cobblestone
noun
cob·ble·stone
ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn 
: a naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder
especially
: such a stone used in paving a street or in construction
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Its car-free old town is the perfect spot to explore by foot, offering a picturesque waterfront promenade and cobblestone streets lined with charming cafés, boutique shops, and historic landmarks such as Diocletian's Palace.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
There, walk along cobblestone streets and through its sophisticated French Quarter and South of Broad districts, and duck into the numerous art galleries, shops, and restaurants on King Street.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Last year, all eyes were on Tribeca, as rosy-eyed art dealers in Chelsea moved to either expand into the chic downtown neighborhood, or trade their spaces altogether for the greener grasses (and cobblestone streets) of lower Manhattan.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Attend a San Juan street festival and go on a food tour
The holiday season officially ends with the lively three-day celebration known as the San Sebastián Street Festival, which takes place on the blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan from January 16-19, 2025.
—Discover Puerto Rico, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
There, walk along cobblestone streets and through its sophisticated French Quarter and South of Broad districts, and duck into the numerous art galleries, shops, and restaurants on King Street.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Last year, all eyes were on Tribeca, as rosy-eyed art dealers in Chelsea moved to either expand into the chic downtown neighborhood, or trade their spaces altogether for the greener grasses (and cobblestone streets) of lower Manhattan.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Attend a San Juan street festival and go on a food tour
The holiday season officially ends with the lively three-day celebration known as the San Sebastián Street Festival, which takes place on the blue cobblestone streets of Old San Juan from January 16-19, 2025.
—Discover Puerto Rico, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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