12 Best Places To Travel Alone In US (Especially for Women)

Traveling alone gives thriller experience and almost every explorer wants to feel this experience. It makes the traveler stronger and adventurous. But many of us afraid to travel alone due to the increasing rate of crime.

The increasing crimes against women have grown to an unthinkable extent. Every day one out of every 4 crime is related to violence against women. In a recent survey about the top countries unsafe for women, the US has occupied 10th position. But besides the crime rate, The US is still a place worth visiting.

There are many beautiful places in the US that you can explore alone. No crime or negative element can stop you to fulfill your dream of traveling. Go and live your dreams by exploring these Places to Travel Alone in US.

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Best Places to Travel Solo in USA

If you are a solo female traveler or even a guy traveler and want to travel in the US alone, don’t hesitate as we present to you the best places to travel alone in US.

1. Seattle, Washington

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Seattle is great for solo female travelers. It’s a fabulous experience to travel to Seattle. With good choices in food and amazing places to explore and good things to do, Seattle comes top in our list. It has a variety of tourist attractions ranging from quality shopping stores, fine restaurants, parks, nearby waterways and hiking spots. Though the place is quite remarkable for solo travelers, parts of downtown should be avoided.

2. Nashville, Tennessee

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The place is great in terms of the nightlife that one gets. As a female traveler, the place is a good choice if you are a night person. You can easily get comfortable accommodations and great solo nightlife options. The place is also famous for country music. The place is safe for walking out at night. The place is a good cultural hangout from the boring metropolitan life. The city has several museums on subjects like art, history, and nature. The place is also good for hiking.

3. Portland, Oregon

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Portland is not such a great idea but it’s a good place and you can find many female travelers there. The people you meet are very friendly and Portland presents various activities that you can engross yourself into. The place is quite safe at night but it’s advisable that you don’t venture in dark, isolated streets during the night. There are a lot of things for seeing. You can see Pittock Mansion, Council Crest Park and much more. The public transport service is also quite remarkable.

4. Honolulu

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Honolulu is considered quite safe and fun as a solo female traveler. The amazing weather, the beaches will make you fall in love with the place immediately. The place is oriented much towards the tourists and so public transport is quite good. You might face a little bit of problem navigating Maui, but that’s not the case with this lovely island. Apart from the beaches, you can entertain yourselves with the ghost tour and wandering in Chinatown and exploring its wonders.

5. Washington D.C.

Washington D.C.
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The place is amazing to go from March to June or from September to early December. The hotels are expensive but the experience is quite amazing. Here you will get to see the White House, various unavoidable museums, Jefferson Memorial and much more. The city is the capital of the United States and so it’s quite safe for travelers. However, some areas that you should avoid going are Brentwood, Deanwood, Anacostia, Stadium-Armory, Fort Totten- Upper Northeast, Catholic University- Brookland and Brightwood. Washington D.C. is also quite navigable due to the good connectivity of public transport.

6. Los Angeles

Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is quite a good place for the purpose of traveling. The warm weather during the winter season is quite commendable. Many enjoyable things can be done here like going hiking, watching a movie, getting a beauty treatment, shopping across the streets of Rodeo and what not. The areas that you might avoid are Downtown, West Adams, Watts and Central City East.

7. Boston

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Boston is a city best known for its famous baked beans, Fenway Park and other architectural establishments. The place is a true love for anyone who loves to walk. Being solo, you can walk to your will. There are plenty of things that require walking. You can visit the museums of fine arts and science, go to Beacon Hill. While on your walk date with yourself, you can also taste various delicacies available on the way.

8. Chicago

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Despite being acclaimed for being crime capital, Chicago is generally a safe place for tourists. Present-day trouble spots have been much removed and they now exist on South and West sides, away from tourists. As a solo female traveler, you are likely to be exposed to limited areas like the Loop, River North, Streeterville, and Lincoln Park. So, don’t be afraid to explore Chicago because of its past.

9. Las Vegas

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Vegas, a happy spot in the world with a tinge of glamour and places to try out your luck. Vegas is absolutely secure for females. The hotels are equipped with security features like CCTVs and guards, casinos and nightclubs have bouncers and then there is police on the streets. According to some travelers, Vegas is one of the best places to travel alone in US. You can enjoy in casinos, explore the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, go to the Mob Museum and much more.

10. Telluride

Telluride
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Telluride is a remote mountain town in southwest Colorado. It’s known for being a world-class ski resort. The place owns its name from the famous non-metal tellurium. The place is safe enough for you to have fun in the snow. Apart from skiing, you can see the Alta Lakes, the Bear Creek Trail, the Bridal Veil Falls, etc. you can also do snowmobiling, ice skating, sledding, dog sledding, and indoor rock climbing wall.

11. Hawaii

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The beautiful island of Hawaii is pretty safe. Most of the crime is limited to petty thefts and pickpocketing. Most people don’t even lock their doors. So, you can guess that this is one of the best places to travel alone in US. Apart from the weather, the “beachy aura” with summer vibes all around attracts a lot of tourists to Hawaii. You can surf, take a sunbath, explore nearby places, click that perfect selfie for Instagram and whatnot.

12. Miami

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How can our list get completed without the mention of Miami? Apart from being safe, Miami is a fun place and is known for those beautiful white sand beaches the whole world envies of. It’s a diver’s paradise. Also known as the “Wreckreational Diving Capital of the World.” Apart from the beaches, you can check out the various galleries and lose yourself to Miami air.

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Though these places are safe for all solo female travelers out there, it’s advised to have proper vigilance. Keep the contacts of local police on the speed dial of your phone along with your dear friends and family members. It’s also advised that you ask your hotel manager about the shady areas and the maximum time that you can stay out.

I hope this list of Places To Travel Alone In US will be helpful for you in planning your next vacation spot.