When you travel alone, you have the flexibility and independence to go anywhere you want, whenever you want, and the freedom to explore new locations and interact with new people without the support of a travel partner. While going it alone is difficult for everyone, those that do so are rewarded with amazing experiences and a holiday devoid of compromise. When you travel alone, exciting things simply seem to happen.

But where should we go? These American locations are great if you're just getting started with solo travel and want to remain close to home. These U.S. locations appeal to the lone traveler due to their convenient transit and wide range of activities, whether you want a spa vacation with lots of time to unwind and reset, an adventure-filled getaway, or a soul-searching excursion.

Planning to travel alone soon? The greatest U.S. destinations for solo travelers are listed here. If a beach trip is what you're after, Naples, a tiny town in southwest Florida, could be the place. Naples offers several activities that a lone beach tourist might partake in. You may visit the beach at Naples Pier, go kayaking in the mangroves, or play a round of golf at one of the more than 90 courses in the vicinity. 

If you want to do something that will make you smile broadly, consider taking a dolphin-watching boat from Marco Island, which is just 30 minutes south of Naples. In addition, the city's low crime rate earned it the top spot on a recent list of the safest places to live in the United States.

Despite being a large metropolis, Boston sometimes has a small town atmosphere. You may stroll around the city's historic district thanks to its walkability and go to Cambridge on the local T by crossing the Charles River. In Boston, you may explore museums like the entertaining Boston Tea Party Museum and the spectacular Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, which was the scene of one of the most well-known art heists in history.

The hills and mountains around Boulder are a great place to spend the days for those seeking tranquil alone travel in the United States. The two-mile walk up Flagstaff Mountain is only 15 minutes to the west, Eldorado Canyon State Park is about 20 minutes south of downtown, and it takes less than 10 minutes to drive to the famous Flatirons (red sandstone structures). And if you're in the mood for some socializing, visit Pearl strip Mall, a busy pedestrian-only strip with some of the greatest eateries, stores, and bars in the area.