Solo travel is undoubtedly on the rise with the influx of blogs and travel sites that are specifically dedicated to one-man (or one-woman) experiences.
While it may usually be advised that solo travelers, especially women, should make a new friend or find a group with which to sight-see, sometimes this is not an option, or perhaps the traveler truly just wants to find an escape on his or her lonesome.
If you’re a female set on traveling on your own within the 50 United States, consider trekking to one of our picks for the top 5 safest American cities for solo female travelers, resting assured that you’re more likely here than elsewhere to stay safe and sound when on your own: