Bachelorette Party Ideas In Richmond, VA

Bachelorette Party Ideas In Richmond, VA

You’re getting married, and you know what that means! Okay fine, it might mean eternal happiness, unlimited sleepovers with your best friend, and everyone’s favorite – another set of parents. But we’re thinking of something else…

…your Bachelorette Party!

It doesn’t get much better than a whole day (or weekend) (or week) of fun with your bests. And good for you for choosing Richmond, Virginia as the place to celebrate. It’s probably the best decision you’ve ever made (after saying “yes,” we assume), because there is so much to do here, you’d need to get married twice to do it all. But since you’re likely only trying to get married once, we’ve put together a list of some of Richmond’s best Bachelorette party activities so you don’t miss out.

Food & Drink Activities

Drink Your Way Through Richmond

Discover Richmond’s drinking scene with a brewery/cidery/winery tour! Hop aboard our 14-passenger bus and let us plan the perfect drinking tour for you – choose from our existing Brewery Tour and visit three unique breweries to taste a few of their best beers (plenty included to keep your thirst quenched), or customize your own itinerary and just rent the bus (driver included)! 

Take A Cooking Class

Get your hands dirty, and learn some new tricks with a culinary class taught by Richmond-based chefs. Whether cooking a meal together, or competing to create the best dish like your favorite Food Network stars do, you’ll have a great time, and leave with a full stomach. There are several cooking class venues in the city – we recommend Sur La Table or Mise En Place.

Outdoor & Active Activities

Hike The James River

Do you and your friends like a good urban hike? Discover Richmond Tours provides an easy-to-moderate, guided hike of the James River, including parts of Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, RVA’s Buttermilk Trail, and two pedestrian bridges. Plus, we’ll take a walk on the Pipeline, one of Richmond’s coolest hidden gems followed by some epic mural watching. This is a great outdoorsy activity that gets the day started on the right foot!

Picnic On The Rocks At Belle Isle

Grab your friends, a yummy lunch, and a towel and head across the pedestrian bridge to Belle Isle, Richmond’s urban nature escape. You’ll find hiking trails, abandoned ruins, and (depending on the James River’s current water level) an abundance of flat rocks on which to soak up the sun, dip in the river, listen to music, and do other picnic-y things. Be sure to head out there on a weekday, if possible – it can get pretty crowded on weekends!

Climb The Walls At Peak Experiences

If you like group activities that involve working together, facing your fears, and stretching your limits, look no further than Richmond’s indoor rock climbing gym. With climbing routes for all skill levels that extend up to 50 feet high, you can celebrate reaching new heights (literally) while doing something totally unique.

Cultural Activities

Visit The World-Class VMFA, Followed By Drinks At Amuse

Richmond is home to one of the world’s most prolific Fine Arts museums. Whether you’re interested in ancient art and sculptures, classical European art, or something more modern, this free museum will have something to interest you. Make sure to check out the downstairs rotating exhibit (paid), which will be sure to wow you and your friends. Exhibits have ranged from Terracotta Army soldiers, to Chihuly blown glass, to Faberge Eggs. And when you’ve had enough of gazing at some of the finest works ever made, head over to Amuse, the classy 2nd-floor bar and restaurant inside the museum.

Walk The Gardens At Lewis Ginter

If you’re looking for a cultural activity that also allows your group to take advantage of perfect weather, you’ll want to check out the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Just as with the VMFA, there’s plenty of art to capture your attention, only this art is alive. Don’t miss the Cherry Tree walk if you visit during the spring!

Nightlife Activities

Dinner…

Richmond has so many places to celebrate a bachelorette party. There’s Can Can in Carytown, where you can reserve an entire private dining room if you’d like. Or Maple & Pine and the rooftop bar at Quirk downtown. Or check out Brenner Pass, recently named one of the top 50 new restaurants in the US by Bon Appetit. You really can’t go wrong with any of the amazing restaurants in the city – give us a call if you need more recommendations!

… And Drinks!

The Jasper in Carytown is Richmond’s premier cocktail bar, and the city is home to dozens of breweries, cideries, and distilleries – many of them in the walkable Scott’s Addition neighborhood. Richmond loves its booze, and you’ll find no shortage of options!

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