Time is a commodity in my current reality that I can’t always sacrifice in order to fulfill my travel dreams. But over the years, I have started to realize that the benefits of slow travel do not always require long trips or far distances. A short trip across town on foot can keep you grounded in the present moment while also exciting the senses with new wonders and experiences just as readily as a first trip to Rome, Italy.

With a range of distances and landscapes, here are curated walking adventures to explore.