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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Ginny
United States
Seattle, Solo travel
I stayed downtown and stuck to public transportation, which always felt very safe. I know there's a stereotype that people in Seattle aren't super friendly, but the overall vibe was on par with what I've experienced in other big US cities.
Posted: November 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
Lucia
Germany
Los Angeles, Solo travel
I had a great time in La, i love the variety and atmosphere! Got to be safe and careful as women tho. If you find your people (and there is a group for everyone) I assure you will have an amazing time!
Posted: October 19, 2025
Vi
United States
Raleigh, Couple travel
I went to Raleigh last year with my partner. It was super fun! Some of the attractions in NC are very fun. I enjoyed being there. I felt safe for the most part but after dark it was a little sketchy.
Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: October, 2024Orlando, Group travel
i felt safe but a bit expensive. i really enjoyed with universal studios. i stayed at hilton orlando lake buena vista. the overall experience with the hotel was good. i would give 7/10. the main problem was to find anything to eat at night (all shops were closed)
Posted: September 18, 2025How safe is United States for women?
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Salt Lake City
Pretty safe in salt lake if you go out late downtown salt lake just be safe and be aware of your surroundings like any other place you visit. If you visit the mountains bring plenty of water research the hike on how difficult and long don’t want to hike in the dark. Be aware of animal in the mountains there are mountain lions and moose and bears so if hiking alone by proper safety stuff
Posted: December 2, 2025Philadelphia
Certain neighborhoods you should definitely avoid aka Kensington and Spring Garden. Otherwise totally safe. Bring a buddy if you can. Center city is rougher now but Fishtown and Northern Liberties feels safer.
Posted: December 1, 2025Berkeley
Berkeley is relatively safe because it is mostly a college town; closer to downtown and southside there are more unhoused and mentally ill people, but if you are aware of your surroundings you will be fine. There are almost always lots of people out on the streets where there is safety in numbers.
Posted: November 29, 2025
Lynn
97209
Honestly super safe. Don't believe the BS you hear on Fox News about Portland. I mean, it's downtown in a pretty big city, so you do need to have some common sense and keep your wits about you. There are some unhoused folks around (though they mostly gather around old Chinatown), and some of them are mentally ill... but generally if you're reasonably careful you won't have a problem.
Posted: November 29, 2025Safety in United States
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Ariela
El Paso
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi Gals my name is Ariela and it’s so nice to be here in this community of women traveling solo. I’ve come here because I am planning a trip to Istanbul as soon as possible and would love to connect with other women traveling to this same destination! 🤞🏼🍀 I wish us all good fortune, health , wealth and beauty. Let’s go kick some butt!
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Carsen
Los Angeles
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello! My name is Carsen and I’m a busy professional LA native living in Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley, about 25 minutes from LAX (one very convenient bus called the Flyaway goes from LAX to Van Nuys just down the street from me). I have a very large but incredibly friendly dog, a cat, and live in a house. I have a boyfriend who stays over on weekends, so if you’re here over a weekend he may be around. He has two little dogs that come with him. I'm a veteran solo traveler - I took my first solo trip at 18 and have taken many since. Traveling alone has been one of the most liberating experiences of my adulthood and I'm glad to find a community that values that too 🥹 I take a month off every summer and try to find new places to go. I am hoping to find friends in new cities and make memories! I have hosted a few times from TL and I've had lovely experiences so I am hoping to keep it going. I am able to host about once a month or so. If I'm not able to host, still very happy to grab a coffee and make a new friend if time permits.
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Cierrah
Salt Lake City
About me
I’ve never solo traveled before but I want to and excited to get out there and meet new people and make new friends. I love the mountains and hiking. Love art like painting and ceramics and all things art history.
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Maggie
Milwaukee
About me
Hi! I'm a former study abroad advisor who loves to travel. I enjoy coffee, languages, and history, but I'm creeped out by catacombs and mummies.
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