Weddings are a huge part of most cultures around the world with numerous traditions and trends. Some cultures release doves on the wedding day, while in others, grooms have to pay to dance with the bride. The origin of these traditions traces back thousands of years. One such tradition is the bachelor party or stag party, most common in American culture nowadays. However, this tradition dates back to pre-Christian times, as early as the 5th century BC. In those times, the ancient Spartans used to celebrate the groom-to-be’s last night as a free man. They would have a grand feast where they would eat and drink. Moreover, they used to hire dancers, too. While the core traditions of bachelor night remain somewhat similar, nowadays, people look for bachelor party destinations. Since it is a memorable night for the groom, usually his friends, specifically his best man, arrange a fun party at an exquisite location.
In this article, we have shared some of the best bachelor party destinations in the world. So, if you are a best man in trouble or a groom-to-be who wants to get a little heads up on the type of locations for a bachelor party, this article is for you.
Top 19 Bachelor Party Destinations
If you are looking for the top bachelor party destinations around the world, please continue reading. Some places on this list are extremely notable for bachelor parties, while others are wonderful places yet to be explored by grooms-to-be and their pals.
Miami, Florida
Miami, the city of exquisite beaches, is one of the hottest spots for bachelor and bachelorette parties. But besides the beaches, it offers an extraordinary experience of the nightlife. You can get cheap accommodation and food if you are on a budget. However, if you are on a spree, you can get the best fine dining and penthouse experience. The city gets full points in terms of its Instagram-ableness because it is full of colorful and artistic backdrops.
Things to do in Miami
Play a Round of Golf at the Miami Beach Golf Club
Take a Trip to the Everglades National Park
See the NBA’s Miami Heat Play at the AmericanAirlines Arena
Explore the Artistic Wynwood Walls
Go Boating in Biscayne Bay
Experience an Epic Miami Beach Pool Party at the SLS South Beach
Visit a Winery Near Everglades National Park
Eat Your Heart Out in Little Havana
2. Judd Lake, Alaska
Although Alaska may not be the first name that pops up in your mind when you think of bachelor parties, it can surprise you. The enthralling, untouched Alaskan wilderness around Judd Lake can be an excellent adventure spot for a bachelor party. There are mountain lodges that offer helicopters for enjoying the beautiful terrain. However, this destination does not have much to offer those who are not big on adventures.
Things to do in Judd Lake
Water Skiing
Wakeboarding
Glacier Hiking
Heli-Fishing
Heli-Skiing
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Whitewater Rafting
Wildlife Spotting in the Tordrillo Mountain Range
3. Nassau, the Bahamas
Considered some of the best bachelor party destinations are beaches or islands, and Nassau in the Bahamas is one of them. They say beaches are better in the Bahamas and Nassau delivers. So, if you are planning a beach bachelor party (or should it be a beach-lor part), consider this densely populated capital.
Things to do in Nassau
Explore the island’s landmarks in a 4×4 UTV
Embark on an amazing jet ski adventure
Join a jet boat tour
Book an exciting ATV tour
Enjoy a banana boat ride around Cabbage Beach
Party the night away at Xscape Lounge and Nightclub
Participate in a shark diving adventure
Go on a Nassau SUB Bahamas Adventure
Try out the deep sea or shallow water fishing near Rose Island
Partake in a rum and food walking tour
4. Newport, Rhode Island
If you want to arrange a bachelor party on a budget, consider Newport. This tiny island is extremely affordable in terms of food and activities. Moreover, it has a ton of manly activities to offer, so it is excellent for those grooms-to-be who consider themselves manly.
