8 Top Solo Travel Destinations in the United States for an Unforgettable Adventure

Saratoga Springs, New York

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Waco, Texas

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Burlington, Vermont

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Flagstaff, Arizona

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Portland, Maine

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New York City, New York

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