Country Guide

Solo Female Travel Safety Guide: united states

62 cities with safety ratings, neighborhood guides, and practical tips for women traveling alone. Updated 2026.

Boston

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3.8
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Compact, walkable, and solo-friendly — Boston delivers world-class culture and New England charm in one of Americas safest major cities.

Charleston, SC

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3.9
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Southern charm meets walkable history — Charleston wraps solo travelers in warm hospitality and cobblestone streets.

New York

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3.8
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The vibrant “City That Never Sleeps,” brimming with culture, solo-friendly experiences, and a strong sense of independence but stay savvy and street-smart for the best experience.

Seattle

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3.8
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Progressive, walkable, and surrounded by nature — Seattle is where independence is a civic virtue and solo women blend right in.

Washington

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3.7
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Denver

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3.7
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Honolulu

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3.9
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Island warmth meets urban safety in this Pacific paradise where the Aloha Spirit makes every solo explorer feel at home

Nashville

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3.5
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Music City's Southern warmth and live music scene make Nashville a thrilling solo destination — stay sharp on Broadway.

San Diego

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3.8
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New Orleans

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2.8
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San Francisco

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3.6
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A compact, walkable city where progressive values and world-class dining make solo women feel right at home.

Las Vegas

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3.4
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Miami

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2.8
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Boulder

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4.8
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Cambridge, MA

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4.8
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Portland, ME

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4.8
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Santa Barbara

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4.8
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Napa

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4.8
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Scottsdale

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4.8
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Sedona

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4.8
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Key West

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3.8
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Portland, OR

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3.8
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Minneapolis

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3.8
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San Antonio

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3.8
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Atlanta

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2.8
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Dallas

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2.8
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Columbus

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3.8
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Fort Worth

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3.8
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Milwaukee

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3.8
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Charlotte

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3.8
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Colorado Springs

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3.8
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El Paso

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3.8
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Raleigh

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3.8
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Tucson

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3.8
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Virginia Beach

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3.8
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Baltimore

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2.8
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Kansas City

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2.8
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Memphis

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2.8
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Oakland

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2.8
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Albuquerque

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2.8
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Detroit

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2.8
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Indianapolis

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2.8
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Jacksonville

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2.8
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Oklahoma City

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2.8
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Sacramento

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2.8
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Omaha

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3.8
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Tulsa

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2.8
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Los Angeles

Full safety guide available

3.5
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A sprawling sun-drenched city of opportunity and grit — incredible for solo female explorers who stay street-smart.

Chicago

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3.6
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A world-class city where Midwestern warmth meets iconic architecture, deep-dish pizza, and lakefront beauty — rewarding for the street-smart solo explorer.

Houston

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3.3
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The most diverse city in America, where world-class museums, extraordinary food, and Texas hospitality welcome bold solo explorers who plan around the heat and the highways.

Philadelphia

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3.7
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The walkable birthplace of American democracy, where world-class museums, legendary BYOB dining, and authentic neighborhood charm reward solo explorers who embrace the Philly attitude.

Phoenix

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3.2
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A sun-soaked desert city where outdoor adventures, vibrant culture, and welcoming warmth make solo exploration feel natural.

San Jose

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0.0

Austin

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3.8
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Austin's live music capital energy and iconic barbecue scene make it one of the most exciting cities in the American South for solo travel — just know that the nightlife strip on 6th Street calls for more caution than the walkable, welcoming streets of South Congress or Hyde Park.

Nashville-Davidson

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Louisville/Jefferson County

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0.0

Portland

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0.0

Fresno

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0.0

Long Beach

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0.0

Mesa

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0.0

Wichita

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0.0

Arlington

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0.0