About us
Welcome to NYC Travel Solo But Not Alone!
Our aim is to build a group of solo travelers for fun travel experiences throughout New York State and beyond.
If you enjoy travel to places near and far, but for whatever reasons, you are faced with the choice of traveling alone, or not traveling at all. Don’t fret.
Don’t let the lack of a travel companion stop you from missing out on amazing travel experiences and filling your Facebook or Instagram feed with amazing travel photos.
Come join us on trips with other solos who are just as keen on the destinations as you are.
We are not a commercial group. Our event hosts are ordinary folks just like you who are keen on exploring the world. Life is too short to stay home. It’s a big world out there. Let’s travel. You will meet new friends and future travel buddies.
Our trips will be day trips throughout New York State. We’ll also do out-of-state and international trips overseas.
Come join us. Let's explore the world together. One trip at a time.
Upcoming events
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Philadelphia by Train
Location not specified yetLet's take a DAY TRIP to explore the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection ... the day will be all about food and fun. We'll try an Amish breakfast. We'll go in search of the best cheesesteaks in town!!!! We'll visit some historical sites ...
ABOUT PHILLY: There's more to Philly than just a cracked bell. Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and blessed with the glamour and culture of a big city, 'Philly' delights visitors with its rich history and small-town charm, as well as fascinating museums, vibrant parks, national historic sites and famous (and delicious) food.
GETTING THERE: Amtrak out of Penn Station - Moynihan Train Hall.
BE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKET EARLY AS PRICES DO GO UP CLOSER TO THE DATE.
book your ticket at www.amtrak.com
TO MAINTAIN RSVP INTEGRITY FOR THIS MEETUP, ALL INTERESTED RSVPS ARE WAITLISTED UNTIL YOU CONFIRM YOU HAVE ACTUALLY BOUGHT TRAIN TICKET OR INDICATE HOW YOU'RE GETTING TO PHILLY.
AGENDA: Once we get to Philly, we'll start the day at the Reading Terminal Market - Amish breakfast anyone?
After breakfast we'll proceed to explore Philly on foot.
Lots of things to see and do! We’ll figure it all out closer to the date! Right now just buy your train ticket early!!!
Getting around town: We will get around on foot so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Depending on where we need to go, we may share an Uber to get there.
PLEASE NOTE day’s agenda is not written in stones and remains subject to changes. Come with an open mind for ADVENTURES and FLEXIBILITY for whatever the day might bring.
DURATION: This is an all day event. But you can leave on your own at any time.
At the end of the day, we'll take the 7:23pm Amtrak train back to NYC
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable. Etc. Etc.
1 attendee
Mystic CT By Train
Location not specified yetLet's take a day trip to visit Mystic, Connecticut, reachable by AMTRAK.
Pssst...Amtrak is currently (as of 2/7/2026) having ticket sale to Mystic out of Penn Station - $10.00 one-way (amazing price for a 3-hour train ride), and $23.00 return one-way. Jump on it! These prices will not last!!!
ABOUT MYSTIC: Settled in 1654, Mystic was once a shipbuilding seaport village and a safe harbor for tall ships to weather a storm. Today, the shoreline community with iconic Bascule Bridge is reminiscent of its rich maritime past, but clad with quintessential New England charm. Old sea captain’s homes dot the scenic roads along the Mystic River just outside of Downtown’s booming food and drink scene. Quaint and colorful mom and pop shops and eateries line Main street. An art museum and galleries give Mystic a bit of culture and sophistication. There are diverse attractions scattered all over Mystic’s nearly 4 square miles. Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Denison Homestead, Mystic Museum of Art, Olde Mistick Village bring droves of visitors mainly during the milder months. B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill, the only steam powered cider mill in the US is a favorite fall time tradition that keeps people lining up for cider and fresh donuts.
GETTING THERE: Amtrak out of NY's Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall). There's a 7AM train out of Penn and arriving in Mystic by 9:40AM.
