Bachelorette Party Ideas for the Outdoorsy Bride - The Complete Adventure Guide
If you are looking to ditch the traditional bachelorette party, and go for a more down-to-earth (literally) party, then this post is for you! We rounded up our favorite outdoor locations, activities, and gifts for even the most adventurous bridal party. So, whether you’re totally granola, or just want to get away from the city, check out these non-traditional outdoor bachelorette party ideas.
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Bachelorette Party Activities for the Outdoorsy Bride
1. Float the River
Get out on the water with your wedding party and have some fun! Tubing is a great way to tan before the wedding, and it’s a great group activity that will be sure to make some memories. Add some extra spice by going out in matching bathing suits, getting some fun bucket hats, and/or making a playlist for the river.
What to do:
Make a floating playlist, “Beer the bride” sign (if drinking is permitted on the river)
“Anything but tubes” (find something to float down the river on that isn’t a tube — an air mattress, a kayak, a kiddie pool, etc.)
2. Rent a Cabin
Get a cozy cabin with your girls in the mountains. This can be the home base for any other activities you do during the weekend. If you still want to have a city experience, try finding a place within an hour’s drive of a winery or small college town, and get the best of both worlds! The best part is you can bring your own food to save money, and still splurge on some of the other activities we listed below!
What to do: Hiking / snowshoeing, s’mores, DIY spa day, obstacle course, water balloons, lawn games, board game tournament
Float the River for a combined Bachelor and Bachelorette Party
3. Snorkeling
Take a guided tour of a coral reef, or just rent some gear and head out with your party. Maybe you’ll find some sea turtles, dolphins, or even sharks! Afterwards, treat yourself to some seafood tacos, or mai tais on the beach! Want to go the extra mile? Gift everyone a personalized “sun kit” that includes coral-safe sun screen, hair ties, temporary tattoos, and/or a bracelet
4. Hot Springs
Hot springs are a perfect way to end a hike, or just take a soak. Choose between a man-made or natural hot springs, and kick back with your bridal party. Bring along a picnic with charcuterie and drinks, and toast to the bride-to-be! Check if there’s any hot springs local to your area, or check out some of our favorites!
Our Favorite Hot Springs:
The top of Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park
5. Hiking
Take to the trails with your bridal party and do one of your favorite hikes! Or, head out to a new location and spend the day in the woods with your friends. This is a great way to start the morning before heading back to your camp or cabin, plus it’s a free activity! You can gift everyone an enamel mug for their morning coffee, or a Hydroflask for the trail! We listed some of our favorite location-based hikes down below!
6. Paintball
If you’re not worried about the welts from the paintballs, take your squad to a paintball course for some bachelorette fun! As an added element, head to a thrift store beforehand, grab some wedding attire, and wear it for the paintball course. It’s like taking trash the dress to the next level.
What to do: “trash the dress” — thrift clothing and wear it to the paintball course!
7. Rent a Treehouse
You’re never going to want to leave one of these beautiful treehouses! Similar to glamping, you can have the outdoor experience of hiking and roughing it during the day, and then come back to a cozy and unique stay. Or, you can spend the entire bachelorette weekend hamocking and relaxing.
8. Bike Tour
Rent some bikes and enjoy a scenic bike trail with your crew. There’s some incredible options nearby national parks, as well as converted train tracks, and e-bike courses. Check out Rails to Trails for some amazing train-tracks-to-trails scenic bikeways.
Axe Throwing Pub
Horseback Riding in Lake Tahoe
9. Axe Throwing
Take your group to an axe throwing pub! These locations are popping up everywhere, and feature stalls of targets where you can throw axes and drink beer (or cider) to your heart’s content. It’s great for those competitive bachelorettes looking to take out some pre-wedding stress. Look up “axe throwing near me”, to find a local place to go!
10. Horseback Riding
Every horse girl has always wanted to take all of her friends horseback riding. There’s so many incredible trails for horseback riding, and you have your pick of scenery — the beach, the mountains, or even a dude ranch! This is perfect for the brides who want a more laidback “Nashlorette”. You can even gift you guests some boots, or cowboy hats.
Boho Backyard Picnic with Charcuterie Board - Photos Curtesy of I Propose a Picnic
11. Boho Backyard Campout
Setup your own campout under the stars in your backyard with beautiful pillows for seats, canvas tents, and cafe lights. This is perfect for a low-key day, and you can still do all the camping activities you would normally do like roast s’mores and go for a swim or hike. As an added treat, hire a personal chef to come cook for you, or order a custom charcuterie board for an outdoor picnic. Nowadays, there are even companies like I Propose a Picnic who will setup and tear down the experience for you!
12. Off-Road ATV
Spend the day speeding around in an ATV with your besties! Explore the red rocks of Moab, or take a guided tour near Bryce Canyon. This is great for those days that it’s a little too hot to hike! End the day of adventure with a BBQ back at your AirBnB, or head out on the town!
13. Archery
Get competitive with your girls and head to an archery range. This is a step up from Top Golf, and will test your strength and aim. If this is your first time, you can even take a class before heading out to shoot at the targets!
