If you have a small enough group to fit into one or two cars, a road trip could be the perfect plan for a bachelor party. You can incorporate as many stops and destinations as you’d like and the pace can be adjusted. You also have the freedom as a group to skip over or add anything at any moment.
General Tips
Road trips are also great for incorporating multiple ideas into one. Maybe you have some who are more into the countryside and something more slow paced and some who love being in the city. You can do a trip that stops in both places. Of course, consult with the groom to get his top ideas and then add in input from the rest of guests going.
The best way is to have a couple people in charge of planning the trip. They can use polls or chat groups to get input from the rest of the group. Once you’ve gotten the basic idea of the trip hammered out, then look at booking accommodations. If you’re thinking of going to a restaurant or an excursion that may be popular, you should look into making reservations. But, if your group is more easy going and want to “go with the flow” then have a list of a few restaurants and activities. If one is busy you can move onto the next. You can also incorporate more activities that are free, like stopping at national park look outs and monuments in public spaces.
At the end of the day, remember this trip is to celebrate the groom and your friendship. No matter the plans, it’s a great time for the group to bond and to release any stress before the big day.
Where to Go
If you’re at a loss at where to start, here are the top 10 Best Road Trip Destinations (from Time Out Magazine).
- Route 66 (California to Illinois)
- Highway 1 to Big Sur (California)
- Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia to North Carolina)
- Overseas Highway (Florida)
- Going-to-the-Sun Road (Montana)
- Sante Fe to Taos Loop (New Mexico)
- Texas Hill Country (Texas)
- Anchorage to Valdez (Alaska)
- Route 101 (California to Washington)
- Hana Highway (Hawaii)
Music
Lastly, the greatest thing about a road trip is MUSIC! Create a playlist together so everyone has music they enjoy on the trip. Here’s a suggested playlist to get you started.
Final Thoughts
Road trips are all about the journey and not necessarily the destination. Although, you are sure to end up at a fabulous location remember all the fun moments along the way that got you there.
