City Hotels That Offer Interesting Sights & Sounds for Runners

You don't have to stay a five-star hotel to get free access to great walking and running trails. Give one of these establishments a try on your next trip and take advantage of great city views while you're away from home.

Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park - Tucson, AZ
The Doubletree is located directly across the street from Reid Park, which is surrounded by a paved trail that runs around and through the park. It provides a great 3.5 mile loop. The Park is well-populated, even in the early mornings, so you will safer among the other walkers, joggers, and in-line skaters.

Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - San Francisco, CA
A convenient location for getting into downtown San Francisco or into the Silicon Valley area, the Embassy Suites is located less than a mile from San Francisco Bay's Oyster Point Marina. The hotel provides a walking/running trail route that loops down along the Bay, making for a scenic fitness program.

Marriott Courtyard Chicago Magnificent Mile - Chicago, IL
Chicago is a great city for walking and running (at least during spring, summer, and fall). Whether you prefer to window shop while you walk or run, or prefer the breezes off of Lake Michigan, you can get it at the Courtyard. Located among the trendy shops on the Magnificent Mile and only a few blocks from the lake, the Courtyard provides trail maps.

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal - Montreal, Quebec
The hotel is situated near Quebec's Parc Mont-Royal, and the concierge can provide you with a trail map of a 5k route through the park.

(Source: Healthy Travel Network)