Condé Nast TravelerSep 16, 2026
Calling All Women Who Travel Solo—Add These US Destinations to Your Bucket List
Here's where to carve out the type of me time you can't get at home.
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- The Dunlin, Auberge CollectionHotelLush nature escape in solitude
- Private elevated tree house AirbnbHotelWaterfront rental in the trees
- The Oystercatcher bungalow AirbnbHotelRiverfront porch with coastal views
- Elsewhere
- Lone Mountain RanchHotelBig Sky, United StatesIconic ranch for Cowgirl Up Week in September
- Montage Big SkyHotelBig Sky, United StatesConvenient base for treating yourself
- The Lodge at Big SkyHotelBig Sky, United StatesAffordable base right in town
- MIT MuseumMuseumCambridge, United StatesCutting edge feels hands-on, interactive, and exciting
- A spacious yacht AirbnbHotelBoston, United StatesIconic houseboat rental docked in Charlestown marina
- The Verb HotelHotelBoston, United StatesMusic-inspired hotel
- Boston Harbor HotelHotelBoston, United StatesFive-star waterfront hotel
- Beach TerraceHotelCarlsbad, United StatesFamily-owned hotel built directly on the sand
- The Green RoomHotelCarlsbad, United StatesHotel for proximity to Carlsbad State Beach
- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and SpaHotelCarlsbad, United StatesAffordable but great service
- Carlsbad Food TourPlaceCarlsbad, United StatesSample the town’s best eateries
- CampfireRestaurantCarlsbad, United StatesWood-fired dishes and communal energy
- Buffalo Bill Center of the WestMuseumCody, United StatesVast museum, entry tickets valid for two consecutive days
- Old Town TrailTrailCody, United StatesHistorical trail, altogether too absorbing
- CoveredGround AdventuresPlaceCody, United StatesExcursion company for Yellowstone
- Cody Coffee BarRestaurantCody, United StatesCody Coffee brings you expertly roasted western coffee for your perfect cup.
- Buffalo Bill's Irma HotelHotelCody, United StatesHistorical hotel
- Chamberlin InnHotelCody, United StatesCharming small town experience near Yellowstone
- Andy's CabanaRestaurantKey West, United StatesStop by on open mic nights
- Key West Yoga SanctuaryPlaceKey West, United StatesCommunity classes or creative writing workshops
- Fort Zachary BeachSightKey West, United StatesCamp out under the palms