(CNW) The American Automobile Association (AAA) has chosen Quebec City  as one of the continent's 10 most walkable cities.
"We are proud to see a local city on the Top 10 list when there
are so many places they could have chosen in North America,"
says Sophie Gagnon, director of public and governmental
relations for CAA-Quebec. "Our affiliates have once again drawn
attention to Quebec, whose capital is the only city in Canada
to make the list."
Saved from demolition in the 1870s, Vieux-Québec is North
America's only walled city.
"Walking is an economical and environmental way to see beautiful things at a time when gas prices are high," added Gagnon.
Other walkable cities are:
n  Old Town Alexandria, Vermont: History buffs will enjoy
being sent back in time during a walking-tour of George
Washington's old stomping grounds. George slept in his
townhouse here, and worshipped from Pew 60 in Christ Church.
n  Boston, Massachusetts: Walk in the footsteps of
America's founding fathers. Boston's Freedom Trail links
important sights in the American struggle for independence:
Boston Common, Paul Revere's house, and the USS Constitution
("Old Ironsides").
-   New Orleans, Louisiana: With beautiful
architecture and great dining in the French Quarter, New
Orleans is still a great summer vacation option. Jackson Square
boasts one of the nation's finest architectural settings,
including St. Louis Cathedral, and the Presbytère.
-  Downtown Los Angeles, California: If glamorous
nightlife and high fashion is your cup of tea, visit downtown
Los Angeles. Spotting a movie star in the business district is
unlikely, but you'll recognize skyscrapers and streetscapes
from films and television.
-  Washington, DC: Explore numerous world-renowned
museums and art galleries. First, decide which places you want
to see at length, and then map your course.
-  Charleston, South Carolina: Learn about how the
Civil War started in Charleston, and pick up some fun trivia
facts by finding out why many of Charleston's historic
structures are bolted together, and why greenish-black is the
politically correct colour for shutters, doors, and trim.
-  St. Augustine, Florida: Visit the oldest settlement
in the United States. Don't miss the spring Ponce de León hoped
was the Fountain of Youth, the Castillo de San Marcos, a
massive rock fortress, and beautifully restored houses in the
Colonial Spanish Quarter.
-  Greenwich Village, New York: New York City's
Greenwich Village offers a vibrant mixture of cultures and
lifestyles, creating a haven for artists and writers alike.
With quiet streets and shaded parks, Greenwich Village is as
walkable as it gets in NYC where walking is often the fastest
way to get from one place to another.
-  San Francisco, California: The City by the Bay reels her visitors in with impressive hills and eclectic neighborhoods and markets. If time is limited, go straight to the observation deck atop CoitTower on Telegraph Hill so you'll leave knowing you have seen it all.