Things to do in Newport
Go on Fishing Charters
Partake in Intense Paintball Battles
Get into some Axe Throwing
Go Kart Racing
Get Surf Lessons
Indulge in Spirits and Stogies
Experience Private Food Tours
Go on a Booze Cruise
Visit Car Museums
5. New Orleans, Louisiana
Things to do in New Orleans
Try your luck at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino
Indulge in a Game of Golf
Visit Louisiana’s Wetlands with a Swamp Tour
Race in a Ferrari at Nola Motorsports Park
Go Bowling New Orleans style at Fulton Alley or Rock n’ Bowl
Take the 15 dozen oysters challenge at Acme Oyster House
Bet on the horses at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course
Check out antique guns and swords at Cohen and Sons Antiques
Listen to war stories and see authentic World War II relics at the National WWII Museum
6. Lexington, Kentucky
Things to do in Lexington
See Boone Creek Outdoors
Explore the Art Scene
Try to Find The City’s 30 Street Murals
Hit the Bourbon Trail
Discover the Distillery District
Hit the Brewgrass Trail
Enjoy Live Music at The Burl
Enjoy Half Bar, Half Retro Arcade Vibe at The Arcadium
Head to the Kentucky Horse Park
Bet on the Horses
Take a Tour of the Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm
Hit the Nightlife at the Bluegrass Tavern
7. Ashland, Oregon
Things to do in Ashland
Plan a Picnic in Lithia Park
Dine Out in Downtown Ashland
Attend a First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Ashland
Catch a Show and Dinner at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre
Go on Lodge-to-Lodge Rafting or Paddling Trips in the Lower Rogue River
Travel along the Rim Trail at the Crater Lake
Go Ice-Skating and Skiing in Wintertime at the Mount Ashland
Visit the Schneider Museum of Art
8. Punta de Mita, México
Things to do in Punta de Mita
Go on the Hidden Beach Tour
Get Surf Lessons in Punta de Mita
Go on a Private Boat Fishing
Visit the Jane Maroni Organic Designs Art Galleries in Playa La Lancha
Go for Scuba Diving and Snorkelling at Dressel Divers
Sign up for a 4WD, ATV, and Off-Road Tour
Book a Quick Jet Ski Trip
Go for Paddle Boarding
Schedule a Whale Watching Tour
Go on Fishing Charters and Tours
Have a Game of Golf at the Punta Mita Golf Course
Arrange Bike Tours around the Coastline
Have a Lazy Afternoon at the Makawe Spa
Go on Food Tours or Attend Cooking Classes at Hector’s Kitchen
Party the Night Out at Mala Suerte Bars and Clubs
9. London, England
When you think of the top 10 bachelor party destinations, London may not be on the list. But as Joey from FRIENDS would say, “It’s London, baby!,” you have to give the City of Dreams a chance. This city has a lot of potential for stag parties.
Things to do in London
Rave at London’s Top Nightclubs
Sing the Night Away at a Lively Karaoke Bar
Try your Luck at The Hippodrome Casino
Enjoy the Theatre with a Smash-Hit West End Show
Laugh out Loud at a Stand-Up Comedy Show
Soar High into the Skies in a London Helicopter Tour
Test your Nerves during an Escape Room Challenge
Go on a Speedboat Tour along the Thames
Enjoy white water rafting, canoeing, or kayaking at Lee Valley White Water Centre
Go for High-Speed Cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark
Enjoy a Game of Beer-Fuelled Ping Pong at Bounce
Get Bowling at a London Bowling Alley
Watch Vintage Vehicles at The London Classic Car Show
Attend a Fancy Dress Show for the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
10. Hella, Iceland
Things to do in Hella
Go for Snowmobiling on Glaciers
Arrange an ATV Quad Bike Mountain Safari
Go for Glacier Hikes and Glacier Ice Climbing
Arrange a Private Local Food and Beer Tour
Visit the Natural Hot Springs
Go for Snorkeling
Schedule Horseback Riding
11. Bluefields Bay, Jamaica
If you are looking for unique bachelor party destinations that offer unconventional ways to help the grooms-to-be enjoy, consider Bluefields Bay Villas. This exotic island offers a welcome retreat to nature from the busy city life. However, you can always enjoy off-site activities since it is not far away from the mainland.
