50 Places Women Should Never Travel Alone

Indianapolis, IN

Home to the world’s largest auto racetrack and the NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis is a booming Midwestern city with tons of activities for tourists. While most large cities tend to have issues with crime and assault, Indianapolis tends to struggle a little more with these issues.

In 2015, the murder and rape rates for Indianapolis were well above national averages. For women traveling alone, Indianapolis is probably an unsavory option. If you absolutely need to see the Hoosiers sink a few three-pointers, try to catch an away game.

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