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Top 5 Wheelchair Accessible Vacation Spots in USA

The United States of America is one of the leading countries in terms of wheelchair accessibility. But to call all of its cities 'wheelchair friendly' would be a misnomer. Certainly, some cities are much more wheelchair accessible than others. So, if you are planning a wheelchair friendly vacation for yourself or your family, start with the below-given list of cities that you can enjoy freely while you are bound to a wheelchair.

So, what makes these cities the best places to visit in a wheelchair?

• Wide and flat sidewalks for barrier-free rollability
• Easy access to public transportation
• Availability of taxis with wheelchair lifts and ramps
• Accessibility of all the picturesque sights of the city
• Hotel stays with ADA compliant rooms and bathrooms

1. Washington, DC

When it comes to the most accessible cities, the capital of our nation takes the cake! The White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, and Space Museum owe a visit. Along with some of the best museums, stunning monuments, historical architecture, and food from all over the world, the city has one the best metro systems of the country. Washington DC has done a lot in recent years to make it easy for wheelchair users to get around the city and enjoy themselves without any restriction. Each stop of the metro system has an elevator, and in case it is not working, a van is ready to transport wheelchair users further down the line. Buses and taxis are also made accessible with the help of wheelchair ramps. Taxi drivers of DC have even received a disability sensitivity training recently to best assist their wheelchair bound customers. The wide, flat, and not-too-crowded sidewalks make rolling around the city a breeze for visitors.

 

2. Seattle, Washington

The incredible beauty of Seattle will steal your sleep. Its mild weather and high safety rating makes it one of the best places to visit in a wheelchair. The city is situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. A sightseeing cruise on the Sound, a visit to the EMP Museum, and a view from the iconic Space Needle are a must in Seattle. The natural beauty of the Seattle Aquarium and Woodland Park Zoo will leave you touched. All of these attractions can be easily accessed by a wheelchair. The public transportation of this city adds to the convenience. Fully accessible bus system can help you visit even the hilly places. Ferries are also friendly to those with wheels. If you do not prefer public transportation, then taxis with wheelchair ramps can help you.

 

3. Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas, also known as the Sin City, is one of the best places for wheelchair friendly vacations. All the major attractions of Las Vegas are easily accessible to those in wheelchairs. The shows, casinos, and even zip-lines are ready to welcome and amaze their visitors on wheels. You can also place your bets at the gambling tables and try your luck at the slot machines. All these places are easily accessible. The city is flat, sidewalks are wide and elevators are common in Las Vegas. All forms of public transport, including buses, trams, trains, and trolleys welcome wheelchairs. With such a convenient transport system, getting around the city is a breeze. The fantastic weather of the city simply adds to the amazing trip experience.

 

4. Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, also known as the Windy City, is the third most populous city of the USA, situated along banks of Lake Michigan. The history, museums, art and architecture, theater performances, and sporting events have always been a major attraction of this city. To top these all, Chicago also has a wheelchair accessible Ferris wheel and a beer garden. A trip to Chicago would be incomplete if you do not taste its world famous deep dish style pizza. It becomes an excellent tourist destination for wheelchair users in the summer and fall. Most of its railway stations and bus stops are ADA compliant. Chicago is also known for its ADA para transport service and wheelchair friendly Pace Taxi Access Program, which is open 12 x 7.

 

5. Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is a city that you will fall in love with as soon as your plane lands at LAX. The pleasant and vacation-friendly weather all year-round welcomes everyone, including wheelchair users. The major attractions of the city like the Dodger Stadium, Aquarium of the Pacific, Los Angeles Zoo, Warner Bros. Studio Tour, Walt Disney Concert Hall, etc. are all wheelchair accessible. The city has really given a lot of efforts to make travel destinations as much accessible as possible. All metro buses and railways are equipped with wheelchair lifts. A convenient seven-days-a-week ride share service is also provided via the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency. Navigating to and from places is no more a problem whether you choose public or private mode of transportation.

 

Travel-Friendly Products For Your Next Trip

Health Products For You offers a wide range of travel-friendly health products to make your trips convenient. These products are very portable and can be easily used by people on-the-go. They will help you assist with your routine activities and will make your next trip more accessible and fun.

Medline Ultralight Transport Chair	Brondell GoSpa Travel Bidet	Boardwalk Disposable General-Purpose Nitrile Gloves

 

DeVilbiss Traveler Portable Nebulizer	Alex Orthopedic Travel Folding Cane	Nu-Hope Traveller Urine Collector

 

 

ObusForme Inflatable Travel Pillow	Fitterfirst Travel Roller	Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

 

 

So, for your very next trip club up the above-mentioned wheelchair accessible places with our travel-friendly products and make your trips worth enjoying. With the functionality of products and accessibility of places, wheelchairs will no more remain a boundation for you.

 

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