14. Glamping
Even hardcore backpackers should enjoy a luxury camping experience once in their lives, and what better time than for your bachelorette! There are so many incredible options for glamping nowadays — from custom designed yurts, to one-of-a-kind teepees — and everything in between. We recommend glamping near a national park, where you can spend the day hiking, and then head back and make dinner and play games. The best part is, after a long day you get to sleep in a real bed! We listed some of our favorite glamp-sites in the location section.
15. Yoga Retreat
For a chill bachelorette, head to a yoga retreat, or hire a yoga instructor to start your morning off right. We love the idea of hanging out in a Joshua Tree AirBnB with your best friends, and doing yoga on the patio. Gift everyone a yoga mat, or some robes to wear while lounging around the AirBnB.
16. Rafting
Take tubing up a notch and head on a guided rafting tour. You can find all sorts of options, from slow and narrow winding slot canyons, to white water tours. We recommend going through an experienced company, and then going out to dinner or drinks afterwards. Don’t forget to layer on the sunscreen!
Our Favorite Place to Raft:
17. Tie Dye
Instead of buying everyone matching t-shirts, have them make their own! Start the weekend off with a tie dye station — you can dye anything from hats, to socks, to tank tops or shirts! After they dry, wear them on your day out! Grab a tie dye kit, and choose some blank canvases — we think tie dye crop tops or bucket hats would be super cute! (This is also a great way to give old clothing a new life!)
18. Boating
Rent a boat, or make friends with someone who has a boat, and take it out on the lake. The options are endless — go tubing, take it pontooning, wake surf, or just go for a little cruise. This is another great opportunity for matching swimsuits, and don’t forget to get the bride a captain’s hat!
19. Snow Mobile / Snow Shoe / Cross Country Ski
If you’re having your bachelorette in the colder months, rent some snow shoes, cross country skis, and/or a couple snow mobiles, and explore the areas outside of your cabin. This is a great way to get outside when it’s cold, and you can still see some of the views that you would be able to see in the summer.
20. Paddle Boarding / Jetski
Rent some paddle boards and a jetski or two, and take turns riding out on the lake. As an added bonus, check to see if your AirBnB or rental includes paddle boards.
Gifts for the Adventurous Bachelorette Party
Ditch the basic gifts that are thrown away after one use. Here’s some bachelorette gifts that your guests will want to use even after the festivities are over!
Camping bachelorette gifts:
Water bottle stickers
Flannels
Enamel Mugs
Scrunchies
Matching Chacos
Hydroflask
Beer Coozie
Fanny Pack
Boho bachelorette gifts:
Robes
Tie-dye shirts
Bracelets
Temporary Tattoos
Turquoise jewelry
Yoga mats
Water-Activity bachelorette gifts:
Sun kit
Captain Hat
Temporary Tattoos
Matching Swimsuits
Bucket Hats
Puka shell jewelry
Turkish towel
Visor
Beach Bag
Outdoorsy Bachelorette Party Locations
We found 20 incredible location ideas for your bachelorette party that are off the beaten path. We started with some of our favorites are national parks, but we couldn’t stop there. Consider this your mini-guide to planning your outdoorsy bachelorette — we included some of our favorite activities, places to stay, and restaurants and bars. There should be something in here for every level of budget and adventure!
1. Moab, UT
Things to Do
Hike in Arches National Park
Raft the Colorado River
Rent a Jeep or ATV for Off-Roading
Take Photos at Dead Horse Point
Camp
Guided Rock Climbing
Places to Stay
Hyatt Place
Moab Springs Ranch
Rent an RV
Restaurants / Bars
Moab Food Truck Park
Sunset Grille
Moab Garage Co. (Great ice cream!)
