Top U.S. Cities for a Bachelor Party
If you’re planning a bachelor party and you’re thinking your crew is going to take it out of town, where should you go?
A destination bachelor party can be a great way to get everyone in the groom’s friend and family group together, travel and have fun, but picking a city can be a big challenge.
The following are some great U.S. cities for a bachelor party that you might want to consider.
Nashville, TN
Nashville, also known as the Music City, is undoubtedly one of the hottest places to go for both bachelor and bachelorette parties right now. It’s inexpensive and there’s plenty to keep you busy in Nashville. When you’re there, along with strolling along Broadway to the honky-tonks and bars, you can also visit the Grand Ole Opry for live music and some of the country music the city is known for.
Bus tours are popular in Nashville, ranging from comedy tours to music tours. ,
Other ideas of things to do in Nashville during a bachelor party include a visit to Music City Indoor Karting, ax throwing at AxeVentures, or taking a ride on the Honky Tonk Party Express which includes a VIP bartender, and is an open-air party bus that takes you around the city.
Miami, FL
Miami is literally and figuratively one of the hottest cities in the world, making it perfect for a bachelor party destination. You can fly into either Miami International Airport or for less expensive flight options, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
There are a lot of hotel pools that have daytime parties, or you could go to Nikki Beach, which is a beach club that also has locations in top hotspots around the world like St. Barths.
The nightlife is even more exciting than the daytime partying in Miami. There are clubs throughout the city, including clubs at some of the hotels like the Fontainebleau Resort.
For brunch, you can head to South Beach where there are relatively inexpensive restaurants, and for dinner, the options are nearly limitless. There’s everything from Prime 112 to Nobu for higher-end dining, as well as lower-cost and themed options.
Atlantic City, NJ
You can get a lot for your money if you have a bachelor party in Atlantic City. Atlantic City tends to be a less expensive East Coast alternative to Las Vegas, and it has nightlife, the beach and boardwalk, casinos and great dining options.
There are a lot of casino hotels you can choose from in the area like the Borgata and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, which also has a concert venue.
There are a lot of nightclubs in Atlantic City, particularly if you like a DJ club with dancing.
There are also comedy clubs, speakeasy-themed venues, and the Bally’s Beach Bar.
Tourist attractions include the Atlantic City Boardwalk, which is four miles long and has shops, bars, and restaurants. The Steel Pier is located off the boardwalk, and it’s an old school attraction where Frank Sinatra used to come to perform.
Austin, TX
Austin is a beautiful city with mild year-round weather, it’s fairly inexpensive to visit, and it’s the perfect place for a bachelor party because it combines bars, music, and entertainment with outdoor activities.
If you stay in Downtown Austin, you’ll be able to walk to some of the main party districts like Sixth and Rainey Streets. There are hotels like The Westin, or you could do an Airbnb or another vacation rental.
If you like something a little more low-key and funky, you might consider East Austin which has hipster honky-tonk bar options.
East Austin is one of the best places to stay if you are interested in an Airbnb rental because there’s plenty of them in this neighborhood.
South Austin is south of Lady Bird Lake, and you can walk to the shops of South Congress Avenue.
If you’re interested in outdoor activities, you can go to Lake Austin or Lake Travis, both of which are packed on hot days. You can float the river on a tube or rent a boat to take on the lake.
There are a lot of food options, including plenty of barbecues, and you could visit Top Golf as well.
For a bachelor party, consider taking the Twisted Texas Brew Bus, which is often named as one of the favorite things to do by bachelor party groups. There’s a live band on the bus, and you visit breweries in the city.
