In a recent poll, two Oregon Main Streets were named among the healthiest for walking —one in McMinnville and another in Ashland.
Best Streets For Healthy Walks In Oregon
Assisted Living Magazine, a senior living concierge, recently polled 3,007 respondents, asking which main streets they think are best for ‘wellness walks’. Many features stood out as the essential things that people look for on wellness walks. These include:
- Charming storefronts;
- Tree-lined sidewalks;
- The smell of coffee wafts from local coffee shops.
Public health experts say that walking just 30 minutes a day can enhance cardiovascular health, boost mental well-being, and tone down the risk of chronic illness. But if the path is a pleasant, scenic, and social route, it’s easy to forget you’re exercising.
Of the most walkable and lovable main streets, two streets ranked across America in the top 100 health walk streets nationally; the top streets in Oregon are:
#37: Third Street, McMinnville: The epitome of flavor and friendliness, Third Street is where wine country elegance meets muddy boots and UFO sightings…