Woody’s Tavern
Moab Brewery
2. Glacier National Park, MT
Things to Do
Hike
Grinnel Glacier
Virginia Falls
Fishercap Lake
Whitewater Rafting
Hang by the Lake
Kayak at Whitefish Beach
Ride the Gondola at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Rent an RV
Horseback Riding
Visit Waterfalls
Places to Stay
3. Redwood National and State Parks, CA
Things to Do
Hike
Brewery Hop
Bachelorette Games at the Cabin
Whale Watching Near Orick
Fish in a Freshwater Lagoon
Hang Out on the Beach
Get some Seafood
Places to Stay
Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn
Redwood Forest Cabins
Beach House
4. Park City, UT
Things to Do
Visit Olympic Park
Try the Alpine Slide, Extreme Tubing, Zip Lining, Airbag jumps, Summer Bobsled and more where the Olympics were hosted in Park City
Mountain Bike
Rock Climbing
Catch a Show at Deer Valley Park
Ride the Alpine Mountain Coaster
Ski or Snowboard
Horseback Riding
Paddle Boarding
Places to Stay
Mariott’s MountainSide
Restaurants/ Bars
Red Rock Brewery
High West Distillery
Sushi Blue
5. Great Lakes Bay, MI
Things to Do
Kayak
Take a Riverboat Tour
Swim at Bay City State Park
Paddle Board
Visit Frankenmuth Aerial Park
Zip Line, obstacle courses, and Canopy Walks
Bike Bar through Bay City or Frankenmuth
Visit the Tulip Blooms
Hike
Wine Tasting
Combine a Cruise with Wine Tasting with Frankenmuth FunShips Tasting & Tours
Places to Stay
Camp at Bay City State Park
DoubleTree by Hilton - Riverfront
Restaurants / Bars
The Commons
Outdoor Beer Gardens
The Public House
Artisan Urban Bistro
6. Olympic National Park
Things to Do
Go Boating
Check Out the Tide Pools
Camp
Snowshoe
Hot Springs
Hike Waterfalls, Bridges, Cliff sides, and the Beach
Visit A Lavender Festival
Places to Stay
Lake Quinault Lodge
Kalaloch Lodge
Colette’s Bed and Breakfast
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
7. Lake Tahoe, Ca
Things to Do
Paddle Board
Horseback Trail Tour
Hike
Ski / Snowboard
Ride a Gondola to the top of a mountain
Hit the casinos
Cruise around Lake Tahoe
Kayak
Places to Stay
Lake Tahoe Restort and Hotel
8. Kauai, HI
Things to Do
Surf
Hike Volcanoes
Sunrise Yoga
Paddle Board
Take a Fire Dancing Class
Bike the Island
Go Fruit Picking
Hammock on the Beach
Zip Line
Places to Stay
Rent a Jeep Top Tent on the Beach
Kauai Beach Resort
9. Pheonix, AZ
Things to Do
Camelback Hike
Swing Dancing
ATV Tour
Echo Canyon Trail
Rock Climbing
Hot Air Balloon Tour
Stay at a Dude Ranch
Paintball
Visit Desert Botanical Garden
Go to a Water Park
Shooting Range
Places to Stay
Arizona Biltmore Resort
Bespoke Inn
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort
Restaurants / Bars
Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon
The Baked Bear Ice Cream
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Bar
The Bar
La Hacienda
10. Jackson Hole, WY
Things to Do
Horseback Tour
Whitewater Raft
Hike in the Tetons
Granite Hot Springs
Mountain Biking
Snowmobiling
Ski / Snowboard
Take a Sleigh Ride
Check out the Grand Teton Music Festival
Places to Stay
Jackson Hole Hideout
The Lodge at Jackson Hole
11. Zion National Park, UT
Things to Do
Hike
Canyon Overlook Trail
Angels Landing
The Narrows Slot Canyon
Catch a show at OC Tanner Ampitheater
Guided Canyoneering
Rent a Jeep
Boat in Sand Hollow State Park, Nearby Zion
Bike through Zion
Guided Yoga
Places to Stay
12. Acadia National Park, ME
Things to Do
Kayak Tour
Take a Bike Tour
Go Sailing
Hike from the Beach to the Mountains
Bouldering
Snowmobile
Check out the Tidepools
Places to Stay
Asticou Inn
Acadia Cottages
Tide Watch Cabins
13. Bend, OR
Things to Do
Brewery Tour
Bend Ale Trail
Float the Deschutes River
Paddle Board / Kayak
Rock Climb
ATV Tour
Visit the Lava Tubes
Hike Smith Rock
Ski / Snowboard
Visit the Old Mill District
White Water Raft
Places to Stay
Brasada Ranch
The Oxford Hotel
Restaurants / Bars
Deschutes Brewery
Crux Brewery
Spoken Moto Coffee Shop
Spork
Velvet Lounge
Ariana
14. Appalachian Mountains, WV
Things to Do
Hike New River Gorge National Park
Whitewater Rafting
Snowshoe
Spelunking at Seneca Caverns
Paddle Board
Spend a Day in Charleston
Ferry Tour
Cliff Jumping at Summersville Lake
Places to Stay
The Greenbrier
Hillbrook Inn
15. Colorado Springs
Things to Do
Hike Garden of the Gods
Sunrise Yoga
Whitewater Raft
Brewery Tour
Zip Line
Wine Tasting
Horseback Tour
Jeep Tour
Places to Stay
Garden of the Gods RV Resort
16. Adirondacks, NY
Things to Do
Zip Line
River Boat Tour
Ski / Snowb
oard
Brewery Tour
Kayak
Bike Tour
Whitewater Raft
Hike Oak Rim Trail
Wine Tasting
Places to Stay
Adirondack Camping Village
16. Joshua Tree National Park, CA
Things to Do
Guided Yoga Retreat
Jeep Tour through Joshua Tree
Macrame Workshop
Rock Climbing
Hike Barker Dam Loop
Horseback Tour
Boho Backyard Picnic
Places to Stay
Campbell House
Restaurants / Bars
29 Palms Inn
Murphy’s
17. Sedona, AZ
Things to Do
Hike in Red Rock State Park
Guided Yoga
E-Bike Tour of the Red Rocks
Kayak Tour
ATV
Wine Tasting
Hike Antelope Canyon
Hire a Private Chef for Dinner
Places to Stay
We hope this list makes your bachelorette planning easier! What would you add to this list? Let us know below!!
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