neighborhoods, this 3 mile run along the banks of Lake Mendota is a beautiful tour of the local waterfront properties.

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Best Milwaukee Neighborhoods for Running: Whitefish Bay and Fox Point

Milwaukee, WI

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

For some attractive residential neighborhood running in Milwaukee, we recommend Whitefish Bay and Fox Point, just north of downtown and east of the Greenway. Classic older neighborhoods, with tree-shaded streets and attractive homes.

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Edgartown Tour

Martha's Vineyard, MA

Along the Water | Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Tony Edgartown is the historic and commercial center of Martha's Vineyard. Develop your own route incorporating Lighthouse Beach, whaling captains' homes along Water St. and the leafy side streets with quaint homes, shops, & inns.

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Vollintine Evergreen Neighborhood Path & Historic District

Memphis, TN

Great neighborhood for running east of downtown. Includes 1.7 mile V&E Greenline along former railroad track, and a tour of the Vollintine Hills Historic District. Pleasant residential streets for running as well.

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Coral Gables Neighborhood

Miami, FL

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Multi-Use Trails | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Running Track

An older, upscale residential neighborhood just west of Miami. Lovely parks and gorgeous, tree-lined streets with historic homes well set back from the road. Take our 8-mile tour and/or create your own route in the residential area.

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St.Paul – Summit Ave. Area & Capitol

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Gorgeous Residential | Multi-Use Trails | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Universities

Summit Avenue stretches from the Mississippi River in the west towards St. Paul downtown. The tree-lined street and path passes the most prestigious homes in the city. Nice option to add on a jaunt to the State Capitol.

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South Orange Beauty

Newark/Hoboken/Jersey City, NJ

Gorgeous Residential | Parks | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Universities

Worth a quick drive or train ride to enjoy a leafy run in South Orange's parks, the Montrose Historic District, and the campus of Seton Hall University. Cameron Park near S. Orange center and lovely paths in Monte Irvin Orange Park.

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‘Garden District’ Route

New Orleans, LA

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Near Convention Center

Beautiful, historic neighborhood for running, with elegant homes and a canopy of live oaks. Run with the trolleys along St. Charles Ave., then explore the Garden District neighborhood south of St. Charles.

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Newport Grand Tour: Waterfront, Ocean Ave., Bellevue Ave.

Newport & Jamestown, RI

Mix & match the ~5 miles along Ocean Ave. -- one of the most spectacular 'drives' in the country -- with famous Bellevue Ave., & the Newport Waterfront. Or, do the full Newport running experience of nearly 12 miles!

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Heritage Hills/Mesta Park

Oklahoma City, OK

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Some of the most historic and scenic streets in Oklahoma City can be found in the Heritage Hills and Mesta Park neighborhoods, which boast large trees, beautiful mansions, and a grid-like street system perfect for a DIY run.

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Celebration

Orlando & Disney/Universal Area, FL

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Named by Forbes as one one of the “most beautiful towns in America”. A worth-it place destination run, 15-minute drive from Disney. Our map has several options.

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Palm Beach ‘Runseeing’ Tour

Palm Beach/West Palm Beach, FL

Along the Water | Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Runseeing

A 5-mile 'runseeing' tour of some of Palm Beach's iconic spots: tony Worth Ave., palm-lined residential streets, estates along Ocean Blvd, the famous Breakers Hotel, Lake Trail, Flagler Museum, Giant Kapok Tree, & more

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Old Philadelphia ‘Runseeing’ Tour & Society Hill

Philadelphia, PA

See Old Philadelphia's important visitor sights and museums and run the area's historic streets on this 5k 'runseeing' tour. Includes the historic Society Hill neighborhood. For a longer run, add the Delaware River paths.

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Shadyside and Squirrel Hill Neighborhoods

Pittsburgh, PA

Gorgeous Residential | Hilly | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Create your own route on the side streets of these adjacent residential neighborhoods. Quieter, tree-lined streets with nice older homes and small commercial areas.

