See a movie

Go out and see the most cringe-inducing, tear-jerking, horrifying flick on your list—or instead of the latest Woody Allen film, you could even see that animated movie for the 1,000,000th. The point is, you can see whatever you want, get both popcorn and Jujubes, and you won’t have to share.

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Go out to eat

We know what an endeavor it can be to have a meal out with your family. You need to find a restaurant everyone likes, and one where no one will bat an eye if your toddler throws all the utensils on the floor. For parents, a solo dinner is a sweet luxury. You could even have dessert for an appetizer, entree, and . . . dessert, without fear of setting a bad example for anyone but your server.

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Take a tour

You’ve always wanted to take that walking tour through downtown, but 1. your kids think it’s “booorrrring!” and 2. you’d never be able to hear the tour guide through their complaining. So put on your most comfortable shoes, grab your good camera, and do this one on your own.

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Go to the arcade

When you’re not toting the kids from games to pizza to the ticket muncher, playing some games on your own can be a surprisingly stress-relieving experience. Blow off some steam with some Whack-a-Mole, dunk some baskets, or race a virtual motorcycle—and keep all the tickets for yourself.

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Visit a museum

Go to a museum alone, and you’re on your own timetable. You can zip through the exhibits or you can linger and read everything. You can even spend the day just sitting in one gallery, writing, sketching, or napping.

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See a show

Whether it’s a concert, a play, or a comedy show, who says you can’t do this alone? That pop star you’ve always wanted to see live, but none of your friends can tolerate—get your tickets and dance like no one’s watching.

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Race a go-kart

Do you feel the need for speed? Well, go out and get it. Head out to the go-kart track, and burn some rubber without a little one in your lap. Or if you need more power, you might be able to find a racetrack where you can learn to drive (or ride along in) a full-sized race car.

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Ride some roller coasters

You might have forgotten, but amusement parks aren’t just for kids. In fact, depending on how old yours are, there are many rides that they’re just too little for. When you go to the park alone, the entire place is your oyster. You can jump on the big coaster as many times as you want, without having to jump out of line to take anyone on a bathroom break except yourself.

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