Top US Cities for Solo Travelers in 2026
A new ranking highlights the best U.S. cities for solo travelers in 2026, with Portland, Oregon, and Nashville, Tennessee, leading the list. Portland is praised for its food cart parks and walkable neighborhoods, while Nashville offers honky-tonks where strangers connect over live music. The ranking considers factors like safety, affordability, social opportunities, and unique attractions. Other top cities include Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Charleston, South Carolina. The list aims to guide solo travelers seeking both adventure and community.
Key facts
- Portland, Oregon, is ranked among the best US cities for solo travelers in 2026.
- Nashville, Tennessee, is highlighted for its honky-tonks and live music scene.
- The ranking considers safety, affordability, and social opportunities.
- Austin, Texas, is also listed as a top city for solo travel.
- Seattle, Washington, and Charleston, South Carolina, appear in the ranking.
- Portland's food cart parks are noted as a key attraction.
- The list was published by Quartz (qz.com).
- The ranking is for the year 2026.
Entities
Institutions
- Quartz
Locations
- Portland
- Oregon
- Nashville
- Tennessee
- Austin
- Texas
- Seattle
- Washington
- Charleston
- South Carolina
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —