One Of The Best Cities To Travel Solo In The US Is In Michigan

If you’re one for traveling solo, then you may want to add these cities to your travel list. Good Housekeeping compiled a list of the 20 best solo travel destinations…

Kayla Morgan

Updated Apr 25, 2023 4:48 PM EDT

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If you’re one for traveling solo, then you may want to add these cities to your travel list. Good Housekeeping compiled a list of the 20 best solo travel destinations in the United States. They factored in variables such as walkability, safety, self-care opportunities, number of historic sites, and access to nature. Their list features mountain and beach destinations to small towns and large cities.

Ann Arbor is one of the best cities to travel solo in the U.S.

Home to the University of Michigan and full of culture, Ann Arbor made the list in spot number 12. The publication said the city is “an under-the-radar town perfect for museum lovers, thanks to the University of Michigan.” Visitors to the town can find the Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of Archaeology. They also suggested visiting the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and catching a show at the Hill Auditorium.

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They kicked off the list with Saratoga Springs, New York. They said the upstate New York town is a short Amtrak ride from the New York City, so it's ideal for people looking for a quick solo escape. This town also features horse races at the historic Saratoga Race Track, concerts at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and mineral spring baths at the Saratoga Spa State Park.

Wrapping up the list is South Bend, Indiana in the number 20 spot. Though at the bottom of the list, they said college towns make for the perfect solo traveler getaway. There's a three-story automotive museum, two art museums, a gorgeous neo-Gothic church, the Morris Performing Arts Center, and a scenic riverfront park. It also has several chocolate shops, the Indiana Whiskey Company for tastings.

Take a look at the full list here.

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Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.