AS OF 2/7/206, ONE-WAY train fare from Penn Station to Mystic is $10.00 for coach seats.
Return trip: one-way from Mystic back to Penn is $23.00 (as of 2/7/26).
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET AT https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Be sure to purchase your ticket early as prices do get HIGHER closer to the date.
SINCE THIS MEETUP REQUIRES PURCHASING TICKET IN ADVANCE, TO MAINTAIN RSVP INTEGRITY FOR THIS MEETUP, ALL INTERESTED RSVPS ARE WAITLISTED. Once you have purchased your ticket, post a comment that you have done so and I'll then move you off the waitlist.
AGENDA: Once we arrive in Mystic, we'll explore the town on foot. Day's schedule is not set in stones, so come with an open mind for adventures and whatever the day might bring.
SO MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MYSTIC: https://thisismystic.com/things-to-do/
- this movie was filmed in this seaside Connecticut town. We'll definitely go in search for a slice :)
- Mystic River Bascule Bridge - Connecting the Groton side of Mystic with the Stonington side of Mystic is the famous drawbridge, built in 1922.
- Olde Mistick Village - This recreated 18th-century New England village offers a refreshing change from shopping malls as we know them. Browse or buy in the more than 60 small shops or dine in one of this charming setting's many eateries.
- Mystic Aquarium - General Admission $33.00
- Mystic Seaport Museum - General Admission $27.00
GETTING AROUND: Downtown Mystic is pedestrian friendly, and visitors can also walk up to Old Mistick Village {about 1.5 miles} for a pretty, scenic stroll. To go beyond downtown Mystic, Uber is fast and reliable with loads of friendly and resourceful drivers.
DURATION: This is an ALL-DAY EVENT. Our return train will be at 4:35PM arriving back to Penn Station by 7:30pm.
WEATHER: This Meetup is rain or shine!
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared, participate at your own risks, hold no one liable, etc, etc.
1 attendee
Embassy Hopping in D.C.
Location not specified yetSpring has sprung! Let's do a weekend trip to Washington D.C. (“that’s our nation’s capitol you know”
Saturday May 2, 2026: Today we'll "travel the world" in one day on the "Around the World Embassy Tour". This is a really cool event where FOR ONE DAY ONLY embassies in D.C. open their doors to the public to come in and learn all about the country that the embassy represents. Participating embassies for today are the non-European Union countries. The EU embassies will have their own day the following week on May 9
***Event is FREE and open to the public. No registration, tickets, or passport required to attend!*****
About the Event: https://eventsdc.com/passportdc
On Saturday May 2, FOR ONE DAY ONLY, embassies in D.C. will open their doors to the public. Visitors to the embassies can "travel the world" and experience the food, art, dance, fashion, music, innovations, and manufactured goods from non-European Union countries (the EU nations will have their own day on May 10). More than 50 embassies opened their doors to visitors in 2019, allowing guests to pet alpacas, play with robots, learn indigenous dances, sari wrapping lessons and more! Come see the world through the embassies of missions of our global neighbors.***Event is FREE and open to the public. No registration, tickets, or passport required to attend!*****
Full event details and list of participating embassies can be found at this link: https://eventsdc.com/passportdc
List of participating embassies will be released by April 2026.GETTING THERE: Make your own way to D.C. by 8AM. we'll then meet up in DC and plan our embassy hopping schedule.
there are plenty of planes, trains, buses and your own automobile that will take you to DC in about 3 hours.
WHEN IN DC: there are many embassies and we definitely WILL NOT SEE THEM ALL. So we'll pick and choose which embassies we want to visit. The most popular embassies are located in the Embassy Row area. We'll get around DC on foot and/or their Metro and/or Uber.
MORE MEETUP INFO WILL BE PROVIDED CLOSER TO THE DATE. There'll be a private WhatsApp group chat to discuss and finalize all details for the day and for the whole weekend.
LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc etc.
1 attendee
