Solo and Safe: Top 10 States in the USA Every Woman Traveler Should Visit

To care for those who care for you

Women travel for the same reasons as men, on their holidays, as part of their work, or to study in a different state. The airports usually have good security arrangements around them, so while flying or at the airports, the women will feel safer. You may be worried about those strangers sitting next to you, so you may want to know what the airlines will do in this regard. Your levels of worry will also depend on how you are treated on the ground, as you may not be used to the prejudices that some may have for you. So, keeping this in mind we list the states to which you can fly to and travel as a woman without any concerns.

Massachusetts

Most states in the Northeastern USA are rated highly for the way women are treated here and Massachusetts tops the list. Whether it is education or maternity care, women here are well looked after. For tourists, there are lots of historic areas allowing you to admire the architecture of an era long gone. There are museums and art galleries too, unless you are here for fun, in which case there are the beaches for you. As you walk around doing this, you will find that women are comfortable as they walk around or go about performing any activities.

Vermont

This state along the Canadian border has some of the most severe winters in the country. It has mountains to the north and large Lake Champlain to the east. Most of the state is covered in greenery and all this makes it ideal for hiking. As a woman, you will feel safe when you do this alone or with a group. There are a number of organizations here promoting women’s rights and helping those in trouble. They conduct regular research to show the status of women in the state. They will even help you set up your own businesses.

District of Columbia

This is another name for the Capital of the USA, Washington, which is not part of any state. As you would expect from capital of the country, you will find women in many roles in government offices. Columbia word stands for female personification of the USA, so you will be demanding equal rights for everything, whether work, study, or medical care. You will find women here in museums and in public life, though there hasn’t been a female president in the country yet. There is the First Lady, signifying the role that women play at home and in society.

New York

This state shares its name with its world-famous and largest city New York. This is a densely populated state, known for its businesses and higher education institutions that attract hundreds of thousands of international students. This state is a good example for the rest of the world to follow and it is not far behind other states in terms of the way women are treated here. Most of the world recognizes the USA as part of the free world, so most women coming from overseas will expect fair treatment, and that is what they find once they get here.

New Jersey

This state is known for its multicultural communities, as a melting pot of different cultures. It has eateries offering items from almost all international cuisines. Here you will find not just serving in restaurants but in offices too. The government and non-profit organizations make sure that they are treated fairly and are not underpaid. They also make sure that they are treated well at home and by their community. You will find women doctors and lawyers, though others have chosen to live as homemakers. There are private organizations here that help women living in poverty.

Maine

This state has historically been known for its agricultural output. A century ago, women played an important role in maintaining the farms and managing their families, a dual role still performed by most working women in the state. This state is known for its fairs and festivals, with women participating in good numbers. However, you will be able to find more women teaching in schools than in highly specialized professions. The government has been doing everything it can to train and educate women, so they can participate in as many professions as men. Yes, there are good words but these need to be put into action too.

Rhode Island

In the older days, this state was known for its fishing industry and later on for its role in the industrial revolution in the country. These were male chauvinist days, but now you will find women participating in different sports like basketball and soccer, just like the rest of the country. This was the first state to have a newspaper with a female editor in the mid-18th century. This was also the state where the women started demanding their right to vote, to take part in the election of their representatives. Thanks to them, the women today enjoy a respectable and good standard of life not just here, but across the region.

Connecticut

This state has been listed among the top states as far as women’s rights are concerned for the last few decades. There is the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame that recognizes the contribution of women in the state over the last century and a half. These are the examples that the young women of the state can look up to and learn that everything is possible, as long as you make a good effort. There are women in the state who are willing to help other women and this they do by promoting their welfare and how it will benefit the entire state.

Hawaii

The culture of Hawaii is very different from the mainland and before it became part of the USA, it had queens who ruled these islands, as their head of state. When you get here you will definitely see a Luau performance with women performers, giving you an example of the freedom that women enjoy here. Some regard Hawaii as the best for women to live, so when you decide to have a holiday here, you can be safe in the knowledge that untoward incidents will be rare.

California

This southern state is the safest for women in the south of the country. It is the home of Hollywood, the American movie industry which promotes equal rights for women in every way. The actresses earn almost as much as their male counterparts. This state has more women than men as part of the population, so their voices are heard in all parts of the state for their rights. The government has taken many initiatives for this and with good results.

Conclusion

The USA is regarded as part of the developed world, still, women here complain about their treatment, particularly those from low-income families. The researchers have found that some regions like the Northeast of the USA, have a different culture as far as women are concerned, with better treatment than other regions. Even those in professions are not paid as much as men, something that some may find shocking. Still, with the efforts from the government and non-governmental organizations, one hopes that all the gaps will be erased in a short period of time.