Braving the unknown as a solo female traveler is one of the most admirable, inspirational acts that you can do. You’ve already committed to booking a trip, the big question is – where to? We’re here to encourage all types of solo female travelers and have our picks for solo female travel destinations. Here’s our roundup of top destinations for solo female travelers in the USA.
Urbanites and urban solo female explorers will not be surprised to find New York City at the top of the list for destinations for solo female travelers. As a walkable city, you can fill your days with the sights and sounds of the Big Apple amongst the throngs of natives and fellow travelers. From shopping in the SoHo District, to noshing on food in Chinatown, to exploring the arts of Greenwich Village, to even hitting the tourist attractions of Midtown, to staying up late with the nightlife of the Lower East Side, each NYC neighborhood bursts with personality that will suit whatever mood you’re in.
Book your stay at Sanctuary Hotel New York.
Solo female adventurers looking to check off national parks off their bucket list can call St. George, Utah a perfect base for new adventures. Located approximately 30 miles from Zion National Park, and 140 miles from Bryce Canyon National Park, take day trips to two of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks, and be prepared to explore new hiking trails, see red rock vistas, and be bewitched by “hoodoos”. While you’re back at St. George, seek out sandstone destinations for rock climbing and bouldering, including Snow Canyon State Park and Pioneer Park.
Book your stay at Aiden by Best Western @ St. George.
Solo female travelers looking for a wild west adventure can find a home in Casa Grande, Arizona. Conveniently located in-between two of Arizona’s biggest cities, Phoenix and Tucson, Casa Grande is only an hour in either direction, making it a perfect stay to visit both cities. Arizona boasts majestic cacti, and the saguaro cacti hails supreme at Saguaro National Park in Tucson. Conversely, Phoenix offers the Desert Botanical Garden, The Heard Museum, and the Roosevelt Row District for a mixture of Southwestern arts and culture.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Casa Grande Inn & Suites.
Solo female travelers who are art lovers seeking inspiration, look no further than the great destination of Santa Fe. Santa Fe means “Holy Faith” in Spanish and is found in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico. Known for its arts and culture, take a stroll down Canyon Road to peruse art galleries and boutique shops. Make a stop at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to learn about the city’s famous artist, and enter the city center at Santa Fe Plaza to see the spiraling staircase of Loretto Chapel, try Santa Fe cuisine – food topped with red chili, green chili, or “Christmas” chili, a combination of both– and bask in the Southwest architecture of earth colored adobe structures.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe.
Introverted solo female travelers must go to Portland, Oregon for a cozy cup of tea and a good read. At Tea Chai Té-Sellwood, you can socialize with friendly locals who are easy to meet over loose leaf teas, like the award-winning Be Swell Blend, while sipping a cup in a caboose. Or go to the Teahouse in the Tower of Cosmic Reflections at the Lan Su Chinese Garden for Zen and cosmic reflections. Don’t forget to pick up a book from Powell’s Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore, open since 1971.
Book your stay at Hotel Eastlund, BW Premier Collection.
If you’re a solo female traveler looking for a foodie vacation in a quaint setting, check out Georgetown, Washington D.C. This foodie haven is home to a cool concept called Georgetown Streateries, or restaurants that have outdoor patios where you can literally eat, in the street. Over 30 delicious restaurants await you, spanning from pizza to pho to sliders, and you can nosh outside while blasting your foodie adventures on social media. For dessert, visit the famous, Georgetown Cupcake, which carries eccentric flavors from Unicorn to Rainbow to Pink Tulip.
Book your stay at Beacon Hotel & Corporate Headquarters
