Car-free destinations
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A few destinations are free of cars and most means of private motorised transport. Most car-free destinations tend to be islands, but cities (and often ski resorts) can be car-free too. In these areas, the primary means of transport is often by public transit, walking, bicycles or scooters.
Many cities may not entirely be car-free, but have a small portion of the city (often the city or historic centre) car-free. It should also be noted that a destination being car-free does not indicate that they are free from any motorised vehicle – waste collection vehicles, emergency vehicles and occasionally residents still have limited access via a car.
See Wilderness backpacking and Next-to-impossible destinations for other places which usually do not have cars.
UnderstandWhile all cities prior to the automobile were car-free, the rise of the private automobile meant that almost every city around the world embraced cars.
DestinationsIt's become an increasing trend for cities around the world to slowly convert what used to be congested streets designed for cars, and more commonly than not pedestrian zones tend to be the most visited car-free…
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