Look, not everybody is a fan of the debauched bachelor party to send off your buddy in grand style. Sometimes, it just doesn’t make sense.
Either you have read the bachelor party horror stories when people go too far, or it just doesn’t fit the personality of your group of friends.
There are plenty of ways to have a more subdued bachelor party that is far from boring. If you and your friends appreciate the finer things in life, then here are some options for you.
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1. Go to a film festival
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Something totally different and unforgettable will be to go to a film festival if you are all movie buffs.
There are many small ones all over, and you could likely find one happening close to where you live. For those that love to travel, there are the two big ones in Cannes and Venice, Italy that are once in a lifetime events.
What makes a film festival so unique is that you aren’t just taking in some incredible movies before everybody else. There are also Q&A events with the actors and directors and the chance to mingle at some parties with celebrities.
2. Do a winery tour
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I don’t mean to go to one winery. I mean to set yourselves up for a weekend touring a wine area and taking in some tours of different wineries in the region.
If you love California wines, then Napa is an obvious choice. There are, of course, other wine areas in the US and even Canada that are great options. On the East Coast, there are several wine regions in Virginia, and for dessert wines, the Niagara area is fantastic.
You can also consider exploring the beautiful North Carolina wineries. Discover a diverse range of wines and indulge in guided tours. To make planning easier, check out VanInBlack.com for convenient transportation options tailored to your wine tour adventure.
Tasting wines and eating great food along with it means only one thing: you will have a weekend that is truly memorable.
3. Burning Man
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When you want to experience certain debauchery that is not your run of the mill Vegas type, there is the Burning Man festival. Even though it can get wild, it is so unique that you can still feel like you are doing something cultural.
It is not pure hedonism, but it does approach the line.
Burning Man is almost like a temporary village set in a weird future where there are rules that go contrary to what you would expect. There are music, art, film, and a general sense of creative adventures.
Expect the unexpected, and you will have a great time there.
4. Shuck some oysters
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Wellfleet, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod is Mecca when it comes to oysters. You can go there for their oyster festival and learn how to shuck some yourself. The event features local watermen that love showing off their catch.
Enjoy a tour of the tidal flats to see exactly how they raise their oysters and then enjoy them with some bubbly later.
5. Historical re-enactments
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For the history buffs out there, the excitement from seeing historical events play out before your eyes are second to none. Since nobody has yet to invent the time machine, this is as close as you can get to going back in time to witness history.
There are reenactments of just about every period in history, so no matter what your preferred age, you will find one.
In Europe, Medieval and Roman reenactments are very common. You can see them live life as it would have been in a medieval village or Roman soldier fort.
If your interest leans more towards military history, then check out some of the many Civil War battle reenactments that take place all over the country where those battles took place.
6. Food tours
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Every city has food that it is known for. It is so easy these days to find a food tour of a certain city or area and try out the many different restaurants on offer.
If you love BBQ, then a trip to Austin is definitely worth your while as some of the best barbecues in the country is there. A tour will bring you to many different locations so you can taste the variations from one to another.
Cajun and creole food in New Orleans is worth the trip alone. There is no other place better to try a gumbo or PO boy than where those dishes originated. If you love seafood, then a trip to Boston will fill you up with lobster and chowder.