Best Cities for Solo Trips and 5 Reasons Traveling While Single is Better

Family vacations and romantic destinations seemingly dominate hotel packages and deals. The world can feel like it’s built for couples and families, but those unattached travelers have the world at their fingertips. Readers of Travel + Leisure ranked their favorite cities to fit their single status. You might be surprised that Sin City wasn’t number one. In fact, the solo-friendly city wasn’t even in the top 5! These are the best cities for solo trips along with 5 reasons traveling while single is better…

10. Minneapolis – The city is all around friendly, but the gay community ranks the destination as one of the most welcoming, too. From bookstores to brews, you’ll find something stimulating between your brain and belly.

9. New York City, Soho – The Big Apple is full of options, but Soho earns the approval for its melting pot of culture. You can gallery-hop, enjoy museums, or a culinary adventure.

8. Los Angeles – Style-sensitive singletons will love the giant downtown playground of bars that mix a variety of entertainment from speakeasy vibes to dancing at the trendiest clubs.

7. Los Angeles – So much more than a country music mecca, this city is the source of fun, food, and friendly people. The popular destination is a female favorite for girl-getaways.

6. Las Vegas – The typical destination to spend bachelor/bachelorette parties is great for everything. Want to ride some rollercoasters? There are several thrilling options. Bowling? You can find many lanes. Dancing? So.Much.Dancing. Food? Buffets beyond belief. Britney Spears? Yup. She’s there too.

5. Atlanta – The southern gem is home to some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The food is soulful and so is the history and unique options for entertainment.

4. Austin – Perhaps surprisingly, this Texas location is full of hipsters with bushy beards and cool, mellow vibes. Food trucks, bars beyond honky tonks, and friendly locals will be a fun for all.

3. New Orleans – It’s not all crazy tourist traps and flashing. Festivals, history, culture, food, parties, and wine bars are just a few options for fun.

2. Houston – If Austin’s uber-cool scene doesn’t work for you, then head to Houston’s art-heavy location. You can also sip wine or sample high end whiskey after you start a conversation with someone at one of the galleries.

1. Miami – The locales like to keep to themselves, but celebs have made this the place to be. You have a mix of clubs, art, champagne bars, or other trendy hangouts.

Traveling solo or single can open your world and lead to some amazing things. You can meet some amazing people and do things that

1. Bars, clubs, staying out as late as you want – those toting tots can’t.
2. You can do exactly what you want to do. The agenda is completely up to you and on your time.
3. It’s cheaper and easier. Generally, buying single airline tickets versus multiples tends to be easier on the wallet, but several airlines will run specials or sales on single tickets. Plus, you don’t have to worry about making sure seats are together.
4. Change is a beautiful thing and the freedom to skip attractions or eat seafood instead of BBQ is something you can’t appreciate enough.
5. It’s empowering. Depending on yourself and your wits can make you feel like a savvy traveler, and if you make a mistake, no one will know but you.