Walkable cities that leave you feeling inspired are few and far between. Not too many urban areas tend to be walkers' paradises.

But there are two cities -polar opposites and a world apart, literally- that individually ignite a desire for urban living, daily walking and the receiving of inspiration. Each of these two cities unapologetically exudes its own vibe: New York City is big, bold and brazen; Vienna is subtle, scenic and song-filled. However, both of these walkable cities -with homes just steps from city marvels- reboot a resident's mental and physical well-being, while kindling creativity.

Ready to take a stroll through each of these cities?

New York City

Broad sidewalks, wide bike lanes, bike sharing programs and public transportation heavily contribute in making New York City a most enjoyable, walkable city. The famous poet, Walt Whitman, walked the streets of New York City and loafed his way through its streets, reflecting and basking in the city's energy. As a result, Whitman wrote the incomparable Leaves of Grass. Not too bad for a day's walk, eh?

Vienna

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Dubbed the City of Music, Vienna is also known as one of Europe’s top walkable cities. It's a pedestrian-friendly city that remains in first place in terms of quality of life.

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Vienna is saturated in the arts, with a long legacy for producing some of the most exceptional classical music.

Beethoven took long, solitary walks through Vienna. He always went for a vigorous walk after lunch, carrying pencil and paper to jot down impromptu musical notes. Vienna simply doesn't get any more inspirational than that, right?

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