Is United States safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is United States for solo female travelers?
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Wiktoria
United States
Chicago, Solo travel
Chicago was an amazing city to visit! I loved walking around downtown and along the lakefront – the views are beautiful, especially near Millennium Park and the famous Bean. The architecture is incredible and there are so many great places to eat and explore. I also felt comfortable traveling around the main tourist areas, especially during the day. It’s a vibrant city with a lot of culture, food, and things to see. Definitely a place worth visiting!
Posted: March 12, 2026
Haley
United States
Bar Harbor, Family travel
Bar Harbor is a quaint town in a truly beautiful location. The folks here are very friendly, and you can tell there is a rich history to the area. Overall I had a lovely time exploring the shops and trying the food!
Posted: March 9, 2026
Ellie
United States
New York, Group travel
It was the best experience of my life especially since I went during Christmas time, it has always been my dream to go to New York especially during the most of December (it was really packed) but overall would 100% go again and spend time in a different month to see more of it. It was the best time of my life.
Posted: March 8, 2026How safe is United States for women?
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Groton
Groton is pretty safe. I don't feel terrified to walk the streets. I think there may be some drug usage, but I don't associate with those people, so I don't really see it. One local bar called Richonis sometimes has sketchy people and I've heard of a couple people getting drugged, but again, if you avoid those types of sketchy locations, it's not a bad area. It's also very close to super nice areas like Mystic, Old Saybrook, and Stonington.
Posted: March 19, 2026
Cass
Ithaca
Ithaca is generally safe. The colleges provide a slight panopticon, but there is a considerable amount of drug use and poverty as in most US cities. Generally, most crimes are between people who know eachother, though there is a large homeless population to be aware of and some gang activity. If you can, travel with a buddy at night, especially in downtown and in the parks, though they are generally safe during the day. There is a large homeless encampment along the river and behind the Walmart...
Posted: March 15, 2026
Kelsee
Colville
Colville is... Small town safe. What you expect from a cliche small town, that's Colville. Paired with the judgemental church goers, borderline concerning racism and homophobia.... It's an interesting place, most the time people mind their business and judge from afar, but sometimes some people just can't keep their mouths shut 🙄
Posted: March 14, 2026Safety in United States
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Kristen
Buffalo
Can host for:
4 days
About me
Currently living in Buffalo! US states I’ve lived: NY, FL, DE, LA, MD Places I REALLY want to go (outside the US): Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City, Sweden, Italy, India, Thailand, Colombia Places I want to go (inside the US): PNW, Vermont, Arizona (again), New Mexico, Utah, Michigan in the summertime, Montana
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Nikita
Congress
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I am a professional woman, primarily working from home (which is right now a .25 acre lot I am slowly building out). I am fluent in American Sign Language and within the last 3 years helped build a unique supplement company. I am a snow bird so leave AZ june-sept. I have a grown son and 2 grandsons. I have been very single for years and just do stuff alone without much fear but it will be soooo nice to have options for travel buddies or to host and be hosted with safe affordable options.
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