Things to do in Bluefields Bay
Go for Golfing at the Negril Hills Golf Course
Enjoy a Zip Line Canopy Tour with Chukka Caribbean Adventures
Take a Trip to the YS Falls
Enjoy Horseback Riding with Paradise Plantation
Go Snorkeling
Enjoy Sea-Kayaking in the Clear Waters
12. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Things to do in Jackson Hole
Shoot Guns at Jackson Hole Shooting Experience
Explore the Teton Mountains and Yellow Stone Park through Scenic Safari’s Adventures
Go for Whitewater Rafting at Snake River
Indulge in Skiing in the Rocky Mountains at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Listen to Live Bands Play at Different Bars
Take an Outdoor Sleigh Ride
13. Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Things to do in Guanacaste
Learn Surfing on the Pacific
Zip Line through the Rainforest
Go on a Jaguar Rescue
Visit a Hot Spring Under a Sleeping Volcano
Enjoy the Nightlife after Hiking Volcanoes or Waterfalls
14. Toronto, Canada
If you are looking for cheap bachelor party destinations, Ontario is one of them. This fun-filled city has so much to offer in every nook and cranny that you will definitely find something fit for your budget.
Things to do in Ontario
Enjoy an Escape Room Game
Relive your Childhood Playing Arcade Games
Take a Cocktail Class
Indulge in an Epic Archery Battle
Have Fun at an Indoors Obstacle Course
Enjoy Go-Karting
Have an Adrenaline Rush while Axe Throwing
15. Placencia, Belize
Things to do in Placencia
Visit the Belize Barrier Reef
Go to the Laughing Bird Caye
Go on a Private Boat Excursion with Captain Jak’s
Fly through the Jungle on a Zip Line
Spot Exotic Wildlife in the Jungle
Explore the Ancient Maya Temples
16. Tucson, Arizona
Things to do in Tucson
Hire a Party Bus
Go on a Tucson Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Take Part in a Historic Bike Tour
Go on a Mural Bike Tour
Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Visit the Pima Air and Space Museum
Go to The Gaslight Theatre
Visit the Franklin Auto Museum
Explore Wildlife at the International Wildlife Museum
Go to the St. Augustine Cathedral
17. Manchester, Vermont
Things to do in Manchester
Stay at the Taconic
Go on Mountain Biking
Enjoy Hiking and Kayaking Excursions,
Take Off-Roading Lessons on a Land Rover.
Go Skiing at one of the 180 Ski Trails
Be a Part of the City River Tour
Go on the Rock & Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Take the Manchester City Stadium Tour
Be a Part of the Private Manchester Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game
Enjoy the Peaky Blinders Full-Day Tour with Tommy’s Mansion
Visit the City of Manchester Distillery
Visit the National Football Museum
Take Part in a Silent Disco Adventure in Manchester
Take a Sightseeing Flight around Manchester
Enjoy Zorbing Football Guided Experience
18. Palm Springs, California
Things to do in Palm Springs
Play Golf at One of the Many Golf Courses
Ride a Mountain Bike through Palm Desert
Go on an ATV experience in Joshua Tree National Park
Fly Over the Palm Desert in a Biplane
Try Your Luck at Game night at a Casino
Check out Palm Springs’ Many Bars
Go to the San Jacinto’s Peak in the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Indulge in Scaling with the Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
Take a Backcountry Jeep Tour through Joshua Tree National Park
19. Austin, Texas
Things to do in Austin Destination
Take a Wild Ride on the Twisted Texas Brew Bus
Beat the Heat by Going on a Lake Party
Go on River Tubing with a Drinks Cooler
Enjoy Go-Karting on Circuit of the Americas
Discover the Best Live Local Music
Throw Some Axes
Enjoy a Scrumptious BBQ
Practice Shooting at a Range
Play Golf at Top Golf
Experience Rock-Climbing with Rock-About Climbing Adventures
In a Nutshell
In this article, we have shared some of the top destinations for arranging a bachelor party to celebrate your friend’s last days as a single man. Some of these places are affordable bachelor party destinations, while others are pretty luxurious spots with expensive activities. So, whether you want to be a spendthrift or stick to your budget, you will find something on this list for you.