Places to go for a woman traveling solo?
Aug 12th, 2009, 09:41 AM
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Places to go for a woman traveling solo?
I am a single woman who is trying to plan a trip for August 27-30th.
Can anyone give me a recommendation for a place to go anywhere in the US?
Can anyone give me a recommendation for a place to go anywhere in the US?
Aug 12th, 2009, 10:11 AM
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I will be traveling from Tampa, probably by air. As for what I am looking for, that is completely open.
When I travel I like checking out historical places, amusement parks, and museums. Not really into sitting on the beach unless there is stuff going on.
Thanks
When I travel I like checking out historical places, amusement parks, and museums. Not really into sitting on the beach unless there is stuff going on.
Thanks
Aug 12th, 2009, 11:10 AM
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I am a female and travel solo. I have done these that might be a nice getaway.
NYC - No Car Required
Cape Cod/Boston/Down East Maine
St Louis
Branson
Las Vegas - No Car Required
Chicago - No Car Required
NYC - No Car Required
Cape Cod/Boston/Down East Maine
St Louis
Branson
Las Vegas - No Car Required
Chicago - No Car Required
Aug 12th, 2009, 12:21 PM
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I second the recommendation of Philadelphia. Many museums, history, great restaurants, good shopping. Very walkable city. Check out this site to see what's happening in Phila:
www.gophila.com
www.gophila.com
Aug 12th, 2009, 12:22 PM
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I'd recommend Austin over San Antonio. There are good singles and couchsurfing crowds in Austin so that you can likely find groups to meet up with if interested...not sure of your age though - probably ideal for 20 to 30-somethings. I'm also not a big museum person, so I'm not sure of what is offered in either city. However, in San Antonio, nothing really keeps my attention much except for the Riverwalk and the Alamo - and both for only a short while. San Antonio can be a day trip from Austin. Although with only 3-4 days, I'd just stay in Austin and maybe head to Gruene/New Braunfels one day.
I don't normally recommend DFW because I live here and just don't think of it as a great place to visit, but it might just work for you. The DFW area has a lot of museums (in both Dallas and Fort Worth), some historical sites, and also has a great amusement park. If that is what you are interested in doing and you don't care about landscapes, then the DFW area may be a decent option. There are good couchsurfing crowds in both Dallas and Fort Worth, so you could probably find someone to head to Six Flags with you. I'd hate to go to Six Flags alone. We also have lots of shopping and restaurants if you enjoy those.
If you were not limited to PA, SC, TX and VA...I've done the following as a single female:
San Diego, CA - Probably in the same number of days you have planned - It was perfect for exploring on my own and one of my favorite trips.
Washington, DC - Easy to fill time anywhere near the mall or shopping in Georgetown.
I don't normally recommend DFW because I live here and just don't think of it as a great place to visit, but it might just work for you. The DFW area has a lot of museums (in both Dallas and Fort Worth), some historical sites, and also has a great amusement park. If that is what you are interested in doing and you don't care about landscapes, then the DFW area may be a decent option. There are good couchsurfing crowds in both Dallas and Fort Worth, so you could probably find someone to head to Six Flags with you. I'd hate to go to Six Flags alone. We also have lots of shopping and restaurants if you enjoy those.
If you were not limited to PA, SC, TX and VA...I've done the following as a single female:
San Diego, CA - Probably in the same number of days you have planned - It was perfect for exploring on my own and one of my favorite trips.
Washington, DC - Easy to fill time anywhere near the mall or shopping in Georgetown.
Aug 13th, 2009, 05:40 AM
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We do a state every year and see the best in each state
over 2 weeks. We fly in then drive around. I know you mentioned museums, amusement parks, and history, and I would
have said that too, years ago. But I was wondering if you've
seen the ancient history in Bryce Canyon, and Arches Park
in Utah, the amusement park of bubbling mud puddles, and geysers of Yellowstone in Wyoming, or stood amongst the giants of the California red woods, and felt like you shrunk into a magical land.I hope everyone experiences these first in their travels because nothing can compare to them, especially anything man made.
over 2 weeks. We fly in then drive around. I know you mentioned museums, amusement parks, and history, and I would
have said that too, years ago. But I was wondering if you've
seen the ancient history in Bryce Canyon, and Arches Park
in Utah, the amusement park of bubbling mud puddles, and geysers of Yellowstone in Wyoming, or stood amongst the giants of the California red woods, and felt like you shrunk into a magical land.I hope everyone experiences these first in their travels because nothing can compare to them, especially anything man made.
Aug 13th, 2009, 06:41 AM
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Have to disagree about choosing Austin over San Antonio. I found Austin to be quite boring and ended up leaving after one night and heading to New Orleans instead. San Antonio is much more fun and will give you a better taste of Texas.
Aug 13th, 2009, 10:16 AM
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Either Boston, NYC, or San Antonio. Boston has a ton of history, beautiful architecture, lots of good food and a terrific walking city. NYC is ...NYC! What more can I say, a must see at least once. I love San Antonio for the riverwalk, Alamo, food and again, a good walking city.