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Cape Elizabeth

Portland, ME

Along the Water | Gorgeous Residential | Iconic | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Cape Elizabeth is Portland’s most affluent suburb, with lovely waterfront sections and pretty residential streets. This is the route of the 10k Beach to Beacon road race. Options to vary from this.

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Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion

Portland, OR

Gorgeous Residential | Hilly | Estates and Castles | Fantastic Neighborhoods

This 700 foot climb starts at the Lower Macleay Trail and the Kings Heights neighborhood, and follows that into the Wildwood Trail and up to the Mansion, which has been used in a number of motion pictures, and in The Amazing Race.

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Princeton Neighborhood Loops

Princeton, NJ

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Enjoy a route around some of Princeton's prettiest streets. We've mapped two easy-to-follow routes around attractive, longer streets lined with majestic trees and stately homes.

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‘East End’ Cultural Sights & Residential Tour

Rochester, NY

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Runseeing

The section of Central Rochester N-S between University Ave. and I-490, and E-W from Culver to Alexander, is lovely for running. Canopied, with wide sidewalks, cultural sites, shops & restaurants, and pleasant residential side streets.

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Davis: UC Davis Campus, Arboretrum Loop, East Davis Greenway Loop

Sacramento, CA

Multi-Use Trails | Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Running Track | Universities

Davis is a suburb of Sacramento, home to the large UC Davis and known for its bikeability. There's lovely running in Davis, highlighted by the UC Davis Arboretum, nice paths around campus, a running track, and the East Davis Greenways.

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Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Running

San Antonio, TX

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

The best San Antonio residential neighborhoods are the adjacent Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park, just north of downtown. King William and Mahncke Park are fun and central. Stone Oak, north of the city, is also good for running.

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Best San Francisco Neighborhoods for Running

San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Pedestrian/Cyclist Streets

Our favorite residential neighborhood for running in San Francisco is Pacific Heights. Lovely streets and attractive homes just east of the Presidio. We also love running in the Nob Hill, Sea Cliff and Noe Valley neighborhoods.

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Twin Peaks

San Francisco, CA

Great Views | Hilly

This is a popular place for hill runs and sunset views. It’s about 1 mile to the summit of Twin Peaks, using Twin Peaks Blvd.

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Saratoga Springs Downtown & Skidmore Campus

Saratoga Springs, NY

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Iconic | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Universities

A great way to explore Saratoga Springs. Includes gracious Congress Park, mansions along Broadway Ave., and the bucolic campus of Skidmore College. Add on by exploring the pleasant residential streets off Broadway or trails around Skidmore.

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Savannah Historic Tour

Savannah, GA

Gorgeous Residential | Historic / Tourist | Iconic | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Runseeing

A 'runseeing' tour of Savannah's historic district. Run through its famous 22 squares, Forsyth Park, and take a jaunt down to the waterfront. Use our tour or create your own.

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Palo Alto Residential

Silicon Valley, CA

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Palo Alto is the ‘center’ of Silicon Valley. A great run is to do a random tour of Palo Alto’s toniest residential streets, which feature gorgeous older homes, beautiful lawns, and lovely shade trees. Use University Ave. as the 'anchor'.

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Washington University Campus & Clayton Neighborhood

St. Louis, MO

Gorgeous Residential | Fantastic Neighborhoods | Olmsted | Universities

A classic route through the bucolic Olmsted-designed 'Wash U' campus and the attractive Clayton neighborhood. Includes the historic Shaw Park. We've created a 7 mile loop, but a DIY run in this area is also a great option.

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Georgetown: Waterfront, Wooded Trails, & ‘Runseeing Tour’!

Washington, D.C.: Central

Wonderful running options in this historic neighborhood that can be mix & matched: waterfront running on the Capital Crescent/C&O Canal Trail, or east along the Potomac to the National Mall; our Gerorgetown 'runseeing' tour; Glover Archibold Trail.

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Embassy Row

Washington, D.C.: Central

This run along the wide sidewalks of Massachusetts Ave. takes you by 150+ embassies, the Naval Observatory home of the Vice President), and ending at the National Cathedral. Posh neighborhood with lovely homes also nice for running.

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